RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: GREYVILLE POLYTRACK@2024.02.07
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 07.02.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R80,000, 12:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Tricky maiden. ELEGANT ACT (5) was a beaten favourite last run finishing behind Littleblackvelvet. However, that was in a handicap and she is now 4kg better off. LITTLEBLACKVELVET (3) has been improving steadily and her last two on the poly were promising. 2.5kg claimer James Lihaba can get her into the firing line. ONE SMART COOKIE (4) is lightly raced and was running on strongly last time out. Both recent starts have been in the soft. EMERALD GREEN (9) comes from the very much in form Louis Goosen stable. She makes her poly debut and goes this trip for the first time but is a must for all calculations.
Selections:
#5 ELEGANT ACT, #4 ONE SMART COOKIE, #9 EMERALD GREEN, #3 LITTLEBLACKVELVET
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 07.02.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R78,000, 13:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: SHOTGUN WILLIE (4) has his third run after a long break. The blinkers come off and he can improve over the extra furlong for Byron Forster. CIRCLE OF GRACE (5) makes the trip from the Vaal and was not far back last run. He makes his poly debut. BRAVE VOYAGER (3) was second best over course and distance last run. He has a handy galloping weight and must have a strong winning chance. FEW DOLLARS MORE (6) was a game winner last run under a light weight. He got an eight-point hit in the handicap which could scupper his winning chances.
Selections:
#4 SHOTGUN WILLIE, #5 CIRCLE OF GRACE, #3 BRAVE VOYAGER, #6 FEW DOLLARS MORE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 07.02.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 2000m, Poly, R80,000, 13:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Tricky handicap. WHATSUPBUTTERCUP (8) took on stronger at her last two. She has dropped another three-pounds in the handicap and coupled with Rachel Venniker’s 1.5kg allowance she looks to have a strong chance in this weaker company. COLUMBIA ROAD (6) is seldom too far back and her best recent effort has been on the poly. She has a handy weight and looks to have a strong chance. INGAKARA (4) steps up in trip but goes well on the poly She also has a handy weight. DOCTOR’S ORDERS (5) has been disappointing at her last two in the soft. The switch back to the poly and the cheek pieces off could make all the difference.
Selections:
#8 WHATSUPBUTTACUP, #5 DOCTOR’S ORDERS, #6 COLUMBIA ROAD, #4 INGAKARA
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 07.02.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1900m, Poly, R80,000, 14:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Kom Naidoo has been going through a bit of a slow period of late but this could change with FUTURE SAINT (8). He was running on late in his first run for the stable and backs up in just a week so should strip a fit horse. THE MAYOR OF MERRIVALE (3) found good market support last run but after showing up early he ran out of steam. He can do better here. VIHAAN’S BOMB (5) improved nicely when sent over a bit of ground last run. All three starts have been in the soft and the poly coupled with the extra distance could bring out the best. THE GREEN GALLANT (1) seems destine to die a maiden but he plugged on gamely at his last two and has a money chance again.
Selections:
#8 FUTURE SAINT, #5 VIHAAN’S BOMB, #3 MAYOR OF MERRIVALE, #1 THE GREEN GALLANT
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 07.02.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1900m, Poly, R80,000, 14:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Garth Puller saddles FINE ADMIRAL (2) who has been taking on stronger at recent outings and not far behind. He goes well over course and distance and should put in a decent effort in this weaker company. Highveld raider ZOOMBOMBER (9) has also been up against stronger of late and has taken a further drop in the handicap. He meets a modest field here and at best rates a strong chance. SAFE SPACE (3) was touched off in a tight finish over course and distance and got a three-point raise in the handicap for his efforts. He improved in blinkers and Richard Fourie stays aboard. RAVENS SWORD (4) looks held by Safe Space on their last meeting but has his third run after a break and should enjoy the extra ground. He comes from the very much in form Wendy Whitehead stable.
Selections:
#2 FINE ADMIRAL, #9 ZOOMBOMBER, #3 SAFE SPACE, #4 RAVENS SWORD
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 07.02.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R80,000, 15:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: CHARA SANDS (5) is over his best trip and has not been far back in his last two on the soft. He will appreciate the change of surface and has a strong chance in what stacks up into a modest field. QUESTION OF FAITH (7) is lightly raced and has been up against stronger of late. He gets first time blinkers and a 4kg claimer up which should see him competitive. TRAFALGAR SQUARE (2) is over his best course and distance and was a comfortable winner last time out. He did cop a six-point raise in the handicap but he should still be competitive. GRIFFIN PARK (4) won well first time out for his new stable. That was his maiden win but he cannot be written off lightly.
Selections:
#5 CHARA SANDS, #7 QUESTION OF FAITH, #2 TRAFALGAR SQUARE, #4 GRIFFIN PARK
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 07.02.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R80,000, 16:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: LASHLAROO (9) looks progressive and has shown up well in two recent sprints when tried in blinkers. This trip should be more to his liking and he could prove a touch too classy for this line-up. KUMEMORI (5) was a recent maiden winner but first time blinkers on the poly saw him home a comfortable winner. The form has held up. SUNDANCE KID (7) had been consistent leading up to his recent win over course and distance. He got a six-point raise in the handicap but can go back-to-back. IBUTHO (6) is a tough veteran who cruised in last time out. Rachel Venniker offers some relief from his hefty burden and a repeat performance should see him close again.
Selections:
#9 LASHLAROO, #6 IBUTHO, #5 KUMEMORI, #7 SUNDANCE KID
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 07.02.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R80,000, 16:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: The lightly raced DOLLAR A DIME (2) was in a tough field last start when taking on stronger. She ran a smart race over course and distance at her penultimate start and from a good draw should make her presence felt. FLIGHT MANEUVER (5) jumped from the maidens into a strong handicap and may have found the trip and the jump in class too much to handle. She makes her poly debut but back over a more suitable trip she can be dangerous. JAZZ DIVA (9) gives Andre Nel a strong hand. A recent winner over course and distance, she has been close-up in all of her recent outings and has the much in form Serino Moodley to help her chances. MAURITANIA (3) surprised last run but Richard Fourie gets the leg up and she can follow up.
Selections:
#2 DOLLAR A DIME, #5 FLIGHT MANEUVER, #9 JAZZ DIVA, #3 MAURITANIA
Best Win: #5 CHARA SANDS
Best Value Bet: #4 SHOTGUN WILLIE
Best Longshot: #8 WHATSUPBUTTACUP
