The Hollywood Syndicate has seven runners carded at Turffontein Standside on Saturday 25 November 2023. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday 25 November 2023
Turffontein Standside
Race 2 – 12:05
1160m – Betway Conditional Maiden Plate
3 – Inafix
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Inaninstant by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: *Siyanda Sosibo -1.5kg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (18 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He has been a tad disappointing to date and has been reported to be holding his breath in running. He is doing nicely at home and has been showing good work. If reproducing his homework and with the services of 1.5kgs claiming apprentice Siyanda Sosibo, he should run a big race.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:76. Fair form. The 3rd horse in latest has come out and won since.
—
Race 2 – 12:05
1160m – Betway Conditional Maiden Plate
4 – Griffin Park
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Pin Turn (GB) by Pivotal (GB)
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Jockey: Luyolo Mxothwa
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (18 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He has not been making massive improvement in his races and he is having his first run as a gelding. He will likely need this outing and this effort will bring him on for future races. We are hoping to see some improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2023.10.09. Fair form. Has scope for much better.
—
Race 2 – 12:05
1160m – Betway Conditional Maiden Plate
7 – Lions Eye
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Sea Cat by Var (USA)
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 18 (18 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 40/1
He returns from a 25-week break and is having his first run as a gelding. On work, he is doing better than Griffin Park at home. The son of Silvano is expected to need this run and the outing will bring him on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 25 wks. Gelded 2023.06.05. Is better than latest. The gelding may have done the trick and can improve.
—
Race 2 – 12:05
1160m – Betway Conditional Maiden Plate
10 – Sakhala Is’Cathulo
Breeding: William Longsword – Exquisite Touch by Var (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 15 (18 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 50/1
The stable was slightly disappointed with his debut run as he did not show much interest in the early stages. He would have come on from the outing and should have improvement to come.
Winning Form Comment: Needed debut 8 days ago. Is trying further and can show some improvement.
—
Race 7 – 15:35
2000m – Betway Summer Cup (Grade 1)
4 – Anfields Rocket
Breeding: Coup De Grace (USA) – Milla’s Rocket (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Grant Maroun
Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 10 (20 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
The stable feel that his preparation for this race has gone well. The horse is very well in himself and his work has been top class. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Raymond Danielson is very excited about the race. With luck in running, the stable feel that he can just about win.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:120. Needed latest. Likes this course and can run into the money.
—
Race 8 – 16:15
3200m – Racehorse Owners Association Stayers (Non-Black Type)
2 – Black Thorn
Breeding: Pomodoro – Ebony Rose by Dynasty
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Jockey: JP van der Merwe
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 4 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/2
He is doing very well at home and the stable are happy with his preparation heading into this race. He has no issues with the 3200m and from his handy draw of four, he is expected to be a big runner.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:103. Good prep. Has peak run and can go one better.
—
Race 10 – 17:25
1800m – South African Airways MR 84 Handicap
1 – Trois Trois Quatre
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Badger Creek by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Jockey: JP van der Merwe
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 13 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
This is the right race for him, but he is unfortunately drawn widest of all in barrier 13. His last victory came over this distance. He is doing very well at home and with luck in running, he is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:87. Didn’t see out 2400m last time. Won only attempt over this distance and can improve.