The Hollywood Syndicate has nine runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday 19 December 2021. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday 19 December 2021
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 2 – 13:15
1200m – www.tabgold.co.za Maiden Plate
3 – Mbanjwa Magic
Breeding: Visionaire (USA) – Deputy Ryder by Go Deputy (USA)
Trainer: Mark Dixon
Jockey: Ashton Arries
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 50/1
He has been disappointing to date, but his best run has been over this course and distance. He is doing well at home and is showing good work. We are hoping to see improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Drops back to 1200m and the blinkers remain fitted. Has scope for much better and can improve.
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Race 3 – 13:50
1600m – Call Telebet Track & Ball Fixed Odds On 031 314 1155 Maiden Plate
2 – Mighty Mashona
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Cascadia by Sail From Seattle (CAN)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 2 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He has been disappointing to date. He does jump from a good draw of two and we are hoping to see him race from a forward position. We are expecting to see improvement from him.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2021.10.12. Best MR:66. Needed latest after the unkindest cut. Can improve.
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Race 3 – 13:50
1600m – Call Telebet Track & Ball Fixed Odds On 031 314 1155 Maiden Plate
5 – Purple Operator
Breeding: Captain Of All – House Of Lorraine by Dynasty
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 5 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He moved through to win his last start over 1600m, but may not have seen out the distance. He is doing very well and it is not a very strong field. He is more than capable of finishing in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2021.08.30. Best MR:79. Fair latest and the form has been franked. Chance.
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Race 5 – 15:05
1400m – Mobile Betting Visit www.trackandball.co.za MR 85 Handicap (F & M)
3 – Sashay Away
Breeding: Var (USA) – Rockaberry Lane by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Warren Kennedy
Wgt: 55.0kg
Draw: 3 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She is returning from a 20-week break. Her work in the lead up to this race has been pleasing and she is in a good space. She may need the run, but has the class to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 20 wks. Trapped wide in a Grade 2 before the break. Makes handicap debut and merits respect.
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Race 5 – 15:05
1400m – Mobile Betting Visit www.trackandball.co.za MR 85 Handicap (F & M)
7 – Purple Persuasion
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Music Pass by Go Deputy (USA)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 7 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She ran a good race when finishing second over 1600m, last week Friday. She has taken that run well and will be ridden the same way. It is a competitive field but if this run has not come too soon, she should be in the firing line.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:89. Finished well in latest over a mile. Drops back to 1400m and has strong claims.
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Race 6 – 15:40
1000m – Gold Circle Racing Youtube Channel Pinnacle Stakes
1 – Spydas Corner
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 1 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 12/10
Unfortunately, he had to be scratched from the Grade 3 Merchants last time due to the meeting being moved to another date. He is very well in himself and put up a good gallop on Tuesday morning. It is a competitive race, but he has a good each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:100. Is 1kg worse off at the weights with number 7 on latest. Is a threat.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1200m – www.goldcircle.co.za MR 71 Handicap (F & M)
5 – Purple Merchant
Breeding: Trippi (USA) – Savannah Air by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 5 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She is carded to race on Thursday – 16 December 2021. Provided she takes that run well, she is in the right field and is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:83. *Carded To Race – 16.12.2021.
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Race 8 – 16:40
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 66 Handicap
4 – White Cedar
Breeding: Bold Silvano – Chiffon by Grey Eminence (FR)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: *Malesela Katjedi -4.0kg
Wgt: 54.5kg
Draw: 4 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He has not raced on the grass for a long time as his better form is on the polytrack. There are no races for him on the polytrack until January. He is very well heading into this race and if suited to the turf, he can run into the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Fair latest behind subsequent winner. Chance if suited to this course.
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Race 8 – 16:40
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 66 Handicap
14 – Alphamikefoxtrot
Breeding: Var (USA) – Sharp Mistress by Tamburlaine (IRE)
Trainer: Darryl Moore
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 52.5kg
Draw: 14 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa who has won on him in the past, steps back into the saddle. He is better suited to the polytrack, but he has put in some decent efforts on the grass in the past. It is an open looking contest and on his best form, he can feature.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:66. Not disgraced in latest despite excuses. May prefer poly.