Hollywood Racing has six runners carded at Turffontein Standside on Saturday 27 December 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday 27 December 2025
Turffontein Standside
Race 3 – 12:50
1000m – Sophomore 1000 (Non-Black Type)
5 – Kaalvoet
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Ideal Lady by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 4 (6 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He’s back on the Highveld after three runs in Cape Town. The son of Elusive Fort meets a competitive field, but he’s doing well heading in. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib retains the ride and he has a chance.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.06.03. Blinkers ON. Best MR:99. Was not disgraced in a Listed event last time. Blinker strike.
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Race 6 – 14:35
1000m – Betway Lebelo Sprint (Grade 3)
5 – Luhamba Phambili
Breeding: Danon Platina (JPN) – Simply Royal by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 5 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He produced a decent comeback run over this distance on the polytrack last time. The son of Danon Platina is an honest campaigner who punches well above his weight. He’s fit and in a good space heading into this race. We’re hoping that he takes his travels well and if all goes according to plan, he should produce another good performance.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:112. KwaZulu-Natal raider. Has decent form and wouldn’t be a shock winner.
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Race 7 – 15:10
1000m – For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 MR 96 Handicap
4 – Black Egret
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Water Bird by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 8 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He returns from a 26-week break and SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib is booked to ride. The son of Rafeef has had a gallop heading into the race. He may need this outing and we’re hoping that he runs well.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 26 wks. Best MR:97. Fair latest run. Chance if fit.
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Race 8 – 15:45
1160m – www.tab4racing.com MR 74 Handicap
1 – Umzingeli Wenyathi
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Risk All by Captain Al
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 7 (17 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He followed up his maiden victory with a good fourth-place finish over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. The son of Buffalo Bill Cody is back on the Highveld and has had a gallop heading into this race. Despite his big weight of 61kgs, he should be in with a shout.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.08.06. Best MR:84. Decent post maiden debut run in the Cape. Chance.
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Race 9 – 16:20
2000m – TAB 4Racing App Maiden Plate
11 – Culturati
Breeding: New Predator (AUS) – Arte by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Grant Maroun
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 8 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 50/1
He was still very green in his last run over 1800m. The son of New Predator will appreciate the step up to 2000m. He’s improving and doing well at home. He’s expected to be running on and can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Still improving. Is bred to enjoy the extra 200m on offer.
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Race 10 – 16:55
2000m – Next Turffontein Racemeeting Tuesday 30 December Maiden Plate (F & M)
8 – Twelfth Of Never – SCRATCHED (Pulled Muscle)
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Sabina’s Dynasty by Dynasty
Trainer: Lucky Houdalakis
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 12 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
She showed improvement in her last start over 1600m on the Vaal Classic course. The daughter of Canford Cliffs steps up to 2000m but unfortunately is drawn widest of all once again. With luck in running, she can be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:71. Fair latest run from a wide draw. Has peak run and can feature.