The Hollywood Syndicate has five runners carded at Turffontein Standside on Saturday, 7 March 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday, 7 March 2026
Turffontein Standside
Race 2 – 12:05
1160m – Champions Day 4 April Maiden Plate
5 – Cool Gambler
Breeding: Hawwaam – Espumanti (GB) by Dansili (GB)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
Debut run. The son of Hawwaam has shown good work but does have the tendency to want to do things keen, hence the reason the stable is starting him in a sprint. We are hoping that this will teach him to race nice and professionally. Ultimately, he is a horse that will be at his best over further and we want to see him finishing off his race well.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to: SPARKLING WATER8m(21: 7,10),GIN FIZZ9m(23: 4,12),SPUMANTE DOLCE4f(12: 3, 4). *Hawwaam colt(Cost R5 million).
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Race 2 – 12:05
1160m – Champions Day 4 April Maiden Plate
8 – Green Machine
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Cool River by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He returns from a 21-week break and is having his first run as a gelding. The stable wanted to give him a sprint on his return, and he will be at his best over further. We are hoping to see him running on and this outing will bring him on nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to:STREAM AHEAD10g(34: 6,10). Rested 21 wks. Has scope for better.
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Race 7 – 15:00
1800m – HKJC World Pool SA Classic (Grade 1)
5 – One Eye On Vegas
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Carrie Bow Cay (IRE) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He takes his place in the Grade 1 HKJC World Pool SA Classic. The stable couldn’t be happier with him, and he has had a super preparation for this race. He does have an awkward draw of seven but is a horse that likes to be ridden from off the pace. Gavin Lerena will do duty, and we are hoping that he can see out the extra distance on offer.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:106. Good last effort from a wide draw. Top Jockey booking.
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Race 9 – 16:15
1000m – TAB JJ The Jet Plane Stakes (Grade 3)
4 – Ziyasha
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Kelly’s Olympics (USA) by Kingmambo (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 2 (17 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He is doing well at home. He is a sound horse heading into this race and the stable has opted to fit him with blinkers. The biggest concern is his inside draw of two and he meets a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Raymond Danielson knows him well and we are hoping for a big run.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Blinkers ON. Best MR:119. Fair comeback run. Has a shout.
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Race 12 – 18:00
1400m – Next Turffontein Race Meeting: Thursday, 12 March MR 79 Handicap (F & M)
10 – Kortvandraad
Breeding: Erupt (IRE) – Shira by Captain Al
Trainer: PP & JM Vermeulen
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 8 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She won her maiden with ease over 1450m on the Inside course last time. Jockey Ryan Munger has been working with her at home. It is a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. Based on her condition and well-being, the stable feel that she will be in the mix.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:70. Won latest at a nice price. More to beat.