The Hollywood Syndicate has six runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Thursday 15 April. See more about what we are expecting here.
Thursday 15 April 2021
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 3 – 13:05
1800m – All To Come Maiden Plate (F&M)
10 – Top Me Up Holly
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Aquila Rapax by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Lyle Hewitson
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 10 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/10
She has finished second in her last two starts after returning from a 25-week break. She does not have the best of draws, but she is fit and well and we are expecting another honest run from her.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Found one better in both runs with blinkers fitted. Should take a power of beating.
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Race 4 – 13:40
1600m – Gold Circle Horses To Follow Podcast Maiden Plate
1 – Protea Pride
Breeding: Capetown Noir – Rose North by Northern Guest (USA)
Trainer: Corinne Bestel
Jockey: Stuart Randolph
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 1 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He was disappointing in his last start after an encouraging effort in his penultimate run. He does meet a competitive field, but is drawn in gate one which is always a plus on the polytrack. He gets the blinkers fitted which should keep his mind on the task at hand and we are hoping to see some improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers ON. Best MR:70. Poor latest after encouraging penultimate run. Gets blinkers fitted and can improve.
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Race 4 – 13:40
1600m – Gold Circle Horses To Follow Podcast Maiden Plate
6 – Purple Dominance
Breeding: Jackson – For The Soul by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: *Kyle Strydom (1.5kg)
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He has shown nice improvement in his last two starts in Gauteng. He will enjoy the rise to the 1600m and the stable are of the opinion that he will enjoy the polytrack. He should run into the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:62. Has shown improvement in last two starts. Should enjoy the mile and chance if suited to the poly.
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Race 5 – 14:20
1600m – Gold Circle Racing Youtube Channel MR 91 Handicap
2 – Ralph The Rascal
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ice Link by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Lyle Hewitson
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 2 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
He has very good consistent form lines to his name. The manner in which he finishes off his races suggests that he will enjoy the step up to the 1600m. He starts from a good draw of two and if jumping on terms, he should be involved in the fight to the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. Consistent recent form. Should enjoy the mile and can return to winning ways.
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Race 7 – 15:35
1000m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za MR 87 Handicap
1 – Kings Road
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Kimberley Coast (AUS) by Danehill (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: *Kyle Strydom (1.5kg)
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 1 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He meets a very similar field to what he did last time. He finished 1.05 lengths behind Saviour on that occasion and is 4kgs better off at the weights today. He always gives of his best and with apprentice Kyle Strydom in the saddle, he should be competitive once again.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:82. Is 4kgs better off at the weights with number 4 on latest. Can go close.
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Race 9 – 16:45
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 75 Handicap
1 – Shampompo Shampizi
Breeding: Var (USA) – Light The Moon by Victory Moon
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Lyle Hewitson
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 1 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
It was a very special win first time out. He has come on since that run, but coming out the Maidens isn’t easy. The stable are of the opinion that the 1400m may be a touch too far for him in only his second start. However, he has a good draw and with Lyle Hewitson retaining the ride, he should give a good account of himself.
Winning Form Comment: Ultra-impressive debut win on turf. Could be anything. Drawn pole and should keep unbeaten record intact.
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