South Africa Horse Racing Previews: GREYVILLE@2023.08.09
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 09.08.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100,000, 12:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Craig Zackey could start off his new job with a winner when he partners DYNALLEY (4) for Dean Kannemeyer after the departure of Keagan de Melo. The gelding disappointed second time out after making a cracking debut and can get back on track in a rather modest line-up. THISISWHATITMEANS (2) has only once missed a cheque in five starts. He goes well on the turf and Sean Veal has jumped ship on CONNOISSEUR (7) that looks primed to improve. EL DRAQUE (9) is lightly raced but has shown up well at recent outings on this course and Alyson Wrights charge should make an impression. There are a number of first timers in the race and visiting runner CAPTAIN BARBOSA (5) may be worth keeping an eye on.
Selections:
#4 DYNALLEY, #2 THISISWHATITMEANS, #7 CONNOISSEUR, #9 EL DRAQUE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 09.08.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100,000, 13:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Mostly first timers so the betting will be your best guide. Of those that have run, Tony Rivalland’s charge GREENLIGHT LEGEND (6) has made steady improvement and barring any ‘springers’ in the race she looks to be the right one. MISS PAGET (4) has not been far back in two recent starts and with the better draw looks the most likely danger. EQUILIBRIUM (7) has not been far back in two sprints and can improve while LADY SUGAR PLUM (11) has a wide draw but could prove best of the many first timers.
Selections:
#6 GREENLIGHT LEGEND, #4 MISS PAGET, #7 EQUILIBRIUM, #11 LADY SUGAR PLUMB
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 09.08.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100,000, 13:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Garth Puller’s runner OSHAKATI (2) has been knocking on the door for some time now. He looks to be in the right race here and should go close again. SIR WILLIAM (11) has the widest draw which is a concern but he has his second run after a break form Andre Nel and did improve on his Cape form last time out. LADY GREENSLEEVES (9) showed up well for Sean Tarry last time out and although taking on males she does look capable in this field. TICKALOX (4) has a mighty merit rating for a horse with six duck eggs in his form line but he did show some improvement last start and Paul Lafferty’s runner could be the dark horse of the race.
Selections:
#2 OSHAKATI, #11 SIR WILLIAM, #9 LADY GREENSLEEVES, #4 TICKALOX
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 09.08.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100,000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Tricky handicap. PONGOLA (2) has been consistent sine shedding his maiden but his last start on the poly may have been out of his compass. Michael Roberts has dropped him back in trip and from a good draw he should be right there. Drawn one on his inside and in pole position is Stuart Ferrie’s runner LUCKY DOLLAR (1) who gets first time blinkers. His last run on the poly is best ignored and he was not far back to stronger at his two previous outings. ALL THE TIME (5) steps up in trip but has not been far back over shorter and has a good draw. CRESTED EAGLE (8) was touched off on the poly last run. He is no stranger to the turf and has a money chance.
Selections:
#2 PONGOLA, #1 LUCKY DOLLAR, #5 ALL THE TIME, #8 CRESTED EAGLE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 09.08.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100,000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Wide open. DRIVE BY (6) finished one from last at her last start but Louis Goosen’s Mare was less than five lengths back from the worst of the draw on the poly. She has a handy weight over her optimum trip. FASHION MISTRESS (12) has a tough draw to content with but is lightly raced. Although she comes off a break the step up in trip should suit. ANGELIC FORT (2) has been in good form on the poly for Gary Rich. If she brings that form to the turf from a good draw, she must have a strong chance. SHELL SEEKER (1) has been a perennial under achiever but is not the easiest. Mark Dixon has persisted and from pole position draw she could finally land her second win.
Selections:
#6 DRIVE BY, #12 FASHION MISTRESS, #2 ANGELIC FORT, #1 SHELL SEEKER
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 09.08.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100,000, 15:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: NONOTI (5) may just have needed her last run for Michael Roberts over a distance short of her best. She should come on from that over a more suitable trip and has a strong chance in a competitive line-up. VERMACILLI (4) has been confined to the poly at recent starts by Wayne Badenhorst but she has been holding form well and the trip suits from a good draw. GRECIAN PALACE (8) improved nicely second time out for visiting trainer Weiho Marwing and with further improvement she could well prove too classy for her older rivals. FAIRY TRIP (7) steps up in trip after going down narrowly when favourite last run. The trip should suit and she is another in with a strong chance.
Selections:
#8 GRECIAN PALACE, #5 NONOTI, #4 VERMACILLI, #7 FAIRY TRIPP
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 09.08.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100,000, 16:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: His only win since returning to the saddle has come in Zimbabwe by Derryl Daniels could remedy that when he partners SPRING KISS (3) for Andrew Nel at the expense of stable rider Robert Khathi. The lightly raced filly has been close-up in two starts on the poly since her maiden win but that form has worked out quite well and from a good draw she should have every chance. SHE’S NOT EASY (2) has been confined to the poly recently but is never far back and her 1.5kg allowance from the saddle should make her competitive. AFRICAN BEAT (6) shed her maiden in open company and has not been far back since. She was running on strongly over the distance last time out and looks progressive. FAIZAH (9) has a tricky draw to contend with but she was close up first time out of the maidens in stronger company. She is a four-year-old who has only had four starts.
Selections:
#3 SPRING KISS, #2 SHE’S NOT EASY, #6 AFRICAN BEAT, #9 FAIZAH
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 09.08.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1900m, Turf, R100,000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Wide, wide open. This could be a race between turf specialists and poly specialists. Louis Goosen has three runners in the race, best of which could be CAPTAIN WHO (9) has made recent improvement in blinkers and was not far back to stronger last time out. Goosen has stayed faithful to Nicholas Patel, who does not get many chances, and he could have a winner at lengthy odds. BLAZING LIGHT (8) has done all of his recent racing on the poly for Stuart Ferrie and has been in good form. If he can reproduce that form on turf, he will be a strong contender. DONTSTOPMENOW (10) was a recent maiden winner but has done well on the turf and is lightly raced. ROCK FALL (13) appears to be more at home over a few furlongs further but Paul Lafferty’s gelding is way better than his last effort.
Selections:
#9 CAPTAIN WHO, #8 BLAZING LIGHT, #10 DONTSTOPMENOW, #13 ROCK FALL
Best Win: #6 GREENLIGHT LEGEND
Best Value Bet: #6 DRIVE BY
Best Longshot: #9 FAIZAH
