South Africa Horse Racing Previews: GREYVILLE POLYTRACK@2023.05.08
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 08.05.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R100,000, 12:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Highveld raider REGINA BELLISSIMA (5) is well tried but has been fairly consistent. If she cannot get it all right in this, then she may battle going forward. COUNTY KILDARE (1) is another that is well tried and should get it all right one of these days – strong place chance. TELIO (2) is holding form and has a chance and WILLOW CREEK (8) might be the biggest improver in the race and could be the value for the quartet.
Selections:
#5 REGINA BELLISSIMA, #1 COUNTY KILDARE, #2 TELIO, #8 WILLOW CREEK
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 08.05.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1900m, Poly, R100,000, 12:50GMT+2
Race Summary: A very weak race as far as form goes. KODIAK ISLAND (9) has run only three times and is improving with the racing experience. He has a bright winning chance against these. SAFE SPACE (4) should be able to go very close to winning if repeating and / or building on his penultimate second to Addabar. QUEEN BRITANNA (3) has run some fair races in Gauteng and has to be considered for the trifecta and quartet and DUKE OF AFRICA (6) is well tried but can place.
Selections:
#9 KODIAK ISLAND, #4 SAFE SPACE, #3 QUEEN BRITANNA, #6 DUKE OF AFRICA
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 08.05.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R100,000, 13:25GMT+2
Race Summary: REACH FOR THE STARS (3) can be forgiven for his last run and tries the 1400m trip which should suit. He is the first selection. FLAMING DRUM (1) gets valuable weight off his back and brings solid form into the race – big runner. FIBONACCI (5) might have just needed his local run and can come on from that – bright winning chance and EXCALIBUR CALLS (2) is the value selection for the quartet.
Selections:
#3 REACH FORTHE STARS, #1 FLAMING DRUM, #5 FIBONACCI, #2 EXCALIBUR CALLS
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 08.05.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R100,000, 14:00GMT+2
Race Summary: POPPY OF BAYEUX (1) showed an encouraging return to form last time and can go one better. Her gate 1 draw will be a huge help. ALITTLEBITNAUGHTY (2) ran on well last time in a stronger race and in this lower division will have serious each way claims. GLOBAL SECRET (3) is never too far off the action and could be worth including in the play and SHAKEN NOT STIRRED (12) is holding form and worth considering for the minor money and is far from out of it – include.
Selections:
#1 POPPY OF BAYEUX, #2 ALITTLEBITNAUGHTY, #3 GLOBAL SECRET, #12 SHAKEN NOT STIRRED
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 08.05.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R100,000, 14:35GMT+2
Race Summary: ANGELIC FORT (1) ran an absolute cracker last time and must be taken very seriously – her draw of gate 1, will be a huge help. MISSION ROCKS (2) has won two out of her last three starts and can follow up – big chance. KINGSMEADS KRYSTL (6) gets weight off her back and could be the lurker in the race – place chance at likely attractive odds. BIRDWATCHER (9) is so consistent that it would be silly to ignore her from any bets.
Selections:
#1 ANGELIC FORT, #2 MISSION ROCKS, #6 KINGSMEADS KRYSTL, #9 BIRDWATCHER
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 08.05.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R100,000, 15:10GMT+2
Race Summary: NEW ORLEANS (7) has been so consistent and so unlucky not to have won, one of her last three starts – today looks the day! PANTEA (6) has run two fair races since winning her maiden and is one for the shortlist – strong place chance (value). MAGICALLEE (3) has changed stables and is never too far off the action – the change of scenery could help and she could surprise. VISION OF WILL (4) is ultra-consistent and should score very soon.
Selections:
#7 NEW ORLEANS, #6 PANTEA, #3 MAGICALLEE, #4 VISION OF WILL
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 08.05.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R105,000, 15:50GMT+2
Race Summary: PURPLE OPERATOR (2) brings solid and consistent form into the race. He should be right there at the finish again and can be given a serious each way chance and rates the one they all have to fear the most. Cheek can be expected from IN THE ETHER (10) from the Maroun stable – who ran very well last time and can go one better. ADDIENA (11) is very quick but has 60kg’s to shoulder from an awkward gate – chance and keep an eye on JET LEGACY (9) first run out the maidens – could go well.
Selections:
#2 PURPLE OPERATOR, #10 IN THE ETHER, #11 ADDIENA, #9 JET LEGACY
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 08.05.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R100,000, 16:25GMT+2
Race Summary: GRANDE LUPO (8) nearly got it all right last time, his overall post maiden efforts have been encouraging and he is selected to win. JOSHUA HOTSNAKE (1) can do better than he has been recently and is the value in the race. PHINDA MZALA (6) and SAIPAN (5) have strong quartet chances.
Selections:
#8 GRANDE LUPO, #1 JOSHUA HOTSNAKE, #6 PHINDA MZALA, #5 SAIPAN
Best Win: #7 NEW ORLEANS
Best Value Bet: #6 KINGSMEADS KRYSTL
Best Longshot: #6 KINGSMEADS KRYSTL
