Hollywood Racing has two runners carded at Vaal Classic on Tuesday, 23 December 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Tuesday, 23 December 2025
Vaal Classic
Race 3 – 13:25
2000m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 MR 76 Handicap
1 – Nkwenkwezi – SCRATCHED (Insufficient Recovery Time)
Breeding: Erupt (Ire) – Sainte Camille by Lateral (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 7 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She was disappointing when sixth over this course and distance against stronger company, last week Thursday. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib won her previous three starts aboard her and she drops back in class. If this outing has not come too soon, she should be involved.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. She finished sixth over this C&D last week Thursday. This run may come too soon.
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Race 6 – 15:15
1450m – Racing240 MR 77 Handicap (F & M)
4 – Whirlybird
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Samarate (AUS) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 10 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She steps up to 1400m and is drawn widest of all. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib will settle her in near the rear of the field and she will be running on. With a bit of luck, she has a place chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:88. The 2nd horse in latest has come out and won since.