It was a successful days racing on Wednesday 23rd October 2019, where Mighty Smart showed his worth to leave the maidens at his 7th attempt. That was on the Hollywoodbets Greyville Turf and we revert to the Poly this Friday night, the 25th October 2019 where we have two more runners. Listen To Lilly and Agent Murphy step out in the 2nd and 7th races respectively and will be looking to progress further. See more about their chances and the final fields here:
Friday 25th October 2019
Hollywoodbets Greyville Turf
Race 2 – 17:35
1000m – Maiden Plate (Fillies)
8 – Listen To Lilly
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Jason Gates (-1.5kg)
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 8 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
She showed good improvement last time out when dropping back to the minimum trip, despite overcoming a wide draw. She returns to the same course and distance as her last start and we certainly believe she has plenty of scope to improve. Her work has been very good leading up to this race and she will be looking to show further improvement, if finding a bit of luck in running from gate 8. Jason Gates retains the ride and she has a place chance.
Winning Form Comment: Gates retains ride. Expect natural progression.
1000m – 17:35
CARING AND SHARING MAIDEN PLATE (F & M)
For Maiden Fillies & Mares
1 | 7 | Keep On Crusing | 60 | 56 | A | S Randolph | Greg & Karen Anthony | |
2 | 5 | Another Secret | 59 | 77 | A | S Khumalo | Dennis Bosch | |
3 | 6 | Royal View | 59 | 77 | A | C Zackey | Wendy Whitehead | |
4 | 3 | Katie’s Treasure | 59 | 74 | A | D Dillon | Paul Lafferty | |
5 | 4 | Hopskipandjump | 59 | 71 | A | *L J Ferraris | Michael Roberts | |
6 | 11 | Brunilda | 59 | 0 | A | G Wright | Garth Puller | |
7 | 9 | Champagne On Deck | 59 | 0 | A | *Y Ramzan -4.0 | Michael Roberts | |
8 | 8 | Listen To Lilly | 59 | 0 | A | *J Gates -1.5 | Alyson Wright | |
9 | 1 | Rose Moon | 59 | 0 | T A | *K Sakayi -1.5 | Darryl Moore | |
10 | 10 | Selfless | 59 | 0 | A | *T Gumede -4.0 | Lowan Denysschen | |
11 | 12 | Whizz Of Odds | 59 | 0 | A | A Marcus | Gavin van Zyl | |
12 | 2 | Wichita | 59 | 0 | BA | S Veale | Dennis Drier | |
Same Trainer – Not Coupled on Tote | ||||||||
(5,7) |
Race 7 – 20:35
1400m – MR 68 Handicap
2 – Agent Murphy
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Jason Gates (-1.5kg)
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 2 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He definitely needed his comeback run last time out, but it still turned out to be quite the educational run for everyone concerned. The jockey reported that he was over-exerting himself to stay with the fast 1000m tempo and he will love a more relaxed gallop, over a bit further. This was contrary to what we expected to see and hear, but when scrutinizing his pedigree, the 1400m is definitely within his grasp and he lands a useful draw for his second attempt over this trip. He will be fitter and stronger this time, but he may not be ready to win and we will be happy to see him just improve on his last start. He has a good place chance.
Winning Form Comment: Drops in class. Needed comeback run. Well drawn and chance if enjoys the poly.
1400m – 20:35
GOING THE EXTRA MILE MR 68 HANDICAP
Open
WFA: 3yrs-7kgs 4yrs-0.5kgs
1 | 1 | Sovereign Soldier | 60.5 | 69 | CA | D Dillon | Wendy Whitehead | |
2 | 2 | Agent Murphy | 60 | 82 | A | *J Gates -1.5 | Alyson Wright | |
3 | 14 | Sauvage | 60 | 69 | CA | C Habib | Paul Lafferty | |
4 | 6 | Rumbleinthejungle | 56 | 61 | BA | K de Melo | Dean Kannemeyer | |
5 | 7 | Putchini | 56 | 60 | T A | S Brown | Ivan Van Wyk | |
6 | 10 | Roy’s Taxi | 56 | 60 | BA | S Khumalo | Kumaran Naidoo | |
7 | 3 | Grande Maestro | 55.5 | 59 | BA | C Zackey | Darryl Moore | |
8 | 13 | Jonathan | 55 | 59 | B | *L J Ferraris | Yadav Singh | |
9 | 5 | Mythical Magic | 54.5 | 57 | T AM | G Wright | Lezeanne Forbes | |
10 | 11 | Viking Red | 54.5 | 57 | A | S Veale | Frank Robinson | |
11 | 4 | King Of Samash | 53.5 | 55 | T A | S Moodley | Greg & Karen Anthony | |
12 | 12 | Carlburg | 52 | 51 | A | *J Solomons -4.0 | Michael Roberts | |
13 | 9 | Secret Dynasty | 61.5 | 72 | A | Reserve 1 | Dennis Bosch | |
14 | 8 | Checkpoint Charlie | 62 | 73 | A | Reserve 2 | Kumaran Naidoo | |
Same Trainer – Not Coupled on Tote | ||||||||
(6,14) |