Fairview - Friday, 05 December 2025

#	Time	Crse/Surf	Dist	Type		Bet
1	12:35	Polytr/Poly	2200m	Open Mdn		Closed
2	13:10	Polytr/Poly	1600m	Open Mdn
3	13:45	Polytr/Poly	1200m	Con Plate
4	14:20	Polytr/Poly	1200m	Open Mdn
5	14:55	Polytr/Poly	1200m	MR 90 HCP
6	15:30	Polytr/Poly	1600m	MR 66 HCP
7	16:05	Polytr/Poly	1600m	Fndrs Trphy
8	16:40	Polytr/Poly	1900m	FM 74 HCP

Hollywoodbets Greyville - Friday, 05 December 2025

#	Time	Crse/Surf	Dist	Type		Bet
1	14:40	Main/Turf	1400m	Mdn Plate
2	15:15	Main/Turf	1400m	Prog Plate
3	15:50	Main/Turf	1800m	Mdn Plate
4	16:25	Main/Turf	1800m	D Stakes
5	17:00	Main/Turf	1900m	Class 4
6	17:35	Main/Turf	1200m	Mid Stks
7	18:10	Main/Turf	1600m	Class 4
8	18:45	Main/Turf	1600m	Class 3
9	20:15	Main/Turf	1600m	Class 5

All the race cards for the Borrowdale race meeting for Saturday, 6 December 2025...

• Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas (Dec 13)
• L’Ormarins King’s Plate 2026 (Jan 10)
• WSB Cape Town MET (Jan 31)

GOLDEN PALM (here under Richard Fourie) gets the services of Keagan de Melo on Saturday

Besides a number of hard-hitting locals, of great interest will be the return from Hong Kong of former SA Champion Jockey Keagan de Melo, who will partner GOLDEN PALM, the daughter of MASTER OF MY FATE, in his first Grade 1 engagement since his return to his homeland.

Here is the full race meeting of 6 December at Kenilworth.

MINOGUE in a tight finish

• NHA Announces New National Board Director
• Tarry And Fourie Salute The Summer
• Minogue – The Miracle Mare

On the podium – Betway’s Jonathan Blumberg and Summerveld trainer Frank Robinson (Pic – Candiese Lenferna)

A first Grade 1 winner for Summerveld trainer Frank Robinson, and a maiden Grade 1 and Turffontein victory for Sporting Post-sponsored Tristan Godden...

Read more on Sporting Post...

South African horseracing’s ‘first lady’ Mary Slack and Tristan Godden

• Tristan’s Summer Cup Day To Remember
• Frankly, A Red-Letter Summer Day!
• ALADDINS LAMP – in Quicker Time Than MOCHA BLEND

PISTOL PETE (Richard Fourie) storms clear as COSMIC STAR (Muzi Yeni) stays on for second

In a rousing finish, PISTOL PETE (10-1) stormed clear in a time of 69,29 secs for the 1160m to beat the gallant COSMIC STAR (20-1) by 0,70 lengths, with Robyn Klaasen’s 3yo CHARMING CHEETAH (10-1) a further 2,20 lengths away in third.

Read more on Sporting Post...

Gareth van Zyl - KING PELLES in the Betway Summer Cup.

Video interview by Andrew Bon.

The Equus Champion Stayer, KING PELLES, will be ridden by regular pilot and former SA Champion jockey Smanga ‘Bling’ Khumalo, who celebrates his 40th birthday today.

KING PELLES has had a perfect preparation heading into this contest. He lost two lengths leaving the start over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time, but the way he finished off his race was eye-catching.

Read more on the Summer Cup in the Sporting Post...

Trainer Matthys Odendaal sends out GRAND APPEAL in the fourth (Pic – Candiese Lenferna)

The son of Gold Standard would have come on from the run and should strip much fitter. He has cracked a good draw of four and against weaker, he may be the one to side with. See more on Sporting Post.

The Preliminary Cards are Loaded for:

• WSB Cape Fillies Guineas (Dec 6)
• Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas (Dec 13)

GOOD FOR YOU (Chad Little) wins his Gr1 at Hollywoodbets Scottsville (Pic – Candiese Lenferna)

Today’s headliner on the ten-race five-feature Summer Festival launch programme at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, the Race Coast Gr2 Cape Punters Cup, boasts an impressive honour roll and this mile feature is a stepping-stone to greater things for the twelve-strong field.

The ‘Guineas trial’ looks a trcky affair, with chances to a number of runners. (Read more at the Sporting Post)

See the 2025 Betway Summer Cup Final Field and draws...

Press release:

Johannesburg, South Africa — The final field draws for the R6 million 2025 Betway Summer Cup were unveiled at a vibrant event at Katy’s Palace in Kramerville on Wednesday, 19 November.

Current punters’ favourite THE EQUATOR (IRE) drew 3 thanks to part owner Willem Ackerman, and the son of Galileo will be partnered by Gavin Lerena for the Tony Peter stable in the big race.

On Saturday, 10 January 2026, Hollywoodbets Kenilworth will once again transform into a sea of blue and white for the 165th running of this iconic race, a tradition steeped in excellence since 1861. By day, it’s a showcase of equine brilliance and effortless elegance. By night, it bursts into life as the music rises and the revelry begins.