The Hollywood Syndicate has four runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Thursday 18 April 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday 18 April 2024
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 4 – 14:40
1200m – Track & Ball Gaming MR 86 Handicap
6 – Ibutho
Breeding: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) – Stormin Cat by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 6 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
There are not many races that suit him and the stable feel that this is the best option for him. The 1200m is not his ideal distance and the blinkers will be re-fitted. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa is booked to ride and we are hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers ON. Best MR:87. Finished second in only C&D attempt. Place chance.
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Race 4 – 14:40
1200m – Track & Ball Gaming MR 86 Handicap
8 – Griffin Park
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Pin Turn (GB) by Pivotal (GB)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Wgt: 55.0kg
Draw: 8 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
His last start at Hollywoodbets Scottsville must be ignored. The son of Querari is much better suited to the polytrack. He has had a gallop leading up to this race. The 1200m may be a slight concern but he is on his favourite surface and he is capable of finishing in the first four.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2023.10.09. Best MR:80. Better than latest. Back on the polytrack and can return to best form.
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Race 5 – 15:15
1200m – TABGold Score 10 MR 67 Handicap
1 – Phaka Imali
Breeding: Var (USA) – Endearment (AUS) by Hussonet (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 1 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/10
He won a good race in his last start over this course and distance. He is doing well at home, but the obvious concern is his big mass of 61kgs. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie retains the ride and we are hoping to see him follow up with another victory.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:69. Kept finding to win latest over this C&D. Can repeat.
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Race 5 – 15:15
1200m – TABGold Score 10 MR 67 Handicap
2 – Purple Powahouse
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 2 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/10
He jumps from barrier two with Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa in the saddle. He lacked early speed over 1000m last time and steps back up to 1200m. He has taken his last run well and is expected to be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Holding form well. Ran 8 days ago and can show.