The Hollywood Syndicate has five runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday 21 August 2022. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday 21 August 2022
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 2 – 13:10
1200m – www.tabgold.co.za Maiden Plate
1 – Agressivo
Breeding: What A Winter – Amatori by Sail From Seattle (CAN)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 1 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He was slow into stride and raced very green on debut at Hollywoodbets Greyville. He has come on since the outing and in this type of field, he can improve to finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Slow away in debut. Trainers only runner and can improve if jumping on terms.
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Race 3 – 13:45
1000m – TabGold – The Intelligent Bet! Maiden Plate (Fillies)
8 – Isn’t She Bonny – SCRATCHED (Coughing)
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Pretty Woman by Mogok (USA)
Trainer: Michael Roberts
Jockey: *Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 8 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
She ran a very good race when finishing second on debut over 1200m on this course. She has come on since the run and her work heading into this race has been good. Rachel Venniker retains the ride and she has a winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: Showed pace in eye-catching debut when close-up at the wire. Big chance.
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Race 3 – 13:45
1000m – TabGold – The Intelligent Bet! Maiden Plate (Fillies)
9 – Iphiko
Breeding: Trippi (USA) – Valor Red by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 9 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She is returning from a 29-week break and races over 1000m. She is looking well and is putting up some good work. She may be in need of this run, but has the ability to be competitive and she has a first three chance.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 29 wks. Best MR:59. Returns from a break. Can place if fit and well.
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Race 4 – 14:20
1950m – Open A TabGold Account – 031 314 1874 MR 96 Handicap
5 – Platinum Sky
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Princess Royal by Captain Al
Trainer: Sean Tarry
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 5 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 12/10
He has needed his last two starts after the gelding. He is doing well at home and will love the rise to 1950m. Winning Form-sponsored jockey Keagan de Melo takes the ride and he has a good each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2022.04.07. Best MR:104. Decent last two starts. Will love the rise in distance and can show.
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Race 8 – 16:35
1750m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Maiden Plate (F & M)
1 – Zinikele
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Furina by Parade Leader (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 1 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
She is a filly that has plenty of scope for improvement and she will love the rise to 1750m. She is not at her peak and is still improving. This run will bring her on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Has plenty scope. Chance if seeing out the extra ground.