RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: GREYVILLE POLYTRACK@2024.02.27
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 27.02.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R80,000, 12:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: This looks to be the ideal race for HELSINKI (6), Paul Lafferty’s gelding having shown good form over course and distance and meeting a modest field here. IRISH LUCK (2) showed improved form on the poly with first time blinkers and with a claiming apprentice up he looks to be the most likely danger. One to watch is Tienie Prinsloo’s runner GLOBAL MOVEMENT (5) that makes his debut for the stable. He has not been out since October last year but showed a liking for the synthetic surface and any market support must be taken seriously. PLETTENBERG (3) takes to the poly for the first time and can improve.
Selections:
#6 HELSINKI, #2 IRISH LUCK, #5 GLOBAL MOVEMENT, #3 PLETTENBERG
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 27.02.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R80,000, 13:07GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: GRIFFIN PARK (1) backed up his maiden win with a smart handicap effort for MJ Odendaal. He does have the handicap of top weight but meets a lot of older horse one of these being PURPLE POWAHOUSE (5) who Alyson Wright has backed up after the gelding was running on nicely behind Knight Warrior last Wednesday. The drop to five furlongs may be of concern. POPPY OF BAYEUX (4) shows good pace over course and distance and should be in the shake-up. HERECOMESTHERAIN (2) makes his trip from the Highveld for Paul Matchett in his poly debut and comes from a stable not to be ignored lightly.
Selections:
#1 GRIFFIN PARK, #2 HERECOMESTHERAIN, #4 POPPY OF BAYEUX, #5 PURPLE POWAHOUSE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 27.02.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1800m, Poly, R80,000, 13:39GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Dean Kannemeyer has been bringing PIETER BOTH (1) on slowly and he looks prime to pounce. A close-up third last time out he meets some modest opposition, most of whom have had their chances. POWER STAR (5) has his third run after a break and goes well on the poly. Doug Campbell’s runner looks a likely threat. ISORENDER (7) steps up in trip and shows steady form over shorter. THE GREEN GALLANT (3) lives in the shadow of his star younger brother Sanderingham Summit but he soldier’s on and can earn another cheque for his owners.
Selections:
#1 PIETER BOTH, #5 POWER STAR, #7 ISORENDER, #3 THE GREEN GALLANT
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 27.02.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1800m, Poly, R80,000, 14:11GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Garth Puller’s mare PETIT VERDOT (2) boasts solid form that has been franked. She goes well on the poly stays the trip and rates the one to beat in an otherwise competitive handicap. SEA GODDESS (8) ran way below her best in a small feature in the soft last time out. Her best recent form has been on the poly and Louise Goosen will see her find her better form. Andre Nel has two competitive mares in ICE SUNSATION (6) and LILLYBELLE (7) both in with strong chances. Ice Sunsation has been taking on the stronger fields and was close-up last time but Lillybelle has the handier weight and could be the pick of the stable runners.
Selections:
#2 PETIT VERDOT, #8 SEA GODDESS, #7 LILLYBELLE, #6 ICE SUNSATION
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 27.02.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1900m, Poly, R80,000, 14:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Dennis Bosch looks to have picked the right race for RICCARDO (10) who has been in good form of late. He stays the trip well and can go one better after being beaten by the progressive Shoot The Rapids last time out. SAFE SPACE (1) has come well in blinkers and his last win was not out of turn. He goes well on the surface and stays the trip well. MR PIGALLE (8) has a big weight but has not been far back in recent outings over shorter and the extended trip could suit. ALLAROUNDTHEWORLD (2) made steady improvement to his last win. The switch to the poly may be of some concern.
Selections:
#10 RICCARDO, #1 SAFE SPACE, #8 MR PIGALLE, #2 ALLAROUNDTHEWORLD
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 27.02.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R80,000, 15:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Paul Matchett makes the trip from the Highveld and HAVE A PARTY (6) arrives for her first tilt on the poly after two close-up efforts at Turffontein. If she takes to the poly, she looks to be the ‘right’ one in this race. SPRING KISS (3) has consistent form over shorter and with Richard Fourie booked for the ride the inference is obvious. Weiho Marwing has booked a 4kg claimer for PRETTY ANALIA (7) who has made steady recent improvement and looks primed for this race. IDEAL GIFT (8) took on males on the turf last run and was not far back. She seems better suited to the poly and can feature.
Selections:
#6 HAVE A PARTY, #3 SPRING KISS, #7 PRETTY ANALIA, #8 IDEAL GIFT
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 27.02.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R80,000, 16:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: WILEY RILEY (1) has been in good form against stronger He has a fair wight but has the best of the draw and Gareth van Zyl has booked a smart claiming apprentice. KAYGEE’S DELIGHT (9) has been knocking on the door for some time now and Garth Puller has switched him to the poly. He has a tricky wide draw to contend with but is progressive and if taking to the surface should run a big race. FAMOUS AND RISH (6) is never far off the and was a good second last run over course and distance to stronger. He is a big runner. JOSEPHINE’S PRIDE (5) has been in good form but takes a step up in class.
Selections:
#1 WYLIE RILEY, #9 KAYGEE’S DELIGHT, #6 FAMOUS AND RICH, #5 JOSEPHINE’S PRIDE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 27.02.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R80,000, 16:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Wide open handicap. Visiting FISH EAGLE (3) has been up against much stronger on the Highveld and although returning from a break he should be good enough to sort this field out for Clinton Binda. RAFIKI (2) is way better than his last effort and has good form over course and distance prior to that and veteran WAVE WARRIOR (1) has his third run after a break and possibly back over a more suitable trip. LOU THE LEGEND (4) returns from a lengthy break. He is lightly raced but has good form over course and distance.
Selections:
#3 FISH EAGLE, #2 RAFIKI, #4 LOU LOU THE LEGEND, #1 WAVE WARRIOR
Best Win: #6 HELSINKI
Best Value Bet: #3 FISH EAGLE
Best Longshot: #2 HERECOMESTHERAIN
