Hollywood Racing has eight runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Wednesday, 17 September 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday, 17 September 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 2 – 13:12
1400m – In The Box Seat Podcast Brought To You By Gallop TV Maiden Plate (F & M)
3 – Spinmyangelsspin
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Pearl Emblem by National Emblem
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
Sporting Post sponsored Jockey Sean Veale rides her for the first time on her KZN debut from a good draw. She has improved in her work at home recently, and although returning from a very long break, is expected to run a good race.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Van Zyl G-2025.01.15. Rested 35 wks. Blinkers ON. Best MR:77. Stable debut. The blinkers could do the trick.
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Race 2 – 13:12
1400m – In The Box Seat Podcast Brought To You By Gallop TV Maiden Plate (F & M)
8 – Annie’s Song
Breeding: What A Winter – Cousin Annie by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She returns from a long layoff with S’manga Khumalo in the saddle. She has furnished and strengthened up since her last start. She is looking for more ground and this run will bring her on. The stable are hoping to see her staying on at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 31 wks. Returns from a lengthy break. Chance if fit and well.
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Race 3 – 13:45
1800m – Tote For The Win Maiden Plate
5 – Cheerscheerscheers
Breeding: Hawwaam – Cherry Orchard by Horse Chestnut
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 5 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He seems to have come on from his debut last month. He is fit and well at home and the step up in trip is expected to suit. A good each way chance is expected by the stable.
Winning Form Comment: Promising debut. Should love the step up in distance.
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Race 4 – 14:20
2000m – Gallop Form Middle Stakes
5 – Afropolitan
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Als Secret by Captain Al
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 5 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He arrives here in good form and is re-united with Jockey S’manga Khumalo. He does prefer the polytrack, but with no suitable poly races available, the stable are running him here before his next intended start on the polytrack.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:86. Likely pacesetter. Decent last two runs and can show.
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Race 4 – 14:20
2000m – Gallop Form Middle Stakes
8 – Trois Trois Quatre
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Badger Creek by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Mike de Kock/Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 8 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
His work at home is good and the stable are happy with him. Sporting Post sponsored Jockey Sean Veale rides him in a small field which will suit. The stable are expecting him to be involved in the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:94. Renews rivalry with number 7. Strong chance.
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Race 5 – 14:55
1400m – Lucky Fish Diamond Riches Class 4 (F & M)
8 – Ubukhwebezana
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Felicity Flyer by Noordhoek Flyer
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 8 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
She is doing well back home and Sporting Post sponsored Jockey Sean Veale retains the ride. She does have a big weight to carry but the stable are not that concerned as she has won at this level previously. The stable are hoping that she can finish her race off strongly and that she will run a big race.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:84. Easy latest win. All four wins have come on this course.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1400m – Race Coast Progress Plate
6 – Maphaka
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ghaalla by Var (USA)
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 6 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
Sporting Post sponsored Jockey Sean Veale rides this lightly-raced individual. His last performance over 1200m was most encouraging and he is doing well at home. He is at his peak and is stepping up in trip. The stable are expecting a good run.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2025.02.03. Best MR:94. The 4th horse in latest has come out and won since.
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Race 8 – 16:45
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 3
4 – Elizabedi Gold
Breeding: Gold Standard – Sparkling Gem by Joshua Dancer (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 53.0kg
Draw: 4 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He needed his last run badly when returning from a long layoff. He is working nicely leading up to this contest, but could still need it. This run should bring him on for his future starts.
Winning Form Comment: 2md run after rest. Best MR:86. Is held by a couple on latest run. Should strip fitter.