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What A Fortune can open his account
Hollywoodbets Greyville’s polytrack meeting on Wednesday features several competitive contests, with What A Fortune looking well placed to break through in the feature Middle Stakes.
The Candice Bass-trained gelding has adapted well since arriving from Cape Town, finishing close-up in both KZN starts. He was narrowly beaten over the poly last time and, despite dropping in trip and drawing wide, benefits from a useful 2.5kg claim. He appears the horse to beat.
The main threats include Sean Tarry’s The Specialist, who makes his poly debut after contesting stronger company on the Highveld. Prior to his latest feature-race effort behind Jerusalema Rain, he had won three in succession and drops in class. Thisiswhatitmeans also commands respect despite top weight, while Golden Destiny returns to sprinting and should be competitive.
Race 1 sees What A Classic narrowly preferred after improving significantly on her first polytrack outing behind the progressive Green Energy. From a favourable draw and back against her own sex, she gets the vote. Sei Bella adds first-time blinkers after disappointing as favourite, while Red Hot Miss has shown enough to suggest she can feature.
In the opening PA leg, Christmas Rose appeals after a promising debut. The experience gained should prove valuable, although she faces older opposition. Brightsunnyday receives first-time blinkers, while Peaceful Duchess has improved since switching stables and surfaces. Chihiro could also improve on the poly.
Good Omen looks to have an excellent opportunity to shed his maiden tag in the first Pick 6 leg. His consistency has been rewarded with a suitable step up in trip. Gimme The Truth appears the biggest threat after two encouraging local runs, while Crimson Typhoon and Bourbon’s Beast have claims.
Race 4 is competitive. Fine Wine carries top weight and a wide draw but boasts strong polytrack credentials and benefits from Mickaelle Michel’s claim. Chasing Gold’s recent form has been franked and she remains a major danger, while poly newcomer Ebisu is respected if handling the surface.
Dawn Surprise heads a wide-open Race 5. The Gary Rich-trained mare is ultra-consistent and proven over the course and distance. Innerbloom could improve significantly if adapting to the poly, while Ruby Rising and Thought Control are closely matched on recent form.
Last Margareta rates the one to beat in Race 7 after an impressive first-up polytrack success for Garth Puller. Golden Angel and Quandura are logical dangers in a modest handicap.
The finale may belong to Mountainsofthemoon. Robbie Hill’s mare has produced two strong recent polytrack performances, the form has worked out well, and championship-chasing Craig Zackey takes the ride. Got The Word and Pongola are respected dangers, but Mountainsofthemoon looks the standout closing bet on the card.
Wathnan all set for another stellar meeting





Master set for major performance
Major Master looks ready to continue his rise through the handicap ranks when he lines up in Race 6 over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Youth Day Tuesday. While a record of five wins and six placings from 16 starts is respectable, expectations were always high for the striking son from the Candice Bass stable.
His recent form suggests he is beginning to fulfil that promise. Earlier this year he was competitive against stronger opposition, finishing behind July hopeful I Salute You in the Premiers Trophy and later chasing home subsequent winner Chasingtherainbow. After a short break, he returned with an impressive 1.75-length victory over the reliable Boogiefied on soft ground over 1600m. With Aldo Domeyer aboard, Major Master looks well placed to score again.
Handsome Prince rates a serious threat. His rating has gradually dropped and recent performances indicate a return to form could be imminent. He was a solid fourth behind Chasingtherainbow over this course and distance and should be competitive again. Stablemate Roccapina also warrants respect. Drawn in gate one, the mare has proven Grade 1 and Listed form, although her inconsistency remains a concern.
Race 1 looks a golden opportunity for Peace Garland to break through. The Vaughan Marshall-trained filly has finished placed in all four starts, including a runner-up effort over this course and distance. Under Mickaelle Michel, she sets the standard.
Marshall could complete an early double with It’sgood It’snice in Race 2. The colt has finished second in both starts over 1400m and appears ready to go one better after two encouraging efforts.
Madra Rua is preferred in Race 3 over 1000m after a career-best second behind Witch Hazel. Conditions should suit, while Swift Serenity, who continues to find one too good, remains a major danger. Well-bred newcomer Sierra Nevada is worth monitoring.
Jewel Mule gets another chance in Race 4 after a promising debut third behind Sparkling Star. A small step forward could be enough to beat more exposed rivals.
Master Coiner appeals in Race 5 despite dropping from 1950m to 1600m. He improved markedly when runner-up to Glenalmond last time and can continue his progress if the shorter trip poses no issue.
Signor Dante seeks back-to-back victories in Race 7 after a dominant 2.5-length win over Devil A Saint following a class drop.
Race 8 is highly competitive, but Winter Pearl gets a tentative vote. With Craig Zackey aboard and consistent recent form, he should once again be in the mix.
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Sha Tin Track Spy: Saturday, 13 June
June 14 Selangor Preview By Mark Lydeamore
Race for the Trainers’ Championship: Shum’s bullets ready to fire
| Trainer | Win | 2nd | 3rd | 4th | 5th | Total runs | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1st | C Fownes | 62 | 39 | 38 | 37 | 40 | 509 |
| 2nd | M Newnham | 58 | 49 | 49 | 49 | 38 | 514 |
| 3rd | D Shum | 57 | 37 | 34 | 40 | 32 | 472 |
| 4th | F Lui | 51 | 42 | 60 | 36 | 39 | 481 |
| 5th | D Hayes | 50 | 42 | 43 | 48 | 44 | 613 |
| 6th | J Size | 48 | 62 | 54 | 41 | 53 | 548 |
Lerena, Zackey hold the aces in Turffontein double play
Race 2 features one of the stronger prospects on the card in Snowblade. The Mike Azzie-trained son of Vercingetorix produced a promising runner-up effort on debut over this course and distance. Expected natural improvement makes him a leading contender to break his maiden at the second attempt.
Zackey’s first major chance comes in Race 4 aboard Isaac Stephan for Tony Peter. Another son of Vercingetorix, the three-year-old has improved with each run and produced a career-best second before a 73-day break. Returning with scope for further progress, he looks well placed to shed his maiden tag.
Race 6 could see Lerena and Azzie complete a double with proven stayer Poet’s Warrior. The six-year-old boasts a perfect three-from-three record over 2400m and is unbeaten in two starts over this course and distance. He has also thrived under Lerena, suffering only one defeat from four rides together. His latest run over 3200m can be forgiven, and the return to his preferred distance makes him a major contender to end a lengthy win drought.
Zackey has another strong opportunity in Race 7 aboard Gimmesumluv for Lucky Houdalakis. The daughter of Gimmethegreenlight has improved since cheekpieces were fitted and confirmed that progress with a close fourth over 1600m on the Inside Track. The drop back to 1400m and return to the Standside course could suit perfectly, and another step forward may be enough to see her return to winning form.
With Lerena and Zackey partnered with several of the card’s leading chances, punters have a straightforward approach to the meeting. Snowblade, Isaac Stephan, Poet’s Warrior and Gimmesumluv all make strong appeals on recent form, while any significant betting support for Beautiful Rosie could signal the arrival of another smart De Kock import. Following the country’s top riders may prove the key to finding winners on Sunday.
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The Gr3 Lucky Fish Winter Stakes over 2400m headlines Saturday’s mixed turf and polytrack meeting at Hollywoodbets Greyville and could play a key role in determining the final Hollywoodbets Durban July field.
Candice and Tammy Dawson’s Enflame has done little wrong in recent staying races and should be a major contender, while Patrick Kruyer’s Tenpenny looks capable of bouncing back after a disappointing run on soft ground. Prior to that effort, he had produced strong Cape staying form and retains the services of JP van der Merwe. Native Ruler has been competing well in stronger company and remains an interesting prospect despite being untested at the distance.
Shoot The Rapids is another July hopeful. Nathan Kotzen’s gelding has finished runner-up in his last two starts and gets a major boost with Richard Fourie booked. Holding Thumbs should improve over this trip after a needed comeback run, while Sean Tarry’s Future Pearl could surprise off a much-reduced rating if returning to his best form.
The supporting card is highly competitive with few standout bankers. In the opener, Highveld raider Tanareef should improve on a promising debut, while Lenoxx and Deonaire appear closely matched after recent efforts. Kid From The South is another to monitor, particularly if supported in the betting.
Sweet Green rates one of the better bets on the card. The Justin Snaith-trained filly was a beaten favourite after an encouraging debut but remains progressive. Pacific Mood should improve significantly after a green first outing, while Queraristinyferrari may benefit from switching back to turf.
Former champion trainer Ricky Maingard has enjoyed immediate success since relocating to KZN and his runner in the opening PA leg warrants respect. Light The Fire brings strong recent form, while Barry’s Boy remains a danger after a solid polytrack effort.
The Pick 6 opener is wide open. Wendy Whitehead’s Definitely Yes looks the stable elect despite a wide draw, aided by a 4kg claim. Little Boy Blue and Bangladesh are key rivals, while Gorgeous Guy could improve on the switch to polytrack.
Mohave Prince seeks a fourth win from his last five starts and remains the one to beat in race five despite a penalty. Gimmefabulous, Uzwano and Office In Command all have claims.
Day Two, No Pressure and outsider Intuitive Spirit head the selections in a competitive sixth race. Later, class performer Cats Pajamas looks capable of overcoming top weight despite a drop in trip. Circumbendibus and King Of The Gauls are respected rivals.
In the finale, Black Eagle brings strong Cape form and can make amends for a recent defeat. Serengetti Sun and the consistent Miss World also have strong winning claims.
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France Express Form & Race Previews (Salon-De-Provence) – Wednesday, June 17
RACE 1: PRIX LAURENT BRUNA CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1100M – TIME: 18:22 PRIZE MONEY: EUR12000
She’s Box Office (IRE) A close-up 3rd in a Claimer over 1100m at Dieppe on 6 June. She contested a Listed race in her penultimate run and bounced back well last time. The runner to beat. Nymphenburg (FR) A moderate 4th in a Claimer over 1200m at Marseille Borely on 18 May. Has finished 4th in both her starts and should be competitive in this event. El Diablo (FR) A disappointing 9th in a Conditions race over 1200m at La Teste on 3 June. A well-beaten last but that was a decent field and he will have learned from the experience. Quick Chick (FR) A moderate 10th in a Conditions race over 1200m at La Teste on 3 June. She could be more competitive dropping to a Claiming contest.
RACE 2: R & E CHASTIN HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1100M – TIME: 18:57 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13400
The Dig (FR) A 0.5-length winner of a Handicap over 1100m at Salon Provence on 25 May. He is in good form and should still be competitive. Go Johnny Go Go Go (FR) A 0.5-length 2nd in a Handicap over 1100m at Salon Provence on 25 May. Ran well when finishing behind THE DIG (2) last time and looks the main danger. Riski Chope (FR) Not beaten far when 5th in a Handicap over 1350m at Lyon Parilly on 23 May. Should be suited by the drop in distance and will have Marvin Grandin back in the irons. Explorar (FR) Finished 3rd in a Handicap over 1100m at Salon Provence on 25 May. Was a further 0.75 lengths behind THE DIG (2) and GO JOHNNY GO GO GO (7) so needs to be taken seriously.
RACE 3: R. LEYRAUD HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 2000M – TIME: 19:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Muenchen A hard-fought winner of a Maiden over 1400m at Pau on 22 October. Has not run a bad race, has been supplemented into this event and will race for Christophe Escuder for the first time. Space Good (FR) A progressive 3rd in a Handicap over 2000m at Marseille Vivaux on 22 May. Did not produce his best form at ParisLongchamp in the previous race but he came back well on the sand last time. Has run well of turf, however. Ocra (FR) Finished 4th in a Handicap over 2000m at Marseille Vivaux on 22 May. Went down just 0.75 lengths over 1800m at this course in her penultimate start and deserves respect. Persiana (FR) Finished 5th in a Handicap over 2600 at Marseille Vivaux on 2 May. She found that trip too far but did well when winning her penultimate start over 1800m at this track.
RACE 4: BENEVOLES STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1800M – TIME: 20:07 PRIZE MONEY: EUR12800
Force Tranquille (FR) A 1.5-length 2nd in a Handicap over 2100m at ParisLongchamp on 4 June. She seems to be coming back to form and looks ready to pick up another win. Moabi (FR) A promising 4th in a Handicap over 2000m at Compiegne on 9 June. Won her penultimate race well and followed up with another good effort. Pierre Le Grand A 4-length second in a Handicap over 1700m at Marseille Borely on 18 May. Another who is performing well and he is sure to be running at them late. Dengie (FR) Finished 6th in a Handicap over 2000m at this course on 25 May. Her rating has dropped and she is very well weighted in this event.
RACE 5: A. MOSSE CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1800M – TIME: 20:42 PRIZE MONEY: EUR15400
Sous Influence (IRE) Victorious in his last two starts, the latest in a claimer over this track and trip on 25 May. Can remain undefeated in this division. Toimy Son (FR) In good shape and finished 3rd in this division at Toulouse race over 1400m on 8 June. Should be competitive once again. Merci Elie (FR) Successful in three of last four starts, the latest in a handicap race at Marseille-Vivaux over 1500m on 22 May. Can score again. Cala Rossa (FR) Unreliable and finished 6th in handicap race at Marseille-Vivaux over 1500m on 22 May. Capable of making the frame.
RACE 6: DEPARTEMENT CLAIMING STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 2400M – TIME: 21:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR11500
Bedda Vita (IRE) Unbeaten in two claimers, the latest at Toulouse over 2400m on 8 June. Can complete her hat-trick. Zelzana (FR) Consistent in this division and finished 3rd at Lyon-Parilly over 2400m on 30 May. Should be right there at the finish once again. Never Lost (FR) Finished 7th in handicap at Vichy over 2400m on 13 May. Has some fair forma and can get involved with the finish once again. Magic Storm (FR) Has only been modest so far and finished 6th in handicap a tMarseille-Vivaux over 2000m on 22 May. Can make the frame.
RACE 7: PACA HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 2400M – TIME: 21:48 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Soupir In good form and was 3rd in a handicap over this track and trip on 25 May. Should make a bold bid at victory. Hashtag Joa (FR) Victorious in a handicap over this course and distance on 25 May. Carries a penalty but can score again. Propre Soeur (FR) Not reliable and was 7th in a Conditions race at Ajaccio over 1800m on 17 May. Can be competitive in this line-up. Lagoone Chope (FR) Unreliable and finished 9th in a handicap at Vichy over 2400m on 13 May. Capable of contesting the finish.
RACE 8: JC. NAPOLI HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 2400M – TIME: 22:23 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300
Excelsior (FR) In good form and finished 3rd in a Conditions race at Lyon-Parilly over 2400m on 6 June. Big chance in this line-up. Unfurled (FR) Not reliable but was 3rd in a handicap over this track ansd trip on 25 May. Can contest the finish once again. Rio Grande (FR) Victorious in a handicap at Marseille-Vivaux over 2600m on 22 May. Carries a penalty and seems to prefer the PSF but must be respected for that win. Alicanto (FR) Only modest of late and finished 8th in a handicap at Dieppe over 2400m on 16 May. Can be competitive if at best.
South Africa Express Form & Race Previews (Greyville) – June 17
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: GREYVILLE POLYTRACK@2026.06.17
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 17.06.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R140,000, 12:30GMT+2Race Summary: WHAT A CLASSIC improved first run on the poly behind the progressive Green Energy. She has the best of the draw and back against her own sex. SEI BELLA was a beaten favourite last run but has done better. She gets first time blinkers. RED HOT MISS has shown up well in both starts to date and stays the trip. SCARLET EMPRESS steps up in trip with a 4kg claimer aboard and is one to watch in the betting.
Selections: #1 WHAT A CLASSIC, #4 SEI BELLA, #7 RED HOT MISS, #5 SCARLET EMPRESS
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 17.06.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R90,000, 13:05GMT+2Race Summary: CHRISTMAS ROSE started at long odds on debut but was not far off the winner. The experience will count although she does take on older runners. BRIGHTSUNNYDAY has improved since trying a little further. She has it all to do with top weight but does get first time blinkers. PEACEFUL DUCHESS has improved since a change of stables and a switch to the poly. She has the best of the draw and the extra will suit. CHIHIRO has yet to earn but has not been too far back in the Cape. The poly could bring out the best.
Selections: #5 CHRISTMAS ROSE, #3 BRIGHTSUNNYDAY, #1 PEACEFUL DUCHESS, #7 CHIHIRO
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 17.06.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 2000m, Poly, R140,000, 13:40GMT+2Race Summary: GOOD OMEN will never get a better chance of shedding his maiden. He has been consistent and the step up in trip should not be an issue. GIMME THE TRUTH has shown up well on both local starts and is the most likely danger. He has run well on the poly. CRIMSON TYPHOON was narrowly beaten over course and distance last run and gets the same apprentice aboard. BOURBON’S BEAST has been disappointing and tends to lack extra when it matters but he is seldom too far back.
Selections: #6 GOOD OMEN, #9 GIMME THE TRUTH, #2 CRIMSON TYPHOON, #8 BOURBON’S BEAST
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 17.06.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1800m, Poly, R135,000, 14:15GMT+2Race Summary: FINE WINE carries top weight and has the widest draw but has smart form on the poly and Michel’s 1.5kg allowance in her favour. CHASING GOLD was a touch disappointing last run but her form before that has been thoroughly franked and she goes well on the poly. EBISU makes her poly debut and has shown some promise. If she takes to the poly she will be a threat. RED CORAL is 1kg worse off with Chasing Gold on their last meeting but the former may have run a little below her best.
Selections: #8 FINE WINE, #7 CHASING GOLD, #5 EBISU, #3 RED CORAL
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 17.06.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R135,000, 14:50GMT+2Race Summary: Wide open handicap but DAWN SURPRISE is always competitive and the stable is in good form. She goes well over course and distance and should be right there again. INNERBLOOM is way better than her last Cape effort. She has a handy galloping weight and should be competitive if taking to the poly. RUBY RISING has improved at recent outings and enjoyed the extra furlong last time out. She meets THOUGHT CONTROL on the same terms with little more than a neck separating them but the latter has the wider draw to contend with.
Selections: #3 DAWN SURPRISE, #7 INNERBLOOM, #6 RUBY RISING, #8 THOUGHT CONTROL
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 17.06.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R175,000, 15:25GMT+2Race Summary: WHAT A FORTUNE was narrowly beaten first up on the poly last time out. He drops back in trip from a wide draw but does have a 2.5kg claimer aboard. THE SPECIALIST makes his poly debut and was not far back last run on the Highveld. He was coming off a hattrick of wins prior to that and is down in class here. THISISWHATITMEANS was outclassed last run on the turf but had solid poly form prior to that run. He has a big weight but looks capable. GOLDEN DESTINY is back to a sprint and although he does look narrowly held by What A Fortune he must have a chance.
Selections: #8 WHAT A FORTUNE, #2 THE SPECIALIST, #6 THISISWHATITMEANS, #7 GOLDEN DESTINY
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 17.06.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R80,000, 16:00GMT+2Race Summary: Open. LAST MARGARITA won well first up on the poly. She takes on a modest handicap field and with a light weight can follow up. GOLDEN ANGEL was a narrow winner on the poly last time out. She has a fair weight but can follow up in this company. QUANDURA has run two good races in a tongue-tie and a winner over course and distance last run in an Open Maiden. KMV RETROFIT goes well on the poly and has not been far back at recent outing. She can feature form a good draw.
Selections: #4 LAST MARGARITA, #3 GOLDEN ANGEL, #6 QUANDURA, #2 K M V RETROFIT
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 17.06.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R100,000, 16:35GMT+2Race Summary: MOUNTAINSOFTHEMOON has run two smart recent races on the poly. Her form has been franked and from a good draw with title-chasing Craig Zackey aboard she looks to be the one to beat. GOT THE WORD has found form of late and the step up in trip should not be an issue. He has a light weight and a good draw. PONGOLA showed up well on the poly last run. He had been fairly consistent prior to that and the switch to the poly may have brought out the best. WILLIAM OF ORANGE showed up well first run out of the maidens. He has improved on the poly and can feature again.
Selections: #2 MOUNTAINSOFTHEMOON, #4 GOT THE WORD, #6 PONGOLA, #7 WILLIAM OF ORANGE
Best Win: #6 Good Omen
Best Value Bet: #4 Last Margarita
Best Longshot: #5 Ebisu































