The Hollywood Syndicate has eight runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday, 15 May 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday, 15 May 2024
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 3 – 13:30
1700m – www.tabgold.co.za Conditional Maiden
5 – Ubukhwebezana
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Felicity Flyer by Noordhoek Flyer
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 5 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
She showed good improvement in her first run for the MJ Odendaal stable over 1400m. The daughter of Vercingetorix has come on from the run and will enjoy the rise to 1700m. Further improvement is expected, and she has a first three chance.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Botha P-2023.09.05. 2nd run after rest. Blinkers OFF. Best MR:71. Fair local debut effort and should strip fitter.
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Race 5 – 14:45
1600m – TABGold Score 6 Score 10 MR 90 Handicap
4 – Trois Trois Quatre – SCRATCHED (Mucus In Trachea)
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Badger Creek by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 4 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He has decent recent form lines to his name. He returns to KwaZulu-Natal and has placed on the polytrack previously. The son of Rafeef is doing well at home and should enjoy the drop to 1600m. S’manga Khumalo is booked to ride and he has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Brings decent Gauteng form lines. Chance.
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Race 5 – 14:45
1600m – TABGold Score 6 Score 10 MR 90 Handicap
6 – Bowie
Breeding: Twice Over (GB) – Super Model by National Assembly (CAN)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 6 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is doing well at home and is taking his racing well. He produced a good comeback run when second over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville last time. Gavin Lerena is booked to ride and he is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:99. Ultra-consistent form. Go close.
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Race 5 – 14:45
1600m – TABGold Score 6 Score 10 MR 90 Handicap
9 – Syx Hotfix
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – Kiss For Kate by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 9 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He won a good race in his last start over 1800m. His wide draw shouldn’t pose an issue as he is a horse that likes to race from a prominent position. He is fit and well heading into this race. Another honest run is expected from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:92. Won latest over this C&D and Venniker retains ride.
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Race 7 – 15:55
1400m – Catch KZN Racing Via Live Streaming On www.galloptv.co.za MR 88 Handicap (F & M)
1 – Zinikele
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Furina by Parade Leader (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 1 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
She was touched off in her last start over 1600m on the turf. She returns to her favourite surface and the stable are happy with her well-being heading into this race. From pole position, she has a good each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Should have won latest. Likes this C&D and can feature from pole.
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Race 7 – 15:55
1400m – Catch KZN Racing Via Live Streaming On www.galloptv.co.za MR 88 Handicap (F & M)
4 – Imperious Destiny – SCRATCHED (Azoturia)
Breeding: Visionaire (USA) – Imperious Star by Navarone (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: *Siphesihle Hlengwa
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 4 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She won a good race in her last start over 1600m on this course. The daughter of Visionaire has come through that run well. It is a competitive field but from her good draw of four, she should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. Just won latest. Escaped with minimum penalty and can repeat.
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Race 7 – 15:55
1400m – Catch KZN Racing Via Live Streaming On www.galloptv.co.za MR 88 Handicap (F & M)
11 – Sashay Away
Breeding: Var (USA) – Rockaberry Lane by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 11 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She showed good signs of a form return in her last start. The daughter of Var is fit and very well in herself. She will need luck in running from her wide draw of 11. Rachel Venniker takes 1.5kgs off her back and she has a place chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:99. Finished behind number 7 in latest. Don’t ignore.
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Race 8 – 16:25
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 68 Handicap
12 – Lou Lou The Legend
Breeding: Ideal World (USA) – Imperial Empress by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Nicholas Patel
Wgt: 53.0kg
Draw: 12 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
Unfortunately, he is drawn widest of all in barrier 12. He carries a handy galloping mass of 53kgs and Nicholas Patel who rides him in work, is booked to ride. He is fit and well heading into this race. We are hoping that he gets luck in running and that he finds a form return.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Better than last two runs. Chance if bringing his A-game to the course.