Hollywood Racing has eight runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Friday, 31 January 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Friday, 31 January 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 3 – 17:55
1400m – Catch KZN Racing via live streaming on www.galloptv.co.za Class 4
7 – Ibutho
Breeding: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) – Stormin Cat by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 7 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He has been disappointing in his last two starts on the turf and returns to his favourite surface. The son of Duke Of Marmalade is fit and well heading into this race. He has dropped in the ratings and he should find a form return.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Takes a drop in class. Can improve.
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Race 3 – 17:55
1400m – Catch KZN Racing via live streaming on www.galloptv.co.za Class 4
9 – Fish Eagle
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Fish River (AUS) by Canford Cliffs (IRE)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 9 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
His last three starts for the Gary Rich stable have been good. He does have the early gate speed to overcome his awkward draw of nine. He is doing well at home and with Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale in the saddle, he should run a big race.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Is suited to this C&D. Veale may be able to coax a little bit extra out of him.
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Race 3 – 17:55
1400m – Catch KZN Racing via live streaming on www.galloptv.co.za Class 4
12 – Ralph The Rascal
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ice Link by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 12 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
His last two starts have been good. The son of Gimmethegreenlight is working very well at home. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Kabelo Matsunyane retains the ride and with luck from the widest draw, he should have an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:87. Beaten narrowly in last two starts. Respect.
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Race 5 – 19:05
2000m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za Class 4
3 – Allaroundtheworld
Breeding: Oasis Dream (GB) – Same Jurisdiction by Mambo In Seattle (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 3 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He has consistent form lines to his credit. He won his penultimate start over this course and distance. The son of Oasis Dream is doing well at home and he should get into a handy position from barrier three. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale rides and he should produce another honest effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Won only C&D attempt. May be hard to peg back.
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Race 5 – 19:05
2000m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za Class 4
7 – Mvelelo
Breeding: What A Winter – Orchid Island by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Mike de Kock/Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is fit, well and is a sound horse heading into this race. The son of What A Winter should have no issues with the rise to 2000m. Gavin Lerena is booked to ride, and he should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:82. Better than last two runs. Top Jockey booking.
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Race 6 – 19:40
1000m – Greyville Convention Centre C Stakes
3 – Griffin Park
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Pin Turn (GB) by Pivotal (GB)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He returns from a 12-week break. His work has been good, and he is a type that doesn’t need much work to get him fit. He jumps from a good draw of three and if bringing his homework to the races, he should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 12 wks. Best MR:80. Moderate form. Could run into the placings.
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Race 8 – 20:45
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4
6 – Benni In The Area
Breeding: William Longsword – Kilauea by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 6 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
His last start on the turf track is best ignored. He had a setback since that run but has come back to himself. The son of William Longsword loves racing over this course and distance. If getting his own way in front from barrier six, he should run well.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Didn’t enjoy the conditions last time. Back on poly and can return to winning ways.
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Race 8 – 20:45
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4
11 – Stars In Heaven
Breeding: Danon Platina (JPN) – Star Evolution by Var (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 11 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is a winner of his last two starts, the latest of which was over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. He is in a very good space and with luck from his wide draw of 11, he can bring up the hat-trick.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:85. Won last start impressively. Hat-trick chance.