South Africa Horse Racing Previews: GREYVILLE POLYTRACK@2023.05.01
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 01.05.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R100,000, 12:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: IMPERIOUS DESTINY (4) has shown up well in both starts. Goes the extra furlong but rates the one to beat. TASTE MAKER (9) is battling to shed her maiden but was touched off over course and distance last run. MADAME ZABRE (5) found her last start too far. She has done well over course and distance. TEPHRA (1) has found betting support in both starts and can feature from the best of the draw.
Selections:
#4 IMPERIOUS DESTINY, #9 TASTE MAKER, #1 TEPHRA, #5 MADAME ZABRE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 01.05.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1900m, Poly, R102,375, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Tough handicap. Andre Nel saddles two runners in SUNDAY ISLAND (4) and WARRIOR BLING (6) Robert Khathi is the stable rider aboard the latter but Rachel Venniker’s claim could be the reason for her booking on the top weight. EXCEEDER (2) has been consistent of late. He takes on stronger here but has the benefit of a light weight. ETIQUETTE (1) was in it until the last when trying further last time out. He can do better this trip.
Selections:
#4 SUNDAY ISLAND, #2 EXCEEDER, #1 ETIQUETTE, #6 WARRIOR BLING
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 01.05.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1700m, Poly, R100,000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Michael Roberts’ NONOTI (5) was a beaten favourite last run and has been runner-up at her last three starts. If she takes to the poly she could be hard to beat. SKY VELOCITY (7) made a smart poly debut for Johan Janse van Vuuren and she looks the biggest threat to Nonoti. JOLLIFICATION (3) has been knocking at the door for some time now. She has gone well on the poly. TRIP TO NEBRASKA (9) improved in blinkers and has a money chance.
Selections:
#5 NONOTI, #7 SKY VELOCITY, #3 JOLLIFICATION, #9 TRIP TO NEBRASKA
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 01.05.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R100,000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: HALLERBOS (5) came good when stretched to a mile wearing blinkers and can follow up for Dennis Bosch. MAJESTIC POWER (7) has won his last two for Gary Rich and has only gone up five points in the handicap. He should make another bold bid. RAFIKI (1) has made steady improvement leading into his maiden win. He has enjoyed the step up in trip and has the best of the draw. ACTION STATIONS (10) has drawn wide but is never far back and goes well on the synthetic surface.
Selections:
#7 MAJESTIC POWER, #5 HALLERBOS, #1 RAFIKI, #10 ACTION STATIONS
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 01.05.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R100,000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Visiting BROSNAN (3) made a promising poly debut for Janse van Vuuren and he should make another strong bid. Alyson Wright saddles VICTOR RAIL (1) who finished ahead of Brosnan when last they met and has subsequently run another promising race. These two look the prime contenders. MASERATI ROAR (4) has only once been out of the money in five starts. He was a well beaten third last run but makes his poly debut and must have a chance. COTTON RON (6) has been costly to follow but has his second start for Louis Goosen and has a tongue-tie for the first time.
Selections:
#1 VICTOR RAIL, #3 BROSNAN, #6 COTTON RON, #4 MASERATI ROAR
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 01.05.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R100,000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: LORD EDWARD (6) has made steady recent improvement and goes well over course and distance. GEORGIE GEORGE (11) has drawn wide but is Michelle Rix’s first runner since arriving from the Cape. He did well from a tough Durbanville draw last start and will go close if he takes to the poly. PHAKA IMALI (7) won well over course and distance last time out and can go in again. Carl Hewitson’s mare CAPRIANA (9) goes well on the poly and although taking on males she is a hard knocker. GREY OCEAN (3) is seldom far off the winner and should be thereabouts again.
Selections:
#11 GEORGIE GEORGE, #6 LORD EDWARD, #7 PHAKA IMALI, #3 GREY OCEAN
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 01.05.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1900m, Poly, R100,000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Wide open handicap. GIMME GORGEOUS (2) won third time of asking for his new yard and still looks progressive. He makes his poly debut. LUCRETIUS (6) is something of a poly specialist and is holding form well. CORSICAN (4) has shown up well in two starts since shedding his maiden. He is distance suited and only missed a cheque twice in 10 outings. INGAKARA (1) made marked improvement last time out and could surprise.
Selections:
#2 GIMME GORGEOUS, #6 LUCRETIUS, #4 CORSICAN, #1 INGAKARA
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 01.05.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1100m, Poly, R100,000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: OCTOBER SONG (7) has tumbled down the handicap and has been taking on stronger than what she meets here. The poly could suit. KITTEN’S ADVENTURE (6) made marked improvement in first time blinkers. She has done well on the poly. VISION OF WILL (9) is back on her favourite surface and was close-up at her last two. CANDY FOR MY MOMMY (8) is quick and consistent and has a strong money chance.
Selections:
#7 OCTOBER SONG, #6 KITTEN’S ADVENTURE, #9 VISION OF WILL, #8 CANDY FOR MY MOMMY
Best Win: Race 1 #4 IMPERIOUS DESTINY
Best Value Bet: Race 4 #7 MAJESTIC POWER
Best Longshot: Race 8 #7 OCTOBER SONG
