The Hollywood Syndicate has six runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday 14 February 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday 14 February 2024
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:40
1000m – Happy Valentine’s Day Maiden Plate (F & M)
5 – Smashing
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Wrecking Ball by Great Britain (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/10
She may not have seen out the 1160m last time and drops back to 1000m. The stable has opted to fit her with blinkers which should keep her mind on the task at hand. She does not meet the strongest field and with Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie in the saddle, she has a winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers ON. Best MR:72. Gauteng raider. Meets the right field and blinkers may have the desired effect.
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Race 1 – 12:40
1000m – Happy Valentine’s Day Maiden Plate (F & M)
6 – Sweet Julia
Breeding: What A Winter – All Mine by Var (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She is a filly that has not produced the work that she has shown at home on race days. She returns from a 25-week break and has come back a happier horse. She will be better suited to further but in this field, she can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 25 wks. Three moderate runs. Would have strengthened up and has scope.
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Race 4 – 14:25
2000m – www.tabgold.co.za MR 76 Handicap
8 – Eventidor
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Early Spring by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 8 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He is a horse that needs everything to go his own way in the race. The son of Elusive Fort is doing well at home and is in a good space. If Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa can get him into a good position, it would not be a surprise to see him finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Is held by number 9 on latest. Place chance.
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Race 5 – 15:00
1000m – tabGOLD New Soccer Corners MR 94 Handicap
7 – Hithemhardsunshine
Breeding: What A Winter – Agra by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 7 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He is a horse who has had issues, returns from a lengthy 40-week break and is having his first run for the Alyson Wright stable. His work has been good in the lead up to this race. If suited to the polytrack surface, a positive run is expected.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Pettigrew S T-2023.05.07. Rested 40 wks. Best MR:107. Stable debut. Has ability and can show if fit.
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Race 8 – 16:45
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 88 Handicap
3 – Ralph The Rascal
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ice Link by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 3 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He jumps from draw three with Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa in the saddle. He is fit and well heading into this race. If he can hold his position in the early stages, he is capable of finishing in the money.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:87. A 1400m specialist. Has peak run.
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Race 8 – 16:45
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 88 Handicap
7 – Bowie
Breeding: Twice Over (GB) – Super Model by National Assembly (CAN)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: *Kobeli Lihaba -2.5kg
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 7 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He is in good form at the moment and the stable have got him ticking over nicely at home. He gets the services of apprentice Kobeli Lihaba who takes 2.5kgs off his back. With luck from his awkward draw of seven, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:99. Is 3.5kgs better off at the weights with number 1 on latest. Respect.