The Hollywood Syndicate has five runners carded at Vaal Classic on Thursday, 29 January 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday, 29 January 2025
Vaal Classic
Race 4 – 14:15
1000m – Classic Day 7 March Maiden Plate
3 – Rock Music
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Casadesus (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: *Sifisokuhle Bungane -4.0kg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He went too fast in his last start over this distance at Turffontein and did not go on with the effort. He gets the services of 4kgs claiming Apprentice Sifisokuhle Bungane which will assist his cause. He finished second in his penultimate outing over this course and distance, and we are hoping to see a repeat of that effort.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.06.03. Best MR:75. Entered the frame in last two starts. The apprentice claim will help.
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Race 4 – 14:15
1000m – Classic Day 7 March Maiden Plate
6 – Edelsteen
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Natural Jade by Pathfork (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 2 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He needed his debut effort over this course and distance. The son of Canford Cliffs has not shown much promise at home. Kabelo Matsunyane steps into the saddle and we are hoping to see improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Raced green and needed debut experience. Should improve.
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Race 5 – 14:50
1000m – SA Derby 4 April MR 104 Handicap
9 – Dontshootthebarman
Breeding: Visionaire (USA) – Aquila Jet by Jet Master
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: *Sifisokuhle Bungane -4.0kg
Wgt: 54.5kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He is a horse that needs everything to go his own way. The son of Visionaire takes a rise in class but carries a light mass of 50.5kgs, thanks to the services of Sifisokuhle Bungane. If all goes according to plan, he should run another honest race.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:93. Jumps in class. Light mass will help.
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Race 5 – 14:50
1000m – SA Derby 4 April MR 104 Handicap
10 – Miami Mountain
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Miss Florida by Captain Al
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Jeffrey Syster
Wgt: 53.5kg
Draw: 4 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
He got up late to win his last start over 1160m at Turffontein. The stable feel that 1000m is on the short side and this outing will bring him on for a race on 21 February. The son of Canford Cliffs is in great form at home and will be doing his best work at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:98. Narrow latest win. One Eye On Vegas has given the form a boost.
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Race 8 – 16:40
1200m – Next Vaal Race Meeting: Thursday, 5 February MR 84 Handicap
12 – Kwagga Blitz
Breeding: Captain Of All – African Honey by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 5 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He ran a good race when third in his comeback run over 1000m. The son of Captain Of All runs well for Chase Maujean and he steps up to his preferred distance. He is a fitter horse, and we are hoping to see him involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:84. Decent last effort with blinkers. Runs well for Maujean.