Hollywood Racing has ten runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Sunday, 13 July 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday, 13 July 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 1 – 11:45
1400m – New Turf Carriers Stop Over Quarantine Maiden Plate
9 – Nakanjani
Breeding: Rabada – Twice As Smart by Twice Over (GB)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 9 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He showed good improvement when fifth in his last start over this course and distance. There are a few younger horses with some decent form lines in this contest. He is fit, ready and with luck in running, he should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2025.02.03. Improved when tried over 1400m. Has peak run and should be cherry-ripe.
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Race 3 – 12:55
1000m – SF Pine Shavings Maiden Plate
5 – Simbine
Breeding: What A Winter – First Whistle by Whistling Wood
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 5 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He meets a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. The son of What A Winter does have early gate speed and should be suited to the polytrack. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib retains the ride and he should be right there at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Gauteng visitor. Has decent form and chance if all went well with his travels.
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Race 6 – 14:40
1600m – Global Bloodstock Logistics Class 4
7 – Phaka Imali
Breeding: Var (USA) – Endearment (AUS) by Hussonet (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 55.0kg
Draw: 7 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He has been struggling at the higher merit rating since his victory over 1400m on the turf four runs ago. He is doing well at home and Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale is booked to ride. With luck from his awkward draw of seven, he can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:72. Better than recent form. Can upset.
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Race 7 – 15:15
1600m – Blue Grass Fodder And Feed D Stakes
10 – El Rey Viene
Breeding: William Longsword – Brave Bid by Qui Danzig (USA)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 64.0kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
His last run at Hollywoodbets Scottsville is best ignored as he had no luck from the wide barrier position. The son of William Longsword has come out of that run well and takes a drop in class. He is expected to be competitive off his current merit rating and is capable of finishing in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:86. Has finally dropped in the ratings. Can show.
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Race 8 – 15:50
1400m – New Turf Carriers Class 3
1 – Hope Is Power
Breeding: Soft Falling Rain – Sarasota by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo +0.5kg
Wgt: 53.5kg
Draw: 1 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He has finished fourth in his last three starts and the way he has been running on suggests that he will love the rise to 1400m. He is in a good space and is doing well at home. The son of Soft Falling Rain jumps from pole position and he is expected to finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:89. Fair recent form. Has peak run and can feature.
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Race 8 – 15:50
1400m – New Turf Carriers Class 3
6 – Isivivane
Breeding: Erupt (IRE) – Rodeo Sioux by Casey Tibbs (IRE)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 6 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He steps up to 1400m and is having his first run on the polytrack. His work has been solid, and he looks well in himself. He should enjoy the extra distance on offer and we are hoping to see a return to best form.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2024.06.18. Best MR:98. Was not disgraced last time. Has ability and can run into the money.
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Race 8 – 15:50
1400m – New Turf Carriers Class 3
10 – King Of Spin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Allegoria (IRE) by Spectrum (IRE)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 55.0kg
Draw: 10 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He has had no luck with regards to draws and he jumps from a wide draw of 10. The son of Canford Cliffs is doing well at home. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Tristan Godden rides and he will be finishing off his race strongly.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:88. Better than recent form. Could improve to find a place.
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Race 8 – 15:50
1400m – New Turf Carriers Class 3
13 – Thisiswhatitmeans
Breeding: What A Winter – Shufoog (AUS) by Star Witness (AUS)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 62.5kg
Draw: 8 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He is a winner of his last three starts on this course and is in an extremely good space. He comes into the racing jumping from barrier eight. Despite his big mass of 62.5kgs, he should be the one to beat.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:101. Reeled off hat-trick in latest. In career-best form.
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Race 9 – 16:25
1200m – The Equine Group D Stakes
11 – Lou Lou The Legend
Breeding: Ideal World (USA) – Imperial Empress by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 11 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He returns from a 22-week break and has freshened up nicely. He is drawn widest of all and this outing will bring him on nicely for future races. We are hoping for a positive return and to see him running on.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 22 wks. Best MR:72. Has been rested since disappointing last run. Chance on decent previous form.
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Race 10 – 17:00
1200m – Thanks To The New Turf Staff Class 4 (F & M)
6 – Izibulo
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Talitha Borealis by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 6 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
She returns from a short 10-week break and the stable have opted to give her another chance over 1200m. The daughter of Lancaster Bomber is well in herself and she will enjoy the expected fast pace. She will be running on and we are hoping to see her return to best form.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 10 wks. Best MR:82. Beaten by subsequent winner in latest. Could improve.