Hollywood Racing has three runners carded at Vaal on Thursday, 28 May 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday, 28 May 2026
Vaal
Race 2 – 13:00
1400m – #Youcanbetonus! Maiden Plate (F & M)
12 – Onward
Breeding: Malmoos – Perfect Pathway by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 2 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
She comes off a good second-place finish over this distance at Turffontein and is having her first run for Hollywood Racing. She does take on the older horses but is doing well at home and can finish in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: Tried hard at Turffontein last time. Winning chance.
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Race 3 – 13:35
1400m – TAB Telebet 011 074 0300 Maiden Plate
4 – Sky Pilot
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Skye Lane by Pathfork (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 13 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He was running on when third over 1200m on this course last week Thursday. The stable has opted to remove the blinkers as he steps up to 1400m. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena rides and on the form of his last outing, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Ran on to finish third last week Thursday. Chance if this run has not come too soon.
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Race 7 – 16:00
1200m – Racing Today MR 97 Handicap (F & M)
4 – Mamlambo – SCRATCHED (Abnormal Blood Count)
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Water Spirit by Jackson
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 14 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 12/1
She returns from a 20-week break and is having her first run for Mike and Mathew de Kock. The yard is happy with her work, and she has put up good gallops. The daughter of Canford Cliffs may need the run and this outing will bring her on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Adamson HE-2026.01.11. Rested 20 wks. Best MR:92. Stable debut. Has been racing in features.