Hollywood Racing has three runners carded at Turffontein Standside on Thursday 01 January 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday 01 January 2026
Turffontein Standside
Race 2 – 12:40
1600m – 4Racing Wishes You A Happy And Prosperous New Year Maiden Plate (F & M)
1 – Kortvandraad
Breeding: Erupt (IRE) – Shira by Captain Al
Trainer: PP & JM Vermeulen
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 11 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
She ran an improved race when third over 1400m on this course last time. The way she finished off her race that day suggests that she’ll enjoy the rise to 1600m. The obvious concern is her wide draw. She’s doing nicely at home and with luck in running, she can finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:67. Include this one on fair latest run.
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Race 2 – 12:40
1600m – 4Racing Wishes You A Happy And Prosperous New Year Maiden Plate (F & M)
10 – Blooming Lovely
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Strong Scent by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Robbie Sage
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 8 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She needed her last run over 1160m as she had missed out on work due to all the rain in Gauteng. The daughter of Canford Cliffs is doing well at home and Gavin Lerena is booked to ride. She steps up to 1600m and with luck from her awkward draw of eight, we can look forward to a good run from her.
Winning Form Comment: Rates a danger on debut run. Trainer’s only runner today.
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Race 4 – 13:50
1600m – For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Novice Handicap
4 – Buddy Boy
Breeding: What A Winter – Monte Carlo Girl by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 54.5kg
Draw: 6 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He needed his comeback run over 1400m on this course. He’s made natural improvement since that outing and is doing nicely at home. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray retains the ride and we can expect a better run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.11.10. Best MR:90. Better than last two starts. Trainer’s only runner today.