The Hollywood Syndicate has 4 runners carded at Vaal Classic on Thursday 7 October. See more about what we are expecting here.
Thursday 7 October 2021
Vaal Classic
Race 2 – 13:40
1200m – All To Come Novice Handicap
7 – Who’s That Star
Breeding: Var (USA) – Tiger’s Touch (AUS) by Where’s That Tiger (AUS)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Warren Kennedy
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 3 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is in good form heading into this contest, but it is a competitive field. It is a Handicap and he carries the bottom weight of 55.5kgs with Warren Kennedy in the saddle. He will run well and can fight out the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. Produced a smart handicap debut run in KZN. Should be one of the leading contenders.
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Race 6 – 16:00
1600m – Computaform Online Novice Handicap
1 – Purple Panther
Breeding: Coup De Grace (USA) – Sweet Aria (IRE) by Celtic Swing (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 4 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He ran a good race when returning from a lengthy 35-week break last time. It was over a distance short of his best and he finished his race off strongly. It is a competitive field, but he has ability and should go close to winning.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:90. Fair comeback run over shorter. 2nd in only attempt over a mile.
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Race 6 – 16:00
1600m – Computaform Online Novice Handicap
5 – Platinum Sky
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Princess Royal by Captain Al
Trainer: Sean Tarry
Jockey: Lyle Hewitson
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 8 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He returns from a 15-week break and finds himself in a Novice Handicap. He has not had a grass gallop, but is doing well in his sand work. It is a small and competitive field, but he has ability and should go close to winning.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 15 wks. Impressive maiden winner and the form line has worked out well. Big chance.
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Race 7 – 16:35
1600m – Tabonline.co.za MR 85 Divided Handicap (F & M)
5 – Mrs Hotline
Breeding: Irish Flame – Galingale by National Emblem
Trainer: Candice Dawson
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 5 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She is having her first run for the Candice Dawson stable. She will love the long Vaal Classic straight, but the 1600m may be on the sharp side for her. She will be doing her best work late and will come on from this outing.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Muscutt P B-2021.06.16. Rested 16 wks. Best MR:80. Makes local/stable debut. Can improve.