The Hollywood Syndicate has seven runners carded at Vaal Classic on Thursday 15 January 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday 15 January 2026
Vaal Classic
Race 2 – 12:15
1200m – Racing Today Maiden Plate
1 – Sky Pilot
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Skye Lane by Pathfork (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He’s a progressive individual and is improving with each effort. He jumps from an awkward draw of eight which is not ideal. The son of Gimmethegreenlight is doing well at home and with luck in running, he should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Good latest. Finished behind number 5 in penultimate run.
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Race 2 – 12:15
1200m – Racing Today Maiden Plate
2 – Monkey’s Wedding
Breeding: Hawwaam – Promise Of Rain by Dynasty
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
His last two starts over 1000m under Kabelo Matsunyane have been fair. The son of Hawwaam will enjoy the step up to 1200m. He jumps from a handy draw of five and can finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Fair last two starts. Steps up to 1200m and can finish in the placings.
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Race 6 – 14:35
1200m – TAB 4Racing App Middle Stakes
2 – Black Egret
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Water Bird by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: *Savanna Valjalo -4.0kg
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 4 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He needed his comeback run over 1000m at Turffontein. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Raymond Danielson knows the son of Rafeef well. He may need one more run to bring him to his peak fitness, but a positive effort is expected.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:97. Needed latest and should strip much fitter.
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Race 8 – 15:45
1450m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Graduation Plate
3 – Clever Trevor – SCRATCHED (Insufficient Recovery Time)
Breeding: Soqrat (AUS) -Dark Journey by Black Minnaloushe (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 8 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is carded to race at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the polytrack on 14 January 2026. He was accepted for this contest in case he didn’t get transport to KwaZulu-Natal. If taking his place on Wednesday, he will not run here.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2025.09.08. Best MR:90. *Carded To Race – 14.01.2026.
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Race 8 – 15:45
1450m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Graduation Plate
4 – I’m A Fireball
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Gibraltar Blue (IRE) by Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 5 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He’s produced two creditable efforts since the 24-week break. The son of Vercingetorix is doing well at home and steps up to 1400m. If suited to the extra distance on offer, he should have a good chance.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2025.07.14. Best MR:102. Is held by number 1 on latest. Has peak run.
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Race 9 – 16:20
1600m – For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 MR 80 Handicap (F & M)
2 – Nkwenkwezi
Breeding: Erupt (Ire) – Sainte Camille by Lateral (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
She’s much better than her last start over 2000m on this course. The stable has opted to drop her back to 1600m. She won her previous three efforts under SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib. She’s working well and we’re hoping that she produces her best.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Is better than latest. Runs well for Habib and is a threat.
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Race 10 – 16:55
1600m – Next Vaal Racemeeting Tuesday 27 January MR 74 Handicap
9 – My Lucky Charm
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Seventh Heart by Seventh Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 12 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He’s improved since his last outing and will enjoy the step up to 1600m. The obvious concern is that he’s drawn widest of all. The son of Master Of My Fate is having his peak run and with a bit of luck, he should run well.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2025.10.06. Best MR:82. Will enjoy the rise in distance. Has peak run.