The Hollywood Syndicate has eight runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday 25 October 2023. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday 25 October 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 3 – 13:30
1700m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast MR 70 Handicap
4 – Fish Eagle – SCRATCHED (Temperature)
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Fish River (AUS) by Canford Cliffs (IRE)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 4 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He won a game race in his last start over 1800m and meets similar company. He drops to the 1700m which will be ideal for him. The horse is well and with Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie retaining the ride, he can follow up.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Kept finding to win latest. Fourie retains and merits respect.
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Race 4 – 14:05
1900m – Greyville Convention Centre MR 87 Handicap
3 – Syx Hotfix
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – Kiss For Kate by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 3 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He is holding his form nicely and jumps from a good draw of three. He is fit, well and is a horse that always gives of his best. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie is booked to ride, and he is expected to put up another bold showing.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:89. In good form. Finished close-up behind number 2 in latest.
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Race 4 – 14:05
1900m – Greyville Convention Centre MR 87 Handicap
4 – Afropolitan
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Als Secret by Captain Al
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 4 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He steps up in class and he will carry a handy galloping weight of 54kgs. On the trainer’s assessment of this race, he may be able to get his own way in front which is the way he likes to race. If all goes according to plan in transit, we are hoping that he will be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:75. Is weighted to finish closer to number 1 on latest. Place chance.
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Race 4 – 14:05
1900m – Greyville Convention Centre MR 87 Handicap
8 – El Rey Viene
Breeding: William Longsword – Brave Bid by Qui Danzig (USA)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 8 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He will appreciate the drop to 1900m. The son of William Longsword is very well in himself and it looks to be a race where there is a lot of pace, which will suit him. A positive run is expected, and he has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:86. Had to overcome the widest draw last time. Chance if suited to this course.
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Race 5 – 14:40
1000m – www.galloptv.co.za MR 71 Handicap
1 – Agressivo
Breeding: What A Winter – Amatori by Sail From Seattle (CAN)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 1 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He jumps from pole position with Craig Zackey in the saddle. He did not see out the 1600m last time out and drops to 1000m. He is well, will be running on at the business end and improvement is expected.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Both wins have been achieved on this course. Chance if suited to 1000m.
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Race 5 – 14:40
1000m – www.galloptv.co.za MR 71 Handicap
2 – Dontshootthebarman
Breeding: Visionaire (USA) – Aquila Jet by Jet Master
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 2 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He takes a drop-in class and carries a big mass of 61.5kgs. The son of Visionaire is doing very well at home and he jumps from a good draw of two. He has a winning chance in this line-up.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Good recent form. Likes this C&D and should be one of the leading contenders.
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Race 5 – 14:40
1000m – www.galloptv.co.za MR 71 Handicap
6 – Phinda Mzala
Breeding: Philanthropist (USA) – Facinating Filly by Antonius Pius (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 53.5kg
Draw: 6 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He needed his first run for the Gary Rich stable. He has come on from the outing and is doing very well at home. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Cole Dicken retains the ride and if not affected by the second run after a rest, he can earn.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Binda C-2023.06.13. 2nd run after rest. Best MR:87. One to watch.
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Race 7 – 15:55
1600m – Gold Circle Racing Youtube Channel MR 67 Handicap (F & M)
5 – Fashionigma
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – All About Style (IRE) by Hawk Wing (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 5 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
She did not get the best start last time and was caught too far out of her ground. She is fit and well heading into this contest. If getting away to a clean start, she is capable of finishing in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:80. Is 4.5kgs better off at the weights with number 3 on latest. Consider.