Hollywood Racing has ten runners carded at Turffontein Standside on Saturday 03 January 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday 03 January 2026
Turffontein Standside
Race 1 – 12:05
1000m – 4Racing Welcomes You Graduation Plate
4 – I’m A Fireball
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Gibraltar Blue (IRE) by Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)
Trainer: Mike & Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 1 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
He has travelled up to Gauteng as there are no races for him in KwaZulu-Natal. It is a small but competitive field, and he has work to do at the weights. However, he is doing very well at home, and he should be involved.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Gelded 2025.07.14. Best MR:102. Found one better last time and will strip fitter. Chance.
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Race 1 – 12:05
1000m – 4Racing Welcomes You Graduation Plate
5 – Kaalvoet
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Ideal Lady by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 4 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He is better than his last start in the Non-Black Type Sophomore 1000. He has come through that run well and SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib retains the ride. He meets a small field, and he has a decent chance.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.06.03. Best MR:99. Finished 5th in the Sophomore 1000. Cannot be discounted.
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Race 1 – 12:05
1000m – 4Racing Welcomes You Graduation Plate
6 – Chapbook
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Leaves Of Grass (AUS) by Poet’s Voice (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 7 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He returns to Gauteng after three runs in the Western Cape. He drops to 1000m, and the stable has opted to fit him with blinkers. The son of Rafeef is doing well at home, and we can expect an honest effort from him.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers ON. Best MR:97. Ran in a Grade 2 event last time. Blinker strike.
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Race 1 – 12:05
1000m – 4Racing Welcomes You Graduation Plate
7 – Clever Trevor – SCRATCHED (Insufficient Recovery Time)
Breeding: Soqrat (AUS) -Dark Journey by Black Minnaloushe (USA)
Trainer: Mike & Mathew de Kock
Jockey: #Mickaelle Michel -1.5kg
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 3 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:90. Won a game race on 30 December 2025. Respect.
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Race 3 – 13:15
1160m – For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Maiden Plate
1 – Sky Pilot
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Skye Lane by Pathfork (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He ran a good race when third over 1200m at the Vaal. He is doing well at home and SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib retains the ride. The son of Gimmethegreenlight is a progressive individual and has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Improved last run under Habib. Must consider.
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Race 3 – 13:15
1160m – For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Maiden Plate
3 – Monkey’s Wedding – SCRATCHED (Nasal Discharge)
Breeding: Hawwaam – Promise Of Rain by Dynasty
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
Winning Form Comment: Fair last two starts. Is a threat.
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Race 3 – 13:15
1160m – For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Maiden Plate
9 – Trombolines – SCRATCHED (Ineligible – 30/12/2025)
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Spring In Seattle by Mambo In Seattle (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 11 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
Shed his maiden tag over 1400m at Turffontein on 30 December 2025.
Winning Form Comment: Winner on 30 December 2025.
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Race 6 – 15:00
1400m – www.tab4racing.com MR 72 Handicap
5 – My Lucky Charm – SCRATCHED (Insufficient Recovery Time)
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Seventh Heart by Seventh Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 6 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2025.10.06. Best MR:82. Finished 6th on 30 December 2025.
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Race 8 – 16:15
1160m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 MR 84 Handicap
1 – Black Egret
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Water Bird by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 64.5kg
Draw: 15 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He needed his comeback run over 1000m on this course. He has come through that outing well and will strip a much fitter horse. The son of Rafeef carries a big weight and is drawn on the outside of the course. We can expect a much better run from him.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:97. Needed comeback run over 1000m on 27 December 2025. Should strip much fitter.
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Race 9 – 16:50
1160m – Next Turffontein Racemeeting Sunday 11 January MR 83 Handicap (F & M)
7 – Whirlybird
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Samarate (AUS) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 8 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She was disappointing in her last start over 1450m on the Vaal Classic course. Her two efforts prior to that outing were good. She drops back to 1160m, and she should run a much better race.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:88. Disappointing latest over 1450m on the Vaal Classic course. Drops back to 1160m.