The Hollywood Syndicate has fourteen runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday 22 April 2023. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday 22 April 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 1 – 12:25
1000m – Catch KZN Racing Via Live Streaming on www.galloptv.co.za Maiden Juvenile Plate
1 – Kupholiwe
Breeding: William Longsword – Enchanting Cathy by Var (USA)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 1 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He returns from a 12-week break after having two runs in the Western Cape. He is in great order for his comeback run and his work has been of a high standard. Although he meets a competitive field, the stable feel that he is the horse to beat from pole position.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to:COLDHARDCASH7g(31: 6, 5),BACK IN BUSINE3c( 2: 2, 0). Rested 12 wks. First run in KZN. Chance.
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Race 1 – 12:25
1000m – Catch KZN Racing Via Live Streaming on www.galloptv.co.za Maiden Juvenile Plate
5 – Mia’s Athena
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Tinder Box by Strike Smartly (CAN)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 5 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 1/1
She ran a very good race on debut over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The stable feel that she has come on from the outing and she is still showing very good work. The daughter of Lancaster Bomber is expected to be right there at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 10 wks. Promising debut. De Melo retains ride and should take a power of beating.
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Race 1 – 12:25
1000m – Catch KZN Racing Via Live Streaming on www.galloptv.co.za Maiden Juvenile Plate
6 – Thisiswhatitmeans
Breeding: What A Winter – Shufoog (AUS) by Star Witness (AUS)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He is making his debut over 1000m. He has progressed nicely since his last gallop on this course and he knows the track, although it was on the polytrack. It does look to be a competitive race, but he looks set to produce an encouraging first up run.
Winning Form Comment: *What A Winter colt(Cost R225000).
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Race 2 – 13:00
1000m – Track & Ball Gaming Maiden Plate (F & M)
4 – Jade’s Caberneigh
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Jade Vine by Argonaut
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 4 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She has shown improvement in each of her outings to date. The stable have decided to fit her with blinkers for this contest and we are hoping that they have the desired effect. She has good gate speed and from her handy draw of four, she is one of the leading lights.
Winning Form Comment: Sister to:*MISS NIBBLES4f(20: 4, 8). Blinkers ON. Improved latest behind number 3. Big runner.
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Race 2 – 13:00
1000m – Track & Ball Gaming Maiden Plate (F & M)
7 – Willow Creek
Breeding: What A Winter – Wind Chill by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Louis Goosen
Jockey: Jason Gates
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She returns from a 20-week break and is having her first run for the Syndicate. She is a small filly who has shown some speed in her work, but her mother won over further. The daughter of What A Winter is expected to be in need of this outing and the run will bring her on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Janse van Vuuren J-2022.11.30. Rested 20 wks. Has changed stables since debut attempt. Should improve.
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Race 4 – 14:10
1400m – Off The Rails Pinnacle Stakes
4 – Bowie
Breeding: Twice Over (GB) – Super Model by National Assembly (CAN)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 4 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He showed good signs of a form return in his last start over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. He does meet a competitive field, but is doing well back at home and is capable of finishing in the money.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:99. 3rd in latest and the form line has been franked.
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Race 4 – 14:10
1400m – Off The Rails Pinnacle Stakes
5 – Imilenzeyokududuma
Breeding: Dynasty – Chevauchee (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 5 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He has had a couple of niggles behind, but the stable have him right heading into this race. His work leading up to this race has been outstanding and his fitness levels are good enough to do himself justice on Saturday. It is a competitive field, but he looks set to be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:101. Is weighted to finish closer to number 10 on latest. Don’t ignore.
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Race 5 – 14:45
1400m – TabGold Score6 And Score10 MR 82 Handicap
5 – BlackWhiteDynamite
Breeding: What A Winter – Butterfly Girl by Jet Master
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 5 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He is in great order, he is fit and is a happy horse heading into this contest. Despite his three-pound penalty for his last victory, he should be competitive from his handy draw of five. He shouldn’t be too far out of his ground turning for home and will be finishing off his race strongly.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:78. Narrow latest win. Got three pound penalty and can show.
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Race 5 – 14:45
1400m – TabGold Score6 And Score10 MR 82 Handicap
9 – Ralph The Rascal
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ice Link by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: *Siphesihle Hlengwa -1.5kg
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 9 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He was set to carry 61kgs, but the services of 1.5kgs claiming apprentice Siphesihle Hlengwa will help his cause. The son of Gimmethegreenlight is fit and well heading into this race. If not too far out of his ground turning for home, he is expected to finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:87. Is 2kgs better off at the weights with number 14 on latest.
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Race 6 – 15:20
1200m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za MR 74 Handicap
13 – Moya Wa LaLiga
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Mrs Everest (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 13 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He produced a pleasing comeback run after returning from a 28-week break last time. He is doing well at home, but the widest draw of 13 is an obvious concern. He can run into the money, but this run will have him spot on for next time.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Botes B/Vosloo Y-2022.08.23. 2nd run after rest. Best MR:81. Fair latest behind subsequent winner. Chance.
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Race 7 – 15:55
1900m – www.tabgold.co.za MR 69 Handicap (F & M)
2 – Fashionigma
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – All About Style (IRE) by Hawk Wing (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 2 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
Her last two starts under Winning Form-sponsored jockey Keagan de Melo on the polytrack have been good. The daughter of Master Of My Fate is doing well at home and she is expected to produce another big effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:80. Tried hard in latest when beaten a neck at the wire. Can earn second career win.
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Race 7 – 15:55
1900m – www.tabgold.co.za MR 69 Handicap (F & M)
12 – You Deserve It
Breeding: Pathfork (USA) – Stargazer Pink by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Ashton Arries
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 12 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She has finished third in her last two starts on the polytrack. She is very well in herself and her work has been good. The obvious concern is her wide draw of 12, but with luck in running, she should go close to winning.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:76. Is 1kg worse off at the weights with number 2 on latest. Chance.
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Race 8 – 16:30
2300m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 75 Handicap
1 – Eventidor
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Early Spring by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: *Siphesihle Hlengwa -1.5kg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 1 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He stayed on when fourth in his last start over 1900m on the polytrack. He is doing well at home and is showing good work. It is a competitive field, but he jumps from pole position and gets the services of 1.5kgs claiming apprentice Siphesihle Hlengwa. He is expected to finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:76. Won penultimate start under this apprentice and is a genuine contender.
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Race 8 – 16:30
2300m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 75 Handicap
8 – Afropolitan
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Als Secret by Captain Al
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 8 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He was in need of his stable debut over 1700m last time. He steps up to the 2300m and the stable feel that he should have no issues with the extra distance on offer. The son of Master Of My Fate is capable of finishing in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Naidoo K G-2023.01.30. Best MR:69. Followed up back-to-back wins with a moderate effort. Chance on best form.