The Hollywood Syndicate has seven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday 05 January 2022. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday 05 January 2022
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:35
1200m – www.goldcircle.co.za Maiden Plate (F & M)
6 – Nkalanzinzi
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Elysian Gem by Windrush (USA)
Trainer: Darryl Moore
Jockey: Anton Marcus
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 15/10
She has been touched off in her last two starts over 1400m. The stable have opted to drop her back to the 1200m and she is the one to beat under Anton Marcus.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:69. Beaten narrowly in recent outings. Likely pacesetter and maiden win looks overdue.
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Race 3 – 13:50
1600m – www.tabgold.co.za Maiden Plate
1 – Protea Pride
Breeding: Capetown Noir – Rose North by Northern Guest (USA)
Trainer: Corinne Bestel
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 1 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He ran a very good race when finishing second over this course and distance last time. He jumps from pole position and with Gareth Wright retaining the ride, he will be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:70. Showed determination last time when pipped at the wire over this C&D. Respect.
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Race 3 – 13:50
1600m – www.tabgold.co.za Maiden Plate
6 – Khuluma Nathi
Breeding: William Longsword – Targaryan by Var (USA)
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 6 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
The gelding has made a big difference and he made a pleasing return over 1200m on the turf last time. He has taken that run well and will enjoy the rise to 1600m. He has an each way chance in this field.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Gelded 2021.09.27. Good first run as a gelding and should strip fitter. Chance.
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Race 3 – 13:50
1600m – www.tabgold.co.za Maiden Plate
12 – Eventidor
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Early Spring by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Warren Kennedy
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 12 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 8/10
He finished his last race off well when finishing second. He is drawn widest of all and if Warren Kennedy is able to place him in a good position, he should be in the firing line.
Winning Form Comment: Finished well in latest over further. The 3rd horse has come out and won since.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1600m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za MR 82 Handicap
5 – Simply Russian
Breeding: Captain Of All – Russian Foxtrot by National Emblem
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 5 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
She is doing well at home and is putting up some good work. She does take on male company, but jumps from a handy draw of five and we are hoping to see her return to her best.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:88. Moderate recent form. Takes on males and can improve if jumping on terms.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1600m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za MR 82 Handicap
7 – Ralph The Rascal
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ice Link by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Anton Marcus
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is doing well at the moment and is a horse that always tries his best. He finished third in his only attempt over this course and distance. Anton Marcus retains the ride and he has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. Is 0.5kgs better off at the weights with number 6 on latest. Don’t ignore.
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Race 8 – 16:45
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 66 Handicap
10 – White Cedar
Breeding: Bold Silvano – Chiffon by Grey Eminence (FR)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 54.5kg
Draw: 10 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He needed his last run over 1200m on the turf. He is well and is putting up good work at home. He does have a wide draw to overcome, but gets the services of top jockey S’manga Khumalo who may be able to get the best out of him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Fair recent form. Khumalo may be able to coax extra out of him.