The Hollywood Syndicate has eleven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday, 06 July 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday, 06 July 2024
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 2 – 12:25
1400m – Omoda MR 96 Handicap
5 – Ibutho
Breeding: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) – Stormin Cat by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 5 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 12/1
He jumps from a handy draw of five and Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa is booked to ride. He is ideally suited to this course and distance. The son of Duke Of Marmalade has taken his last run well and he is fit. A good run is expected, and he should finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Won penultimate start over this C&D. Chance if this run has not come too soon.
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Race 5 – 14:20
1400m – Zulu Kingdom Explorer Golden Slipper (Grade 2)
3 – Khethiwe’s Destiny
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Gimmethemoney by Gimmethegreenlight (AUS)
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 8/1
The stable are very happy to have her in this race and she jumps from a good draw of three. It is a competitive field with numerous smart fillies. This will be a big test for her, but she is fit and well. Muzi Yeni retains the ride and we are hoping to see her finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Beat older rivals in a Handicap last time. Hat-trick chance.
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Race 8 – 17:00
1600m – Ridgemont Garden Province Stakes (Grade 1)
1 – Happy Chance
Breeding: Dynasty – Three Blue Cranes by Captain Al
Trainer: Brett Crawford
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 1 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
The stable are very happy with this filly and she has come on a lot since her run in the Grade 2 East Coast Radio Tibouchina Stakes. She is putting up good work and she is well in herself. It is a competitive field, but she jumps from pole position with Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Kabelo Matsunyane in the saddle. We are hoping for a positive run.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:116. Showed signs of needing comeback run. Has cracked pole and can improve.
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Race 8 – 17:00
1600m – Ridgemont Garden Province Stakes (Grade 1)
7 – Asiye Phambili
Breeding: What A Winter – Cast A Spell by Rambo Dancer (CAN)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
Her last start in the Grade 1 SA Fillies Sprint must be ignored. She is very well in herself, she should have no issues stepping up to 1600m and she is ideally suited to Hollywoodbets Greyville. It is a competitive field but with luck in running, it would be no surprise to see her fight out the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Van Zyl G-2024.02.24. Best MR:111. Ignore latest. Chance if repeating penultimate run.
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Race 9 – 17:40
1200m – Post Merchants (Grade 2)
5 – Cruise Control
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Eurythmics by Sail From Seattle (CAN)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He ran an exceptionally good race in the Grade 1 Golden Horse Sprint last time. The stable feel that he has improved since that run and with the natural speed that he shows, he should be suited to Hollywoodbets Greyville. Sean Veale retains the ride and he should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Smith GD-2024.05.03. Best MR:118. Very speedy in local debut run. Merits healthy respect.
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Race 9 – 17:40
1200m – Post Merchants (Grade 2)
12 – Anfields Rocket
Breeding: Coup De Grace (USA) – Milla’s Rocket (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Grant Maroun
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 12 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He returned to form in his last start over 1160m at Turffontein. He is doing very well at home and is coming back to his best. The biggest concern is that he has never travelled well to other provinces. Philasande Mxoli retains the ride and with luck in running, we are hoping for a big run.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:120. Form return last time. Won only attempt over 1200m and can show.
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Race 9 – 17:40
1200m – Post Merchants (Grade 2)
14 – I Am Giant
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Vars Honour by Var (USA)
Trainer: Brett Crawford
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 14 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He is doing exceptionally well at home and he has come on a lot since his gallop, last week Tuesday. The obvious concern is wide draw of 14 and we are hoping for luck in running. If all goes according to plan, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:118. Beaten narrowly in recent runs. Loves this distance and can go close.
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Race 10 – 18:20
1600m – Compendium Insurance Brokers Handicap (Listed)
11 – The Shepherd
Breeding: Captain Of All – Pepperdine by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Wgt: 53.0kg
Draw: 11 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He continues to improve after running second to subsequent Grade 1 winner, Dave The King. The obvious concern is his wide draw of 11 but he does have a light weight which will assist. If repeating his last run, he should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:93. Runner-up behind a top sort in latest. Has peak run and should be cherry-ripe.
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Race 11 – 19:00
1200m – Brentford FC Pinnacle Stakes (F & M)
2 – Shantastic
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Gain Ground by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 2 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/2
She ran a good race when fifth in the Grade 1 SA Fillies Sprint last time. The daughter of Rafeef is doing well at home and she will enjoy racing over this course and distance. We are looking forward to a good run and she can fight out the finish.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:109. Faced stronger in a Grade 1 last time. Carries top weight.
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Race 11 – 19:00
1200m – Brentford FC Pinnacle Stakes (F & M)
4 – Shipholia
Breeding: William Longsword – Sea Glitter (USA) by Holy Bull (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 4 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She is doing very well at home and is making good progress. The daughter of William Longsword is 3kgs better off at the weights with Shantastic on her last outing. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie is booked to ride, and she is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:102. Is 3kgs better off at the weights with number 2 on latest.
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Race 12 – 19:40
1000m – Gagasi FM – MR 90 Handicap
3 – Black Egret
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Water Bird by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 3 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He jumps from a good draw of three and S’manga Khumalo is booked to ride. 1000m is not his ideal distance but he has the class to win in a race of this nature. The son of Rafeef has won on this course previously and we are looking forward to a competitive run.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:97. Entered the frame in last three runs. Can notch up fifth career win.