The Hollywood Syndicate has six runners carded at Turffontein Standside on Thursday 04 January 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday 04 January 2024
Turffontein Standside
Race 2 – 13:05
1160m – Book A Table Call 011 681 1796 Maiden Plate
8 – Prized Platinum
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Platinum Princess by Rakeen (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 2 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He produced a promising debut effort over 1000m on the Vaal Classic course. The stable is of the opinion that he will still be green in running. The son of Querari will come on from this run but he can run into the money.
Winning Form Comment: Fair debut run on the Vaal Classic course. Should be one of the leading contenders.
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Race 6 – 15:30
1000m – TAB 4Racing App MR 96 Handicap
2 – Ziyasha
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Kelly’s Olympics (USA) by Kingmambo (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: *Siyanda Sosibo -1.5kg
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 8 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He received a two-pound penalty for his third-place finish in the Sophomore 1000. He will be fitted with the blinkers for this outing. Apprentice Siyanda Sosibo takes the 1.5kgs off his back and he is expected to be involved in the fight to the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:104. 1000m specialist. Beaten by a speedy filly in latest and has claims.
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Race 6 – 15:30
1000m – TAB 4Racing App MR 96 Handicap
7 – Qhawe Lami
Breeding: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) – Vice Versa by Var (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 3 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
His last start can be ignored as he was reported to be not striding out. He is doing well at home and is showing good work. Muzi Yeni steps back into the saddle and he should run a big race.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:97. Had excuses in latest. Is 4kgs better off with number 2 on penultimate run.
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Race 7 – 16:05
1000m – Racehorse Owners Association MR 80 Handicap
2 – Dontshootthebarman
Breeding: Visionaire (USA) – Aquila Jet by Jet Master
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 7 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is a winner of his two starts in KZN and is going up in the ratings. The son of Visionaire is in a good space heading into this contest. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie retains the ride and he can notch up the hat-trick.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:82. Won last two starts in KZN. Hat-trick is definitely on the cards.
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Race 7 – 16:05
1000m – Racehorse Owners Association MR 80 Handicap
8 – Inafix
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Inaninstant by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 3 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He won a game race when shedding his maiden tag over this distance on the Vaal Classic course. He is a horse with ability, but he has breathing issues. Muzi Yeni retains the ride and we are hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:80. Won latest and Yeni retains ride. Watch form line Race 1 number 2 – Glawari.
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Race 8 – 16:40
2000m – Next Turffontein Racemeeting Sunday 07 January MR 88 Handicap
1 – Trois Trois Quatre
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Badger Creek by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 3 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He ran a good race when second over 1800m, last week Thursday. The son of Rafeef is in a good space and if he comes through that run well, he should be involved from a good draw of three.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Good second-place finish last Thursday. Chance if this run has not come too soon.