The Hollywood Syndicate has six runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Monday 23 January 2023. See what we are expecting here.
Monday 23 January 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 3 – 13:35
1600m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast MR 76 Handicap (F & M)
2 – Arctic Princess
Breeding: What A Winter – Rozelana by Al Mufti (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 2 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
The way she has been finishing off her races gives the indication that she will enjoy the step up to 1600m. She will be ridden the same way and from barrier two, she is capable of running into the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:75. Is better than last two starts. Chance on best form shown.
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Race 4 – 14:10
1900m – www.trackandball.co.za MR 72 Handicap (F & M)
2 – You Deserve It
Breeding: Pathfork (USA) – Stargazer Pink by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 2 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
She was in need of her last outing as she missed a lot of work due to the rain. The daughter of Pathfork has had the necessary work heading into this race and she is well. Improvement is expected and she can finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:76. Is better than moderate last two starts. Include.
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Race 5 – 14:45
2000m – www.galloptv.co.za MR 84 Handicap
3 – Ibutho
Breeding: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) – Stormin Cat by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 3 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He produced a pleasing effort over 1600m last time out and jockey Keagan de Melo suggested that he gets the cheekpieces fitted. He is fit and well heading into this contest. The son of Duke Of Marmalade is expected to be involved in the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. Fair latest over a mile. Gets cheekpieces fitted and carries a more suitable mass.
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Race 5 – 14:45
2000m – www.galloptv.co.za MR 84 Handicap
6 – Eventidor
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Early Spring by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 6 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
In his last two starts he has over raced and did too much in the early stages. The blinkers will be removed for this outing. We will be changing his tactics and we are expecting to see him running on at the business end.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 12 wks. Gelded 2022.02.22. Blinkers OFF. Best MR:73. Had excuses in latest. Chance if fit.
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Race 6 – 15:20
1400m – Greyville Convention Centre MR 66 Handicap (F & M)
9 – Not Now Pussycat
Breeding: Oratorio (IRE) – Ginger Cat by Black Minnaloushe (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 9 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
She is better suited to shorter, but there are no races for her and she needs to run. She will be switched off near the rear of the field and will be running on. She is capable of earning a cheque in this field.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Is 3kgs better off at the weights with number 6 on latest. Watch.
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Race 7 – 16:00
1200m – Gold Circle Racing Youtube Channel MR 67 Handicap
6 – Purple Operator
Breeding: Captain Of All – House Of Lorraine by Dynasty
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 6 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He won a game race in his last start over this course and distance. He did pick up a three point penalty for that victory. The son of Captain Of All is very well in himself and if all goes according to plan, he is capable of a first four chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Beat number 4 to win latest. Top weight but respect with De Melo aboard.