Hollywood Racing has eleven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Sunday, 19 October 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday, 19 October 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 1 – 12:05
1200m – Join the vibe! www.socialsquad.co.za Maiden Plate (F & M)
2 – Chooks Kiss
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Trellis by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Nicholas Patel
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 2 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
Debut run. She jumps from a good draw of two with Nicholas Patel booked to ride. The daughter of Rafeef will be at her best over further and is likely to be green in running. This outing will bring her on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Sister to: FLAME FLOWER7m(24: 3, 9),TOKYO PRINCESS5m(18: 2, 1). *Rafeef filly(Cost R150000).
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Race 1 – 12:05
1200m – Join the vibe! www.socialsquad.co.za Maiden Plate (F & M)
11 – Skyline Bell
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Path To Travel by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 11 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
Debut run. She jumps from a wide draw of 11 with Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale doing duty. The daughter of Master Of My Fate will prefer further and is likely to be green. We are hoping to see her finishing off strongly and this outing will bring her on nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Sister to: POPPY OF BAYEUX7m(34: 3,13),PARATROOPER5g(23: 2, 6). *Master Of My Fate filly(Cost R250000).
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Race 2 – 12:40
1000m – Bet With Tote Maiden Plate
8 – Bombardier Boy
Breeding: Heavenly Blue (AUS) – Miracle Flight by Var (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 8 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He had to give weight away when fourth over this distance on the polytrack last time. The son of Heavenly Blue is in good form at home and the stable are happy with him heading into this race. With a bit of luck from his awkward draw of eight, he has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Entered the frame in both starts over this distance. Will be competitive.
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Race 2 – 12:40
1000m – Bet With Tote Maiden Plate
9 – Mfethu
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Fiorella by Captain Al
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 9 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He returns from a 10-week break and is having his first run as a gelding. The son of Vercingetorix is doing well at home. The stable are going to try different tactics and we are hoping that he settles in the early stages. With a bit of luck from the widest draw, we can expect a good return to the races.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to: PAGE BOY4g(9: 2, 2). Rested 10 wks. Gelded 2025.08.11. Fair form. The gelding could do the trick.
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Race 3 – 13:10
1600m – Lucky Fish Plinko Maiden Plate (F & M)
7 – Annie’s Song
Breeding: What A Winter – Cousin Annie by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She ran a good race when third behind Spinmyangelsspin over 1400m on this course last time. The daughter of What A Winter is doing well at home and she is a progressive type. She will enjoy the rise to 1600m and with Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale back in the saddle, she has a winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Finished off her last race well. Big chance.
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Race 4 – 13:45
1600m – Tote For The Win D Stakes
2 – Lou Lou The Legend
Breeding: Ideal World (USA) – Imperial Empress by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 2 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He jumps from a good draw of two with Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale in the saddle. His work has been outstanding, and he is in a very good space. Although his best form has been on the polytrack, we are expecting a competitive effort from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Fair latest run behind subsequent winner. Deserves inclusion.
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Race 5 – 14:20
1900m – Live It. Love It. Own It. www.racecoast.co.za Class 4
10 – High Queue
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Silver Mountain by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 10 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He returns from a 20-week break and is having his first run for the stable. He is doing nicely at home but is expected to need this outing. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa rides and we are hoping to see improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Binda C-2025.05.29. Rested 20 wks. Blinkers OFF. Best MR:76. Stable debut. Can show improvement.
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Race 7 – 15:35
1400m – Tote – Speed. Power. Glory Class 4
5 – Lions Eye
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Sea Cat by Var (USA)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 53.5kg
Draw: 5 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He won a good race over this course and distance last time. He takes a rise in class and faces stronger. The son of Silvano carries a handy galloping mass of 53.5kgs and jumps from a handy draw of five. He is in a good space and we can expect a competitive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:74. Won well in latest. Steps into Class 4 and can run into the money.
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Race 9 – 16:45
1200m – Greyville Convention Centre B Stakes
7 – Isikwishikwishi
Breeding: Alado (GB) – Varifast by Var (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He won his last start over this distance on the polytrack. The son of Alado is fit and well heading into this contest. He does take a step up in class but is in good form and another honest run is expected.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2024.11.13. Best MR:85. Backed up odds-on status last time. Veale on number 8 now.
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Race 9 – 16:45
1200m – Greyville Convention Centre B Stakes
8 – Maphaka
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ghaalla by Var (USA)
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 8 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He was disappointing in his last run over 1400m and the stable have decided to bring him back to 1200m. The son of Gimmethegreenlight is doing well back at home. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale rides and with luck from his awkward draw of eight, we can expect a much better run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.02.03. Best MR:94. Better than latest. Drops back to 1200m and chance on penultimate run.
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Race 10 – 17:20
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future D Stakes
5 – Yannakis
Breeding: Erupt (IRE) – Arissa by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: *Mxolisi Mbuto -2.5kg
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 5 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
His last start over this distance on the polytrack is best ignored. He gets the services of 2.5kgs claiming Apprentice Mxolisi Mbuto which will assist his cause. He is doing well at home, and back on the turf, a much better run is expected.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:82. Course debut. Could upset if repeating penultimate effort.