The Hollywood Syndicate has five runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday 21 February 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday 21 February 2024
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:35
1200m – Track And Ball Gaming MR 68 Handicap
4 – Phaka Imali
Breeding: Var (USA) – Endearment (AUS) by Hussonet (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 4 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is better than his last start as he had to overcome a wide draw and he could not get into a good position around the turn. The son of Var is doing very well at home. He has cracked a good draw of four, a form returned is expected and he should be involved.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:67. Fair form. Reunites with Fourie and should make his presence felt.
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Race 1 – 12:35
1200m – Track And Ball Gaming MR 68 Handicap
8 – Purple Powahouse
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 8 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He has decent recent form lines to his credit. His work in the lead up to this race has been good and he is well in himself. With a bit of luck from his awkward draw of eight, he should finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Fair recent form. Merits respect.
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Race 3 – 13:50
1200m – Gallop TV Youtube Channel MR 86 Handicap
1 – Hope Is Power
Breeding: Soft Falling Rain – Sarasota by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 1 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He drops back to his favourite distance after not going on with the effort over 1400m last time. He is doing well in the lead up to this race. Muzi Yeni is booked to ride from pole position, and he is expected to be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:89. Good last two runs on this course. Should be one of the leading contenders.
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Race 5 – 15:00
1400m – www.galloptv.co.za MR 74 Handicap
5 – Purple Operator – SCRATCHED (Overreached Off Fore Fetlock)
Breeding: Captain Of All – House Of Lorraine by Dynasty
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: *Kobeli Lihaba -2.5kg
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 5 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He has been holding his form nicely, is very well in himself and has been showing good work at home. He gets the services of 2.5kgs claiming apprentice Kobeli Lihaba which brings him into the race nicely. With luck in running, he is more than capable of finishing in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Decent latest. William Rufus has won again since.
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Race 8 – 16:45
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 69 Handicap (F & M)
1 – Kingsmeads Krystl
Breeding: Visionaire (USA) – Berlinetta by Jet Master
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 1 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
She is on the right path having finished second in her last start. She has shown that she still has that zest for racing, she is working well and looking good. She jumps from pole position with Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie in the saddle and is expected to be very competitive.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:81. Watch form line Race 7 number 6 – Miss Lialah.