Hollywood Racing has four runners carded at Turffontein Standside on Saturday, 26 April 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday, 26 April 2025
Turffontein Standside
Race 2 – 11:50
1100m – TAB Protea Stakes (Grade 3)
1 – Kaalvoet
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Ideal Lady by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He won a game race on debut over 1000m at the Vaal. Green Diamond who won the Grade 2 TAB SA Nursery looks to be the horse to beat. The son of Elusive Fort is doing very well at home and we’re hoping to see him finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Debut winner at the Vaal. Should come on nicely with that run under the belt.
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Race 9 – 15:55
1100m – #Youcanbetonus! MR 84 Handicap
1 – Black Egret
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Water Bird by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Piere Strydom
Wgt: 63.5kg
Draw: 9 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He returns from a 22-week break after three runs in Cape Town. The son of Rafeef carries a big mass of 63.5kgs and is expected to need the run. This outing will bring him on nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 22 wks. Best MR:97. Better than his Cape form suggests. Carries hefty mass.
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Race 9 – 15:55
1100m – #Youcanbetonus! MR 84 Handicap
6 – Qhawe Lami
Breeding: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) – Vice Versa by Var (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 15 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
His last two starts after returning from a 10-week break have been fair. The son of Duke Of Marmalade has his issues, however he’s a sound horse at the moment. Splashout-sponsored jockey Calvin Habib rides and we’re hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:97. Fair last two starts. Has peak run and could improve to find a place.
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Race 11 – 17:05
1160m – Next Turffontein Racemeeting Thursday 1 May MR 66 Handicap
2 – Sakhala Is’Cathulo
Breeding: William Longsword – Exquisite Touch by Var (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Piere Strydom
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 16 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He was a tad disappointing at Hollywoodbets Scottsville last time. The son of William Longsword steps back up to 1160m and Piere Strydom is booked to ride. He’s drawn on the outside of the course and we’re hoping to see him produce his best.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Better than moderate latest. Back on Highveld and can enter the frame.