Hollywood Racing has nine runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday, 07 June 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday, 07 June 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 2 – 13:40
1600m – SplashOut Class 3
1 – Tyrconnell
Breeding: The United States (IRE) – Carraig Aonair (IRE) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 55.0kg
Draw: 1 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He finished off his last race over 1400m well and is in good form heading into this contest. The son of The United States jumps from pole position with Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale in the saddle. He’s expected to be a big runner.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:86. Is 1.5kgs better off at the weights with number 6 on latest.
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Race 2 – 13:40
1600m – SplashOut Class 3
4 – Ingqwele
Breeding: Fire Away (USA) – Dawn Calling by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: JP van der Merwe
Wgt: 53.0kg
Draw: 4 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 8/1
He’s much better than his last start over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The stable has decided to run him a week later. He carries a handy galloping mass of 53kgs and on previous form, he can fight out the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. Better than moderate latest. Comes in with a light weight and can improve.
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Race 2 – 13:40
1600m – SplashOut Class 3
6 – Stars In Heaven
Breeding: Danon Platina (JPN) – Star Evolution by Var (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 6 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He won a good race in his last start over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. He’s working well and is in a good space heading into this contest. The stable feels that he’ll appreciate the step up to 1600m and we’re hoping to see him fight out the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:87. Went from gun to tape in latest. Remains in Class 3.
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Race 3 – 14:15
1900m – JC Le Roux Class 4
9 – Allaroundtheworld – SCRATCHED (Heat Off Fore Knee)
Breeding: Oasis Dream (GB) – Same Jurisdiction by Mambo In Seattle (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 9 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 40/1
He needed his last start over 1600m on the polytrack. The son of Oasis Dream has come on from the run and he’s doing okay at home. He runs well for SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib and we’re hoping to see him earn a cheque.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Blinkers OFF. Best MR:79. Needed latest. Trainer’s only runner.
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Race 3 – 14:15
1900m – JC Le Roux Class 4
11 – Afropolitan – SCRATCHED (Short Off Fore)
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Als Secret by Captain Al
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 11 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 6/1
He’s at his best on the polytrack and this outing will keep him ticking over for a race coming up at the end on this month. He does have a wide draw to overcome and we’re hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:86. Unbeaten over this distance. The 4th horse in latest has come out and won since.
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Race 4 – 14:50
1200m – East Coast Radio Class 4
6 – Hope Is Power
Breeding: Soft Falling Rain – Sarasota by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 6 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He ran on well when fourth over this distance on the polytrack last time. He does what he needs to at home and is well in himself. He’s at his best on the polytrack but has won on turf previously. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale rides and he has a good winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:89. Finished second in only attempt over this C&D. Respect.
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Race 4 – 14:50
1200m – East Coast Radio Class 4
9 – Isikwishikwishi
Breeding: Alado (GB) – Varifast by Var (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 9 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 9/2
He produced a good first run as a gelding over this course and distance. The son of Alado has come through that outing well and he’s a fit horse. It’s a competitive field, but we’re expecting another good effort from him.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Gelded 2024.11.13. Best MR:83. Good comeback effort over this C&D. Merits respect.
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Race 4 – 14:50
1200m – East Coast Radio Class 4
10 – Veldskoen
Breeding: Snitzel (AUS) – Belle Miraaj (NZ) by Iffraaj (GB)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 10 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/1
He returns from a 26-week break and is having his first run for MJ Odendaal. He is well-bred and may be better than his form suggests. He’s expected to need the run but the stable feels that he can’t be ignored, and a positive showing is expected.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Crawford B-2024.12.05. Rested 26 wks. Best MR:85. Stable debut. Place chance if fit.
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Race 10 – 19:05
1000m – Omoda Class 4 (F & M)
7 – Ayuwi Yuwi
Breeding: Captain Of All – Neurose (BRZ) by Dubai Dust (USA)
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/2
She returns from a 15-week break and has had a gallop heading into this race. She’s doing nicely at home and is working well. The daughter of Captain Of All is ideally suited to this distance and we’re expecting a positive return to the races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 15 wks. Best MR:83. Went close against males before the break. Chance.