Hollywood Racing has six runners carded at Turffontein Inside on Tuesday, 2 December 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Tuesday, 2 December 2025
Turffontein Inside
Race 2 – 12:40
1000m – Racing Today Maiden Plate
2 – Rock Music
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Casadesus (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Louis Nhlapo
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 4 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 50/1
He showed some improvement in his last start over 1000m at the Vaal with the cheekpieces fitted. The son of Canford Cliffs is having his peak run and Louis Nhlapo retains the ride. He meets a small field and can improve to finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Showed some improvement with cheekpieces last time. Watch.
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Race 2 – 12:40
1000m – Racing Today Maiden Plate
4 – Monkey’s Wedding
Breeding: Hawwaam – Promise Of Rain by Dynasty
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 50/1
He was disappointing on debut over 1160m at Turffontein on the Standside course. The son of Hawwaam drops to 1000m and Kabelo Matsunyane is booked to ride. He meets a small field, and we are hoping to see improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Had excuses on debut and can improve.
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Race 5 – 14:25
2000m – TAB 4Racing App MR 72 Handicap
3 – Take No Prisoners
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Takingthepeace by Visionaire (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 2 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
The stable is very happy with him heading into this race. He showed good improvement when third over 1800m at the Vaal last time. The son of Vercingetorix will love the rise to 2000m, and he jumps from a good draw of two. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray retains the ride, and he has a good each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2025.09.03. Best MR:87. Is 1kg worse off at the weights with number 5 on latest. Don’t ignore.
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Race 7 – 15:35
1200m – For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 MR 80 Handicap
4 – Clever Trevor
Breeding: Soqrat (AUS) -Dark Journey by Black Minnaloushe (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 18 (18 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He returns from a 13-week break during which time he was gelded. The son of Soqrat drops to 1200m and will ideally be at his best over further. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray does duty, and we can expect a positive return to the races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 13 wks. Gelded 2025.09.08. Stable elect. Has been gelded and drops back to a more suitable trip.
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Race 7 – 15:35
1200m – For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 MR 80 Handicap
14 – My Lucky Charm
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Seventh Heart by Seventh Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Jeffrey Syster
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 4 (18 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He won a good race when shedding his maiden tag over 1600m last time. He has been gelded since that outing and drops to 1200m. The son of Master Of My Fate is at his best over further and he will be running on at the business end.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.10.06. Blinkers OFF. Won well over a mile last time. Murray rides number 4 now.
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Race 9 – 16:45
1600m – Next Vaal Race Meeting Thursday, 11 December MR 70 Handicap
4 – Amandla Ngawethu – SCRATCHED (Change Of Venue)
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Cape Floral by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: *Savanna Valjalo -4.0kg
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 16 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He lasted long enough when winning his maiden over 1400m on this course. The son of Rafeef steps up to 1600m for the first time. He takes on stronger and 4kgs claiming Apprentice Savanna Valjalo retains the ride. We are hoping for a positive first run out of the maidens.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:75. Won tight finish in latest. The cheekpieces did the trick.