The Hollywood Syndicate has five runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Tuesday 26 December 2023. See what we are expecting here.
Tuesday 26 December 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 2 – 12:50
1900m – Call now! Or play online. www.trackandball.co.za Maiden Plate
10 – Accommodator
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Jade Vine by Argonaut
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He has been disappointing to date. His work at home indicates that he has got ability, but he hasn’t brought it to the races. He steps up to the 1900m and we are hoping to see improvement.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Gelded 2023.09.13. Poor form shown thus far. Khumalo rides.
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Race 3 – 13:25
3000m – www.tabgold.co.za Middle Stakes
4 – Afropolitan
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Als Secret by Captain Al
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 4 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is a horse that has performed at his best on the polytrack. Unfortunately, there have been limited races that suit him. He is a horse that will appreciate the step up to 3000m. He is in a very good space heading into this race. We are trying our luck and hoping for a positive run.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:82. Went from gun to tape in latest. Chance if seeing out marathon trip.
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Race 6 – 15:10
1600m – Christmas Handicap (Listed)
8 – Imilenzeyokududuma
Breeding: Dynasty – Chevauchee (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 8 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He has come on since his encouraging stable debut over a distance short of his best. He is doing well at home and is in a good space. With luck from his awkward draw of eight, he is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Muscutt P B-2023.04.22. 2nd run after rest. Best MR:101. Needed latest run over shorter. Chance.
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Race 8 – 16:20
1200m – Greyville Convention Centre MR 92 Handicap (F & M)
6 – Sashay Away
Breeding: Var (USA) – Rockaberry Lane by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 6 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
She returns from a lengthy 23-week break and is having her first run for the Alyson Wright stable. She is doing well at home and if not in need of this outing, she is capable of finishing in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Muscutt P B-2023.07.16. Rested 23 wks. Blinkers OFF. Best MR:99. Stable debut. Likes this C&D.
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Race 9 – 16:55
1400m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 92 Handicap
4 – Bowie
Breeding: Twice Over (GB) – Super Model by National Assembly (CAN)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 4 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is in good form and is racing consistently well. He is doing nicely at home and is in a good space. He jumps from a good draw of four with Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa in the saddle and he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:99. Finished second behind subsequent winner in latest. Respect.
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