Hollywood Racing has three runners carded at Vaal Classic on Thursday, 03 April 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday, 03 April 2025
Vaal Classic
Race 5 – 15:05
1000m – In Memory Of Sean Paterson MR 72 Handicap
3 – Sakhala Is’Cathulo
Breeding: William Longsword – Exquisite Touch by Var (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 1 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
His last start over 1160m at Turffontein was fair. The inside draw on this course is a concern. However, the son of William Longsword is doing well at home and gets the services of S’manga Khumalo. With luck in running, he should have an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Fair latest in this grade. To race with cornell collar.
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Race 6 – 15:40
1000m – In Memory Of Belinda Victor MR 92 Handicap (F & M)
4 – Whirlybird
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Samarate (AUS) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 55.0kg
Draw: 4 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
She ran an encouraging race after 57 weeks off the track. The daughter of Canford Cliffs has come on from the run and is a fitter horse. We are hoping that the rain stays away and that the going is not too soft. If all goes according to plan, she can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:88. Is held by number 8 on latest. Should strip fitter.
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Race 7 – 16:15
1000m – www.tab4racing.com MR 106 Handicap
10 – Dontshootthebarman
Breeding: Visionaire (USA) – Aquila Jet by Jet Master
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kaidan Brewer
Wgt: 53.0kg
Draw: 11 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
This is a very competitive field with numerous horses having winning chances. The son of Visionaire is doing well and is a sound horse heading into this contest. He carries a handy galloping mass of 53kgs, and we are hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:92. Better than latest. Comes in with a light weight and can feature.