The Hollywood Syndicate has five runners carded at Vaal Classic on Tuesday, 10 February 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Tuesday, 10 February 2026
Vaal Classic
Race 2 – 12:15
1000m – Classic Day 7 March Maiden Plate (F & M)
2 – Mystical Butterfly
Breeding: Hawwaam – Baltia by Var (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
She was disappointing in her last run over 1200m. The daughter of Hawwaam drops back to 1000m and SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib steps back into the saddle. It is a small field, and we are hoping to see a form return.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:75. Better than latest. Has claims on fair previous form.
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Race 4 – 13:25
1000m – SA Derby 4 April Graduation Plate
1 – Umzingeli Wenyathi – SCRATCHED (Insufficient Recovery Time)
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Risk All by Captain Al
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 1 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
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Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.08.06. Best MR:90. *Carded To Race – 06.02.2026.
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Race 4 – 13:25
1000m – SA Derby 4 April Graduation Plate
4 – Chapbook
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Leaves Of Grass (AUS) by Poet’s Voice (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 7 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He is better than his last start over 1160m at Turffontein as he was reported to be not striding out. The son of Rafeef drops back to 1000m, and the blinkers are re-fitted. He gets the services of Gavin Lerena, and if putting his best foot forward, he can win.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers ON. Best MR:100. Had excuses in last run. Won only attempt over this distance.
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Race 4 – 13:25
1000m – SA Derby 4 April Graduation Plate
6 – Kaalvoet – SCRATCHED (Abnormal Blood Count)
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Ideal Lady by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 5 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
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Winning Form Comment: Best MR:99. Moderate last start at Turffontein. Has claims on fair previous form.
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Race 8 – 15:45
2400m – For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 Classified Stakes
2 – Culturati
Breeding: New Predator (AUS) – Arte by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Grant Maroun
Jockey: Malesela Katjedi
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He won a good race when shedding his maiden tag over 2000m on this course last time. The son of New Predator has taken that race well and the stable feel that he has improved since. It is a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. He should have no issues with 2400m, and if all goes according to plan, he can win.
Winning Form Comment: Shock winner in latest. Vixeninthevineyard went close next time.