Race day recap for the Labour Day racing at Hollywoodbets Greyville - 1 May 2024.
Set the date: The Hollywoodbets Durban July is on Saturday, 6 July 2024
The initial entries are in. See the full list of the 58 entries here.
Milkshaking is a term used in horse training and racing to describe a specific practice aimed at enhancing a horse's performance. It involves administering a mixture of baking soda (sodium bicarbonate) and water to the horse, typically through a nasogastric tube, to reduce the acidity of its blood and increase its ability to transport oxygen.
The idea behind milkshaking is to delay the onset of fatigue by reducing the buildup of lactic acid in the muscles. Lactic acid is a natural byproduct of intense exercise, and it can lead to muscle fatigue and soreness. By reducing the acidity of the blood, milkshaking is believed to allow horses to perform at a higher intensity for longer periods.
Hollywoodbets Greyville race day recap for 21 April 2024.
Hollywoodbets Greyville race day recap for 18 April 2024 on the polytrack.
DREAMLAND wins the Betway Mythical Flight Sprint at Turffontein, today, 13 April 2024.Gavin Lerena took the lead from the start to finish by a quarter length.
VOLTE FACE wins race 7 at the Vaal at a price of 33/1.
Some clever riding by Tom Lukhele to get to the front. Well done to the trainer Heinrich van der Westhuizen.
Hollywoodbets Greyville race day recap for 10 April 2024.
Racing today (9 April 2024) has been moved from the Vaal Main Track to the Vaal Classic Track.
This moves takes place after the gallops this morning and it was unanimously agreed that the Classic Track is raceable while the Vaal Main Track was inconsistent.
Unfortunately, it’s currently overcast and there is a possibility of further rainfall which could jeopardize the move, but we are giving the meeting the best possible chance to go ahead. According to our weather app it should start to clear up from 11am.
Tony Rivalland's GORGEOUS GIRL wins the Maiden Plate, race 3, at Scottsville by a full 3 lengths.
Riding GORGEOUS GIRL was Richard Fourie who won a total of 3 races today making him the jockey of the day.
Kobeli Lihaba, Chase Maujean, Rachel Venniker, Sean Veale and Serino Moodley each added a win to their names today.
Official notice:
Please note following heavy rain at Hollywoodbets Scottsville and forecast of further showers today a decision has been taken to postpone the race meeting to Monday 8 April 2024 subject to track condition which will be done by 6.30am tomorrow morning.