South Africa Horse Racing Previews: GREYVILLE POLYTRACK@2023.09.13
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 13.09.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R100,000, 12:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: JANE’S VISION (5) has come on nicely for Michael Roberts and was narrowly beaten last start when favourite. She can make amends but Kom Naidoo’s runner KIAN’S PRIDE (7) was also close-up in that race and followed up with a good second to the smart Mia’s Athena. She has had the benefit of a poly outing. Weichong Marwing had a winner on the poly last Wednesday and REGINA BELLISSIMA (8) put in her best recent effort on this surface. She has improved in blinkers and can make a race of it. VISION TO ACHIEVE (6) got a hefty merit rating after finishing six lengths back in a Gr2 and the switch to the poly could see her justify that rating.
Selections:
#5 JANE’S VISION, #7 KIAN’S PRIDE, #8 REGINA BELLISSIMA, #6 VISION TO ACHIEVE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 13.09.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R100,000, 13:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: HEREINAFTER (8) has put in two smart sprints for Kom Naidoo who is back hands-on after illness. She was narrowly beaten over course and distance at her penultimate start and that form has since been franked. FLYING THE STAR (2) was given stipes permission to scratch from Sunday’s meeting in favour of this race where she has drawn well and goes well on the poly. VISION OF WILL (4) may just have been in need of her last run when second over course and distance. She can build on that effort. POPPY OF BAYEUX (5) has been knocking at the door and is over what looks to be her best trip.
Selections:
#8 HEREINAFTER, #2 FLYING THE STAR, #4 VISION OF WILL, #5 POPPY OF BAYEUX
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 13.09.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R100,000, 13:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Garth Puller has set ADDIENA (7) against males but she likes to roll from the jump and loves the poly. With a 4kg claimer up she could go all the way. IRON BARK (3) has won his last three for Gareth van Zyl and is in a good space. Inexperienced apprentice Nirvan Nastili is looks for his first winner so this could be a bit of a gamble. Stable companion MUSIC OF LIFE (5) has first choice jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa aboard and the gelding was narrowly beaten on the poly in a feature two runs back. Louis Goosen saddles DONQUERARI (1) wo has come to hand of late and won well in a tricky handicap last time out. He has the best of the draw.
Selections:
#7 ADDIENA, #5 MUSIC IS LIFE, #1 DONQUERARI, #3 IRON BARK
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 13.09.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1800m, Poly, R100,000, 14:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: EVENTADOR (9) goes very well on the poly, his recent poor efforts have both been on the turf. He goes well this trip and Muzi Yeni is having a good run for Alyson Wright. RICCARDO (4) was a comfortable winner of his last start for Dennis Bosch. He is up in class here but does have a preferance for the poly. RADICCHIO (3) has not been out since May but Garth Puller’s charge is lightly raced and obviously has a few issues. He showed up well first run out of the maidens and if not in need of the run should go close. WARRIOR BLING (2) was not far back to stronger last time out. His best form is on the poly and he can feature from a good draw.
Selections:
#9 EVENTIDOR, #4 RICCARDO, #3 RADICCHIO, #2 WARRIOR BLING
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 13.09.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1800m, Poly, R100,000, 14:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Wide open handicap. BANHA BRIDGE (1) makes the trip from the Highveld for Candice Dawson and the switch to poly could bring out the best in the seven-year-old. He goes well this trip. CAESURA (8) finally had his consistency rewarded last run going 2400m on the turf last time out. He goes equally as well on the poly and with a 4kg claimer aboard he must have a strong chance again. SHOEFELLA (5) faced much stronger on the turf last run from a tricky draw. He ran a cracking race first up out of the maidens and a repeat will see him close. TIME TAKER (9) improved at his last two when switched to the poly. He has a handy weight and must have a strong winning chance.
Selections:
#1 BANHA BRIDGE, #8 CAESURA, #5 SHOEFELLA, #9 TIME TAKER
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 13.09.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R100,000, 15:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Darryl Moore thought BOSNAY (6) good enough to take on feature company after her maiden win. She was not disgraced behind the likes of Mrs Geriatrix. If anywhere near her best she is the one to beat. FORESHORE (1) won well first time out for Duncan Howells, following up on her maiden win. She makes her poly debut but has come to hand nicely and looks the biggest threat to the selection. THEAPPLEOFMYEYE (3) finished behind Bosnay when meeting in the maidens and has since come on with each outing. She was a recent maiden winner but the stable is in form. Tony Rivalland has again teamed up with Richard Fourie for RAIN WEAR (8). The consistent mare is looking for her sixth win but did get a five-point penalty for her last success.
Selections:
#6 BOSNAY, #1 FORESHORE, #3 THEAPPLEOFMYEYE, #8 RAIN WEAR
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 13.09.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R100,000, 16:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: PRINCE OF TARANTO (7) is seldom out of the money and his two best recent efforts have been on the poly. He has drawn a touch wide but Muzi Yeni is in such good form of late that the draw may not be a factor. CAPTAIN OF GRIT (4) was a beaten favourite on the Highveld last run but has been consistent. The switch to the poly could bring out the best. VOLDEMORT (3) is seldom far back. He went close last run and is at home on the poly with a handy galloping weight. WILLIAM RUFUS (1) appears to be the pick of the Dean Kannemeyer pair with stable rider Craig Zackey aboard. He was well beaten by Valdemort when last they met but he did have the worst of the draw and has pulled gate one this time around.
Selections:
#7 PRINCE OF TARANTO, #4 CAPTAIN OF GRIT, #3 VOLDEMORT, #1 WILLIAM RUFUS
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 13.09.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R100,000, 16:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: JUSTFORTHEEPENNY (10) was due for retirement after his last run but he had no luck in the running behind BRAVE VOYAGER (8) and has been giving another opportunity to retire on a winning note. He is 1.5kg better off with Brave Voyager and with some luck in the running her can turn the tables. PORFIRIO (11) has won his last two for Kom Naidoo and only got a three-point increase for his last victory. He should have the measure of many of his rivals once again. VENGEANCE FOREVER (1) has the benefit of the best draw and is back over what looks to be a more suitable trip.
Selections:
#10 JUSTFORTHEEPENNY, #1 VENGEANCE FOREVER, #11 PORFIRIO, #8 BRAVE VOYAGER
Best Win: #8 HEREINAFTER
Best Value Bet: #10 JUSTFORTHEEPENNY
Best Longshot: #3 RADICCHIO
