The Hollywood Syndicate has seven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday 15 February 2023. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday 15 February 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:25
1200m – Download The Race Card Online www.goldcircle.co.za Maiden Plate (F & M)
5 – Isn’t She Bonny
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Pretty Woman by Mogok (USA)
Trainer: Michael Roberts
Jockey: *Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/10
Although she hasn’t raced around the turn, the stable feel that she is sensible enough to handle it well. She is in a good space and has progressed nicely. Rachel Venniker does duty and she is expected to run a big race.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 22 wks. Narrowly-beaten in both starts before the break. Big chance if suited to the polytrack.
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Race 5 – 14:50
1700m – Gold Circle Racing Youtube Channel MR 69 Handicap
8 – Lou Lou The Legend
Breeding: Ideal World (USA) – Imperial Empress by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 8 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He ran a good race when fourth over this course and distance last time. He has come through the run well and Keagan de Melo steps back into the saddle. He is improving and if reproducing his last start, he should be involved in the finish.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2022.10.31. Best MR:72. Fair latest over this C&D and should be cherry-ripe. Respect.
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Race 6 – 15:20
1000m – www.tabgold.co.za MR 94 Handicap
4 – Goliath Heron
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Water Bird by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 4 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is doing well and is holding his form nicely. He is suited to the polytrack and drops back to the 1000m. The son of Master Of My Fate meets a competitive field but he does have an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:102. Brings decent Gauteng form lines. Chance.
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Race 7 – 15:55
1400m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za MR 64 Handicap
4 – Allaroundtheworld – SCRATCHED (Temperature)
Breeding: Oasis Dream (GB) – Same Jurisdiction by Mambo In Seattle (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 4 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He showed signs of needing his last start after returning from a 12-week break and has come on from the outing. He is doing well at home and if he doesn’t hang in running, he is expected to go close to winning.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Binda C-2022.10.25. 2nd run after rest. Best MR:79. Fair handicap debut effort over this C&D. Chance.
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Race 7 – 15:55
1400m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za MR 64 Handicap
7 – Phaka Imali
Breeding: Var (USA) – Endearment (AUS) by Hussonet (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 7 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He ran a good race when finishing second over 1600m on this course last time. He is doing well at home and is expected to be ideally suited to the 1400m. If reproducing his last outing, he is expected be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:67. Watch form line of Race 5 number 1 – Ravens Sword. Can go close.
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Race 8 – 16:28
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 87 Handicap
1 – Purple Nkanyezi
Breeding: Oratorio (IRE) – Bois de Boulogne by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: Robert Khathi
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 1 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
She does take on male company and it is a competitive field. The daughter of Oratorio is doing well and is drawn in pole position. She is capable of finishing in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:92. Is held by number 12 on latest. Place chance.
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Race 8 – 16:28
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 87 Handicap
12 – Ralph The Rascal
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ice Link by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 12 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is doing very well at home and comes into this race fit. He is course and distance suited. The obvious concern is that he is drawn widest of all in barrier 12. With luck in running, he should be involved in the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:87. Good latest over this C&D. Mr Pigalle went close next time.