The Hollywood Syndicate has seven runners carded at Turffontein Standside on Saturday, 4 April 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday, 4 April 2026
Turffontein Standside
Race 5 – 13:50
1400m – TAB Hawaii Stakes (Grade 2)
8 – One Eye On Vegas
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Carrie Bow Cay (IRE) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 6 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He takes his place in the Grade 2 TAB Hawaii Stakes. The stable is very happy with him and he has had a lovely preparation for this race. He is ideally suited to this distance, and we feel he is a big runner.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:115. Creditable last effort in a Grade 1. Is loaded with ability.
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Race 7 – 15:00
1000m – TAB Computaform Sprint (Grade 1)
6 – Ziyasha
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Kelly’s Olympics (USA) by Kingmambo (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 11 (17 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/1
He won a good race over 1160m on this course last time. The son of Rafeef is doing very well at home. It is a competitive Grade 1 TAB Computaform Sprint with numerous horses having good winning chances. On the form of his last outing, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:119. Has claims on good latest win.
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Race 7 – 15:00
1000m – TAB Computaform Sprint (Grade 1)
8 – Luhamba Phambili
Breeding: Danon Platina (JPN) – Simply Royal by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (17 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He returns from a 14-week break and takes his place in the Grade 1 TAB Computaform Sprint. He has had a good preparation and is a fit horse. It is a tough task for him, and we are hoping to see him in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 14 wks. Best MR:112. Is held by number 5 on latest run. Place chance.
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Race 9 – 16:15
2450m – TAB SA Derby (Grade 2)
4 – Salani Kahle
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Insignis by Go Deputy (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 11 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/1
He takes his place in the Grade 2 TAB SA Derby and this race has been his target. He is fit, well and in a good space. The obvious concern is his wide barrier position. With a bit of luck in running, he can fight out the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:97. Fair last effort behind subsequent winner. Has stamina test.
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Race 9 – 16:15
2450m – TAB SA Derby (Grade 2)
11 – Culturati
Breeding: New Predator (AUS) – Arte by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Grant Maroun
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He has not had the best preparation heading into this contest. He had a virus after his last start and there has been a lot of rain on the Highveld. The son of New Predator is suited to this distance, and we are hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:85. Better than latest. His prior form is attractive.
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Race 9 – 16:15
2450m – TAB SA Derby (Grade 2)
13 – Curious Girl
Breeding: Futura – Idaho by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 2 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
She takes her place in the Grade 2 TAB SA Derby. The daughter of Futura was super-impressive when winning the Non-Black Type Ormond Ferraris Oaks Trial last time. She has put up good work, and the stable is happy with her preparation in Durban. She is ideally in Barrier Two and we are looking forward to a big effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:92. Ultra-impressive winner in the Oaks Trial. Is taking on the boys.
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Race 11 – 17:25
1160m – 4Racing MR 84 Handicap
1 – Umzingeli Wenyathi
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Risk All by Captain Al
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 5 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He was not disgraced in the Grade 3 TAB National Currency Sprint last time. The son of Buffalo Bill Cody is doing well at home. He is a horse with ability and despite carrying top weight, he should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Faced stronger in a Grade 3 last time. Chance.