The Hollywood Syndicate has 2 runners carded at Vaal on Thursday 5 August. See more about what we are expecting here.
Thursday 5 August 2021
Vaal
Race 2 – 13:30
1000m – Tabonline.co.za Maiden Plate
11 – Phaka Imali
Breeding: Var (USA) – Endearment (AUS) by Hussonet (USA)
Trainer: Stuart Pettigrew
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 11 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He debuted over the 1160m at Turffontein where he was very green. The stable bring him back in distance to 1000m and he gets the services of a stronger jockey, Marco van Rensburg. He is expected to improve and run a good race.
Winning Form Comment: Would have gained from debut experience. Drops in trip and makes course debut. Can improve.
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Race 8 – 17:05
1200m – Next Vaal Racemeeting Wednesday 11 August Novice Handicap
5 – Ramchandani Road
Breeding: Pathfork (USA) – The Taj by National Assemby (CAN)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 6 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He runs over the 1200m in a Novice Handicap. He is well and Calvin Habib now takes the ride. The stable are hoping he gives a good account of himself.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Lunn PL-2021.05.24. Rested 10 wks. Best MR:86. Multiple winners have come out of recent form line. Respect.