RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: GREYVILLE@2024.02.28
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 28.02.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R120,000, 12:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Many first timers in the race so keep an eye on the market. Of those that have run, Mike Miller saddles four of the nine runners, best of which looks to be the filly MILLION VOICES (5) who made good improvement second time out behind the well fancied favourite. THE SPECIALIST (7) raced green in a promising debut and should come on with the experience while SAMUEL LONGSWORD (6) was a beaten favourite in that race and obviously better than that run would suggest. MISTER NIBBLES (3) also finished ahead of William Longsword and was friendless in the market.
Selections:
#5 MILLION VOICES, #7 THE SPECIALIST, #6 SAMUEL LONGSWORD, #3 MISTER NIBBLES
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 28.02.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100,000, 13:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: FUTURE FLO (2) has been a little costly to follow after being a beaten favourite on a number of occasions. Michael Roberts has him back to a sprint and from a good draw he could be worth one more chance. BOMBER STREAM (1) showed up well in his comeback run after a lengthy break. Darryl Moore fitted him with a compression mask for the first time which may well have been the answer to his problems. Bomber Stream finished ahead of both MAGMA MAGIC (4) and favourite APEX PREDATOR (3). Both appear to be on the up and any significant market support could be telling.
Selections:
#2 FUTURE FLO, #1 BOMBER STREAM, #3 APEX PREDATOR, #4 MAGMA MAGIC
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 28.02.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100,000, 13:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Richard Fourie is in top form at present and he will again be on board Tony Rivalland’s charge SEND ME (1). The blinkers go on no doubt on Fourie’s advice and from pole position he rates the horse to beat. SUMMER SHADE (5) caught the eye in a competitive sprint last time out. Wayne Badenhorst steps him up to a mile for the first time. SPECMAGIC (7) was a close-up second on the poly last run in his best showing to date. Garth Puller’s gelding may have finally come to hand. HUNTERS ARROW (4) is a long-time battler but did improve with Craig Zackey aboard, the rider having chosen him ahead of Specmagic.
Selections:
#1 SEND ME, #5 SUMMER SHADE, #7 SPECMAGIC, #4 HUNTERS ARROW
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 28.02.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100,000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: TANNEN PRINCESS (3) is lightly raced but has improved with each outing and Gareth van Zyl’s filly looks primed for this. ELEGANT ACT (1) races off the same rating and has only been out of the money once in eight starts. She has the best of the draw and Dean Kannemeyer’s filly looks the most likely threat to the selection. HAVRE DE GRACE (9) has never been far back in three starts for Doug Campbell and stays the trip. EMERALD GREEN (7) did not take to the poly last time outand the run is best ignored. Back on turf she can make her presence felt.
Selections:
#3 TANNEN PRINCESS, #1 ELEGANT ACT, #7 EMERALD GREEN, #9 HAVRE DE GRACE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 28.02.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 2200m, Turf, R100,000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: MANIC MONDAY (9) is never far back and although Paul Lafferty’s filly goes the trip for the first time, she should see it out. THEAPPLEOFMYEYE (12) has her third run after returning from a lengthy break. She should strip at her peak and has the added bonus of Richard Fourie in the irons. MYSTERIOUS GIRL (6) has been in the money at her last three starts and will benefit from Rachel Vennikers 1.5kg allowance. LEOPARD LADY (10) is always game but ran well below form last time out. The blinkers come off and she should be right there.
Selections:
#9 MANIC MONDAY, #12 THEAPPLEOFMYEYE, #6 FREE WILL, #10 LEOPARD LADY
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 28.02.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100,000, 15:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Mike Miller has four of the ten runners, best of which looks to be SKYTRIX (2) the mount of stable rider Tristan Godden. She has been close-up in both starts since shedding her maiden on debut, all three runs in the soft. EPIC VIEW (5) took on much stronger last outing when tried in blinkers for the first time. She will enjoy the extra and could upstage her stable companion. MISS ARLBERG (8) was in need of her last run after returning from a lengthy break. She has dropped rapidly in the ratings and looks to be off a more realistic mark here. Veteran STINGRAY (3) has come good at recent starts for Tienie Prinsloo. She was not far back from a tricky draw last run and should be in the shake-up.
Selections:
#2 SKYTRIX, #5 EPIC VIEW, #8 MISS ARLBERG, #3 STING RAY
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 28.02.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R120,000, 16:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: A competitive Pinnacle Stakes where PRAY FOR RAIN (3) is back over his favourite course and distance and relatively well weighted. He was close-up behind CAPTAIN BOMBSHELL (4) and the classy William Robertson in the Marula Sprint last time out but the switch to the minimum trip can see him turn the tables on Captain Bombshell who did drop a bomb by beating William Robertson at odds of 66-1. SUN BLUSHED (5) and COIN SPINNER (6) were in the same race but the latter could have the edge over this shorter trip. HITEMHARDSUNSHINE (9) made a winning debut for Alyson Wright. He had some patchy Highveld form but did show plenty of ability on occasion and the change of routine could see him in again.
Selections:
#3 PRAY FOR RAIN, #4 CAPTAIN BOMBSHELL, #6 COIN SPINNER, #9 HITHEMHARDSUNSHINE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 28.02.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R100,000, 16:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: STANLEY PARK (2) has come good since Garth Puller decided that he needed blinkers and he ran a smart race behind Pray For Rain last time out. He drops in class here but with the corresponding rise in the weights. PHILISPIEL (6) is something of a Scottsville specialist but has run well over course and distance. He is 1.5 kg better off with WAR EMPRESS (5) on their last meeting but Louis Goosen’s filly is in top form and there should not be much between the two. SUPER FAST (10) has a tricky draw to contend with but is seldom far off them of late and along with DONQUERARI (8) is not without a winning chance. It could pay to load up in the exotics.
Selections:
#2 STANLEY PARK, #6 PHILISPIEL, #5 WAR EMPRESS, #10 SUPER FAST
Best Win: #1 SEND ME
Best Value Bet: #3 PRAY FOR RAIN
Best Longshot: #8 MISS ARLBERG
