The Hollywood Syndicate has three runners carded at Vaal Classic on Tuesday, 20 August 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Tuesday, 20 August 2024
Vaal Classic
Race 2 – 13:00
1000m – TAB Telebet 0861 000 822 Maiden Plate
6 – Kwagga Blitz – SCRATCHED (Insufficient Recovery Time)
Breeding: Captain Of All – African Honey by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Piere Strydom
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 5 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He was a tad disappointing last time after a good penultimate run when second over this distance at Turffontein. The son of Captain Of All has shown ability at home and we are hoping that he brings his homework to the track. Piere Strydom rides and he can fight out the finish.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:84. The form of his penultimate run stands out. Striker up.
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Race 2 – 13:00
1000m – TAB Telebet 0861 000 822 Maiden Plate
8 – Smashing
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Wrecking Ball by Great Britain (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 8 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
She comes into this race in decent form and has finished third in her last two starts. On work shown at home, it will be hard for her to get the better of Kwagga Blitz. She does receive her sex allowance and with S’manga Khumalo in the saddle, she can finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Placed in last two runs. Khumalo may be able to coax a little bit extra out of her.
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Race 7 – 16:00
1000m – Take A Bet Wina Numba Numba MR 80 Handicap
3 – Dontshootthebarman
Breeding: Visionaire (USA) – Aquila Jet by Jet Master
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Denis Schwarz
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 7 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He ran a fair race in his comeback run over this distance at Turffontein. He has come on from the outing and is doing nicely at home. Jockey Denis Schwarz retains the ride and we are hoping to see him return to his best form.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:82. Needed latest. 1000m is his game and can show improvement.