The Hollywood Syndicate has four runners carded at Turffontein Standside on Saturday, 14 February 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday, 14 February 2026
Turffontein Standside
Race 4 – 14:10
1160m – SA Derby 4 April Maiden Plate
1 – Sky Pilot
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Skye Lane by Pathfork (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 1 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He was disappointing in his last start over 1200m on the Vaal Classic course. He is drawn on the inside which is a slight concern. The son of Gimmethegreenlight is doing well at home and he should run a much better race.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Decent form before last start. Is a threat.
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Race 4 – 14:10
1160m – SA Derby 4 April Maiden Plate
2 – Stokesy
Breeding: Fire Away (USA) – Bountiful Harvest by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He drops to 1160m and is having his first outing as a gelding. The son of Fire Away is working well at home and SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray retains the ride. The stable will be disappointed if he is not in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.12.19. Best MR:80. Has been gelded. Stable are in-form and can improve.
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Race 7 – 15:55
1800m – Betway London News Stakes (Grade 3)
3 – Busstopinhounslow
Breeding: New Predator (AUS) – Penny Serenade by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Grant Maroun
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 1 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He takes his place in the Grade 3 Betway London News Stakes and Rachel Venniker retains the ride. The son of New Predator has taken his last run well and the stable is happy with him. He will be fitted with blinkers, and we are hoping that the headgear has the desired effect. If all goes according to plan, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers ON. Best MR:112. Is 1.5kgs better off at the weights with number 7 on latest.
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Race 8 – 16:30
1160m – For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 MR 100 Handicap
7 – Black Egret
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Water Bird by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 11 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He meets a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. Rachel Venniker is booked to ride, and she takes the 1.5kgs off his back. This is his peak run and if repeating his last outing, he can finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:97. Decent C&D form. Has peak run and can feature.