Hollywood Racing has five runners carded at Vaal Classic on Tuesday, 26 May 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Tuesday, 26 May 2026
Vaal Classic
Race 2 – 12:40
1000m – #Youcanbetonus! Maiden Juvenile Plate
4 – Evening Parade
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Evening Breeze by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 11 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
The son of Rafeef is making his debut with SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib aboard. He is a horse that has shown speed in his work. He is expected to need the outing but if not too green in running, he can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to: ESQUEVELLE7g(49: 8,13). *Qualifies for R100000 BSA Bonus. *Rafeef gelding(Cost R475000).
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Race 2 – 12:40
1000m – #Youcanbetonus! Maiden Juvenile Plate
12 – The Buffalo
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Milk And Honey (USA) by Belong To Me (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
The son of Buffalo Bill Cody is making his debut with Marco van Rensburg in the saddle. He is expected to be green in running and needs the run. This outing will bring him on nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to: TAMARISK TREE6g(30: 6,14). *Qualifies for R100000 BSA Bonus. *Buffalo Bill Cody gelding(Cost R375000).
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Race 4 – 13:50
2400m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Classified Stakes
6 – Green Machine
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Cool River by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 2 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He was an easy winner when shedding his maiden tag over 2000m on the Turffontein Inside course last time. He is in good form at home, and the stable is happy with him. The son of Gimmethegreenlight should have no issues with the rise to 2400m and the stable will be disappointed if he is not competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.12.05. Best MR:77. Watch form line of Race 1 number 1 – Samuel Sharpe.
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Race 5 – 14:25
1800m – TAB Telebet 011 074 0300 MR 84 Handicap
4 – Culturati
Breeding: New Predator (AUS) – Arte by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Grant Maroun
Jockey: *Blaine Marx-Jacobson -2.5kg
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 1 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He returns from a short seven-week break. The son of New Predator jumps from pole position with 2.5kgs claiming Apprentice Blaine Marx-Jacobson aboard. He is expected to need the run and will be doing his best work at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:85. Outclassed in recent features. Can improve.
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Race 7 – 15:35
1000m – Racing240 MR 96 Handicap
6 – Dontshootthebarman
Breeding: Visionaire (USA) – Aquila Jet by Jet Master
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 10 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He is better than his last two starts and returns from a 17-week break. Two of his victories have come over this course and distance. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib steps back into the saddle and we are hoping for a form return.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 17 wks. Best MR:93. Better than last two runs. Watch.
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