The Hollywood Syndicate has five runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Monday 26 September 2022. See what we are expecting here.
Monday 26 September 2022
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:30
1400m – www.tabgold.co.za Qualified Maiden Plate
5 – Allaroundtheworld
Breeding: Oasis Dream (GB) – Same Jurisdiction by Mambo In Seattle (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
This consistent sort is fit and well at present. He was narrowly denied over course and distance earlier this month and should be involved in the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Good latest over this C&D. Is likely to race on the speed and can go close.
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Race 5 – 14:50
1200m – www.galloptv.co.za MR 70 Handicap
1 – Who’s That Star
Breeding: Var (USA) – Tiger’s Touch (AUS) by Where’s That Tiger (AUS)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 1 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He has drawn 1 and Calvin Habib retains the ride. He jumped well last time out and ran an improved race over the course and distance. He has a winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers OFF. Best MR:84. Slow starter but just pipped in latest. Can go one better.
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Race 5 – 14:50
1200m – www.galloptv.co.za MR 70 Handicap
4 – Purple Operator
Breeding: Captain Of All – House Of Lorraine by Dynasty
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 4 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He has improved with each outing since his last victory. He drops back to the 1200m and S’manga Khumalo does duty. The son of Captain Of All is doing well at home and has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Fair latest in this class. Last win came under Khumalo.
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Race 6 – 15:25
1200m – Track & Ball Gaming MR 70 Handicap
7 – Umthombo Wolwazi
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Konfessional by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 7 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
The 3-year-old has his first race in a handicap after a good maiden win last time out. He has drawn wide at 7 on the Poly, but he is a promising sort and this is a small field. The stable are hopeful of a good performance.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2022.06.08. Backed up odds-on status last time. Likes this distance and can feature.
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Race 7 – 16:00
2000m – Gold Circle Racing Youtube Channel MR 70 Handicap
1 – Eventidor
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Early Spring by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 1 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/10
He jumps from pole with Calvin Habib in the saddle. He was raised 4 points for his win last week, and is backing up quite quickly, but pulled up well from that run. He is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2022.02.22. Best MR:73. Good last win on this course. Can follow up from pole.