Hollywood Racing has eight runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Friday, 07 February 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 07 February 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 2 – 16:45
1200m – Gallop TV YouTube Channel Class 3
4 – Thisiswhatitmeans
Breeding: What A Winter – Shufoog (AUS) by Star Witness (AUS)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 4 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He returns from a lengthy 76-week break and is having his first run for Trainer MJ Odendaal. The way the polytrack has been running may not suit him. However, his work has been good, and Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale is happy with him heading into this race. The son of What A Winter is expected to run a good race and he must be included.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Muscutt PB-2023.08.27. Rested 76 wks. Best MR:88. Is returning from a lengthy break. May need the run.
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Race 2 – 16:45
1200m – Gallop TV YouTube Channel Class 3
6 – Hope Is Power
Breeding: Soft Falling Rain – Sarasota by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 6 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He ran a good race when third with 64kgs on his back last time. The son of Soft Falling Rain is taking his racing well and he is in a good space. This is the right type of race for him and with 56kgs on his back, he has a definite each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:89. In good form. Merits healthy respect.
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Race 3 – 17:20
1200m – www.tabgold.co.za Class 5 (F & M)
8 – Sweet Julia
Breeding: What A Winter – All Mine by Var (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 8 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
The stable were hoping to run her over 1000m, but the race did not hold up. The daughter of What A Winter is fit and well heading into this race. With a bit of luck from the widest draw of eight, she is capable of finishing in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. The form of her penultimate run is appealing. Respect.
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Race 4 – 17:55
1400m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast Progress Plate
1 – King Of Spin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Allegoria (IRE) by Spectrum (IRE)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 1 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He needed his last run over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. He has come on from the outing and is doing well at home. He will enjoy the rise to 1400m and from pole position, he should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Crawford B-2024.11.16. Gelded 2024.01.31. Best MR:84. Not disgraced in first run for Ferrie yard. Chance.
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Race 5 – 18:30
1400m – TABGold Score 10 Class 5
4 – Eventidor
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Early Spring by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 4 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He returns from a 24-week break which has done him the world of good. The son of Elusive Fort is doing very well at home. He is at his best over further, he is expected to need the run and this outing will bring him on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 24 wks. Best MR:78. Fair form before the break. Can show if fit.
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Race 5 – 18:30
1400m – TABGold Score 10 Class 5
8 – Lou Lou The Legend
Breeding: Ideal World (USA) – Imperial Empress by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 53.5kg
Draw: 8 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He returns from an 11-week break. He is a horse that comes from off the speed and will be doing his best work at the finish. The son of Ideal World is in a good space and with a bit of luck from his awkward draw of eight, he should finish in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 11 wks. Best MR:72. The 4th horse in latest has come out and won since.
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Race 8 – 20:10
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4
7 – Moya Wa LaLiga
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Mrs Everest (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 7 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is better than his last start as he had excuses. The stable feels that he will appreciate the step up to 1400m. He is in a good space and with luck in running, he is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:81. Had excuses in latest. Chance on penultimate run.
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Race 8 – 20:10
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4
9 – Benni In The Area
Breeding: William Longsword – Kilauea by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 9 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He is better than his last start on the turf track and will love the return to the polytrack surface. He was carded to race last week Friday. He is doing well at home and the stable feels that the extra week has done him the world of good. With a bit of luck from his awkward draw of nine, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Back on poly. May be hard to peg back in the closing stages.