Hollywood Racing has three runners carded at TAB Vaal Classic on Thursday 19 November 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday 19 November 2026
TAB Vaal Classic
Race 3 – 12:35
1800m – TAB Casino MR 95 Handicap (3 year olds)
3 – Trojan Horse
Breeding: Malmoos – Maningi Indaba (AUS) by So You Think (NZ)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 3 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
The stable feel that he has come on from his last outing when second behind Dreadnought. He will be fitted with blinkers, and we are hoping that the headgear brings out the best in him. If all goes according to plan, he will be a big runner.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Blinkers ON. Best MR:87. Second best in latest. The blinkers should sharpen him up.
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Race 9 – 16:10
1000m – TAB Telebet 011 074 0300 FM 75 Handicap (F & M)
1 – Beautiful Rosie
Breeding: Maurice (JPN) – Bella Rosa (AUS) by Snitzel (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 1 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She shed her maiden tag over this course and distance last time. The imported daughter of Maurice has come through that victory well and is in good form at home. She does take on stronger as she has her first run in the handicaps, but she should acquit herself well.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Justified favouritism in latest. Is progressive and can make her presence felt.
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Race 10 – 16:45
1600m – Next TAB Vaal Racemeeting Thursday 26 November MR 74 Handicap
6 – Cool Gambler
Breeding: Hawwaam – Espumanti (GB) by Dansili (GB)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 6 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He was carded to race on Saturday, 14 November 2026 but was scratched to due a bruised heel (vet certificate). He races around the bend for the first time and will enjoy the rise to 1600m. If all goes according to plan in the build up and if over his bruised heel, he should run a good race.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2026.03.18. Best MR:75. *Carded To Race – 14.11.2026.