Hollywood Racing has two runners carded at Vaal on Thursday, 01 October 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday, 01 October 2026
Vaal
Race 2 – 13:10
1200m – Racing240 Maiden Plate
15 – The Buffalo
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Milk And Honey (USA) by Belong To Me (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 7 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He runs over 1200m with SplashOut sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib in the irons. He showed slight improvement on his second start and the stable are hoping for further improvement now stepped up in trip.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Two moderate runs on the Classic course. Has scope.
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Race 3 – 13:45
1200m – www.tab.co.za MR 97 Handicap (3 year olds)
7 – Whatsdamatterwithu
Breeding: Fire Away (USA) – Mary Lou by Rich Man’s Gold (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 1 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He runs over 1200m with Jockey Craig Zackey engaged to ride. It is a competitive field, but he showed on his last start that he is an improving sort who enjoys a challenge. The stable are expecting a good run, a top three finish.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2026.05.05. Best MR:89. Finished second behind a progressive individual in latest. Chance.