The Hollywood Syndicate has five runners carded at Turffontein Inside on Thursday 18 January 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday 18 January 2024
Turffontein Inside
Race 2 – 13:01
1000m – Gauteng Guineas Day 4 February Maiden Plate (F & M)
5 – Feather Dancer
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Sky Capers by Jet Master
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: *Siyanda Sosibo -1.5kg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She showed good improvement in her last start over this distance under 1.5kgs claiming apprentice Siyanda Sosibo. The daughter of Vercingetorix has come through that run well and she is capable of finishing in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Kotzen GS-2023.09.17. 3rd run after rest. Best MR:71. Improved under this apprentice last time. Chance if confirms.
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Race 3 – 13:36
1000m – www.tab4racing.com Maiden Plate
1 – Sakhala Is’Cathulo
Breeding: William Longsword – Exquisite Touch by Var (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/10
He showed good improvement in his last start over this distance on the Vaal Classic course. He is doing well at home and Muzi Yeni retains the ride. The son of William Longsword is expected to be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers OFF. Best MR:77. Just touched off in latest and Yeni retains ride. Respect.
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Race 5 – 15:45
2000m – Take A Bet Wina Numba Numba MR 75 Handicap (F & M)
2 – Princess Kesh
Breeding: Brave Tin Soldier (USA) – Brightest Day (FR) by Country Reel (USA)
Trainer: Heather Adamson
Jockey: *Trent Mayhew -4.0kg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
She took on stronger company in her last start and drops back in class. She is doing well at home and has had a grass gallop leading up to this race. She gets the services of 4kgs claiming apprentice Trent Mayhew and if bringing her homework to the races, she is capable of finishing in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:88. Better than recent form. Last good run came over this distance.
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Race 8 – 16:30
1000m – Racehorse Owners Association MR 75 Handicap
5 – Inafix
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Inaninstant by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 5 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He finished behind Var Park in his post maiden effort. The stable is going to try a piece of equipment which should help with his breathing issues. We are hoping for a positive run with Muzi Yeni retaining the ride.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:80. Finished behind number 4 in post maiden run. Should improve.
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Race 9 – 17:05
1200m – Next Turffontein Racemeeting Saturday 20 January MR 85 Handicap (F & M)
7 – Allende
Breeding: Dynasty – Valdivia by Var (USA)
Trainer: Brett Crawford
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 3 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
She is having her first run on the Highveld. She has been doing very well at home and the stable are happy with her progress heading into this race. From her good draw of three and on her work at home, we can expect her to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:85. Gauteng debut. Better than last two runs and chance on best form shown.