The Hollywood Syndicate has ten runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday, 26 April 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday, 26 April 2026
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 4 – 13:05
1400m – Tote For The Win Maiden Plate
7 – Skipper Zip
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Sausalito Bay by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He returns from a 25-week break and is having his first outing as a gelding. He is doing very well at home and should enjoy the rise to 1400m. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale retains the ride, and we are hoping to see improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 25 wks. Gelded 2025.11.12. Has been gelded. Watch.
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Race 5 – 13:40
1500m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za Class 5
4 – CheersCheersCheers
Breeding: Hawwaam – Cherry Orchard by Horse Chestnut
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: *Divesh Ramkhalawon -4.0kg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 4 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He was not disgraced when fifth over 1600m on the polytrack last time. His work has improved since that outing and he is doing nicely at home. 4kgs claiming Apprentice Divesh Ramkhalawon retains the ride and if all goes according to plan, he can place.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Was not disgraced in Class 4 last time. Include.
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Race 6 – 14:15
1600m – Bet with Colossus Pools Exclusive On www.tote.co.za Class 4
3 – My Lucky Charm
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Seventh Heart by Seventh Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: *Dezahn Louw -2.5kg
Wgt: 53.0kg
Draw: 3 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He ran a good race when second over this distance on the polytrack last time. The son of Master Of My Fate is fit and well. 2.5kgs claiming Apprentice Dezahn Louw takes the 2.5kgs off his back. There are a few races coming up for him and this outing will keep him ticking over.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:82. Good second in latest with cheekpieces. Genuine chance.
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Race 6 – 14:15
1600m – Bet with Colossus Pools Exclusive On www.tote.co.za Class 4
4 – Next Of Kin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – My Friend Lee by Pathfork (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 4 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
The son of Canford Cliffs is in good form. He is fit and well and jumps from a good draw of four. It is a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. He should get a good run in transit, and we are hoping to see him involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:85. Decent recent form. Nicely drawn and can go close.
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Race 7 – 14:50
1200m – Dennis Drier Poinsettia Stakes (Grade 3)
5 – Asiye Phambili
Breeding: What A Winter – Cast A Spell by Rambo Dancer (CAN)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 5 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
She returns from a short eight-week break and is back in KwaZulu-Natal with Trainer Duncan Howells. She may need one run to bring her to her peak, and this outing will bring her on for the Grade 1 South African Fillies Sprint next month. Despite carrying top weight, she should produce a big effort.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Woodruff L-2026.02.28. Best MR:119. Is back with Howells. Big chance.
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Race 8 – 15:25
1100m – In Full Flight Handicap (Listed)
4 – Chapbook
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Leaves Of Grass (AUS) by Poet’s Voice (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 4 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 12/1
He steps back up to 1100m, and the stable has opted to remove the blinkers. His work shown at home is much better than what he has produced at the races. Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie rides and if producing his best, he should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers OFF. Best MR:106. Fair latest run on the Highveld. Top Jockey booking.
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Race 8 – 15:25
1100m – In Full Flight Handicap (Listed)
13 – Kaalvoet
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Ideal Lady by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 13 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He ran a good race when second in the Non-Black Type Betway Mythical Flight Sprint over this course and distance last time. The son of Elusive Fort is doing nicely at home and is in a good space. We can expect another honest performance, and he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:102. Followed up recent win well when touched off in the Betway Mythical Flight Sprint.
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Race 8 – 15:25
1100m – In Full Flight Handicap (Listed)
15 – I’m A Fireball
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Gibraltar Blue (IRE) by Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 15 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He ran a good race when second in the Grade 3 Byerley Turk last time. The son of Vercingetorix is in a good space heading into this contest. This is a preparation run for a race at the end of next month and it will be a good indicator as to where we stand with him.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.07.14. Best MR:108. Finished second in a Grade 3 last time. Merits respect.
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Race 9 – 16:05
1100m – Lucky Fish Magic Mile Class 4
7 – Rock Music
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Casadesus (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: *Divesh Ramkhalawon -3.5kg
Wgt: 54.5kg
Draw: 7 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He finished second over 1000m on the polytrack last time. The son of Canford Cliffs is doing very well at home and he will enjoy racing on the straight course. Apprentice Divesh Ramkhalawon retains the ride and if reproducing his homework, he will go close.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Binda C-2026.02.06. Best MR:75. Found one better on the poly last time. Alumites remain fitted.
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Race 10 – 16:40
1100m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4 (F & M)
10 – Mia’s Athena
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Tinder Box by Strike Smartly (CAN)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
She returns from a 45-week break and is having her first outing for Trainer Wengesai Masawi. The daughter of Lancaster Bomber is showing nice work at home. We are hoping for an encouraging return to the races.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Howells DC-2025.06.14. Rested 45 wks. Best MR:87. Stable debut. Finished second in only C&D attempt.