Hollywood Racing has nine runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday, 07 May 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday, 07 May 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 2 – 12:25
1800m – Greyville Convention Centre Open Maiden
4 – Nakanjani
Breeding: Rabada – Twice As Smart by Twice Over (GB)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 4 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He returns from a 13-week break and is having his first run as a gelding. It is an Open Maiden, and he has to give weight away to the rest of the field. The son of Rabada takes a big step up to 1800m which should suit him well. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale rides and we can expect to see improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 13 wks. Gelded 2025.02.03. Been gelded. Can improve on debut effort.
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Race 3 – 13:00
1800m – www.tabgold.co.za Class 4 (F & M)
1 – Woza Nawe
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Butterfly Girl by Jet Master
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 1 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She is ideally drawn in pole position and Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale is booked to ride. The daughter of Gimmethegreenlight should have no issues with the rise to 1800m. She is in very good order and a promising effort is expected.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:83. Good comeback effort. Expect big run.
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Race 4 – 13:40
2000m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast Middle Stakes
6 – Afropolitan
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Als Secret by Captain Al
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 6 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He returns to the polytrack which is his preferred surface. The son of Master Of My Fate is having his third run after a rest, and he is cherry-ripe. A big run is expected, and he is capable of fighting out the finish.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:86. Likely pacesetter. Is suited to this C&D.
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Race 4 – 13:40
2000m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast Middle Stakes
8 – Trois Trois Quatre
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Badger Creek by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Mike de Kock/Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 8 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He is doing very well at home and has put up good consistent work over the last few weeks. The son of Rafeef is going into this contest fit. He has run well on this course previously and he is expected to run a good race.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:92. Is 1.5kgs better off at the weights with number 7 on latest.
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Race 5 – 14:15
1600m – TABGold Score 6 Score 8 Score 10 D Stakes
4 – Eventidor
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Early Spring by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: *Jacey Botes -4.0kg
Wgt: 64.0kg
Draw: 4 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He has finished fourth in his last two starts on the turf. Two of his four career victories have come over this course and distance. Apprentice Jacey Botes takes the 4kgs off his back. The son of Elusive Fort is doing very well at home and he has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Fair form. The apprentice allowance will assist.
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Race 6 – 14:50
1600m – Download The Race Card Online www.goldcircle.co.za B Stakes
5 – Zinikele
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Furina by Parade Leader (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 5 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She is the best weighted runner in this contest against male company. The daughter of Gimmethegreenlight returns to her preferred surface and she is at peak fitness heading into this race. A big run is expected, and she should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:93. Fair last effort. Has peak run and should be cherry-ripe.
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Race 9 – 16:35
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4
5 – Ibutho
Breeding: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) – Stormin Cat by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 5 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He has been battling to find best form but has dropped in the ratings. The son of Duke Of Marmalade is fit and well heading into this race. Although 1200m may be on the short side, he is back on his preferred surface. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib rides and a much better run is expected.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers OFF. Best MR:90. Dropping in the ratings. Can improve.
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Race 9 – 16:35
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4
9 – Benni In The Area
Breeding: William Longsword – Kilauea by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 9 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He returns from a 13-week break due to the renovation of the polytrack. The son of William Longsword is at his best over 1400m. He is expected to need the run over this distance and this outing will bring him on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 13 wks. Best MR:79. Better than last two starts. Can find a form return.
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Race 9 – 16:35
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4
10 – Hope Is Power
Breeding: Soft Falling Rain – Sarasota by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He returns from a 13-week break, has not had the ideal preparation heading into this contest and this outing will bring him on nicely for future races. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale rides and we are hoping for a positive return from a wide draw.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 13 wks. Best MR:89. Faced stronger in Class 3 last time. Include.