Hollywood Racing has three runners carded at Vaal Classic on Thursday, 31 July 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday, 31 July 2025
Vaal Classic
Race 2 – 12:50
1200m – Piere Strydom Member Of 300 Wins In-A-Season Club Maiden Plate (F & M)
10 – Twelfth Of Never
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Sabina’s Dynasty by Dynasty
Trainer: Lucky Houdalakis
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 9 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
Debut run. She’s a filly that will be at her best over further. The daughter of Canford Cliffs jumps from an awkward draw of nine and is likely to be outpaced in the early stages. We’re hoping to see her running on and this outing will bring her on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: *Canford Cliffs filly.
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Race 5 – 14:35
1600m – Tudor Rullah 1990 Strydom’s Greatest Ride Maiden Plate (F & M)
2 – Nkwenkwezi
Breeding: Erupt (Ire) – Sainte Camille by Lateral (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Piere Strydom
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 9 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She’s finished second in her last three starts against the males. The obvious concern is her awkward draw of nine, but she does have the early gate speed to get across without using up too much energy. Piere Strydom phoned for the ride and with luck in running, we can expect another honest effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Consistent form. Striker may be able to coax a little bit extra out of her.
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Race 7 – 15:45
1450m – Champion’s Day Six – Strydom’s Unforgettable Haul MR 82 Handicap (F & M)
5 – Whirlybird
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Samarate (AUS) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 8 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
She has decent recent form lines to her name. The daughter of Canford Cliffs steps up to 1450m and the blinkers will be removed. She’ll be switched off near the rear of the field from her awkward draw of eight and will be running on. Kabelo Matsunyane steps back into the saddle, and she’s expected be involved in a field of this nature.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:88. Fair last effort on the polytrack. Would be a big factor if getting back to best form.