The Hollywood Syndicate has five runners carded at Vaal on Saturday, 24 January 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday, 24 January 2026
Vaal
Race 2 – 12:10
1200m – Racing Today Maiden Plate ( F & M)
2 – Mystical Butterfly
Breeding: Hawwaam – Baltia by Var (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 15 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
This daughter of Hawwaam has shown improvement in her last two starts over 1000m at Turffontein. She is doing well at home and should enjoy the step up to 1200m. She is drawn on the outside of the track, and we can expect to see further improvement under Kabelo Matsunyane.
Winning Form Comment: Fair last two starts. Can earn another cheque for her patrons.
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Race 3 – 12:45
1200m – Guineas Day 7 February Maiden Plate
4 – Monkey’s Wedding
Breeding: Hawwaam – Promise Of Rain by Dynasty
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He ran a good race when second over this distance on the Classic course last time. The son of Hawwaam is a progressive type and he is doing well at home. He meets a competitive field but has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Fair form. Finished second behind a progressive individual last time.
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Race 3 – 12:45
1200m – Guineas Day 7 February Maiden Plate
10 – Ghost Town Road
Breeding: One World – Red Granite by Seventh Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 11 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He was disappointing on debut over this course and distance. The stable has opted to fit him with blinkers. He seems to concentrate with the headgear fitted at home. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray rides and we are hoping for an improved performance.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers ON. Tries blinkers and can improve on poor first run. Watch.
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Race 3 – 12:45
1200m – Guineas Day 7 February Maiden Plate
12 – Sabrage
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Cuvee Brut by Count Dubois (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He was badly in need of his debut effort over 1000m on the Classic course. The son of Canford Cliffs is a temperamental individual and is likely to need another run. This outing will bring him on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Needed first run. Is trying further and can show improvement.
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Race 8 – 15:45
1700m – For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 MR 74 Handicap
2 – Trombolines
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Spring In Seattle by Mambo In Seattle (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 4 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He won a good race when shedding his maiden tag over 1400m at Turffontein last time. The stable is happy with him, and he is in great form at home. The son of Querari steps up to 1700m, and if seeing out the extra distance on offer, he should have a strong winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: Backed up odds-on status in latest. Should love the rise to 1700m.