Hollywood Racing has three runners carded at Vaal on Thursday, 21 May 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday, 21 May 2026
Vaal
Race 4 – 13:45
1200m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Maiden Plate
3 – Sky Pilot
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Skye Lane by Pathfork (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 13 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He ran a fair race over 1160m at Turffontein last time. It is a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. The son of Gimmethegreenlight is fit, well and sound heading into this race. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib retains the ride, and we are hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Fair latest run. Placed in only C&D attempt.
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Race 7 – 15:35
1600m – Racing240 MR 78 Handicap (F & M)
5 – Fashion News – SCRATCHED (Lame Near Fore)
Breeding: Futura – Depeche by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: James Crawford
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
She won a good race on debut over 1450m on the Classic course. She is having her first run out the maidens and steps up to 1600m. It is a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. She is doing well and has been putting up good work. A positive run is expected, and she can be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Showed a good turn of foot in first attempt. Could be anything.
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Race 8 – 16:10
1400m – For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 MR 84 Handicap
4 – Buddy Boy
Breeding: What A Winter – Monte Carlo Girl by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 7 (18 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He returns from a 10-week break, and he is looking the best he has looked in a long time. He has been enthusiastic about his work and seems to be in a happy place. He may need the run but is expected to be competitive. This outing will bring him on nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 10 wks. Gelded 2025.11.10. Best MR:90. Beaten by subsequent winner last time. Can improve.