Hollywood Racing has five runners carded at Vaal on Thursday, 29 May 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday, 29 May 2025
Vaal
Race 2 – 12:30
1000m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 Juvenile Plate
7 – Umzingeli Wenyathi
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Risk All by Captain Al
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 55.0kg
Draw: 9 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
Debut run. He is a strong and muscular horse who shows good work at home. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib is booked to ride. We are hoping for a positive first outing and this race will bring him on nicely.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to: FULL GO6g(57: 3,18),ROLL OF THE DICE4g(24: 2, 9). *Buffalo Bill Cody colt(Cost R325000).
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Race 4 – 13:40
1200m – #Youcanbetonus! Maiden Plate
12 – Rock Music
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Casadesus (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 1 (17 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
Debut run. He meets a big field of 17 runners which can be intimidating for a juvenile having their first outing. The son of Canford Cliffs has shown some nice work at home. We are hoping for a positive first run and this race will bring him on.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to: TEATRO5g(37: 3,18),QUIET REBELLION6m(25: 3,11),*CONCERTO4f(18: 3, 7),FULL SCORE7g(12: 2, 3). *Canford Cliffs colt.
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Race 8 – 16:05
1400m – Leg 2 Highveld Winter Series 8 June MR 74 Handicap
6 – High Queue
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Silver Mountain by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 12 (19 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/1
He is better than his last start as he was reported to be not striding out. The son of Master Of My Fate returns from an 11-week break and drops to 1400m. He is at his best over further and this outing will bring him on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 11 wks. Best MR:76. Had excuses in latest. Drops in trip and may need it.
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Race 8 – 16:05
1400m – Leg 2 Highveld Winter Series 8 June MR 74 Handicap
9 – Kwagga Blitz
Breeding: Captain Of All – African Honey by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 9 (19 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He has been disappointing in his last two starts after winning his maiden. The son of Captain Of All steps back up to 1400m and with Callan Murray booked to ride, we are hoping for good improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. Poor post maiden form. Won maiden over this distance and can improve.
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Race 9 – 16:37
1200m – Next Vaal Race Meeting Thursday 19 June MR 74 Handicap
10 – Happy Wives
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Three Blue Cranes by Captain Al
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 3 (20 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
She was disappointing in her last start over 1000m at Turffontein. She steps back up to 1200m and Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Raymond Danielson will do duty. We are hoping to see an improved performance from her.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:74. Had excuses in last two starts. Can improve.