The Hollywood Syndicate has five runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday 25 May 2022. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday 25 May 2022
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 3 – 13:30
1800m – www.tabgold.co.za MR 84 Handicap (F & M)
10 – Top Me Up Holly – SCRATCHED (Change Of Date)
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Aquila Rapax by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: *Siphesihle Hlengwa -4.0kg
Wgt: 63.5kg
Draw: 10 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She won a good race in her last start over 1600m on this course. She gets the services of 4kgs claiming apprentice Siphesihle Hlengwa who won on her last time. With a bit of luck from the widest draw of ten, a big run is expected and she can follow up.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:86. Unbeaten over this distance. Narrow win in latest and can follow up.
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Race 4 – 14:05
1800m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast MR 75 Handicap
1 – SyX Hotfix
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – Kiss For Kate by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 1 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He has good consistent form lines to his credit. He is doing very well at home and jumps from pole position. Serino Moodley knows him well and he is expected to be involved in the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:75. Two smart handicap runs on this course. Should be one of the leading contenders.
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Race 6 – 15:19
1200m – Call Now! Or Play Online. www.trackandball.co.za MR 66 Handicap (F & M)
7 – Not Now Pussycat
Breeding: Oratorio (IRE) – Ginger Cat by Black Minnaloushe (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: *Cole Dicken -1.5kg
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 7 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
She is returning from a 19-week break. She is working well at home, but may be in need of this outing. It is a small field of eight runners and she is capable of running into the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 19 wks. Best MR:77. Three-time C&D winner and chance if fit.
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Race 7 – 15:52
1200m – Soccer Any15 MR 85 Handicap
5 – Purple Powahouse
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 55.0kg
Draw: 5 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He was his own worst enemy last time as he overraced in the early stages. He is a three-time winner over this course and distance. If Richard Fourie is able to switch him off early, he is expected to return to best form.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Is 3kgs better off at the weights with number 4 on latest.
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Race 8 – 16:28
1000m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 66 Handicap
1 – Purple Operator
Breeding: Captain Of All – House Of Lorraine by Dynasty
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 1 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He is fit and well in himself. He ran a fair race in his last start when having to negotiate an awkward barrier position. He is drawn in pole position and with the services of top jockey S’manga Khumalo, he is capable of finishing in the first four.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Is weighted to finish closer to number 12 on latest.