Hollywood Racing has nine runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday, 3 May 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday, 3 May 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 2 – 12:15
1200m – The Independent On Saturday Personal Finance Maiden Juvenile Plate
7 – Director
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Villa Paloma (IRE) by Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
Debut run. He is a neat and athletic type of horse who is forward going. He is likely to be green around the turn as this will be his first time seeing the track. On his work shown at home, he is a horse that can run into the money.
Winning Form Comment: *Master Of My Fate colt(Cost R100000).
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Race 5 – 13:58
1400m – Independent On Saturday Drill Hall Stakes (Grade 2)
10 – Anfields Rocket
Breeding: Coup De Grace (USA) – Milla’s Rocket (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Trevor Brown
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 10 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He needed his first start for Trevor Brown. It is a competitive field and he has missed some work heading into this contest. There are no races that suit him for the next four weeks and the stable have opted to run him here. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Tristan Godden knows him, and we are hoping for a good run.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Blinkers ON. Best MR:120. Needed latest. Will strip fitter.
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Race 7 – 15:18
1600m – World Sports Betting Guineas (Grade 2)
7 – Isivivane
Breeding: Erupt (IRE) – Rodeo Sioux by Casey Tibbs (IRE)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He is in a good space and settled well in his gallop heading into this contest. It is a small field and he shouldn’t be too far out of his ground turning for home. We are hoping that Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale can switch him off early and quicken up at the business end. It will be no easy task and we are hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Gelded 2024.06.18. Won well after almost a year off. Could be anything.
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Race 8 – 15:58
1200m – The Independent On Saturday Durban Then And Now Progress Plate (F & M)
7 – Izibulo
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Talitha Borealis by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 7 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
She has been disappointing since winning her maiden. She is doing very well at home and drops back to 1200m. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa rides and we are expecting to see a form return.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:82. Better than last three runs. Drops back to 1200m and can improve.
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Race 8 – 15:58
1200m – The Independent On Saturday Durban Then And Now Progress Plate (F & M)
12 – Khethiwe’s Destiny
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Gimmethemoney by Gimmethegreenlight (AUS)
Trainer: Mike de Kock/Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 12 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
She produced a good comeback run when fourth over this course and distance last time. She has come on from the run and she is in great form at home. The obvious concern is the widest draw but with luck in running, she should run a big race.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:102. Decent comeback effort. Chance if overcoming the wide draw.
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Race 9 – 16:33
1400m – The Independent On Saturday Sports Class 4
2 – Tobacconist
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – La Linea by Dynasty
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 2 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He produced an encouraging comeback run when having to overcome a wide draw over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The 1400m is on the sharp side for him and this outing will bring him on for future races. The son of Flower Alley will be running on and he is a horse to follow for the season.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:80. Showed signs of needing comeback run. Consider.
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Race 9 – 16:33
1400m – The Independent On Saturday Sports Class 4
5 – Phaka Imali
Breeding: Var (USA) – Endearment (AUS) by Hussonet (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Siyanda Sosibo
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 5 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He is much better than his last start over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The son of Var won his penultimate outing over this course and distance. He is doing very well at home and if everything goes according to plan, he can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 10 wks. Best MR:72. Won penultimate start over this C&D. Don’t ignore.
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Race 9 – 16:33
1400m – The Independent On Saturday Sports Class 4
11 – Ralph The Rascal
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ice Link by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 11 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He had excuses in his last start over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. He is working very well at home and Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa is booked to ride. With luck from his wide draw, he can finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:87. 1400m specialist. Can run into the placings.
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Race 9 – 16:33
1400m – The Independent On Saturday Sports Class 4
12 – Moya Wa LaLiga
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Mrs Everest (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 12 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He was an easy winner of his last start over 1200m on this course. The obvious concern is his wide draw. The son of Rafeef is fit and in a good space. He is an honest horse and with luck in running, we are hoping to see him involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:83. Comfortable winner in latest and Khumalo retains ride. Can repeat.