The Hollywood Syndicate has nine runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday, 11 May 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday, 11 May 2024
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 1 – 11:05
1200m – WSB Welcomes You Maiden Juvenile Plate (Fillies)
10 – Umzolozolo
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Our Princess by Wetern Winter (USA)
Trainer: Michael Roberts
Jockey: Corne Orffer
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 10 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
She ran a fair race on debut over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. She has come on from the run and has improved. Unfortunately, she must contend with a wide draw of 10. We are hoping for another encouraging run from her.
Winning Form Comment: Sister to:INEFFABLE8m(25: 4,12). Is held by number 11 on first attempt. Should improve.
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Race 1 – 11:05
1200m – WSB Welcomes You Maiden Juvenile Plate (Fillies)
11 – Lizwile Ilali
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Tonya by Dynasty
Trainer: Michael Roberts
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 11 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She produced an encouraging debut effort over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The daughter of Lancaster Bomber has come on from the run and she has improved in her work. The obvious concern is her wide draw but with luck in running, she should run a positive race.
Winning Form Comment: Sister to:THE TINKERMAN5g(18: 2, 7). Fair debut effort against winners. Should make natural improvement.
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Race 2 – 11:40
1400m – Juvenile Plate
3 – Woza Nawe
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Butterfly Girl by Jet Master
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 3 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
She steps up to 1400m for the first time from an ideal draw of three. The daughter of Gimmethegreenlight does meet a quality field but she does receive 6kgs from the boys that have won a race. She looks set to be competitive with Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Kabelo Matsunyane aboard.
Winning Form Comment: Sister to:TREAD SWIFTLY6g(44: 6,13),BLACKWHITEDYNAMITE5g(24: 5, 6). Fair latest against winners. Big chance.
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Race 6 – 14:00
2000m – KRA East Coast Cup (Listed)
10 – Poorlittlerichgirl
Breeding: Dynasty – Doris Duke by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Brett Crawford
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 10 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She ran a good race when second in her last start over this distance. The daughter of Dynasty is doing very well at home and the stable are exceptionally happy with her heading into this race. Her wide draw is a concern and with luck in running, she can fight out the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:86. Honest filly. Meets number 15 on the same weight terms.
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Race 7 – 14:34
1900m – World Sports Betting 1900 (Grade 2)
14 – Imilenzeyokududuma
Breeding: Dynasty – Chevauchee (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 14 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He was unlucky not to have won his last start at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. He is making good progress at home and he is really doing well. The obvious concern is that he is drawn widest of all in barrier 14. The stable are happy with him heading into this contest and he is expected to run a big race.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:105. *Entered for HDJ 2024. Continues rivalry with number 7 and can feature.
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Race 9 – 15:50
1000m – WSB Best prices always first Pinnacle Stakes
1 – Shampompo Shampizi
Breeding: Var (USA) – Light The Moon by Victory Moon
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 53.5kg
Draw: 1 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He won a good race in his last start over 1200m. He jumps from pole position with Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa in the saddle. The 1000m is too short for him but he is fit and well heading into this race. He is expected to be running on at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:96. Won latest on this course and the form line has been franked. Respect.
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Race 9 – 15:50
1000m – WSB Best prices always first Pinnacle Stakes
4 – Hithemhardsunshine
Breeding: What A Winter – Agra by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 4 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He is holding his form well and has produced four good runs for the Alyson Wright stable. He is fit and well heading into this contest. This is the right type of race for him and from his good draw of four, with Rachel Venniker in the saddle, he is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:107. Placed behind a decent sprinter in last two starts. Chance.
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Race 9 – 15:50
1000m – WSB Best prices always first Pinnacle Stakes
5 – Shantastic
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Gain Ground by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 5 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She returns from an 11-week break. The 1000m will be on the short side and she ideally prefers further. The daughter of Rafeef is expected to need this run and this outing will bring her on for future races. She will be coming into this race fresh and a positive run is expected.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 11 wks. Best MR:108. Brings feature race form. Had excuses in latest and can improve.
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Race 10 – 16:25
1000m – WSB Thanks you for joining us MR 87 Handicap
9 – Rafa’s Boy
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Flame Cat (AUS) by Tale Of The Cat (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 9 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He returns from a 29-week break and he has done well with his time off the track. He is a happier horse after the break and is doing nicely at home. He is a better horse racing on the straight course and may be in need the run. This outing will bring him on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 29 wks. Gelded 2022.10.17. Best MR:81. Won maiden on this course. Returns from a break and can show if fit.