The Hollywood Syndicate has six runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday 21 June 2023. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday 21 June 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 2 – 12:45
1400m – The Conglomerate (2016) Maiden Plate
7 – Trois Trois Quatre
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Badger Creek by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 15/10
The stable can’t fault his work and the break has done him the world of good. Turbo Power is the horse to beat on paper. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie does duty and we are looking forward to a positive return.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 26 wks. Best MR:77. Brings some fair Highveld form lines. Drops in trip and trainers only runner.
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Race 3 – 13:20
1100m – Marinaresco (2017) Maiden Plate
8 – Benni In The Area
Breeding: William Longsword – Kilauea by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
He ran a good race when second over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville last time and the form of that race has worked out well. He is doing well very well at home and if suited to the polytrack, he will be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:71. The 3rd horse in latest has come out and won since. Don’t ignore.
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Race 6 – 15:05
1400m – Kommetdieding (2021) MR 73 Handicap
8 – White Cedar
Breeding: Bold Silvano – Chiffon by Grey Eminence (FR)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: *Kobeli Lihaba -4.0kg
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 8 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He was set to carry 60.5kgs but gets the services of 4kgs claiming apprentice Kobeli Lihaba. His rating has gone up due to his recent victories, but he is well in himself. We are hoping for a positive run.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. A four-time C&D winner and the appie claim will help.
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Race 7 – 15:40
1400m – Sparkling Water (2022) MR 73 Handicap
5 – Thunder Masala
Breeding: Global View (USA) – Scented Ash by Ashaawes (USA)
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 5 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He is doing well at home and looks good. The stable have changed equipment on him as he tends to over race in the early part and not go on with the effort. We are hoping to see him doing his best work at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Didn’t settle in latest. Drops in trip and chance on fair prior form.
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Race 8 – 16:15
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 65 Handicap
2 – Purple Powahouse
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 2 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He jumps from barrier two with Keagan de Melo up. He produced a pleasing effort over 1400m last time and is fit heading into this race. The stable feel that he will prefer the 1200m and he is expected to be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers ON. Best MR:77. A three-time C&D winner. Gets blinkers re-fitted and can feature.
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Race 8 – 16:15
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 65 Handicap
6 – Phaka Imali
Breeding: Var (USA) – Endearment (AUS) by Hussonet (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Ashton Arries
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 6 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He ran a very good race when second in his last start over this course and distance, behind Agressivo. The son of Var is doing very well at home and the stable are expecting him to be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:67. Decent latest over this C&D. Should be one of the leading contenders.