RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: GREYVILLE POLYTRACK@2024.02.14
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 14.02.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R80,000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Seriously weak maiden. SMASHING (5) makes the trip from the Highveld and Clinton Binda appears to have picked the right race. SWEET JULIA (6) is struggling to improve but has a chance in this field. LADIES DAY (1) is a long time battler but has shown patches of ability. Much better than her last effort. RIBBONS AND FLAGS (7) showed some improvement on the poly last outing and could be coming to hand. (Andrew Harrison: 5-6-1-7).
Selections:
#5 SMASHING, #6 SWEET JULIA, #1 LADIES DAY, #7 RIBBONS ‘N FLAGS
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 14.02.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R80,000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Gareth van Zyl appears to hold the whip hand here. TRUE LOVE’S KISSES (1) has made steady improvement and has Gavin Lerena aboard. However, stable rider Athandiwe Mgudlwa rides CANFORD QUEEN (8) who finished behind her stable mate last run. Both try the poly for the first time. VALLI GAL (4) has been showing steady recent form in blinkers. The stable is in form. ACCUMULATE (5) improved last run. Has patchy form but at best can go close in this line-up. I’M DIVINE (2) is lightly raced but has run a good race on the poly. (Andrew Harrison: 1-8-4-2).
Selections:
#1 TRUE LOVE’S KISS, #8 CANFORD QUEEN, #4 VALLI GAL, #2 I’M DEVINE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 14.02.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R80,000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: IRON MONGER (2) has been consistent on the turf. He is back on the poly and tries first time blinkers. ELECTRIC STORM (4) was not far back on the poly last time out with the blinkers removed they are back on here. KING’S ISLAND (5) has some fair poly form but was a beaten favourite on the turf last run. He can make amends. MOON HARVEST (6) needed his last run. He has a handy weight and is one to watch. (Andrew Harrison: 4-2-5-6).
Selections:
#4 ELECTRIC STORM, #2 IRON MONGER, #5 KING’S ISLAND, #6 MOON HARVEST
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 14.02.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 2000m, Poly, R80,000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: RODRIGUEZ (6) has been banging on the door of late and should be able to beat the three-point raise in the handicap after his second last time out. SHOOT THE RAPIDS (5) has only had three starts and made a smart handicap debut. He looks progressive. AFRICAN DUSK (2) was a narrow winner last time out but finished off his race well and the extra furlong should suit. LUCRETIUS (9) was much improved last run. He stays the trip and has the benefit of Rachel Venniker’s 1.5kg allowance. (Andrew Harrison: 6-2-5-9).
Selections:
#6 RODRIGUEZ, #2 AFRICAN DUSK, #5 SHOOT THE RAPIDS, #9 LUCRETIUS
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 14.02.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R78,000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: ESQUEVELLE (3) has some useful Highveld form over the trip. He is a seven-time winner and the switch to the poly should suit. LUNARCAM (4) and DONQUERARI (5) met last time out with a head between them. Louis Goosen’s runner is 0.5kg better off in the handicap but there should be little in it. MASK ON (6) stepped out of the maidens into an 80MR handicap and landed the winner’s cheque at long odds. He takes a further step up in class but only has 52kg to shoulder. (Andrew Harrison: 3-5-4-6).
Selections:
#3 ESQUEVELLE, #5 DONQUERARI, #4 LUNARCAM, #6 MASK ON
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 14.02.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R80,000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: VISION OF WILL (3) has come good for Paul Gadsby having finished in the money at her last five outings. She gets 1.5kg relief from the saddle and from a neat draw should be a big runner. AVERNI PRINCESS (1) is 1.5 kg worse off on their lasts meeting but she has been knocking at the door for some time now and can turn the tables. KENNEDY (7) made a winning local debut over the distance. Lightly raced she makes her poly debut and can follow up. FULL OF MAGIC (2) has been consistent and from a good draw and Richard Fourie up she is a must for all exotics. (Andrew Harrison: 3-1-7-2).
Selections:
#3 VISION OF WILL, #1 ARVERNI PRINCESS, #7 KENNEDY, #2 FULL OF MAGIC
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 14.02.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R80,000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: RED ROSES TOO (3) is quick and back on her favourite surface. She has a big weight but looks capable in this field. CONTRA FISCUM (1) did not start well for her new stable but was ridden by an inexperienced apprentice. She was an impressive maiden winner on the poly. LOVE BOMB (4) is difficult to catch right but she will land another win for Frank Robinson. This could be her optimum trip. AISLING (6) has not been far back at her last two over the trip. She has dropped in the ratings and must have a winning chance. (Andrew Harrison: 3-1-4-6).
Selections:
#3 RED ROSES TOO, #1 CONTRA FISCUM, #4 LOVE BOMB, #6 AISLING
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 14.02.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R80,000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: BOWIE (7) is never far off them and is due a change of fortune. He is over his best course and distance. WILLIAM RUFUS (1) has his third run after a break and is holding form. He should make a bold bid. The grey VOLDEMORT (5) has been a touch unlucky at his last two. Richard Fourie is back in the irons after being ‘taken out’ at their penultimate start. LAST ONE STANDING (6) has run two smart races since his maiden win. He has been rested but appears to have some scope. (Andrew Harrison: 7-1-5-6).
Selections:
#7 BOWIE, #1 WILLIAM RUFUS, #5 VOLDEMORT, #6 LAST ONE STANDING
Best Win: #1 TRUE LOVE’S KISS
Best Value Bet: #7 BOWIE
Best Longshot: #1 CONTRA FISCUM
