Hollywood Racing has eight runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday, 16 July 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday, 16 July 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:15
1200m – Bet With Tote Open Maiden
6 – Gotta Go Eddie
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Carmalita (AUS) by Commands (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 6 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 15/10
He ran a good race when second in his first outing as a gelding. He’s come through that outing well and is a fitter horse. He’ll ideally be at his best over further in time. The son of Gimmethegreenlight is in a good space and has strong each way claims.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Gelded 2025.04.02. Placed in all three starts. The horse to beat.
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Race 3 – 13:25
1800m – Gallop TV Youtube Channel Class 4
1 – Eventidor
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Early Spring by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 1 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He’s a winner of his last two starts, the latest of which was over 2000m on this course. The son of Elusive Fort is working very well at home and he jumps from pole position. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale retains the ride, and he has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Won last two starts on poly. Hat-trick chance.
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Race 3 – 13:25
1800m – Gallop TV Youtube Channel Class 4
4 – Syx Hotfix
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – Kiss For Kate by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: *Blaine Marx-Jacobson -4.0kg
Wgt: 63.0kg
Draw: 4 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He’s cracked a good draw of four and gets the services of 4kgs claiming apprentice Blaine Marx-Jacobson. The son of Flower Alley is fit and well heading into this contest. This is his third run after a rest, and we’re expecting a much better effort from him.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Smith GD-2024.12.27. 3rd run after rest. Best MR:92. Others better.
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Race 4 – 14:05
1800m – www.gallop.co.za Class 4
3 – Afropolitan
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Als Secret by Captain Al
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: *Jacey Botes -4.0kg
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 3 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He had a setback after his last outing and has not had the ideal preparation for this race. He gets the services of 4kgs claiming apprentice Jacey Botes and we are hoping that this assists his cause. This outing will bring him on nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 10 wks. Best MR:86. The 4th horse in latest has come out and won since. Respect.
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Race 5 – 14:40
1000m – Race Coast – Bright Future For SA Horse Racing D Stakes
3 – Purple Powahouse
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He jumps from a good draw of three with Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale up. His work has been good, he’s well and comes into this race fit. We can expect another honest run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Won penultimate start on this course. Chance.
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Race 5 – 14:40
1000m – Race Coast – Bright Future For SA Horse Racing D Stakes
7 – Griffin Park
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Pin Turn (GB) by Pivotal (GB)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: *Blaine Marx-Jacobson -4.0kg
Wgt: 64.0kg
Draw: 7 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He’s better than his last start over this course and distance. The stable has freshened him up and he’s doing well in the lead up to this race. He runs well for 4kgs claiming apprentice Blaine Marx-Jacobson and we’re expecting to see a form return.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:80. Better than latest. Chance on decent previous form.
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Race 6 – 15:15
1000m – Catch KZN Racing via live streaming on www.galloptv.co.za B Stakes
6 – Thisiswhatitmeans – SCRATCHED (Ineligible – Winner 13/07/2025)
Breeding: What A Winter – Shufoog (AUS) by Star Witness (AUS)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 64.0kg
Draw: 6 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/10
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Winning Form Comment: Best MR:101. *Carded To Race – 13.07.2025.
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Race 8 – 16:25
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4
4 – Lions Eye
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Sea Cat by Var (USA)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 53.5kg
Draw: 4 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He ran a fair race when sixth over this course and distance last time. They split the field and he ended up with a good draw which will assist his cause. The son of Silvano is doing well at home and with a nice weight of 53.5kgs, he should be right there.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:74. Fair latest. Has peak run and chance if settles.