The Hollywood Syndicate has ten runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Monday 13 March 2023. See what we are expecting here.
Monday 13 March 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:05
1200m – Catch KZN Racing Via Live Streaming On www.galloptv.co.za Maiden Plate (F & M)
7 – Hugsandhighfives
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Forest Lecture by Lecture (USA)
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She is making her debut over 1200m on the polytrack. She is doing nicely and the stable feel that this is a good place to start her racing career. She shows promise and if not too green, she is expected to run a good race.
Winning Form Comment: Sister to:HONEST PRINCE9g(26: 2, 8). *Master Of My Fate filly(Cost R120000).
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Race 2 – 12:35
1200m – Gold Circle Racing Youtube Channel MR 76 Handicap (F&M)
4 – Kingsmeads Krystl
Breeding: Visionaire (USA) – Berlinetta by Jet Master
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 4 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She moved up very well in her last start over 1400m but ran out of steam at the business end. She will go into this race a fitter horse and she is expected to fight out the finish, with winning claims.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:81. Decent latest despite slow start. Drops back to 1200m and is a genuine contender.
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Race 3 – 13:05
1200m – www.tabgold.co.za MR 64 Handicap (F & M)
3 – Not Now Pussycat
Breeding: Oratorio (IRE) – Ginger Cat by Black Minnaloushe (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 3 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
She was disappointing in her last start over 1400m and drops back to her favourite distance. She is doing well at home and we are hoping to see her return to best form.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. All four wins have come over this C&D. Don’t ignore.
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Race 4 – 13:35
1900m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast MR 66 Handicap
2 – Thunder Masala
Breeding: Global View (USA) – Scented Ash by Ashaawes (USA)
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 2 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He has shown signs of a form return in his last two starts. He has taken his last run well and is in a good space heading into this contest. Tristan Godden retains the ride from barrier two and he is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Improved in latest over a mile and Godden retains ride. Chance.
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Race 4 – 13:35
1900m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast MR 66 Handicap
5 – Eventidor
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Early Spring by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: *Siphesihle Hlengwa -1.5kg
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 5 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He was set to carry 62kgs but gets the services of apprentice Siphesihle Hlengwa who will take 1.5kgs off his back. He ran a good race against slightly stronger over 2400m last time out. He takes a drop in class and is expected to run a big race.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:73. Fair latest over further. Likes C&D and must have a say.
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Race 5 – 14:05
1800m – TabGold Score6 And Score10 MR 86 Handicap
2 – SyX Hotfix
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – Kiss For Kate by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 2 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He has gone up in the ratings after his last two victories. He likes the polytrack and is distance suited. The son of Flower Alley meets a small field and with Serino Moodley in the saddle, he is expected to be involved in the finish.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:82. Renews healthy rivalry with number 6. Expect big run.
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Race 6 – 14:40
1700m – Call Now! Or Play Online. www.trackandball.co.za MR 69 Handicap
2 – Flying Grace – SCRATCHED (No Transport)
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Sacred Hills by Kildonan
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 2 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He has been disappointing in recent outings. There are no issues with his soundness and well-being. S’manga Khumalo is booked to ride and we are hoping that he can get the best out of him at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:80. Is better than moderate recent form. Has cracked a neat draw and trainers only runner.
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Race 6 – 14:40
1700m – Call Now! Or Play Online. www.trackandball.co.za MR 69 Handicap
5 – Lou Lou The Legend
Breeding: Ideal World (USA) – Imperial Empress by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 5 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He races over 1700m and gets a pair of blinkers fitted which should help him focus in the race. He is looking good and is enjoying himself. Keagan de Melo steps back into the saddle and a positive run is expected.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2022.10.31. Blinkers ON. Best MR:72. Is 1.5kgs better off with number 7 on latest. Blinker strike.
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Race 6 – 14:40
1700m – Call Now! Or Play Online. www.trackandball.co.za MR 69 Handicap
6 – Afropolitan
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Als Secret by Captain Al
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is having his first run for the Gareth van Zyl stable. He is a strong, sound and fit heading into this race. The yard is still learning about him, but a positive run is expected, and he can notch up the hat-trick.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Naidoo K G-2023.01.30. Best MR:69. Stable debut. A likely pacesetter and goes for hat-trick of wins.
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Race 8 – 15:55
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 73 Handicap
3 – White Cedar
Breeding: Bold Silvano – Chiffon by Grey Eminence (FR)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 3 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He returns from a 15-week break as he had a few issues and was battling with the heat. The son of Bold Silvano is back on track, but is expected to be in need of this run.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 15 wks. Best MR:79. Won last two over this C&D. Hat-trick chance.