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South Africa Express Form – 18 April
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: GREYVILLE POLYTRACK@2024.04.18
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 18.04.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R115,000, 12:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: GORGEOUS DUDE (6) comes from a very much inform stable and has run two promising races over the trip. He makes his poly debut. BUZZ BOMB (7) takes on older runners but has made steady improvement and his last Kenilworth effort over the trip should see him at his peak. MY BOY LOLLIPOP (5) was a close-up second on debut and steps up in trip. He also takes on older runners. ALWAYS SHINING (11) was running on nicely at his second start over course and distance. He has the worst of the draw but should make his presence felt.
Selections:
#6 GORGEOUS DUDE, #7 BUZZ BOMB, #5 MY BOY LOLLIPOP, #11 ALWAYS SHINING
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 18.04.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R115,000, 13:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Tricky maiden. COPACABANA (4) made a smart debut for Dennis Bosch but that was over 1200m. Rachel Venniker stays with the ride as the filly goes a mile in the second start. Fanie Bronkhorst makes the trip from the Highveld with CITY LIGHTS (3) that does stay the trip and has improved in a tongue-tie. However, she was a well beaten second last run. EXTRACTION (8) takes on older runners but looks to be the pick of the Mike Miller quartet judged on jockey bookings. She also steps up to a mile for the first time but caught the eye when running on late in a sprint. I’M DEVINE (2) is lightly raced and does appear to have some issues. However, she does look capable on her day.
Selections:
#4 COPACABANA, #3 CITY LIGHTS, #8 EXTRACTION, #2 I’M DEVINE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 18.04.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R112,125, 14:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Open handicap. RED ROSES TOO (2) is quick and was not disgraced last time out from a wide draw. Her last win was over course and distance. THERE SHE GOES (7) is drawn widest of the seven runners and makes her poly debut. She has a useful claiming apprentice up and she should feature. CONVOCATION (6) has won both starts since returning from a break. She also makes her poly debut and is useful. She took a seven point raise in the handicap for her last win but Gareth van Zyl has booked 4kg claimer Brevan Plaatjies. HOT PEARL (1) is difficult to catch right but has her third run after a break and has the best of the draw.
Selections:
#2 RED ROSES TOO, #7 THERE SHE GOES, #6 CONVOCATION, #1 HOT PEARL
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 18.04.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R115,000, 14:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: YAMADORI (10) is way better than his last two starts and had some promising Cape form before that. He makes his poly debut but at best could have the measure of this field. LONGSWORD (2) was a comfortable winner last run on the Highveld. He got a seven-point raise in the handicap but Richard Fourie stays with the ride for Sean Tarry which is a bonus. DOWN BY THE RIVER (3) was not far back in his first run back from the Cape. He has a handy weight and can feature. DIANI (9) was running on nicely when back in blinkers and should be competitive.
Selections:
#10 YAMADORI, #2 LONGSWORD, #3 DOWN BY THE RIVER, #9 DIANI
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 18.04.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R110,000, 15:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: PURPLE POWAHOUSE (2) has been consistent and was a touch unlucky last run when bumped at the start and losing position. He loves the poly and should put in another forward showing. DARK TIDE (7) is down in class and improved in blinkers last run although he did have a light weight. As an older horse he should take to the poly. STEVIE GEE (6) was game in defeat last run and is back over what looks to be his optimum trip. He has a light weight to help his cause. MAC HARDY (4) was returning from a long break and in need of his last run. He is lightly raced and one to watch in the market.
Selections:
#2 PURPLE POWAHOUSE, #7 DARK TIDE, #6 STEVIE GEE, #4 MAC HARDY
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 18.04.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R110,000, 15:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: JOSHUA HOTSNAKE (7) is due a change of fortune after three consecutive runner-up berths. He goes well over course and distance and should contest the finish. CERULEAN DANCER (3) takes on males but has consistent Highveld form over the trip. Muzi Yeni stays aboard as she takes to the poly for the first time. ULTRA QUICK (4) found strong market support last run and won well with first time pacifiers. He looks capable of following up. KUMEMORI (1) shed his maiden over course and distance and is back over what looks to be his optimum trip with Richard Fourie back on board.
Selections:
#7 JOSHUA HOTSNAKE, #3 CERULEAN DANCER, #4 ULTRA QUICK, #1 KUMEMORI
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 18.04.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1800m, Poly, R120,000, 16:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: WYATT’S CHOICE (6) is lightly raced and was narrowly beaten over course and distance last time out. The form has been franked so a repeat should see him close again. BANZAI PIPELINE (3) has been consistent and his last win came on this course. He should make a bold bid. FLAG BEARER (2) is showing signs of his best form and was not far back over the distance last time out. He should take to the poly on debut. RICCARDO (7) has improved with each run of late and just failed last time out. He must have a strong chance of making the frame.
Selections:
#6 WYATT’S CHOICE, #3 BANZAI PIPELINE, #2 FLAG BEARER, #7 RICCARDO
Best Win: #6 WYATT’S CHOICE
Best Value Bet: #10 YAMADORI
Best Longshot: #7 THERE SHE GOES
