Hollywood Racing has four runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Thursday, 26 December 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday, 26 December 2024
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 2 – 13:20
1000m – Catch KZN Racing via live streaming on www.galloptv.co.za Middle Stakes (F & M)
2 – Ayuwi Yuwi
Breeding: Captain Of All – Neurose (BRZ) by Dubai Dust (USA)
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: *Mxolisi Mbuto -4.0kg
Wgt: 52.0kg
Draw: 2 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She is better than her last start over this distance on the polytrack. She gets the services of Mxolisi Mbuto who is a strong 4kgs claiming apprentice. It is a competitive field, but she carries a light mass and jumps from a good draw of two. She is doing well and if jumping on terms, she should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:83. Better than latest. Light weight with apprentice Mbuto up. Consider.
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Race 3 – 14:00
1400m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast Maiden Plate (F & M)
5 – Umzolozolo
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Our Princess by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Michael Roberts
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 5 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
Her last start over 1600m is best ignored and the blinkers have been removed. She returns from a 13-week break, is doing very well and the stable are happy with her work. Rachel Venniker takes the 1.5kgs off her back and she is a big runner.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 13 wks. Blinkers OFF. Best MR:76. Got caught deep in latest. Trainer’s only runner today.
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Race 7 – 16:23
1600m – Christmas Handicap (Listed)
4 – Kitchakal
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Daphne Garland by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 4 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He won a good race over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville last time. He is very well in himself and has been taking his racing well. The son of Master Of My Fate isn’t well-weighted, but he does have a decent draw of four. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa is booked to ride and we are hoping for another positive run.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:93. Just won latest. Faces stronger but can upset.
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Race 7 – 16:23
1600m – Christmas Handicap (Listed)
7 – Imilenzeyokududuma
Breeding: Dynasty – Chevauchee (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 7 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He needed his last start over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The son of Dynasty has come on from that run and is doing well at home. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale retains the ride and he is one of the principal contenders.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:105. Needed latest. Will relish the step up in distance.