The Hollywood Syndicate has twelve runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Monday 15 May 2023. See what we are expecting here.
Monday 15 May 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 3 – 13:30
1200m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast Conditional Novice (F & M)
2 – Chelsea Blue
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – African Lily by Horse Chestnut
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 2 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She returns from a short 10-week break and jumps from a handy draw of two. The stable feel that the 1200m may be on the short side for her. This run will bring her on for future races, but she is capable of finishing in the first four.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 10 wks. Best MR:69. Won maiden well with the blinkers fitted. Has plenty of scope.
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Race 3 – 13:30
1200m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast Conditional Novice (F & M)
3 – Imbewu
Breeding: William Longsword – Natural Beauty by Judpot (USA)
Trainer: Michael Roberts
Jockey: *Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She ran a fair race in her comeback run over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. She is doing well in training and is having her first run on the polytrack for the Michael Roberts stable. She is in a good space and a big run is expected.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Tarry S G-2022.07.17. 2nd run after rest. Best MR:94. Is 3.5kgs better off at the weights with number 7 on latest.
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Race 3 – 13:30
1200m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast Conditional Novice (F & M)
8 – Hugsandhighfives
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Forest Lecture by Lecture (USA)
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 8 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
She is showing very good work at home and returns to the polytrack. The daughter of Master Of My Fate is definitely better than her last start and the stable feel that she is capable of finishing in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: Had excuses in latest. Showed potential when winning on debut. Watch.
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Race 4 – 14:05
1000m – TabGold Score6 Score10 MR 70 Handicap
4 – Magwinya
Breeding: William Longsword – Seattle Lady by Sail From Seattle (CAN)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 4 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He jumps from a good draw of four and Sporting Post-sponsored jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa retains the ride. He is doing well at home and seems to have settled in nicely at Summerveld. It is his first run out of the maidens and he can earn a cheque.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Binda C-2022.12.15. Best MR:73. Won maiden well. Takes on stronger, but cannot be ignored.
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Race 4 – 14:05
1000m – TabGold Score6 Score10 MR 70 Handicap
5 – Phinda Mzala
Breeding: Philanthropist (USA) – Facinating Filly by Antonius Pius (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 5 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is working well and looks a picture. He was unlucky not to have won his last start as he received a bump at the 150m mark. The son of Philanthropist jumps from a handy draw of five and he has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:87. Should have won last time. Merits inclusion.
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Race 4 – 14:05
1000m – TabGold Score6 Score10 MR 70 Handicap
14 – Purple Operator – SCRATCHED (Reserve Runner)
Breeding: Captain Of All – House Of Lorraine by Dynasty
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: *Reserve Runner 2
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: * (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is Reserve Runner number 2 and we are hoping that he gets a run. He is very well in himself. The 1000m may be on the short side for him, but we are hoping for a genuine pace in the race. He will be running on and can finish in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Good latest. Prefers 1200m, but don’t leave out.
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Race 5 – 14:40
1800m – www.galloptv.co.za MR 64 Handicap
10 – Vengeance Forever
Breeding: Futura – Gold Trip by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 10 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
His last two starts over 1600m have been fair. He is doing nicely at home and the step up to 1800m should suit him well. He is drawn wide in barrier 10, but with a bit of luck in running, he is capable of finishing in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:73. Is weighted to finish closer to number 6 on latest. Place chance.
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Race 5 – 14:40
1800m – www.galloptv.co.za MR 64 Handicap
13 – Flying Grace – SCRATCHED (Reserve Runner)
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Sacred Hills by Kildonan
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: *Reserve Runner 1
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: * (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He is Reserve Runner number 1 and we are hoping that he gets into the race. His last start over 1900m on this course was fair. He takes a slight drop-in class and we are hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:80. Fair latest. Drops in class and can place if getting a run.
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Race 6 – 15:15
2000m – Track & Ball Gaming MR 72 Handicap (F & M)
3 – You Deserve It
Breeding: Pathfork (USA) – Stargazer Pink by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 3 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She ran a good race when having to overcome a wide draw on the turf track last time. She is doing well at home and will enjoy the return to the polytrack. The daughter of Pathfork is expected to be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:76. Is 3kgs better off at the weights with number 1 on latest. Well drawn.
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Race 7 – 15:55
1400m – Gold Circle Racing Youtube Channel MR 65 Handicap
6 – Purple Powahouse
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: *Siphesihle Hlengwa -1.5kg
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 6 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He produced a pleasing comeback run after 32 weeks off the track, over 1200m. The stable feel that he has come on from the outing. The 1400m is at the top of his range, but he is capable of being competitive.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:77. Finished behind number 10 last time. Will strip fitter.
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Race 7 – 15:55
1400m – Gold Circle Racing Youtube Channel MR 65 Handicap
8 – Lou Lou The Legend – SCRATCHED (Cast In Box)
Breeding: Ideal World (USA) – Imperial Empress by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 8 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He ran a very good race over 1200m last time. He will be much more comfortable over the 1400m and he is doing well at home. If reproducing his last outing, he should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Ran on well in latest. Chance if repeating that effort.
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Race 8 – 16:25
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 73 Handicap
1 – White Cedar
Breeding: Bold Silvano – Chiffon by Grey Eminence (FR)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: *Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 1 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He was set to carry a big mass of 60.5kgs, but gets the services of Rachel Venniker which will assist. He is enjoying the move to Summerveld and from pole position, we are hoping that he can follow up with another victory.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:79. Won latest well. May be hard to catch.