South Africa Horse Racing Previews: GREYVILLE@2023.05.13
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 13.05.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R105,000, 11:10GMT+2
Race Summary: MAURITANIA (13) caught the eye when making a sparkling debut finishing a close up third. She is sure to have come on from that race and could be hard to beat despite the high draw. SWEET JULIA (14) should relish the 1200m trip she gets today and has tons of scope to build on her debut effort – can go close. PRANKSTER (7) finished fourth on debut in a fair-sized field and should have gained from that experience and is one for the short list. SECRET IDENTITY (8) made her debut in a feature and can get much closer now. ERROLS LEGACY (3) has a chance back in this company.
Selections:
#13 MAURITANIA, #14 SWEET JULIA, #7 PRANKSTER, #8 SECRET IDENTITY
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 13.05.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100,000, 11:40GMT+2
Race Summary: FUTURE OF ENERGY (8) has run some fair races, but is returning from a rest. He could run fresh and is the first selection. BEDTIME STORY (7) caught the eye when making his debut in April and can tighten up a lot from that. He should go very close to getting it all right. RAFA’S BOY (11) was well backed last time and disappointed but in fairness, he may have just needed that come back race and can be very effective today – respect and include. ONE IRISH ROVER (12) should win soon but has a strong place chance here.
Selections:
#8 FUTURE OF ENERGY, #7 BEDTIME STORY, #11 RAFA’S BOY, #12 ONE IRISH ROVER
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 13.05.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1900m, Turf, R100,000, 12:15GMT+2
Race Summary: INDIAN OCEAN (6) has had just the one run on the Highveld and finished fourth of eight. The amount of improvement that she may have to offer may be too much and too strong for this field and is therefore the confident first choice. PIXIE IN LOVE (4) is ultra-consistent and has a bright winning chance – her maiden win would be very deserving. FIERY FILLY (2) can improve a lot over the 1900m trip she gets today and LA DREAMER (3) could get into the back end of the quartet.
Selections:
#6 INDIAN OCEAN, #4 PIXIE IN LOVE, #2 FIERY FILLY, #3 LA DREAMER
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 13.05.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R120,000, 12:50GMT+2
Race Summary: DO IT AGAIN (6) last won around this time last year but has had a handful of runs since. He is a champ and can never be ignored. It would be great to see him win again. UNION SQUARE (3) can be forgiven for his last run in the Guineas and has a bright winning chance. RUSSIAN ROCK (1) gets the best draw and can bounce right back to very best – he has tons of ability and class. CAPTAIN CASEY (10) is highly regarded by the yard and has the form to justify that – should be right there in a tough race.
Selections:
#6 DO IT AGAIN, #3 UNION SQUARE, #1 RUSSIAN ROCK, #10 CAPTAIN CASEY
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 13.05.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R105,000, 13:25GMT+2
Race Summary: ROCKIE REEF (1) ran on nicely last time first run back in KZN and today from gate 1 could be hard to peg back. JAM JAM (6) was an impressive winner last time on the poly and today on the grass can follow up. Expect a huge effort from her especially with only 54,5kg’s on her back. MANIC MONDAY (5) ran an absolute cracker in her post maiden race which will make her competitive and AQUAE SULIS (9) can be forgiven for her last run in a feature – quartet must.
Selections:
#1 ROCKIE REEF, #6 JAM JAM, #5 MANIC MONDAY, #9 AQUAE SULIS
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 13.05.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R150,000, 14:00GMT+2
Race Summary: DAWNOFANEWDAY (2) won the Scarlet Lady in impressive style last time and is selected to follow up. Huge cheek can be expected from TIME FLIES (1) whom has recorded four wins and four places from eight starts – she clearly is useful and must be taken very seriously. SISTER LIGHT (3) can do way better than she did last time and SPECIAL CHARM (5) comes into the race in good winning form and can never be ignored. VIRGINIA SWEET (7) won the feature in Gqeberha last time and should make her presence felt again. A must for most bets.
Selections:
#2 DAWNOFANEWDAY, #1 TIME FLIES, #3 SISTER LIGHT, #5 SPECIAL CHARM
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 13.05.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1900m, Turf, R400,000, 14:39GMT+2
Race Summary: QUASIFORSURE (9) impressed last time and won in the manner of a very talented and progressive individual. He is the firm first choice. CAPE EAGLE (10) is going for five in a row and could achieve it. He has been trouncing his opposition and is a must for all bets. RASCALLION (3) is packed with ability and should make his presence felt in this and ELECTRIC GOLD (6) is the each way value here. He can do way better than he has been recently – respect and include.
Selections:
#9 QUASIFORSURE, #10 CAPE EAGLE, #3 RASCALLION, #6 ELECTRIC GOLD
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 13.05.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R120,000, 15:19GMT+2
Race Summary: STRAWBERRY BEAR (4) has won his last three in the manner of a very good horse and is selected to continue on winning ways. USA’S HOPE (2) caught the eye in the Cape and from gate 2 off a light weight should give plenty cheek all the way home – big runner. TREAD SWIFTLY (10) thrashed the opposition last time on the Highveld and if he were to win again, it would be no shock at all and COIN SPINNER (1) is talented and should have come on a ton from his last run.
Selections:
#4 STRAWBERRY BEAR, #2 USA’S HOPE, #10 TREAD SWIFTLY, #1 COIN SPINNER
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 13.05.2023, Race 9, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R105,000, 15:55GMT+2
Race Summary: PONTE PIETRA (10) more than likely needed his last run and can improve a lot off that. He rates the one they all have to beat. BLACKWHITEDYNAMITE (11) is consistent and always shas each way claims. LUCKY DOLLAR (6) ran an absolute cracker last time to nearly beat Money Heist and can make his presence felt again. ADDABAR (9) is highly regarded by the yard and thrashed the opposition in the maidens -he could well be up to the task at hand to go back-to-back.
Selections:
#10 PONTE PIETRA, #11 BLACKWHITEDYNAMITE, #6 LUCKY DOLLAR, #9 ADDABAR
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 13.05.2023, Race 10, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100,000, 16:30GMT+2
Race Summary: ORIENTAL BOUQUET (5) impressed when running on to win on debut and can remain unbeaten after this. She looks useful. JUST BE NICE (4) brings some solid Highveld form into the race and cannot be taken lightly – expect a big run from her. QUANABI (3) nearly got it all right last time and from a neat draw, should be right there. ALITTLEBITNAUGHTY (8) can run in again to find quartet money.
Selections:
#5 ORIENTAL BOUQUET, #4 JUST BE NICE, #3 QUANABI, #8 ALITTLEBITNAUGHTY
Best Win: #10 PONTE PIETRA
Best Value Bet: #8 ALITTLEBITNAUGHTY
Best Longshot: #8 ALITTLEBITNAUGHTY
