The Hollywood Syndicate has eight runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday 16 August 2023. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday 16 August 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:25
1400m – Catch KZN Racing Via Live Streaming on www.galloptv.co.za Maiden Plate
5 – Benni In The Area
Breeding: William Longsword – Kilauea by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 12/10
He goes up in trip, running over 1400m for the first time. S’manga Khumalo takes the ride from draw five. If seeing out the extra distance, the stable expect him to be hard to beat.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Tries the 1400m. Best run has been under Fourie and can win.
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Race 2 – 13:00
1600m – Track & Ball Gaming Maiden Handicap
3 – Cometh The War
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Bank On The Run by Black Minnaloushe (USA)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Jason Gates
Wgt: 52.0kg
Draw: 3 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He returns from a break in a maiden handicap at the bottom end of the weights. Jason Gates rides, jumping from a good draw and the four-year-old is as fit as we can get him at home. The stable are hopeful of a competitive run.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 18 wks. Well-beaten into third last time. Comes in with a light weight and can show.
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Race 4 – 14:10
1900m – TABGold Card Call MR 66 Handicap
2 – Vengeance Forever
Breeding: Futura – Gold Trip by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 55.0kg
Draw: 2 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He is doing well at home and the stable expects him to improve on his last start when he was too far back in the running. He is well drawn at two and has Winning Form sponsored jockey Richard Fourie riding. A good run is expected.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:73. Finished behind number 6 in latest. Place chance.
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Race 5 – 14:45
2000m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast FM 68 Handicap (F & M)
3 – You Deserve It
Breeding: Pathfork (USA) – Stargazer Pink by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 3 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She returns to the polytrack, her favoured surface and gets Winning Form sponsored jockey Richard Fourie aboard. Her last start on the turf was a good effort and the stable are expecting an improved performance. Each-way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:76. Is 4.5kgs better off at the weights with number 4 on latest. Watch.
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Race 6 – 15:20
1000m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za MR 68 Handicap
2 – Dontshootthebarman
Breeding: Visionaire (USA) – Aquila Jet by Jet Master
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 2 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
The horse is doing well at home and the stable feel this is a winnable contest. He jumps from a good draw and has top rider, Winning Form sponsored jockey Richard Fourie in the irons. The stable are hopeful of a top three finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Touched off over this C&D last time. Has good early pace and is a genuine contender.
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Race 6 – 15:20
1000m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za MR 68 Handicap
5 – Magwinya
Breeding: William Longsword – Seattle Lady by Sail From Seattle (CAN)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 5 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/1
He runs over the minimum trip once more with Cole Dicken in the irons. The stable expect a lot of pace in this contest, so the plan is to tuck him in and hopefully see him run on nicely at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:73. Is 1.5kgs better off at the weights with number 1 on latest. Place chance.
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Race 8 – 16:30
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 96 Handicap
5 – Dockofthebay
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Sausalito Bay by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Michael Roberts
Jockey: *Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 5 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He has his second run after a long rest and his first on the polytrack. He is doing well at home, but this race is probably on the short side for him. The stable are hoping to see further improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Tarry S G-2022.12.10. 2nd run after rest. Best MR:97. Tad disappointing in recent outings. Needs to improve.
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Race 8 – 16:30
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 96 Handicap
7 – Blackwhitedynamite
Breeding: What A Winter – Butterfly Girl by Jet Master
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 54.5kg
Draw: 7 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 15/10
He has taken his last start well when an effortless winner over the course and distance. Holding his form at home since, he gets the services of Winning Form sponsored jockey Richard Fourie. He does take a step rise in class and was penalised for his last start victory, but is expected to be competitive once more.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Won latest impressively. The blinkers have done the trick and can follow up.