Hollywood Racing has eight runners carded at Turffontein Standside on Tuesday 16 December 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Tuesday 16 December 2025
Turffontein Standside
Race 1 – 12:00
1160m – 4Racing Welcomes You Maiden Plate (F & M)
9 – Mystical Butterfly – SCRATCHED (Off Feed)
Breeding: Hawwaam – Baltia by Var (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 10 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 50/1
She was badly in need of her debut effort over 1000m at the Vaal. She is drawn on the outside of the course and Kabelo Matsunyane is booked to ride. We are hoping to see improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Needed debut effort and can improve.
—
Race 2 – 12:35
1160m – Racing Today Maiden Plate
6 – Trombolines
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Spring In Seattle by Mambo In Seattle (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
Debut run. He’s been showing decent work at home and will be at his best over further. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray is booked to ride. If not too green, he may be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: *Querari colt(Cost R600 000).
—
Race 3 – 13:10
1400m – TAB 4Racing App Maiden Plate (F & M)
1 – Kortvandraad
Breeding: Erupt (IRE) – Shira by Captain Al
Trainer: PP & JM Vermeulen
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 9 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
She is having her third run for the stable. The daughter of Erupt is putting up good work and Kabelo Matsunyane retains the ride. Her coat is shining and we are expecting a better run from her.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Woodruff L-2025.06.12. 3rd run after rest. Best MR:67. Moderate latest in soft going. Watch.
—
Race 4 – 13:45
1400m – WSB Grand Heritage 20 December Graduation Plate
6 – One Eye On Vegas
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Carrie Bow Cay (IRE) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 6 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 15/10
He was touched off by Miami Mountain in his last start over 1160m. He’s come on from that outing and will enjoy the step up to 1400m. This is a preparation run for a feature race in January. The son of Buffalo Bill Cody will make the natural improvement and he should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:98. Touched off by his stable companion in a tight finish last time. Can make amends.
—
Race 5 – 14:20
1400m – #Youcanbetonus! MR 76 Handicap
1 – Buddy Boy
Breeding: What A Winter – Monte Carlo Girl by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 6 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He seems to have improved at home since the gelding. The son of What A Winter is at his best over further and may need this outing. However, he’s in a good space and should run a respectable race.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.11.10. Had excuses last time. Has been gelded and can show improvement.
—
Race 9 – 16:50
1160m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Novice Handicap
3 – Clever Trevor
Breeding: Soqrat (AUS) -Dark Journey by Black Minnaloushe (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Jeffrey Syster
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 1 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He returns from a 15-week break and is having his first run as a gelding. He’s a horse that will be at his best over further and he’ll need the run. This outing will bring him on nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 15 wks. Gelded 2025.09.08. Better than last start. Prefers this C&D and can feature.
—
Race 10 – 17:25
1000m – Next Turffontein Racemeeting Saturday 27 December MR 80 Handicap
1 – Dontshootthebarman
Breeding: Visionaire (USA) – Aquila Jet by Jet Master
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 65.5kg
Draw: 1 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He lost two lengths leaving the start last time and never got into the race. He carries a big weight of 65.5kgs but has won in this division previously. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib retains the ride and if jumping on terms, he should have a say in the outcome of this contest.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:92. Blew the start last time. Carries hefty mass but is a threat.
—
Race 10 – 17:25
1000m – Next Turffontein Racemeeting Saturday 27 December MR 80 Handicap
8 – Old Fashioned
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Cuvee Brut by Count Dubois (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 4 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He followed up his impressive maiden win with a good victory over this course and distance. The son of Canford Cliffs is doing well at home and is in a good space. Kabelo Matsunyane retains the ride, and we’re hoping to see him bring up the hat-trick.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:76. Found extra to win post maiden debut. Hat-trick chance.