South Africa Horse Racing Previews: GREYVILLE POLYTRACK@2023.09.25
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 25.09.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R100,000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Highveld raiders hold a strong hand in this event. Johan Janse van Vuuren sends out BABYLON (2) who was runner-up at his last two. Makes poly debut and can go one better. Both Paul Matchett and Fannie Bronkhorst have good records when send runners down for the poly and GOTCHA BUZZ (3) and SIGNORA BOMBA (4) met last time out with the Bronkhorst runner a half-length to the good. They have drawn alongside each other so there should not much between them again. MOUNT MERU (5) improved in blinkers last run and Paul Gadsby’s yard has turned the corner.
Selections:
#2 BABYLON, #4 SIGNORA BOMBA, #3 GOTCHA BUZZ, #5 MOUNT MERU
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 25.09.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R100,000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Dennis Bosch has been ominously quiet of late but LE PREMIERE (8) made a cracking debut at lengthy odds and is likely to start a lot shorter this time around. KEENONKELLY (9) has been knocking at the door and was touched off in a tight finish over course and distance last time out. SUMIKO (11) has been well supported in the market at her last two starts, the last time over a furlong further. She gets a 4kg claimer up but does have a tricky draw. WHEN EVENING COMES (6) looks held by Keenonkelly going on their last meeting but she has been consistent.
Selections:
#9 KEENONKELLY, #8 LE PREMIERE, #11 SUMIKO, #6 WHEN EVENING COMES
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 25.09.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R100,000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Mike Miller saddles STYLE ICON (1) who made major improvement at her second start when going a mile. She started at long odds that day but obviously enjoyed the extra. She also has the best of the draw. PURPLE FLOWER (11) has drawn on the other side of the barrier but also showed good improvement last time out. She has had the benefit of having run on the poly but the draw is a concern for Alyson Wright’s filly. THESUPERNOVASTAR (4) has caught the eye in two sprints on the turf. This trip should be more to her liking and Kom Naidoo has booked Gavin Lerena for the ride. JOAN THE WAD (2) was a well-beaten fourth last run but was running on in the finish and the extra furlong should suit.
Selections:
#1 STYLE ICON, #11 PURPLE FLOWER, #4 THESUPERNOVASTAR, #2 JOAN THE WAD
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 25.09.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R100,000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Gary Rich resorted to blinkers for YOU DESERVE IT (2) last time out and she was caught late. She takes on a lot weaker from a good draw and is comfortable on the poly. Mark Dixon has persevered with SHELL SEEKER (4) and she finally showed her best when running out an easy winner over course and distance. She does look capable of following up. Fanie Bronkhorst sends out CERULEAN DANCER (3) for her first crack on the poly. She boast some useful Highveld form and if taking to the surface should run a big race. ROWINS DREAM (1) has a pole position draw and is something of a poly specialist. Her only win has been over course and distance.
Selections:
#2 YOU DESERVE IT, #4 SHELL SEEKER, #3 CERULEAN DANCER, #1 ROWINS DREAM
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 25.09.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R100,000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Alyson Wright sends out her veteran IBUTHO (7) who has been in cracking good form of late. He loves the poly and with Rachel Venniker’s 1.5kg allowance he should be competitive again. ICE KINGDOM (3) was a touch unlucky last run when caught wide from a deep draw. He loves the poly and with a better draw this time around he must have a strong winning chance. MR PIGALLE (10) has the worst of the draw but he teamed up well with Gavin Lerena last time out over course and distance also from a wide draw so Peter Muscutt will be hoping for better luck in the running. Mike Miller has two recent maiden winners in the line-up in TURBO BOOST (5) and NINTEY NINE HEROS (6) there does not appear to be much between the two.
Selections:
#7 IBUTHO, #3 ICE KINGDOM, #10 MR PIGALLE, #6 NINETY NINE HEROS
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 25.09.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1900m, Poly, R100,000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Chase Maujean has become a regular Highveld visitor and has been aboard Garth Puller’s runner PASCALI (1) in his last three starts. The gelding has some consistent form on the poly but looks ready to step up in trip and from a good draw he should make a bold bid. NATIONAL DREAM (4) bids for a fourth straight win but has been climbing the handicap ladder although Alyson Wright has elected to book Rachel Venniker to negate some of his recent hike in the ratings. His last two wins were at the expense of BAYVIEW EXPRESS (8) who has been a little off colour since. FLAG BEARER (5) could be the pick of the Fanie Bronkhorst pair although both have plenty of mileage on the clock and the switch to the poly could bring out the best. The betting could be a good guide here.
Selections:
#1 PASCALI, #4 NATIONAL DREAM, #5 FLAG BEARER, #7 DANCE TO THE MUSIC
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 25.09.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R100,000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: The unbeaten SOVEREIGN STATE (5) has a tough handicap rating but takes another step up in class. The form of his last win has not panned out but that was over a mile and the drop back to 1400m may prove more to the liking of Frank Robinson’s charge at this stage of his career. But he does face a number of hard-knockers in a competitive handicap. BOWIE (7) takes a big drop in class and a switch to the poly. That coupled with a 4kg claimer he must come strongly into the picture for Gareth van Zyl. Candice Dawson raids with MINI COOP (1) and NAZARE (3) both with consistent Highveld form but the latter only has 52kg to shoulder and Athandiwe Mgudlwa is riding with a lot of confidence.
Selections:
#5 SOVEREIGN STATE, #7 BOWIE, #3 NAZARE, #1 MINI COOP
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 25.09.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R100,000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Tough handicap. TRIBUTE TO YOU (4) is a lightly raced five-year-old that boasts three wins and no places from nine starts. Alyson Wright has persevered with the entire and he improved with first time blinkers. The switch to the poly could be the key here. PURPLE OPERATOR (7) is over his best course and distance although second best last time out. RUGGER BUGGER (11) has the widest draw to contend with but on straight form he does have the measure of Tribute To You. SUPER FAST (2) switches to the poly but has not been far back in two handicaps since shedding his maiden.
Selections:
#4 TRIBUTE TO YOU, #7 PURPLE OPERATOR, #11 RUGGER BUGGER, #2 SUPER FAST
Best Win: #5 SOVEREIGN STATE
Best Value Bet: #4 TRIBUTE TO YOU
Best Longshot: #4 TRIBUTE TO YOU
