Hollywood Racing has sixteen runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Saturday, 23 May 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday, 23 May 2026
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 1 – 11:40
1200m – Battle Force (2021) Maiden Juvenile Plate
7 – All About Me
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Walk Of Fame by Dynasty
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He is making his debut with Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena in the saddle. The son of Rafeef looks to be a nice type but the stable feel that he will need the experience. This outing will bring him on nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: *Rafeef colt.
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Race 1 – 11:40
1200m – Battle Force (2021) Maiden Juvenile Plate
13 – Enjoy The Ride
Breeding: Real Gone Kid (AUS) – Fly By by Dynasty
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 13 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He produced a promising debut effort over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville, three weeks ago. The son of Real Gone Kid has come on from the run and is working very well at home. He has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Was not beaten far in first attempt. Should come on nicely with that run under the belt.
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Race 3 – 12:50
1600m – Gimme A Prince (2023) Class 4
5 – Next Of Kin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – My Friend Lee by Pathfork (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 5 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He has finished second in his last three starts over this distance and was unlucky not to have won last time. The son of Canford Cliffs is doing very well at home and with Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena up, we are hoping to see him in the winner’s enclosure.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:85. Consistent form and Lerena rides. Deserves second win.
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Race 3 – 12:50
1600m – Gimme A Prince (2023) Class 4
6 – El Rey Viene
Breeding: William Longsword – Brave Bid by Qui Danzig (USA)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 6 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He returns from a 13-week break and put up a nice grass gallop, two weeks ago. The son of William Longsword jumps from Barrier Six and is a horse that likes to race handy. It is a competitive field, but he is fit and can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 13 wks. Best MR:86. Fair latest run. Chance if racing well fresh.
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Race 4 – 13:25
1600m – Lucky Lad (2024) Middle Stakes
7 – Uzwano
Breeding: Ideal World (USA) – Banbury by Horse Chestnut
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He ran on from last when fifth over 1900m at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. The son of Ideal World is having his peak effort, and he is very well in himself. It is a competitive field with numerous horses having winning chances. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena rides and he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:96. Was not beaten far last time. Runs well for Lerena.
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Race 4 – 13:25
1600m – Lucky Lad (2024) Middle Stakes
11 – Kitchakal
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Daphne Garland by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 11 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
His last start on the polytrack is best ignored. The son of Master Of My Fate enjoys racing over this course and distance. He is well in himself and with luck from his wide draw, he can finish in the first four.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:93. Enjoys this C&D. Can run into the money.
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Race 7 – 15:15
1200m – Golden Horse Sprint (Grade 2)
1 – One Eye On Vegas
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Carrie Bow Cay (IRE) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 54.5kg
Draw: 1 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He finished third in the Grade 2 World Sports Betting Guineas last time. The stable has opted to drop him to 1200m, and the blinkers are fitted. Draw one up the Hollywoodbets Scottsville straight course in a big field is a concern. The son of Buffalo Bill Cody is doing well at home and will be mowing down the frontrunners.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers ON. Best MR:115. Has a good turn of foot and may be suited to the drop in trip. Blinker strike.
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Race 7 – 15:15
1200m – Golden Horse Sprint (Grade 2)
3 – Fox On The Run
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Quick Brown Fox (AUS) by Foxwedge (AUS)
Trainer: James Crawford
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Wgt: 52.5kg
Draw: 3 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He needed his last start in the Grade 2 World Sports Betting Guineas and has come on from the run. The stable has opted to drop him to 1200m and feel that he will be suited to the distance. The son of Canford Cliffs carries a handy galloping weight of 52.5kg and we can look forward to a competitive run.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Gelded 2026.02.02. Blinkers OFF. Best MR:110. Drops back to sprinting. Light mass will help.
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Race 7 – 15:15
1200m – Golden Horse Sprint (Grade 2)
8 – Miami Mountain – SCRATCHED (Foot sore)
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Miss Florida by Captain Al
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 52.0kg
Draw: 8 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He has had a great preparation and was victorious in the Non-Black Type Betway Mythical Flight Sprint last time. If they go a good speed early, it will suit him, and he will be finishing strongly. The son of Canford Cliffs carries a handy galloping mass of 52kg and we are hoping for a big effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:107. Just won latest. Is unbeaten over this distance.
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Race 7 – 15:15
1200m – Golden Horse Sprint (Grade 2)
9 – Lion Rampart
Breeding: One World – Saltire by Var (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 9 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He produced a good comeback effort over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville and he has taken the run well. The son of One World is happy and in a good space. The stable is hoping for a good run from him but feel that he will be at his peak next time.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Marshall V H-2025.12.13. 2nd run after rest. Best MR:113. Improved last run. One to consider.
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Race 7 – 15:15
1200m – Golden Horse Sprint (Grade 2)
13 – Ziyasha
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Kelly’s Olympics (USA) by Kingmambo (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 13 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/1
He won a good race over 1100m at Turffontein, last week Saturday. The son of Rafeef has taken that run well and is in a good space. It is a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib knows him well and we are hoping for a big effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:119. Found extra to win latest. Can follow up.
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Race 7 – 15:15
1200m – Golden Horse Sprint (Grade 2)
18 – Kaalvoet
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Ideal Lady by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 52.0kg
Draw: 8 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 50/1
He gets a run from Barrier Eight with Sean Veale doing duty. He was given a perfect ride when winning the Listed In Full Flight Handicap over 1100m on this course last time. He carries a handy galloping weight of 52kgs, and we are hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:106. Won the Listed In Full Flight Handicap last time and the form line has been franked.
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Race 8 – 15:50
1200m – South African Fillies Sprint (Grade 1) brought to you by The Witness
8 – Asiye Phambili
Breeding: What A Winter – Cast A Spell by Rambo Dancer (CAN)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She won a good race in the Grade 3 Dennis Drier Poinsettia Stakes over this course and distance last time. She has had an ideal preparation for this race, and she is exceptionally well in herself. We have healthy respect for multiple Grade 1 winner Double Grand Slam. If all goes according to plan, she should run a big race.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Woodruff L-2026.02.28. Best MR:120. Has prepped well. Big runner.
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Race 9 – 16:25
1200m – Tenango (2025) Middle Stakes
11 – Cognac
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Tiffindell by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 11 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He produced an encouraging comeback run over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. He has taken the run well and there are limited races for him now. He will enjoy the step up to 1200m and we are hoping for a good performance.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Gelded 2025.12.23. Best MR:98. Was not disgraced in comeback run. Will strip fitter.
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Race 9 – 16:25
1200m – Tenango (2025) Middle Stakes
15 – Kaalvoet – SCRATCHED (Runner in Race 7)
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Ideal Lady by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 15 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He was given a perfect ride when winning the Listed In Full Flight Handicap over 1100m on this course last time. The son of Elusive Fort carries a big weight of 62kg. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib knows him well and if taking his place here, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:106. Won the Listed In Full Flight Handicap last time and the form line has been franked.
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Race 9 – 16:25
1200m – Tenango (2025) Middle Stakes
17 – Chapbook
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Leaves Of Grass (AUS) by Poet’s Voice (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 15 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He gets a run from Barrier Fifteen with Richard Fourie aboard. The son of Rafeef finished behind Kaalvoet in the Listed In Full Flight Handicap last time. There is not much between the pair and if getting into the race, he should finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:106. Fair last two runs. Is 2kgs better off at the weights with number 15 on last run.