The Hollywood Syndicate has five runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Thursday, 22 August 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday, 22 August 2024
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 3 – 13:30
1600m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast Maiden Plate
4 – Ithembalingamandla
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Larking Around by Montjeu (IRE)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 4 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
Debut run. The son of Vercingetorix will find 1600m too short and will be at his best over further. He is expected to be green and in need of this outing. The run will bring him on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to:UP EARLY8g(18: 3, 6),BIT OF FUN7g(19: 2, 1). *Vercingetorix gelding(Cost R400000).
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Race 3 – 13:30
1600m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast Maiden Plate
9 – Mvelelo
Breeding: What A Winter – Orchid Island by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 9 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 6/10
He returns from a lengthy 30-week break. The son of What A Winter is doing well at home and is putting up good work. He may be in need of this outing but does not meet a strong field. Muzi Yeni is booked to ride, and we are hoping to see him fight out the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 30 wks. Gelded 2023.11.16. Best MR:82. Finished second before the break. Can show if fit.
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Race 6 – 15:15
2000m – Greyville Convention Centre MR 68 Handicap
2 – Mike’s Mazarin
Breeding: Futura – San Trip by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 2 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
He won a good race when shedding his maiden tag at the second time of asking over 1750m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The way he finished off his race that day suggests that he will enjoy the rise to 2000m. It is a big test for him, but he has the ability to finish in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: Enjoyed racing over more ground last time. Burning Man has franked the form.
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Race 6 – 15:15
2000m – Greyville Convention Centre MR 68 Handicap
4 – Eventidor
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Early Spring by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 4 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He has not finished too far off the winner in recent outings. He is working well and is in a good space heading into this contest. His record on this course is an obvious concern but, on his well-being, he is capable of finishing in the placings from a good draw of four.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Meets number 8 on the same weight terms. Merits inclusion.
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Race 8 – 16:25
1800m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 98 Handicap
13 – Trois Trois Quatre – SCRATCHED (Mucus In Trachea)
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Badger Creek by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Jockey: Chase Maujean
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 13 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He is much better than his last start over 1950m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. He returns to his favourite distance but is drawn widest of all which is an obvious concern. The son of Rafeef is doing well at home and with luck in running, he should have a say in the outcome of this contest.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:92. Better than latest. Chance if reproducing Highveld form.