The Hollywood Syndicate has twelve runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Monday 22 January 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Monday 22 January 2024
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:30
1200m – Track And Ball Gaming Maiden Handicap
7 – Griffin Park
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Pin Turn (GB) by Pivotal (GB)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 7 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is having his first run for the MJ Odendaal stable. He is doing well at home and is putting up some good work in the lead up to this race. The stable is expecting a very good run from him and he is capable of finishing in the first four.
Winning Form Comment: Ex De Kock MF-2023.11.25. Stable debut. Veale takes the ride and can show improvement.
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Race 2 – 13:05
1900m – Catch KZN Racing Via Live Streaming On www.galloptv.co.za Maiden Plate (F & M)
3 – Ruthlizz Star
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Mkushi Gold by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She showed improvement in her last start over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. She was meant to race over 1600m last week Sunday, but the meeting was washed out. She steps up to 1900m and has come on from her debut run. If not in need of this outing, she can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Made some improvement with blinkers last time. May have more to come.
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Race 3 – 13:40
1800m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast MR 78 Handicap
2 – Afropolitan
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Als Secret by Captain Al
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: *Kobeli Lihaba -2.5kg
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 2 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is doing well at home. There have been no races that suit him on the polytrack, that is why he hasn’t raced for 13 weeks. With the services of 2.5kgs claiming apprentice Kobeli Lihaba, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 13 wks. Best MR:82. Went from gun to tape in latest and the apprentice claim will help. Respect.
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Race 3 – 13:40
1800m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast MR 78 Handicap
3 – Eventidor
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Early Spring by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 3 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He is a horse that likes things to go his way in running. The son of Elusive Fort is doing well at home and he is fit. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa is booked to ride and from barrier three, he is expected to run into the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Is weighted to finish closer to number 8 on latest. Include.
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Race 6 – 15:25
1400m – TABGold Score 6 Score 8 Score 10 MR 89 Handicap
4 – Ralph The Rascal
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ice Link by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 4 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He returns from a short nine-week break. He may need this outing as he has had an interrupted preparation due to the rain. However, he is a tough horse who always gives of his best. We can expect a positive run.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:87. Needed latest. Four-time C&D winner.
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Race 6 – 15:25
1400m – TABGold Score 6 Score 8 Score 10 MR 89 Handicap
7 – Bowie
Breeding: Twice Over (GB) – Super Model by National Assembly (CAN)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 7 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is holding his form well and he has finished second in his last two starts. He is doing nicely at home and with Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa retaining the ride, he has solid each way claims.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:99. Finished second behind subsequent winner in latest. Respect.
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Race 6 – 15:25
1400m – TABGold Score 6 Score 8 Score 10 MR 89 Handicap
9 – Ibutho – SCRATCHED (Under Vet Treatment)
Breeding: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) – Stormin Cat by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 9 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He was an easy winner of his last start over this course and distance. He does take a rise in class, but he comes into this race fit. With luck from his awkward draw of nine, another good run is expected.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:87. Comfortable winner in latest start over this C&D. Respect.
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Race 7 – 16:05
1400m – Gallop TV Youtube Channel MR 86 Handicap (F & M)
1 – Queen Of Smoke
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Kwinta by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 1 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
She returns from an 18-week break and is having her first run for the MJ Odendaal stable. She is a classy filly but is expected to need this outing. This run will bring her on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Pettigrew S T-2023.09.21. Rested 18 wks. Blinkers OFF. Best MR:94. Stable debut. Can improve.
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Race 7 – 16:05
1400m – Gallop TV Youtube Channel MR 86 Handicap (F & M)
11 – Zinikele
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Furina by Parade Leader (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 11 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She has had a few niggles and returns from an 11-week break. The daughter of Gimmethegreenlight is ideally course and distance suited. She may need this outing and the run will bring her on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 11 wks. Best MR:88. Is 2kgs better off with number 8 on penultimate run. Watch.
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Race 8 – 16:40
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 66 Handicap
7 – Purple Powahouse
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 7 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He was not disgraced when fourth in his last start over this course and distance. He is fit and well heading into this race. The son of What A Winter takes a drop-in class and is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Entered the frame in last three runs and likes this course.
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Race 8 – 16:40
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 66 Handicap
8 – Magwinya
Breeding: William Longsword – Seattle Lady by Sail From Seattle (CAN)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 52.0kg
Draw: 8 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He over raced in his last start over 1400m and did not go on with the effort. He drops back to the 1200m and we are hoping to see him settle in the early stages. The son of William Longsword carries a handy galloping mass of 52kgs and hopefully he can improve to finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:73. Didn’t settle in latest. Carries a light mass and may be suited to the drop in trip.
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Race 8 – 16:40
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 66 Handicap
11 – Phaka Imali
Breeding: Var (USA) – Endearment (AUS) by Hussonet (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 11 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is holding his form nicely and returns to his favourite course and distance. He is doing well at home and is in a good space heading into this race. Unfortunately, he is drawn wide in barrier 11 and with luck in running, he is expected to be involved in the fight to the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:67. Followed up recent win with a decent effort. Has strong claims.