The Hollywood Syndicate has five runners carded at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Wednesday 20 December 2023. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday 20 December 2023
Hollywoodbets Greyville
Race 3 – 13:05
2200m – Call now! Or play online. www.trackandball.co.za Maiden Plate
9 – Swift Nicks
Breeding: Jackson – State Coach by Jet Master
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 9 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is better than his last start over 2400m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. His penultimate run when second over this course and distance was encouraging. He will use his early gate speed to overcome his awkward draw of nine and he has a decent each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:70. Had excuses in latest. Big chance if repeating penultimate effort.
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Race 5 – 14:20
1900m – TABGold New Soccer Corners MR 63 Handicap (F & M)
14 – Fashionigma
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – All About Style (IRE) by Hawk Wing (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 14 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She has been racing consistently well and was doing her best work at the finish over this distance on the polytrack last time. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie is going to have to use all his skills to overcome the widest draw. If all goes according to plan, she is expected to finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:80. Finished well in latest over this distance and should feature.
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Race 6 – 14:55
1600m – Track & Ball Gaming MR 81 Handicap (F & M)
6 – Imperious Destiny
Breeding: Visionaire (USA) – Imperious Star by Navarone (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 6 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She showed good improvement in her last start over this course and distance. She isn’t the easiest filly but is fit and well heading into this contest. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie is booked to ride, and we are expecting another good run from her.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. Finished close-up in latest and the form line has worked out well. Respect.
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Race 8 – 16:05
1200m – TABGold Score 8 MR 76 Handicap
7 – Phaka Imali
Breeding: Var (USA) – Endearment (AUS) by Hussonet (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 54.5kg
Draw: 7 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is well but in saying that, he hasn’t had much work due to the rain and waterlogged tracks. We don’t exactly know where we stand heading into this race. It is a competitive field, but he is capable of finishing in the money.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:67. Won latest in good fashion. All three wins have come over this distance.
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Race 8 – 16:05
1200m – TABGold Score 8 MR 76 Handicap
13 – Agressivo
Breeding: What A Winter – Amatori by Sail From Seattle (CAN)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 13 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He found the 1000m too short last time out and he will be better suited to the 1200m. Unfortunately, he is drawn wide in barrier 13. With luck in running, he is capable of finishing in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Fair latest and it is encouraging that Zackey has kept faith in the ride.