The Hollywood Syndicate has five runners carded at Vaal on Thursday, 16 May 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Thursday, 16 May 2024
Vaal
Race 4 – 14:10
1000m – TAB Telebet 0861 000 822 Maiden Plate (F & M)
2 – Smashing
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Wrecking Ball by Great Britain (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kaidan Brewer
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 9 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
She was disappointing in her last start over this distance at Turffontein. This is a competitive field with numerous horses having good winning chances. We are hoping for a positive run.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Better than latest. Has claims on fair previous form.
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Race 4 – 14:10
1000m – TAB Telebet 0861 000 822 Maiden Plate (F & M)
7 – La Chance
Breeding: Vercingetorix – La Chouette by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 2 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
The blinkers will remain fitted and she drops to 1000m. She is doing nicely at home and we are hoping to see her find the form of her encouraging debut effort. Calvin Habib is booked to ride.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:62. Poor latest. Needs to find form of debut run.
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Race 5 – 14:45
1000m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 MR 74 Handicap
3 – Prized Platinum
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Platinum Princess by Rakeen (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 7 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He was disappointing last time as he was shifting away from the crop. The stable have opted to fit a pair of blinkers for this race which should keep his mind on the task at hand. Muzi Yeni is booked to ride and he is expected to find a form return.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Better than latest. Likes this C&D and can feature.
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Race 5 – 14:45
1000m – Play Soccer 6, 10 And 13 MR 74 Handicap
11 – Inafix
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Inaninstant by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Kaidan Brewer
Wgt: 53.5kg
Draw: 11 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
His last two starts have been moderate. He is a horse with breathing issues. He is drawn on the outside of the course which is a positive. He gets the services of Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Kaidan Brewer and we are hoping to see a form return.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:80. Moderate last two starts. To race with cornell collar.
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Race 7 – 15:55
1800m – For Hospitality Bookings Call 011 681 1796 MR 76 Handicap
5 – Real Relief
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Heritage Wood by Var (USA)
Trainer: Heather Adamson
Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 10 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
The stable have been doing quite a bit of work with him and feel that he will enjoy the rise to 1800m. He is working nicely with a compression mask and tongue-tie fitted. We are hoping to see an improved effort with Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Raymond Danielson aboard.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Crawford B-2024.01.16. Best MR:88. Better than recent form. Steps up in trip and can show improvement.