The Hollywood Syndicate has four runners carded at Turffontein Standside on Saturday, 14 March 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Race 5 – 14:10
2000m – Ormond Ferraris Oaks Trial (Non-Black Type)
2 – Curious Girl
Breeding: Futura – Idaho by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
She is a winner of her last two starts, the latest of which was over 2400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. It is a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. She will travel up to Gauteng on Friday and if all goes well, we can expect a big run from her.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:86. Kept finding to win last start in KwaZulu-Natal. Hat-trick chance.
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Race 6 – 14:45
2000m – WSB Hawwaam Stakes (Listed)
9 – Culturati
Breeding: New Predator (AUS) – Arte by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Grant Maroun
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 1 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He followed up his maiden victory with a good second-place finish over 2400m on the Vaal Classic course. He jumps from pole position and Gavin Lerena steps into the saddle. His work has been extremely good, and he is expected to run a big race.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:85. Finished close-up in post maiden debut and the form line has been franked. Drawn in pole position.
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Race 9 – 16:30
1400m – For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Pinnacle Stakes
3 – Busstopinhounslow
Breeding: New Predator (AUS) – Penny Serenade by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Grant Maroun
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 1 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He has been a little disappointing of late, and the stable has expected more from him. The son of New Predator is drawn in pole position and Gavin Lerena is booked to ride. His work has been good, and we are hoping to see him produce his best.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:112. Ran in a Grade 3 last time. Merits healthy respect.
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Race 9 – 16:30
1400m – For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Pinnacle Stakes
8 – Miami Mountain
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Miss Florida by Captain Al
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Jeffrey Syster
Wgt: 52.0kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He finished strongly when winning the Grade 3 TAB National Currency Sprint last time. The stable want to try him over 1400m as there are a lot of feature races coming up over this distance. The way he races suggests that he should have no issues with the extra distance on offer. We are hoping to see him running on from the wide draw.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers OFF. Best MR:103. Won a Grade 3 last time. Is taking on older rivals.