The Hollywood Syndicate has eight runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Tuesday 27 February 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Tuesday 27 February 2024
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 2 – 13:07
1000m – Catch KZN Racing via live streaming on www.galloptv.co.za MR 65 Handicap
1 – Griffin Park
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Pin Turn (GB) by Pivotal (GB)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 1 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He followed up his maiden victory with a creditable second-place finish behind a six-time winner. He is doing exceptionally well and is improving all the time. He gets the services of Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie and he is the horse to beat.
Winning Form Comment: Ex De Kock MF-2023.11.25. Gelded 2023.10.09. Best MR:74. Decent post maiden run over this C&D. Has strong claims.
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Race 2 – 13:07
1000m – Catch KZN Racing via live streaming on www.galloptv.co.za MR 65 Handicap
5 – Purple Powahouse
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 5 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He has consistent form lines to his credit and ran a good race when second over 1200m, last week Wednesday. The drop to 1000m may be on the short side but in the field that he faces, he can get away with it. The son of What A Winter is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Consistent form over 1200m. Drops in trip and has a say.
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Race 4 – 14:11
1800m – tabGOLD Score 6 Score 8 Score 10 MR 86 Handicap (F & M)
3 – Zinikele
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Furina by Parade Leader (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 3 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She should have finished closer in her comeback run. The daughter of Gimmethegreenlight has come on from the run and she should strip much fitter. She steps up to 1800m and the way she finishes off her races suggests that she will be suited to the distance. Improvement is expected and she should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:88. Fair latest from a wide draw and should strip fitter. Include.
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Race 5 – 14:50
1900m – www.galloptv.co.za MR 70 Handicap
2 – Allaroundtheworld
Breeding: Oasis Dream (GB) – Same Jurisdiction by Mambo In Seattle (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 2 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He won a good race in his last start over 1750m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. He is doing very well at home and Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie retains the ride. The son of Oasis Dream tries 1900m and if seeing out the extra distance on offer, he should run a good race.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:79. Won well in latest. The removal of blinkers did the trick.
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Race 5 – 14:50
1900m – www.galloptv.co.za MR 70 Handicap
5 – Eventidor
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Early Spring by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He has been disappointing in his last three starts. The son of Elusive Fort is fit and well heading into this race. He takes a slight drop-in class and from his handy draw of five, we are hoping to see him return to best form.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Dropping in the ratings. Runs well over this C&D.
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Race 7 – 16:00
1600m – Gallop TV Youtube Channel MR 80 Handicap
2 – Ralph The Rascal
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ice Link by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 2 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He was squeezed leaving the starting stalls last time and was too far out of his ground turning for home. The 1600m is at the top of his range and we are hoping that he will be closer to the pace turning for home. Rachel Venniker is booked to ride from barrier two and we are hoping to see him finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:87. Better than recent form. Steps up in trip and can show.
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Race 8 – 16:40
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 64 Handicap
3 – Fish Eagle
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Fish River (AUS) by Canford Cliffs (IRE)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 3 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He returns from an 11-week break and his work at home has been decent. Both his career victories have come on this course. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie is booked to ride, and we expect to see a form return from him.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 11 wks. Best MR:78. Better than last two runs. Both wins have come on the polytrack.
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Race 8 – 16:40
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 64 Handicap
4 – Lou Lou The Legend
Breeding: Ideal World (USA) – Imperial Empress by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 4 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He returns from a lengthy 43-week break as he had injury issues. The son of Ideal World is doing well at home. However, he is expected to need this outing and the run will bring him on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 43 wks. Best MR:72. Finished well in last two runs before the break. Can show if fit.
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