The Hollywood Syndicate has nine runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday 13 March 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday 13 March 2024
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:25
1000m – www.tabgold.co.za Maiden Plate (F & M)
3 – Sweet Julia
Breeding: What A Winter – All Mine by Var (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She was disappointing in her last run over 1400m and may not have been suited to the distance. She drops back to 1000m which will be ideal for her. A form return is expected and in the field that she faces, she should be involved.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:72. The form of her penultimate run is appealing. Chance.
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Race 3 – 13:35
1800m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast MR 86 Handicap
4 – Ibutho
Breeding: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) – Stormin Cat by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 4 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He is better than his last start over 1600m. He steps up to 1800m from a good draw of four and the blinkers have been removed. The son of Duke Of Marmalade is fit and well heading into this race. He is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers OFF. Best MR:87. Won penultimate run under Mgudlwa. Should be right there.
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Race 3 – 13:35
1800m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast MR 86 Handicap
5 – El Rey Viene
Breeding: William Longsword – Brave Bid by Qui Danzig (USA)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 5 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He produced a good comeback run over 1600m last time and has come through the run very well. He does meet a very competitive field and there is not much separating the horses on form. He is ideally suited to 1800m and on his well-being, he is more than capable of finishing in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:86. Finished well in latest and should strip fitter. Chance.
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Race 3 – 13:35
1800m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast MR 86 Handicap
8 – Syx Hotfix
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – Kiss For Kate by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 8 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 11/2
The pace was too slow in his last race over 1700m and he over raced in the early stages. He has taken that run well and will be at peak fitness. Rachel Venniker retains the ride and a good run is expected.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:89. Fair latest one-week ago. Must include.
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Race 4 – 14:15
1800m – TABGold Score 6 Score 8 Score 10 MR 73 Handicap
2 – Eventidor
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Early Spring by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 2 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He is struggling to find his best form in recent outings. He is dropping in the ratings and jumps from a good draw of two. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa is booked to ride and he can finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Better than recent form. Continues to drop in the ratings.
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Race 7 – 16:00
1400m – Gallop TV Youtube Channel MR 94 Handicap
2 – Ralph The Rascal
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ice Link by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 54.5kg
Draw: 2 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He showed good signs of a form return in his last start. The son of Gimmethegreenlight is ideally course and distance suited. He is fit and well. If Athandiwe Mgudlwa can hold his position from barrier two, he can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:87. A four-time C&D winner. Chance on latest run.
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Race 8 – 16:35
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 70 Handicap
3 – Purple Operator
Breeding: Captain Of All – House Of Lorraine by Dynasty
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 3 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He does have a big weight of 61.5kgs to shoulder but jumps from a good draw of three. The son of Captain Of All has consistent form and he is very well in himself. This is a competitive field but is he more than capable of finishing in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 10 wks. Best MR:79. Decent latest. William Rufus has won again since.
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Race 8 – 16:35
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 70 Handicap
8 – Phaka Imali
Breeding: Var (USA) – Endearment (AUS) by Hussonet (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 8 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He is honest and is holding his form well. He is 1.5kgs better off at the weights with Knight Warrior who beat him by 1.5 lengths last time. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie retains the ride and he should be involved at the finish once again.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:67. Is 1.5kgs better off at the weights with number 10 on latest. Respect.
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Race 8 – 16:35
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 70 Handicap
9 – Benni In The Area
Breeding: William Longsword – Kilauea by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 9 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He showed signs of needing his last start over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. He has dropped five points in the merit ratings, and he will strip a much fitter horse. We are expecting to see more improvement from him.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:79. Two moderate post maiden runs. Takes a slight drop-in class and can improve.