Hollywood Racing has three runners carded at Vaal on Thursday, 20 November 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday, 20 November 2025
Vaal
Race 1 – 11:50
1400m – #Youcanbetonus! Maiden Plate
1 – Amandla Ngawethu
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Cape Floral by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: *Savanna Valjalo -4.0kg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 12 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He gets the services of 4kgs claiming Apprentice Savanna Valjalo and is not a difficult ride. He’s drawn on the outside of the track which is ideal for him. He meets the right field and if all goes according to plan, this is his best chance to shed his maiden tag.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:75. Entered the frame in last two runs. Gets 4kgs taken off his back and can threaten.
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Race 3 – 12:55
1400m – Enter For Car Giveaway www.tab.co.za Maiden Plate (F & M)
14 – Twelfth Of Never
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Sabina’s Dynasty by Dynasty
Trainer: Lucky Houdalakis
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 2 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
She’s been disappointing in her first two starts and returns from a 12-week break. The stable has seen improvement in her work at home and we’re hoping that she brings it to the races. Marco van Rensburg rides from an inside draw of two.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 12 wks. No threat in both runs. Van Rensburg takes the ride and can improve.
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Race 6 – 14:40
2000m – Catch DJ Ankletap, Rob Forbes On Summer Cup Day MR 84 Handicap (F & M)
7 – Nkwenkwezi
Breeding: Erupt (Ire) – Sainte Camille by Lateral (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She’s a winner of her last two starts. The daughter of Erupt steps up to 2000m for the first time and SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib feels that she shouldn’t have any issues with the extra distance on offer. Hazy Dazy is a winner of her last three starts and is the horse to beat. She’s doing well and we’re hoping to see her bring up the hat-trick.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:73. Fought hard for post maiden debut win. Goes for hat-trick.