The Hollywood Syndicate has ten runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack on Wednesday, 31 July 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday, 31 July 2024
Hollywoodbets Greyville Polytrack
Race 1 – 12:40
1000m – Call Now! Or Play Online www.trackandball.co.za Conditional Maiden
2 – Feather Dancer
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Sky Capers by Jet Master
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 2 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
This is her first run for the Gary Rich stable. It will be a learning experience for the yard and this outing will bring her on for future races. She has some fair form lines to her credit and from her good draw of two, she is capable of finishing in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Binda C-2024.07.14. Alumites ON. Best MR:71. Stable debut. Drops back to 1000m and can improve.
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Race 1 – 12:40
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6 – Smashing – SCRATCHED (No Transport)
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Wrecking Ball by Great Britain (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 6 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 6/10
She has improved to finish third in his last two starts over this distance. The daughter of Rafeef has placed on this course previously. She meets the right field, and she is doing well at home. With S’manga Khumalo in the saddle, she has a winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Placed in last two runs. Meets a weak field and can shed maiden tag.
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Race 5 – 15:00
1900m – Soccer Any13 MR 70 Handicap
3 – Eventidor
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Early Spring by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 3 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He finished in front of Allaroundtheworld when third over 1600m last time. The son of Elusive Fort is doing very well at home and he jumps from a good draw of three. S’manga Khumalo is booked to ride and he has a winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Decent form. Is nicely handicapped and should be right there.
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Race 5 – 15:00
1900m – Soccer Any13 MR 70 Handicap
5 – Allaroundtheworld
Breeding: Oasis Dream (GB) – Same Jurisdiction by Mambo In Seattle (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 5 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He came through his last run over 1600m well. The son of Oasis Dream will love the step up to 1900m and he jumps from a handy draw of five. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Cole Dicken retains the ride and he is expected to go close to winning.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Meets number 3 on the same weight terms. Respect.
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Race 6 – 15:35
1400m – Catch KZN Racing Via Live Streaming On www.galloptv.co.za MR 74 Handicap
4 – Phaka Imali
Breeding: Var (USA) – Endearment (AUS) by Hussonet (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 4 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
Rachel Venniker is booked to ride, and she will take 1.5kgs off his back. He was doing his best work late when having to contend with an awkward draw last time. He jumps from a good draw of four and is expected to be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Consistent recent form. Rachel’s claim will assist.
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Race 6 – 15:35
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12 – Moya Wa LaLiga
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Mrs Everest (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 12 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
His last three starts have been good. He has taken his last run well and will enjoy the return to the polytrack. Unfortunately, he is drawn widest of all. With luck in running, he is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:81. In a good space. Finished runner-up one-week ago and has strong claims.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1400m – www.tabgold.co.za MR 74 Handicap
3 – Kingsmeads Krystl
Breeding: Visionaire (USA) – Berlinetta by Jet Master
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 3 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
It won’t be an easy task as she takes on male company. She is doing well at home and this outing will keep her ticking over in preparation for future races. She jumps from a good draw of three with Muzi Yeni in the saddle and we are hoping for a positive run.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:81. Fair latest over this C&D and should strip fitter.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1400m – www.tabgold.co.za MR 74 Handicap
6 – Benni In The Area
Breeding: William Longsword – Kilauea by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 6 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He set the pace over this course and distance last time before getting caught late. The son of William Longsword is doing well at home and his work has been good. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Cole Dicken retains the ride and another honest run is expected.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Is 3kgs better off at the weights with number 9 on latest.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1400m – www.tabgold.co.za MR 74 Handicap
8 – Stars In Heaven
Breeding: Danon Platina (JPN) – Star Evolution by Var (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 8 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He is having his first run back in KZN. The son of Danon Platina is doing well at home and will enjoy the step up to 1400m. He raced well on the polytrack previously and the stable are expecting him to bounce back to form.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 12 wks. Best MR:85. First run in KZN. In-form stable and can show improvement.
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Race 8 – 16:45
1000m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 68 Handicap (F & M)
2 – Sweet Julia
Breeding: What A Winter – All Mine by Var (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 2 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She had traffic problems in her first run out of the maidens. The daughter of What A Winter is fit and well heading into this race. Rachel Venniker will take the 1.5kgs off her back and the stable are expecting a good run from her.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Unlucky in latest. Racing well with cheekpieces and can threaten.