The Hollywood Syndicate has three runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Sunday, 8 March 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday, 8 March 2026
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 2 – 12:40
1400m – Bet With Tote Open Maiden (F & M)
8 – Annie’s Song
Breeding: What A Winter – Cousin Annie by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 8 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She returns from a 12-week break and is having her first run for the Wengesai Masawi stable. The daughter of What A Winter tries the polytrack for the first time and is fitted with the tongue-tie. She is doing nicely at home and with luck from her awkward draw, she should run a good race.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Van Zyl G-2025.12.14. Rested 12 wks. Best MR:68. Stable debut. Had legitimate excuses last time.
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Race 3 – 13:15
1200m – Join The Passion. www.racecoast.co.za C Stakes
4 – Ibutho
Breeding: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) – Stormin Cat by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 63.0kg
Draw: 4 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He is in a good space and is holding his form. The son of Duke Of Marmalade is fit and well heading into this race. Keagan de Melo steps back into the saddle and despite his big mass of 63kgs, he should produce another honest effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Game veteran. Chance.
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Race 9 – 16:45
1600m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 5
5 – Pied Piper
Breeding: Potala Palace – Follow The Piper by Tiger Ridge (USA)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 5 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He showed signs of needing his last start when returning from an 11-week break. The son of Potala Palace has come through that run well. He drops back in class, S’manga Khumalo rides and we can expect a much better run.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:80. Better than last two starts. Khumalo rides.