The Hollywood Syndicate has eight runners carded at Turffontein Standside on Saturday, 1 November 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday, 1 November 2025
Turffontein Standside
Race 4 – 13:40
1400m – TAB Starling Stakes (Grade 3)
5 – Mamlambo
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Water Spirit by Jackson
Trainer: Heather Adamson
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 5 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She had a few days off to recover from a virus after her last outing when fourth over 1500m at the Vaal. The daughter of Canford Cliffs is in a good space at present and is working well. The stable are expecting her to be competitive from a handy draw of five.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:92. Fair latest run from a wide draw. Is unbeaten over this distance.
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Race 4 – 13:40
1400m – TAB Starling Stakes (Grade 3)
7 – Ovation Star
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Targaryan by Var (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 2 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She was a comfortable winner on debut over 1200m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville polytrack. She takes on a lot stronger, and this will be a nice test. The daughter of Rafeef is drawn well in barrier two and should get a good run in transit. The stable believes that she will be up to the task and we are looking forward to seeing where we stand with her.
Winning Form Comment: Ultra-impressive debut win. Hollywood-retained Jockey up.
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Race 5 – 14:15
1400m – Betway Graham Beck Stakes (Grade 3)
8 – Miami Mountain
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Miss Florida by Captain Al
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 10 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is in a good space and steps up to 1400m for the first time. The obvious concern is his wide draw, but he will be ridden conservatively. The son of Canford Cliffs will be finishing strongly and with luck in running, he should be a big runner.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:96. Two-time winner from 3 starts. Is clearly on the upgrade.
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Race 5 – 14:15
1400m – Betway Graham Beck Stakes (Grade 3)
11 – One Eye On Vegas
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Carrie Bow Cay (IRE) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 14 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He has been impressing the stable with his work shown at home. He does take on a lot stronger, but we feel that he will be up to the task at hand. The obvious concern is his wide draw, and he will need a lot to go his way. We are hoping that there is a genuine tempo up front and to see him finishing off his race strongly.
Winning Form Comment: Romped home last time. Gives de Kock yard a strong hand in this contest.
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Race 7 – 15:25
1600m – Allied Steelrode – Onamission Charity Mile (Grade 2)
9 – Imilenzeyokududuma
Breeding: Dynasty – Chevauchee (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 8 (19 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He is doing very well at home and had a very good preparation for this race. He has finished third in a Grade 1 over this course and distance previously. The stable are very happy with him and with luck in running, he should be a big runner.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:114. Placed in only C&D attempt. One to consider.
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Race 7 – 15:25
1600m – Allied Steelrode – Onamission Charity Mile (Grade 2)
10 – Busstopinhounslow
Breeding: New Predator (AUS) – Penny Serenade by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Grant Maroun
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 16 (19 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 6/1
He ran a good race when third in the Grade 2 Betway Joburg Spring Challenge last time. He has taken that outing well and is in a good space. We are going to have to take our medicine from the wide draw, and we are hoping to see him finishing off his race strongly. Ridgemont-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie is booked to ride, and we are hoping for a big effort.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:112. *Entered for Summer Cup. The booking of Fourie is a big plus.
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Race 7 – 15:25
1600m – Allied Steelrode – Onamission Charity Mile (Grade 2)
14 – Anfields Rocket
Breeding: Coup De Grace (USA) – Milla’s Rocket (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Grant Maroun
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 11 (19 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He stayed on nicely at the finish over 1000m in his comeback run. The son of Coup De Grace has come on a lot from the outing. If reproducing his homework and true ability, the stable feels that he will run a huge race. He will be settled near the rear of the field and will be finishing off his race strongly. We are hoping that the rain stays away as he doesn’t run well in the wet.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Blinkers OFF. Best MR:120. Fair comeback run. Could upset.
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Race 10 – 17:15
1160m – Next Turffontein Race Meeting Thursday, 6 November MR 82 Handicap (F & M)
8 – Whirlybird
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Samarate (AUS) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 1 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She tried hard when touched off over 1200m on the Inside track last time. The inside draw of one on the Standside course does her no favours as the going is generally better on the outside. It is a competitive field, and we are hoping that she can produce another honest effort.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers OFF. Best MR:88. Touched off in a tight finish last time. Merits respect.