Hollywood Racing has four runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Friday, 20 December 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 20 December 2024
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 4 – 18:05
1600m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za Maiden Plate
4 – Uzwano
Breeding: Ideal World (USA) – Banbury by Horse Chestnut
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 4 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He’s finished second in his last two starts, the latest of which was over this distance on the polytrack. The son of Ideal World will be at his best over further but he is still maturing. He’s doing well at home and is one of the leading contenders in this contest.
Winning Form Comment: Been doing his best work late. Strong chance.
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Race 5 – 18:40
1000m – Open A TABGold Account – 031 314 1874 MR 108 Handicap
7 – Hithemhardsunshine
Breeding: What A Winter – Agra by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 7 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He returns from a 21-week break and had a rest at Hollywoodbets Life After Racing. He’s doing well but the stable feel that he will need the outing. This run will bring him on nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 21 wks. Best MR:108. Ran in Listed company last time. Can show if fit.
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Race 6 – 19:15
1400m – Follow Gold Circle On Facebook MR 74 Handicap
10 – Ralph The Rascal
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ice Link by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He’s had excuses in his last two starts after returning from a 14-week break. He’s doing very well at home and the stable has opted to fit him with blinkers. With a bit of luck from his wide draw, he can improve to finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Blinkers ON. Best MR:87. Has peak run. Can improve.
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Race 7 – 19:50
1400m – TABGold Soccer 13 MR 96 Handicap
5 – Shampompo Shampizi
Breeding: Var (USA) – Light The Moon by Victory Moon
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 5 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He jumps from draw five with Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa in the saddle. He’s struggled in his last two starts at this merit rating. He’s fit and well heading into this race. We’re hoping to see a form return.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:99. Better than last two runs. Can feature on best form shown.