The Hollywood Syndicate has two runners carded at Turffontein Standside on Saturday, 16 May 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday, 16 May 2026
Turffontein Standside
Race 8 – 16:15
1100m – For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Pinnacle Stakes
1 – Ziyasha
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Kelly’s Olympics (USA) by Kingmambo (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 4 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He stayed on when sixth in the Grade 2 TAB Senor Santa Stakes last time. He meets a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena rides and on best form shown, he can win this contest.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:119. Ran in a Grade 2 last time. Chance.
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Race 9 – 16:50
1000m – Next Turffontein Race Meeting: Thursday, 4 June MR 80 Handicap
1 – Umzingeli Wenyathi
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Risk All by Captain Al
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 63.5kg
Draw: 8 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He ran a good race when second over this distance at Hollywoodbets Greyville last week Saturday. The son of Buffalo Bill Cody has taken that run well and the blinkers remain fitted. Rachel Venniker takes the 1.5kgs off his back and he is a big runner.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Good last run in KwaZulu-Natal. Is trending towards another win.