The Hollywood Syndicate has ten runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Sunday 16 July 2023. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday 16 July 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 2 – 12:50
1400m – SF Pine Shavings MR 76 Handicap (F & M)
3 – Imperious Destiny
Breeding: Visionaire (USA) – Imperious Star by Navarone (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 3 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She over raced in her last start over 1600m and the stable have opted to drop her back to the 1400m. The daughter of Visionaire is doing well at home. She jumps from a good draw of three and with Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Keagan de Melo in the saddle, she is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:76. Fair latest and the form line has been franked. Won penultimate start over this C&D.
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Race 2 – 12:50
1400m – SF Pine Shavings MR 76 Handicap (F & M)
4 – Shanta’s Pride
Breeding: William Longsword – Cassie O’Malley by Jet Master
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 4 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She is in great order heading into this race and her work has been solid. She will enjoy the step up to 1400m, she settles in running and has good gate speed so she can race from any position. The switch to the polytrack should not pose a concern and she is expected to be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Decent latest despite slow start. Big runner on penultimate effort.
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Race 2 – 12:50
1400m – SF Pine Shavings MR 76 Handicap (F & M)
6 – Imbewu
Breeding: William Longsword – Natural Beauty by Judpot (USA)
Trainer: Michael Roberts
Jockey: *Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 6 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She is looking good and has been training well. She has dropped quite a few points in the ratings and the stable feel that she will run a good race. The daughter of William Longsword must be included in all bets.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:94. Is 2.5kgs better off at the weights with number 4 on latest.
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Race 3 – 13:25
1400m – Tawny Syndicate MR 99 Handicap (F & M)
1 – Zinikele
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Furina by Parade Leader (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: *Siphesihle Hlengwa
Wgt: 52.5kg
Draw: 1 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
She was due to run on Hollywoodbets Durban July day over 1600m, which may have suited her well. The 1400m in this company may be on the short side for her. She is in a good space and she is fit. She jumps from pole position and we are hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:86. All three wins have been recorded on this course and should be cherry-ripe. Watch.
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Race 3 – 13:25
1400m – Tawny Syndicate MR 99 Handicap (F & M)
10 – Shantastic
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Gain Ground by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 10 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
Her work leading up to this race has been very good. The stable feel that this is the right type of race for her, despite having to give away weight. With a bit of luck from her wide draw of ten, she should have a winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:101. Ran against stronger in a Grade 2 last time. Won only attempt on the polytrack.
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Race 3 – 13:25
1400m – Tawny Syndicate MR 99 Handicap (F & M)
12 – Sashay Away
Breeding: Var (USA) – Rockaberry Lane by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 12 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
Her final gallop was particularly pleasing. She is drawn deepest of all, but there doesn’t seem to be much pace in the race and the stable will let Richard decide his tactics at race time. She is moving great and is fit. The step up to 1400m at this stage of her career may be what she is looking for.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:99. Had excuses in latest. Chance with luck in running.
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Race 4 – 14:00
2000m – Global Bloodstock Logistics MR 78 Handicap
3 – SyX Hotfix
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – Kiss For Kate by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: *Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 3 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He ran a good race when fifth in his comeback run over 1700m on this course. The son of Flower Alley is fit and well heading into this race. With Rachel’s 1.5kgs claim, he is expected to finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:82. Fair comeback run and should strip fitter. Chance.
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Race 4 – 14:00
2000m – Global Bloodstock Logistics MR 78 Handicap
8 – Eventidor
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Early Spring by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 8 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He returns from a 12-week break. The son of Elusive Fort is fit and well for this race. He is drawn widest of all, but it is a small field of eight runners and he likes to be settled in behind runners. He is expected to be running on at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 12 wks. Best MR:76. Has been rested since poor last run. Should improve.
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Race 6 – 15:10
1200m – New Turf Carriers eThekwini Sprint
1 – Shipholia
Breeding: William Longsword – Sea Glitter (USA) by Holy Bull (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 51.5kg
Draw: 1 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She carries a handy galloping weight of 51.5kgs and jumps from pole position. She should get a good run in transit. The daughter of William Longsword takes on much stronger company, but the stable feel that she is capable of finishing in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:85. Is unbeaten on this course. Has cracked pole and the light mass will help.
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Race 7 – 15:45
1600m – Thanks To The Loyal New Turf Clients MR 76 Handicap
3 – Ibutho
Breeding: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) – Stormin Cat by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 3 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He won a good race in his last start over this course and distance. The son of Duke Of Marmalade is doing well at home and from his good draw of three, he is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. Given a peach of a ride to win latest. Can follow up.