The Hollywood Syndicate has four runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday 13 December 2023. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday 13 December 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 2 – 12:35
1400m – Gallop TV Maiden Plate
9 – The Shepherd
Breeding: Captain Of All – Pepperdine by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 9 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 15/10
He is in good order and fortunately the stable got a gallop into him before the rain arrived. He is fit and ready to go. Muzi Yeni is booked to ride and with a bit of luck from his awkward draw of nine, he should be a big runner.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2023.09.05. Fought hard all the way to the line in latest. Can shed maiden tag.
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Race 5 – 14:20
1200m – Track & Ball Gaming MR 67 Handicap
6 – Purple Powahouse
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 6 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
His last two starts have been fair. He is doing well at home and with Muzi Yeni in the saddle, he is capable of finishing in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Is held by number 3 on latest. Chance if repeating penultimate run.
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Race 6 – 14:55
1200m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast MR 88 Handicap
2 – Thisiswhatitmeans
Breeding: What A Winter – Shufoog (AUS) by Star Witness (AUS)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 2 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He returns from a 15-week break and he is good in his action. He is ideally drawn in barrier two which will allow him to get a good run in transit. He is expected to produce a very encouraging return to the races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 15 wks. Gelded 2023.05.24. Best MR:88. Likes this distance and hat-trick is definitely on the cards.
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Race 6 – 14:55
1200m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast MR 88 Handicap
10 – Hope Is Power
Breeding: Soft Falling Rain – Sarasota by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: *Kobeli Lihaba -4.0kg
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 10 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He gets the services of in-form 4kgs claiming apprentice Kobeli Lihaba which will assist his cause. This is his second run after a rest, and he has made improvement at home. He has been putting up good work and is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:89. Needed latest. The apprentice claim will help and can improve.