The Hollywood Syndicate has nine runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday, 30 October 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday, 30 October 2024
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 2 – 13:05
1400m – Gallop TV YouTube Channel MR 68 Handicap
4 – Isikwishikwishi
Breeding: Alado (GB) – Varifast by Var (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 4 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He won a good race over this course and distance last time. He is having his first run out of the maidens which is never an easy task. The son of Alado is fit and well heading into this contest. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa retains the ride and we are hoping for a competitive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Easy latest win. Is lightly raced and has plenty scope for improvement.
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Race 3 – 13:45
1400m – Follow Gold Circle On Facebook MR 90 Handicap
7 – Ibutho
Breeding: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) – Stormin Cat by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 7 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He jumps from barrier seven with Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa doing duty. He has lost his best form in recent outings. The son of Duke Of Marmalade is fit and well heading into this race. He enjoys racing over this course and distance and can improve to finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Better than recent form. Enjoys poly.
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Race 4 – 14:20
1800m – Catch KZN Racing via live streaming on www.galloptv.co.za MR 89 Handicap
3 – Afropolitan
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Als Secret by Captain Al
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 3 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He returns from a 27-week break and the stable have done all that they can with him to get him ready for this race. He is doing well but may need the run. He won’t disgrace himself and this race will bring him on nicely.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 27 wks. Best MR:86. Is suited to this C&D. Can show if fit.
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Race 4 – 14:20
1800m – Catch KZN Racing via live streaming on www.galloptv.co.za MR 89 Handicap
6 – Trois Trois Quatre
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Badger Creek by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 6 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
It is a competitive field but his preparation for this race has gone well. We are hoping to see him jump on terms and he should go close to winning.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:92. Meets number 2 on similar weight terms. Is a threat.
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Race 5 – 14:55
1700m – Greyville Convention Centre MR 77 Handicap
8 – Mvelelo
Breeding: What A Winter – Orchid Island by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 8 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He ran a good race when third over 1800m on this course last time. His preparation for this race has gone well. It is a competitive field but with luck from his awkward draw of eight, he should fight out the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2023.11.16. Best MR:82. Dictated terms well in latest. Drops in class and has strong claims.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1200m – TABGold Score 6 MR 82 Handicap
1 – Yannakis
Breeding: Erupt (IRE) – Arissa by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Siyanda Sosibo
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 1 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He returns from a 25-week break. The son of Erupt is doing very well at home and he jumps from pole position. The stable are of the opinion that he will need this run and the outing will bring him on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 25 wks. Best MR:82. Returns from a break/suspension. Can improve on post maiden debut.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1200m – TABGold Score 6 MR 82 Handicap
8 – Moya Wa LaLiga
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Mrs Everest (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 8 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
His last start is best ignored as he was inconvenienced leaving the starting stalls and raced wide around the turn. The son of Rafeef is doing well at home and he has been putting up some good work. With a bit of luck from his awkward draw of eight, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:81. Had excuses in latest. Chance on previous form.
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Race 8 – 16:45
1000m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 76 Handicap (F & M)
3 – Ayuwi Yuwi
Breeding: Captain Of All – Neurose (BRZ) by Dubai Dust (USA)
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 3 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
She is doing well and has cracked a good draw of three. The daughter of Captain Of All is fresh in her work and she is showing speed. It is a competitive field with numerous horses having winning chances. If taking to the polytrack surface, she is expected to finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. First run on the polytrack and can improve on post maiden debut.
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Race 8 – 16:45
1000m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 76 Handicap (F & M)
12 – Sweet Julia
Breeding: What A Winter – All Mine by Var (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 12 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
She is holding her form nicely and has finished second in her last two starts. The stable have opted to fit her with blinkers. She is drawn widest of all in barrier 12 and she will need luck in running to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers ON. Best MR:72. Is suited to this C&D. The 4th horse in latest has come out and won since.