Hollywood Racing has three runners carded at Vaal on Thursday, 6 August 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday, 6 August 2026
Vaal
Race 1 – 12:40
2800m – 4Racing Welcomes You MR 90 Handicap
5 – Green Machine
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Cool River by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 53.5kg
Draw: 1 (6 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/10
He comes off a second-place finish over 2600m on the Turffontein Inside course. He is doing very well at home, and the stable is super happy with him. It is a small field of six runners, and he has a winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:81. Is 2kgs better off at the weights with number 2 on last run.
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Race 5 – 15:00
1200m – Racing240 Maiden Plate
8 – Cool Gambler
Breeding: Hawwaam – Espumanti (GB) by Dansili (GB)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 9 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He returns from a 22-week break and is having his first outing as a gelding. He is doing well at home but 1200m is expected to be on the short side. This run will bring him on nicely for future races over further. The son of Hawwaam can finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to:SPARKLING WATER9m(21: 7,10),GIN FIZZ10m(23: 4,12). Rested 22 wks. Gelded 2026.03.18. Well-bred individual. Watch.
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Race 6 – 15:35
2000m – TAB Telebet 011 074 0300 Maiden Plate
4 – Twelfth Of Never
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Sabina’s Dynasty by Dynasty
Trainer: Lucky Houdalakis
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 2 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena feels that she will be at her best over this 2000m distance. She takes on male company but jumps from a good draw of two which will allow her to get a good run in transit. Keagan de Melo will do duty, and we are hoping for a competitive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:74. Had excuses in last two starts. Meets number 5 on the same weight terms.