Hollywood Racing has seven runners carded at Vaal Classic on Thursday 18 December 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday 18 December 2025
Vaal Classic
Race 2 – 12:40
2000m – Racing Today MR 93 Handicap (F & M)
6 – Nkwenkwezi
Breeding: Erupt (Ire) – Sainte Camille by Lateral (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 52.0kg
Draw: 4 (6 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
She’s a winner of her last three starts, the latest of which was over this distance. The daughter of Erupt takes another rise in class but carries a nice weight of 52kgs. She’s doing well, and we’re hoping to see her follow up with another victory.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Reeled off hat-trick in latest and the form line has been franked.
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Race 4 – 13:50
1000m – WSB Grand Heritage 20 December Maiden Plate
3 – Rock Music
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Casadesus (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
A line can be drawn through his last start as there was a false start and he may have done too much before the race. Chase Maujean is booked to ride and we’re hoping to see an improved performance.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.06.03. Best MR:66. Two moderate runs with cheekpieces. More needed to feature.
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Race 4 – 13:50
1000m – WSB Grand Heritage 20 December Maiden Plate
6 – Edelsteen
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Natural Jade by Pathfork (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: *Kobeli Lihaba
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 4 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He’s making his debut and Sporting Post-sponsored Apprentice Kobeli Lihaba is booked to ride. The son of Canford Cliffs is expected to be very green and need the experience. This outing will bring him on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: *Canford Cliffs colt.
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Race 4 – 13:50
1000m – WSB Grand Heritage 20 December Maiden Plate
7 – Monkey’s Wedding
Breeding: Hawwaam – Promise Of Rain by Dynasty
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 2 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/10
He showed good improvement when second over this distance on the Turffontein Inside course last time. He finished off his race nicely that day. The son of Hawwaam is doing well at home and we’re hoping to see further natural progression.
Winning Form Comment: Improved in second run. Has scope and could be one to fill the exacta spot.
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Race 4 – 13:50
1000m – WSB Grand Heritage 20 December Maiden Plate
8 – Sabrage
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Cuvee Brut by Count Dubois (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
Debut run. He’s a temperamental individual. The son of Canford Cliffs has had a gallop and he worked well. The son of Canford Cliffs is likely to be green in running and need the experience. This outing will bring him on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: *Canford Cliffs gelding.
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Race 4 – 13:50
1000m – WSB Grand Heritage 20 December Maiden Plate
9 – Mystical Butterfly – SCRATCHED (Under 8 Days Suspension)
Breeding: Hawwaam – Baltia by Var (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Jeffrey Syster
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 1 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
She is carded to race on Tuesday on the Turffontein Standside course. The stable will have to see how she comes out of that run before deciding on whether she takes her place in this race.
Winning Form Comment: *Carded To Race – 16.12.2025.
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Race 9 – 16:45
1500m – Next Vaal Racemeeting Saturday 20 December Maiden Handicap
1 – Stokesy
Breeding: Fire Away (USA) – Bountiful Harvest by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He drops to 1500m after a disappointing last effort over 1800m. This is a Maiden Handicap and he must give weight away to the rest of the field. The son of Fire Away is in a good space and he has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: The form of his penultimate run is appealing. Don’t ignore.