The Hollywood Syndicate has five runners carded at Fairview Polytrack on Friday, 09 August 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 09 August 2024
Fairview Polytrack
Race 4 – 14:25
1200m – Gavin Smith Racing Stables MR 70 Handicap (F & M)
3 – Allende
Breeding: Dynasty – Valdivia by Var (USA)
Trainer: Gavin Smith
Jockey: *Donald Geerthsen -1.5kg
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 2 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She jumps from a good draw of two and gets the services of 1.5kgs claiming Apprentice Donald Geerthsen. She is doing well at home and is putting up nice work. She is a big runner and we are hoping to see her race from a prominent position.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:85. Is 2.5kgs better off at the weights with number 1 on latest.
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Race 4 – 14:25
1200m – Gavin Smith Racing Stables MR 70 Handicap (F & M)
8 – Iqembulabesifazane
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Captain’s Catch by Captain Al
Trainer: Gavin Smith
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 6 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
She returns from a 12-week break. The daughter of Master Of My Fate is ideally suited to this course and distance. She is fit and well heading into this contest. Muzi Yeni is booked to ride and she is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 12 wks. Best MR:72. Always earns a cheque and is competitive in this grade.
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Race 7 – 16:15
1400m – Econo Agri 100 (Pty) Ltd MR 80 Handicap
7 – Final Edition
Breeding: Dynasty – Final Approach by Jet Master
Trainer: Alan Greeff
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 3 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/10
He is better than his last start on the turf and he returns from a 21-week break. The son of Dynasty is happy, and he is working well in the lead up to this race. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale rides and we are hoping to see him return to winning ways.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 21 wks. Best MR:76. Moderate latest with blinkers. Chance on good previous form.
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Race 7 – 16:15
1400m – Econo Agri 100 (Pty) Ltd MR 80 Handicap
8 – Silver Tycoon
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Soft Landing by Jet Master
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 2 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He has run fair races in his last three starts. He is doing well at home and jumps from a good draw of two. The son of Silvano carries a handy galloping mass of 54kgs and the stable expects a big run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Is 2.5kgs better off at the weights with number 5 on latest. Watch.
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Race 8 – 16:45
1400m – Epol – Arne Botha MR 80 Handicap
6 – Purple Operator
Breeding: Captain Of All – House Of Lorraine by Dynasty
Trainer: Cliffie Miller
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 7 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He won a game race in his first start for the Cliffie Miller stable over 1200m on this course. He has come through that run well and he is in a good space heading into this race. Marco van Rensburg retains the ride and we are hoping to see him follow up with another victory.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Howells D C-2024.05.27. Best MR:79. Local debut winner. Tongue-tie worked.