The Hollywood Syndicate has four runners carded at Vaal Classic on Tuesday 15 February 2022. See what we are expecting here.
Tuesday 15 February 2022
Vaal Classic
Race 4 – 13:35
2400m – Computaform Online Middle Stakes
2 – Black Thorn
Breeding: Pomodoro – Ebony Rose by Dynasty
Trainer: Sean Tarry
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 12 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He has won his last two starts well and is in the right type of field today. He is having his final preparation for a feature race in the beginning of March. He is drawn wide, but will be running on and has a winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:87. Unbeaten over this distance and goes for hat-trick. Raiseahallelujah won next time.
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Race 7 – 15:10
1000m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 MR 96 Handicap
11 – Hope Is Power
Breeding: Soft Falling Rain – Sarasota by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Jason Gates
Wgt: 53.5kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He takes a steep rise in class and meets a very competitive field. He does carry a handy galloping mass of 53.5kgs and the stable of hoping for a good run. He can earn a cheque and finish in the first four.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:89. Not disgraced in KZN last time. Hampton Court went close next time.
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Race 8 – 15:45
1000m – Next Vaal Racemeeting Thursday 17 February MR 80 Handicap
3 – Goliath Heron
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Water Bird by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: *Jeffrey Syster
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 9 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He won a good race in his last start over the same course and distance. He meets a very similar type of field this time around and has a good chance of following up with another victory.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:102. Won latest well in this class. Grindelwald went close next time.
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Race 8 – 15:45
1000m – Next Vaal Racemeeting Thursday 17 February MR 80 Handicap
6 – Shinnecock
Breeding: Var (USA) – Acquavella (GB) by Danehill Dancer (IRE)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 5 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He was in need of his first run for the Syndicate after returning from a 17-week break. He is showing good work at home and improvement is expected. He is capable of causing an upset in this field.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Snaith JS-2021.09.14. 2nd run after rest. Best MR:82. Needed comeback run. Should strip fitter.