Hollywood Racing has six runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Sunday, 27 July 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday, 27 July 2025
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 1 – 12:15
1600m – Michel Nairac Appreciation Stakes (Listed)
7 – Busstopinhounslow
Breeding: New Predator (AUS) – Penny Serenade by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Grant Maroun
Jockey: Piere Strydom
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 7 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
His preparation for this race has gone well and the stable are very happy with him. The son of New Predator is unbeaten from three starts under Jockey Piere Strydom. If he takes his travels well and with a bit of luck from his awkward draw of seven, he can win a race of this nature.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:109. Comfortable winner in latest. Unbeaten under Strydom.
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Race 1 – 12:15
1600m – Michel Nairac Appreciation Stakes (Listed)
10 – Imilenzeyokududuma
Breeding: Dynasty – Chevauchee (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 10 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He returns from a 17-week break. He is in a good space and is a happy horse heading into this race. The obvious concern is his wide draw of 10 as he does not have a lot of gate speed. His fitness levels are good and with luck in running, he is expected to put up a big effort.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 17 wks. Best MR:114. Didn’t see out 2000m last time. Can improve.
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Race 6 – 15:55
1200m – Mercury Sprint (Grade 1)
4 – I Am Giant
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Vars Honour by Var (USA)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 4 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 6/1
He won a good race in the Grade 3 Post Merchants last time and has come through that run well. The son of Querari is having his peak run and jumps from a good draw of four. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale retains the ride, and another bold effort is expected.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Crawford BJ/JI-2025.01.11. 3rd run after rest. Best MR:119. Bounced back to his best last time. Respect.
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Race 6 – 15:55
1200m – Mercury Sprint (Grade 1)
11 – Asiye Phambili
Breeding: What A Winter – Cast A Spell by Rambo Dancer (CAN)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 11 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 8/1
She is very well in herself and has done well during the KZN Champions Season. It is a competitive field against male company, and she has a wide draw of 11 to contend with. Keagan de Melo is booked to ride and with luck in running, she is capable of finishing in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:116. Is better than latest. Expect big run.
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Race 10 – 18:35
1000m – HKIR In December Umngeni Handicap (Listed)
12 – Lion Rampart
Breeding: One World – Saltire by Var (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 12 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
This is his second run for the stable. He is not quite where the yard wants him to be and this run should bring him to his peak. The son of One World is at his best over 1200m and we are hoping for a positive run from his wide draw of 12.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Marshall VH-2025.04.21. Gelded 2025.01.07. Best MR:111. Needed first run for Van Zyl camp. Watch.
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Race 10 – 18:35
1000m – HKIR In December Umngeni Handicap (Listed)
13 – Hithemhardsunshine
Breeding: What A Winter – Agra by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 13 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He is fit and well heading into this contest. This is the ideal race for him, however the biggest concern is the widest draw. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa knows him well and with luck in running, we are hoping to see him involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:108. The form of his penultimate run catches the eye. Place chance.