Hollywood Racing has four runners carded at Turffontein Standside on Monday, 16 December 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Monday, 16 December 2024
Turffontein Standside
Race 3 – 13:25
1000m – Racing Today Maiden Plate
4 – Old Fashioned
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Cuvee Brut by Count Dubois (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Louis Nhlapo
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 2 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He showed improvement in terms of lengths behind the winner last time. The stable will equip him with blinkers and there should be more to come. Louis Nhlapo retains the ride and it would be no surprise to see him in the first four.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers ON. Is held by number 5 on latest run. Tries the blinkers and can improve.
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Race 3 – 13:25
1000m – Racing Today Maiden Plate
9 – Letona
Breeding: Potala Palace – Forehand by What A Winter
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
The son of Potala Palace has been disappointing in both his efforts to date. The stable has opted to drop him back to 1000m. Calvin Habib is booked to ride and we’re hoping to see an improved effort.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Needed latest. Has scope and can improve.
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Race 4 – 14:00
1400m – Take A Bet Wina Numba Numba MR 74 Handicap
3 – Busstopinhounslow
Breeding: New Predator (AUS) – Penny Serenade by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Grant Maroun
Jockey: Piere Strydom
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 4 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He followed up his maiden victory with a good third-place finish over this course and distance. He jumps from a good draw of four with Piere Strydom back in the saddle. He’s doing well and his work has been exceptional. His biggest danger is his stable companion, Rattle Bag. The stable is of the opinion that he’ll run a big race.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2024.09.17. Best MR:85. Decent latest against stronger. Won maiden under Striker.
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Race 6 – 15:15
1000m – WSB Grand Heritage 21 December Pinnacle Stakes
2 – I Am Giant
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Vars Honour by Var (USA)
Trainer: Brett Crawford/James Crawford
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 1 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He returns from a 20-week break and is making his seasonal debut. His work at home has been very good. The son of Querari is expected to need this outing and the run will bring him on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 20 wks. Best MR:118. Makes seasonal debut. Big runner if fit and well.