Hollywood Racing has four runners carded at Vaal on Thursday, 18 September 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday, 18 September 2025
Vaal
Race 2 – 13:05
1200m – Racing Today Maiden Plate (3-year-olds)
5 – Miami Mountain
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Miss Florida by Captain Al
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
He has improved at home since his debut last month. He will enjoy the step up in trip and SplashOut sponsored Jockey Callan Murray retains the ride. He has a winning chance here.
Winning Form Comment: Finished second in promising debut performance. Strong chance.
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Race 3 – 13:40
1700m – #Youcanbetonus! Maiden Plate (F & M)
1 – Nkwenkwezi
Breeding: Erupt (Ire) – Sainte Camille by Lateral (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 2 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
The stable are happy with her homework since her last start when she was very disappointing. SplashOut sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib stays aboard and on her earlier form, from her good draw, she has a chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Better than last two runs. Can go close on best form shown.
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Race 4 – 14:15
1700m – Allied Steelrode Charity Mile 1 November Maiden Plate
10 – My Lucky Charm
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Seventh Heart by Seventh Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 5 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 1/1
He has improved at home since his debut last month. He will enjoy the step up in trip and SplashOut sponsored Jockey Callan Murray retains the ride. He has a winning chance here.
Winning Form Comment: Showed promise in first run on the Classic course. Strong chance.
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Race 8 – 16:40
1200m – Next Vaal Race Meeting Thursday, 25 September FM 78 Handicap (F & M)
5 – Whirlybird
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Samarate (AUS) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 12 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She is fit and well at home and has won over the course and distance. Jockey Kabelo Matsunyane knows her well and rides once more from a good draw. She drops in class and is expected to finish in the top four.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:88. Moderate latest on the Classic course. Drops back to a more suitable trip and can show.