The Hollywood Syndicate has five runners carded at Turffontein Standside on Saturday, 21 February 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday, 21 February 2026
Turffontein Standside
Race 5 – 14:30
1160m – Drakenstein Stud MR 84 Handicap
9 – Kwagga Blitz
Breeding: Captain Of All – African Honey by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 4 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He is better than his last start over 1200m on the Vaal Classic course. The son of Captain Of All is sound and well heading into this contest. He will enjoy racing on the straight course and with SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib back in the saddle, we are hoping to see him return to best form.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:84. The form of his penultimate run is appealing.
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Race 7 – 15:40
1100m – TAB National Currency Sprint (Grade 3)
2 – Chapbook
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Leaves Of Grass (AUS) by Poet’s Voice (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 6 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He won his last start over 1000m on the Vaal Classic course with ease. The son of Rafeef has taken that run well and Gavin Lerena retains the ride. It is a competitive field, but he is expected to have a big chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:106. Easy winner in latest. Steps into Grade 3 company and can show.
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Race 7 – 15:40
1100m – TAB National Currency Sprint (Grade 3)
8 – Miami Mountain
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Miss Florida by Captain Al
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Jeffrey Syster
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 1 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He has come through his last run very well and is in a great space heading into this contest. The stable has opted to fit him with blinkers. If not too far out of his ground in the early stages, he will be a big runner.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers ON. Best MR:98. Fair last effort against older rivals. The blinkers could do the trick.
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Race 7 – 15:40
1100m – TAB National Currency Sprint (Grade 3)
10 – Umzingeli Wenyathi
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Risk All by Captain Al
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 52.0kg
Draw: 10 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He has good consistent form lines to his credit. The son of Buffalo Bill Cody is doing well at home and carries a handy galloping mass of 52kgs. He takes his chances in the Grade 3 TAB National Currency Sprint and should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.08.06. Blinkers OFF. Best MR:90. Fair last effort in KZN. Placed in both attempts on this course.
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Race 8 – 16:15
1600m – Konica Minolta MR 83 Handicap (F & M)
4 – Grace’s Kiss
Breeding: Erik The Red – Kissaway by Gimmethegreenlight (AUS)
Trainer: Alec Laird
Jockey: *Mickaelle Michel -1.5kg
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 5 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
Her last start over 2000m on the Vaal Classic course was disappointing. She’s fresh and happy at the track. One of the dangers in the race is her stable companion, Too Late My Mate. The daughter of Erik The Red has shown pleasing work, and she is a big runner.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:83. Better than latest. Drops back to a more suitable trip and can feature.