Hollywood Racing has six runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday, 28 May 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday, 28 May 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 5 – 13:25
2000m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast C Stakes
6 – Eventidor
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Early Spring by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 6 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He won a good race over 1600m on this course last time. His record over 2000m is a concern, but he is working very well at home. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale steps back into the saddle and he has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Won latest in good fashion. Can follow up.
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Race 6 – 14:00
1600m – Greyville Convention Centre Middle Stakes (F & M)
9 – Zinikele
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Furina by Parade Leader (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 9 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She looks to be returning to form at home. The daughter of Gimmethegreenlight is in the right type of race and she is back against her own sex. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale rides and with luck in running, she is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:93. Could upset if finding form of penultimate run.
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Race 7 – 14:40
1000m – Gallop TV YouTube Channel Class 5
2 – Griffin Park
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Pin Turn (GB) by Pivotal (GB)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 2 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He has shown good improvement in his last two starts with the blinkers fitted. The son of Querari is in a very good space and he jumps from a handy draw of two. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale is happy with his work heading into this race and he is the horse to beat.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:80. Decent last two runs with blinkers. Can threaten.
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Race 7 – 14:40
1000m – Gallop TV YouTube Channel Class 5
5 – Purple Powahouse
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 5 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He was disappointing in his last start over 1200m on this course. He is doing well at home and is a fit horse heading into this race. He drops back to 1000m and we expect a form return from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Better than latest. Chance on good prior form.
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Race 9 – 15:50
1400m – www.tabgold.co.za Middle Stakes
7 – Thisiswhatitmeans
Breeding: What A Winter – Shufoog (AUS) by Star Witness (AUS)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 7 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He was an impressive winner of his last start over 1200m on this course. The son of What A Winter should have no issues with the rise to 1400m. With a bit of luck from his awkward draw of seven, he can follow up with another victory.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:94. Cruised in last time. Merits healthy respect.
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Race 10 – 16:25
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4
7 – Ibutho
Breeding: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) – Stormin Cat by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 7 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He loved the return to the polytrack last time and got up where it mattered most. The son of Duke Of Marmalade has come through that run well and he is a fit horse. Another good run is expected, and he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Narrow latest win. Can repeat.