Four runners represent the Hollywood Syndicate when we return to Hollywoodbets Greyville, this Friday 11th December. See more about what we are expecting here.
Friday 11 December 2020
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 1 – 13:55
1200m – Gold Circle Racing YouTube Maiden Plate
2 – Masango Machine
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Anton Marcus
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 2 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
Masango Machine worked well with Anton Marcus aboard during the week. He returns to the races this Friday after a five month absence through injury. Anton will ride jumping from an ideal 2 draw. His work has been very pleasing and he is as fit as the stable can have him without a prep run under his belt. If he brings his work to the races, he can be competitive in a field with very little form to recommend.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Wright AJ-2020.07.08. Rested 22 wks. Had excuses last time. Has changed stables and can improve.
Race 4 – 15:35
2400m – Soccer Any15 Merit Rated 74 Handicap
3 – Bhakka
Trainer: Darryl Moore
Jockey: Stuart Randolph
Wgt: 55.0kg
Draw: 3 (18 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He has finally cracked a decent draw (3) and will now be able to place him in the race where he should be able to settle just off initial speed. This is his first time trying 2400m, a trip he is bred for, and if he does we are expecting him to run an improved race this time around. His prep coming into this race has certainly been good enough for him to go right into contention here.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:74. Rises in class but can improve if stays twelve furlongs.
8 – Mighty Smart (Pictured)
Trainer: Paul Lafferty
Jockey: Jason Gates
Wgt: 54.5kg
Draw: 8 (18 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is in a very good place at the moment and his work at home has been very good leading up to this 2400m. He is bred to see out every inch of this trip and with this being back on the Turf, he should have a very good winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:82. Consistent recent form. Fair course record and should be right there.
Mighty Smart, on the far side, showing off his well-being during the week.
Race 5 – 16:10
1900m – Greyville Convention Centre Merit Rated 83 Hcp (F&M)
3 – Mrs Hotline
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Jabu Jacobs (-2.5kg)
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 3 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
Mrs Hotline is fit and well heading in to this race and the switch to the Turf will be in her favour. Jabu Jacobs rides again jumping from a favourable 3 draw. She had no luck at her last start where she was hampered twice in the running but still finished off well for just a 2.6 length defeat at the line. Although she meets a competitive field, she should bounce back to her best with the right run in transit and be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Crawford B-2020.10.28. Best MR:80. Is held by number 2 on latest. Will be staying on.
Mrs Hotline, on the far side, finishing off strongly up the hill.