South Africa Horse Racing Preview: GREYVILLE@2023.05.06
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.05.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 400m, Turf, R120,000, 11:10GMT+2
Race Summary: RENAISSANCE MAN (8) has won his last two and shows tremendous speed. He could be too quick for them in this 400m dash. FAUSTINO (2) is also lightening fast and can be forgiven for his last below par effort. Expect him to be right there at the finish – bright chance. DONQUERARI (5) was close up behind the first selection two runs ago, forgive his last start and he can get into the money and LEBANESE POUND (7) although off form at the moment shows plenty of gas and could be worth including in most bets.
Selections:
#8 RENAISSANCE MAN, #2 FAUSTINO, #5 DONQUERARI, #7 LEBANESE POUND
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.05.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R105,000, 11:40GMT+2
Race Summary: JURY’S OUT (8) has run two very attractive races thus far and if taking to the Hollywoodbets Greyville bend, then will rate the one they all have to fear the most. THISISWHATITMEANS (10) ran an absolute blinder on debut finishing second. He should go close to winning this time and should not be a maiden for too much longer, if not getting it right today. CANFORD ICE (6) showed good improvement in his second run and has a very strong place chance. DR FAUSTUS (3) finished mid field on debut up on the Highveld and has tons of scope to improve and cannot be taken lightly – quartet must.
Selections:
#8 JURY’S OUT, #10 THISISWHATITMEANS, #6 CANFORD ICE, #3 DR FAUSTUS
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.05.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R105,000, 12:15GMT+2
Race Summary: PROFESSOR LUPIN (4) made an eye-catching debut at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on the 9th April and with that experience under the belt and Richard Fourie again in the saddle, rates the one they all have to peg back. RAF’S ROCKET (5) and COSMIC RHYTHM (3) are both first timers that could be absolutely anything. They have the breeding and the market trends might be the best guide. LINKIN NAVIGATOR (7) has run three solid races on the Highveld and should make his presence felt in a big way here – big runner.
Selections:
#4 PROFESSOR LUPIN, #5 RAF’S ROCKET, #7 LINKIN NAVIGATOR, #3 COSMIC RHYTHM
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.05.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R105,000, 12:50GMT+2
Race Summary: MISS SHAIVI (1) brings solid Highveld maiden form into the race and will have strong claims. Richard Fourie rides from gate 1 – hard not to fancy! SIGN OF FATE (12) has run twice for two seconds and if overcoming the draw, can give plenty cheek to the first choice – expect a huge effort. KOMESANS PASSION (8) and AMBER SKY (7) have shown enough to warrant serious consideration for the quartet.
Selections:
#1 MISS SHAIVI, #12 SIGN OF FATE, #8 KOMESANS PASSION, #7 AMBER SKY
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.05.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R100,000, 13:25GMT+2
Race Summary: JADE’S CABERNEIGH (3) is improving with each and every trip to the races and now looks cherry ripe for the maiden victory. Another top ride for bang-in-form Richard Fourie! WHEN EVENING COMES (6) showed improvement at the second time of asking and more than likely has a lot more to offer – can get much closer. FAIRY TRIPP (5) is by Trippi and could make her presence felt first time at school – watch the betting and SHE CAN (7) can finish in the money – she has shown some ability thus far.
Selections:
#3 JADE’S CABERNEIGH, #6 WHEN EVENING COMES, #5 FAIRY TRIPP, #7 SHE CAN
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.05.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R500,000, 14:05GMT+2
Race Summary: DESERT MIRACLE (3) has won two out of her last three starts and very impressively, she is packed with class and ability and is selected to get her KZN Champions Season off to a winning start. WILLIAM ROBERTSON (1) looks to have been targeted and primed for this Grade 2 event and should be right there. He has won 7 races and is no slouch – big runner. TRIP OF FORTUNE (8) won on the Highveld recently and has to be taken very seriously. GIMME A PRINCE (12) and SAFE PASSAGE (6) have good form, are talented and can make their presence felt in a very exciting and tough IOS Drill Hall Stakes for 2023.
Selections:
#3 DESERT MIRACLE, #1 WILLIAM ROBERTSON, #8 TRIP OF FORTUNE, #12 GIMME A PRINCE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.05.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R450,000, 14:43GMT+2
Race Summary: SHANTASTIC (7) has shown her ability in her last two attractive victories coming from off the pace to win and win cozily. She has won 4 from 8 starts and is clearly very progressive – the step to the 1600m trip should be to her liking and is therefore the confident the first choice. HOLD MY HAND (8) is only a one-time winner but recently has been knocking loudly at the door – she can be expected to run another cracker. GOLDEN HOSTESS (9) was a comfortable winner at her last start and makes plenty appeal. CAPTAIN PEG (6) is a good filly and comes from an in-form yard. She can never be ignored.
Selections:
#7 SHANTASTIC, #8 HOLD MY HAND, #9 GOLDEN HOSTESS, #6 CAPTAIN PEG
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.05.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R500,000, 15:21GMT+2
Race Summary: What a line up! What a race it will be! DAVE THE KING (1) thrashed the opposition over 1200m in Gauteng on the 18th April and looks set for a big run in this over the mile but it is nowhere near as easy as that – he has plenty that will give cheek. CHARLES DICKENS (8) is a super horse and will run a huge race as will COUSIN CASEY (6) Then we add ANFIELDS ROCKET (4) to the equation for what promises to be a thriller. There are others that can make their presence felt as well. Fasten your seatbelts for a cracking race.
Selections:
#1 DAVE THE KING, #6 COUSIN CASEY, #8 CHARLES DICKENS, #4 ANFIELDS ROCKET
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.05.2023, Race 9, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R105,000, 16:00GMT+2
Race Summary: OUR EMILY (1) has won her last four races beautifully timed and ridden by Rachel Venniker – they are selected to continue on winning ways. BONNE BOUCHE (2) is holding form and her second career win, is very near – bright chance. STING RAY (7) is back in form and has been running on well recently – she has each way claims and ANCIENT EPIC (8) won last time and is a must for the trifecta and quartet.
Selections:
#1 OUR EMILY, #2 BONNE BOUCHE, #7 STING RAY, #8 ANCIENT EPIC
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.05.2023, Race 10, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R105,000, 16:35GMT+2
Race Summary: BEYONDTHEBOUNDARY (1) does have a heavy weight to shoulder but gets gate 1 and Piere Strydom. He has solid form and is one of the leading lights. TIRPITZ (2) is very consistent but seems to either run second or fourth – he is as consistent as ever and should give plenty cheek – big runner. ROSH KEDESH (11) is an exciting and progressive three-year-old whom has to be respected and included in most bets. SEQUOIA (8) is the value choice for the places.
Selections:
#1 BEYONDTHEBOUNDARY, #2 TIRPITZ, #11 ROSH KEDESH, #8 SEQUOIA
Best Win: #4 PROFESSOR LUPIN
Best Value Bet: #11 ROSH KEDESH
Best Longshot: #11 ROSH KEDESH
