The Hollywood Syndicate has eleven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday 17 January 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday 17 January 2024
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:30
1200m – Download The Race Card Online www.goldcircle.co.za Maiden Handicap
1 – Griffin Park
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Pin Turn (GB) by Pivotal (GB)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 1 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He is having his first run for the MJ Odendaal stable. The son of Querari is a smart horse with real character. He is quite quick, and he has put up some good work at home. He has seen the Hollywoodbets Greyville polytrack, he is fit and well. He must be included in all exotics.
Winning Form Comment: Ex De Kock M-2023.11.25. Stable debut. Fourie takes the ride and can show some improvement.
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Race 2 – 13:05
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6 – Dontshootthebarman
Breeding: Visionaire (USA) – Aquila Jet by Jet Master
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 6 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is holding his form well and returns to his favourite course and distance. He does take another rise in class, but he should be competitive once again. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie retains the ride.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:82. Speedy type. Likes this C&D and can return to winning ways.
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Race 4 – 14:20
1800m – www.tabgold.co.za MR 78 Handicap
6 – Afropolitan
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Als Secret by Captain Al
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: *Kobeli Lihaba -2.5kg
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 6 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is doing well at home. There have been no races that suits him on the polytrack, that is why he hasn’t raced for 12 weeks. With the services of 2.5kgs claiming apprentice Kobeli Lihaba, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 12 wks. Best MR:75. Went from gun to tape in latest and the apprentice claim will help. Respect.
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Race 4 – 14:20
1800m – www.tabgold.co.za MR 78 Handicap
9 – Eventidor
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Early Spring by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 9 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He is racing fit and well heading into this race. However, he is a horse that needs everything to go his way in running. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa is booked to ride and if all goes according to plan, he is capable of finishing in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Is 2kgs better off at the weights with number 5 on latest. Watch.
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Race 6 – 15:30
1400m – Track & Ball Gaming MR 84 Handicap (F & M)
2 – Queen Of Smoke
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Kwinta by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Deryl Daniels
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 2 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
She is having her first run for the MJ Odendaal stable. The daughter of Gimmethegreenlight is expected to need this outing and this run will bring her on. She is a smart filly who must be followed in the future.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Pettigrew ST-2023.09.21. Rested 17 wks. Blinkers OFF. Best MR:94. Stable debut. Can improve.
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Race 6 – 15:30
1400m – Track & Ball Gaming MR 84 Handicap (F & M)
10 – Zinikele
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Furina by Parade Leader (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 10 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She has had a few niggles and returns from a 10-week break. The daughter of Gimmethegreenlight is ideally course and distance suited. She may be in need of this outing and the run will bring her on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 10 wks. Best MR:88. Finished behind number 12 in latest. Likes this C&D and can improve.
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Race 7 – 16:05
1400m – Gallop TV Youtube Channel MR 89 Handicap
1 – Bowie
Breeding: Twice Over (GB) – Super Model by National Assembly (CAN)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 1 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is holding his form well and he has finished second in his last two starts. He is doing nicely at home and jumps from pole position. He has solid each way claims.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:99. Finished second behind subsequent winner in latest. Respect.
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Race 7 – 16:05
1400m – Gallop TV Youtube Channel MR 89 Handicap
3 – Ralph The Rascal
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ice Link by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 3 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He needed his last start at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. He is ideally course and distance suited. He is doing well at home and with Muzi Yeni back in the saddle, another honest run is expected from him.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:87. Needed latest. Four-time C&D winner.
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Race 8 – 16:40
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 66 Handicap
2 – Purple Powahouse
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 2 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He jumps from draw two with Muzi Yeni in the saddle. He was not disgraced against stronger over this course and distance last time. He drops back in class and he is expected to run a good race.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Entered the frame in last three runs and likes this course. Consider.
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Race 8 – 16:40
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 66 Handicap
7 – Magwinya
Breeding: William Longsword – Seattle Lady by Sail From Seattle (CAN)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 52.0kg
Draw: 7 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He was disappointing in his last run on the turf. He drops back to 1200m and will enjoy the return to the polytrack. The son of William Longsword carries a handy galloping weight of 52kgs, and we are hoping for an improved run.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:73. Didn’t settle in latest. Carries a light mass and may be suited to the drop in trip.
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Race 8 – 16:40
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 66 Handicap
11 – Phaka Imali
Breeding: Var (USA) – Endearment (AUS) by Hussonet (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 11 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He is holding his form nicely and won his penultimate start over this course and distance. Unfortunately, he has a wide draw of 11 to overcome. He is very well and with luck in running, he is expected to be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:67. Followed up recent win with a fair effort. Fourie retains the ride and has strong claims.