Hollywood Racing has seven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Monday, 31 March 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Monday, 31 March 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 2 – 12:40
1200m – www.tabgold.co.za Class 5
7 – Purple Powahouse
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 7 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
His last two starts after returning from an 11-week break have been good. The son of What A Winter is fit and well heading into this contest. His work has been good and with Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Serino Moodley in the saddle, he is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:77. Good last two runs. Should go close.
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Race 3 – 13:15
1200m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast Middle Stakes (F & M)
5 – Khethiwe’s Destiny
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Gimmethemoney by Gimmethegreenlight (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/10
Her work at home has been very good and the stable are happy with her heading into this race. She returns from a short 11-week break and naturally this outing will bring her on. She is giving older horses weight and she is capable of finishing in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 11 wks. Best MR:102. Is unbeaten over this distance. Big chance if fit.
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Race 4 – 13:50
1600m – Gallop TV YouTube Channel Class 3 (F & M)
2 – Zinikele
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Furina by Parade Leader (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 2 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
She needed her last outing over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. She has come on from the run and is a much fitter horse heading into this race. S’manga Khumalo rides from barrier two and it would be no surprise to see her finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:93. Is held by number 1 on latest run. Will strip fitter.
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Race 5 – 14:25
1200m – KwaZulu-Natal Stakes (Non-Black Type)
1 – Shipholia
Breeding: William Longsword – Sea Glitter (USA) by Holy Bull (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 54.5kg
Draw: 1 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
She has good consistent form lines to her credit. She had a little setback this week and has missed a couple of days of work. Prior to her setback, she was doing very well at home. If taking her place in this contest, we are hoping to see her fight out the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:105. Consistent recent form. Is suited to this C&D and can feature.
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Race 5 – 14:25
1200m – KwaZulu-Natal Stakes (Non-Black Type)
7 – Anfields Rocket
Breeding: Coup De Grace (USA) – Milla’s Rocket (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Trevor Brown
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 7 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 12/1
He returns from a 28-week break and is giving Trainer Trevor Brown his first runner. He is a sound and happy horse heading into this race. The son of Coup De Grace has a bigger target coming up and this outing will bring him on nicely. We are looking forward to a positive return to the races.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Maroun G J-2024.09.14. Rested 28 wks. Blinkers OFF. Best MR:120. Stable debut. Watch.
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Race 8 – 16:10
1200m – www.galloptv.co.za Class 4 (F & M)
4 – Lizwile Ilali – SCRATCHED (Temperature)
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Tonya by Dynasty
Trainer: Michael Roberts
Jockey: Mathew Thackeray
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 4 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
She was badly in need of her last start at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Unfortunately, there are no races that suit her over further which is what she is looking for. The daughter of Lancaster Bomber won her maiden on this course and we are hoping to see signs of a form return from her.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:84. Better than recent form. Likes this C&D and can improve.
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Race 9 – 16:50
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4 (F & M)
12 – Ubukhwebezana
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Felicity Flyer by Noordhoek Flyer
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 12 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
A line can be drawn through her last run as she has never performed at her best at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The daughter of Vercingetorix is a fresh horse heading into this race and her work has been good. Her wide draw of 12 is an obvious concern and she will be running on at the finish. With a bit of luck in running, she would not be a shock winner.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:80. Both wins have come over this C&D. Chance if reproducing best form.