Hollywood Racing has five runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Monday, 28 April 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Monday, 28 April 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 2 – 13:55
1600m – Greyville Convention Centre Open Maiden
9 – O Space O
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Principessa by Querari (GER)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 9 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He’s settled into a nice rhythm now and he’s easier to work with. His work at home has been consistent and he’s in a good space. The blinkers will be removed for this outing as he is bred for further. We’re expecting a good run and he cannot be left out of exotics.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2024.05.22. Blinkers OFF. Best MR:78. Well-beaten into fourth spot last time. Include in quartets.
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Race 2 – 13:55
1600m – Greyville Convention Centre Open Maiden
11 – El Capitan
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Baqueira by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 11 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He returns from a 21-week break. The son of Rafeef was due to run a few weeks ago but was unruly on the way to the start and unseated the rider. He’s doing well at home and is a fit horse. He’ll be running on powerfully and with some luck, he should have an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 21 wks. Gelded 2024.08.13. Best MR:87. Didn’t settle in latest. Can show if fit.
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Race 7 – 16:50
1600m – Gallop TV Youtube Channel Class 4 (F & M)
6 – Qondanekukhanyeni
Breeding: Global View (USA) – Unconditional (IRE) by Danehill Dancer (IRE)
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: Siphesihle Hlengwa
Wgt: 53.5kg
Draw: 6 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
She’s doing well at home and drops back to 1600m. We’re hoping to switch her off early and see her running on at the finish. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Siphesihle Hlengwa rides and we’re hoping to see her put her best foot forward.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. Better than recent form. Is likely to race on the speed and can improve.
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Race 8 – 17:25
1000m – www.tabgold.co.za D Stakes
3 – Purple Powahouse
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 3 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
He came from the back of the field to finish second over this course and distance last time. We’re hoping to see him closer to the pace turning for home. The son of What A Winter is doing well at home and he’s expected to be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Ran on nicely off the pace last time. Go close.
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Race 8 – 17:25
1000m – www.tabgold.co.za D Stakes
8 – Griffin Park
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Pin Turn (GB) by Pivotal (GB)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: *Blaine Marx-Jacobson -4.0kg
Wgt: 64.0kg
Draw: 8 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He’s turned the corner and has dropped into a division where he’ll be competitive. He showed good signs of a form return with the blinkers fitted last time. 4kgs claiming apprentice Blaine Marx-Jacobson is very happy with his work heading into this race. Looking at his work and well-being, he has a winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:80. Decent latest with blinkers. Chance if confirming recent improvement.