VHM Racing

06/06/2026

Hollywoodbets GOLD CHALLENGE (Grade 1) over 1600m at Greyville - won by QUESTIONING (Querari - Wheredowego by Captain Al) by 0,05 lengths from Legal Counsel and Gladatorian (bred by Jaco & Carolyn Erasmus at Varsfontein Stud). QUESTIONING was bred by Alec Foster at Varsfontein Stud, is owned by Greg & Gina Bortz, T Gujadhur & Wernars Family, trained by Vaughan Marshall, and was ridden by Richard Fourie.

Congratulations to all the connections

Photo: Candiese Lenferna Photography

06/06/2026

QUESTIONING
Querari (GER) x Wheredowego (Captain Al)

Takes it to the line to win the Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge (Grade 1) under a perfect ride from Richard Fourie at Hollywoodbets Greyville today, making it four on the bounce and a first Grade 1 win for owner Mukund Gujadhur!

Good Luck to his owners Greg & Gina Bortz, Mr T Gujadhur and the Wernars Family and breeder Mr AN Foster.

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24/05/2026

HERO’S JOURNEY
Heavenly Blue (AUS) - Herrin by Querari (GER)

Gets up smartly under a well-timed ride from Mickaelle Michel to win at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth this afternoon, securing the R100,000 Juvenile Bonus from Race Coast Sales.

Lovely to have Mickaelle riding for us in the Cape, we wish her many more returns to the winners enclosure in South Africa!

Congratulations to owners Dr & Mrs S W Steyn & Mr R Steyn.

And to breeders Owloon Horses - Dr Christian Elleke.

Images Chase Liebenberg Design & Photography

19/05/2026

BACHATA
Rafeef (AUS) - Courante by Var (USA)

Makes a winning debut at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth this afternoon, under a well timed ride from Keagan De Melo.

Congratulations to owners Messrs T Gujadhur, R M Sewgoolam & Wernars Family.

And to breeders Avontuur Thoroughbred Farm.

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17/05/2026

FIERY ROSE
Fire Away (USA) x Rose Dancer (Flower Alley USA)

Quickens up smartly to win at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon on her first start for the yard, with a super ride from Sean Veale

Congratulations to her owners Messrs J A Maroun, D Anthony, V J Backos, A A Dormehl, D Palmer, D Erasmus, D A Simpson & Jaco Viljoen.

And to breeders

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17/05/2026

VIBE CHECK
Querari (GER) x Victoria Lavelle (Captain Al)

Makes it two from two at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this afternoon, expertly guided by Keagan De Melo!

Congratulations to his owners Mr S Burns.

And to breeders

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13/05/2026

VICTORY IN ORLEANS
Act of War - High Seas Beauty (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)

Quickens up smartly to notch back-to-back wins at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon, giving jockey Callan Murray his 100th winner for the season.

Congratulations to owners, Messrs J A Maroun, D Anthony, V J Backos, A A Dormehl, D Palmer, D Erasmus, D A Simpson & Jaco Viljoen

And to breeders Clifton Stud.

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05/05/2026

The 2025/26 season has produced ELEVEN stakes winners to date with the KZN Winter season about to get into full swing!

05/05/2026

05/05/2026

Congratulations to QUESTIONING, the brilliant winner of the Independent On Saturday Drill Hall Stakes (Gr 2)

A top class display on a big stage — speed, strength, and heart combined to deliver a performance worthy of a Champions Season moment. Hats off to everyone behind the scenes whose dedication and teamwork made this victory possible.

Trainer: Vaughan Marshall
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Owner/s: Greg & Gina Bortz, T Gujadhur & Wernars Family
Winning groom: Madolo Maswazi
Breeder/s: Mr A N Foster

Here’s to excellence, precision, and a win that will be remembered. 👏