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South Africa Express Form – 1 May
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: GREYVILLE POLYTRACK@2024.05.01
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 01.05.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R115,000, 12:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: ALWAYS SHINING (8) has been improving steadily The Bosch/Vennilker combination has been in good form of late but Richard Fourie has deserted to ride GENERAL BYNG (6) who made a promising debut for the Kom Naidoo stable when returning from a break and he has shown some ability. FEATHER DANCER (3) was much improved when tried on the poly last run. The blinkers are back on and she is better off in the weights with Regina Argento (5). BOUND BY DESTINY (1) is a well-bred first timer. The comment from the stable is
Selections:
#6 GENERAL BYNG, #8 ALWAYS SHINING, #3 FEATHER DANCER, #1 BOUND BY DESTINY
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 01.05.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R112,125, 13:15GMT+
Race Summary: Summary: First time blinkers saw VISION TO ACHIEVE (1) go down narrowly last time out. She has good form on the poly and from the best of the draw and Richard Fourie aboard she must have a strong winning chance. PELARGONIUM (7) is back over her favoured trip and she was narrowly beaten over course and distance from a wide draw three runs back. WAR EMPRESS (5) is never far back and goes well on the poly. She will strip super fit and should contest the finish. RAPID FIRE (6) only has 51kg to shoulder courtesy of apprentice Brevan Plaatjies and she has been close-up in her recent starts on the turf.
Selections:
#1 VISION TO ACHIEVE, #5 WAR EMPRESS, #7 PELARGONIUM, #6 RAPID FIRE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 01.05.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1800m, Poly, R115,000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: NTOMBENHLE (2) is overdue a win and this looks to be the right race as she stays the trip and has run well on the poly. CANFORD QUEEN (6) is the most likely danger. She has run two promising races on the poly and was a close-up second over course and distance from the widest draw last outing. CITY LIGHTS (9) makes the trip from the Highveld with some steady form to back her claims. She could improve further first up on the poly. FLORAL FANTASY (8) has run her best race on the poly in a maiden handicap but is lightly raced and is definitely not out of it.
Selections:
#2 NTOMBENHLE, #6 CANFORD QUEEN, #8 FLORAL FANTASY, #9 CITY LIGHTS
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 01.05.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1900m, Poly, R110,000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Wide open handicap. FINE ADMIRAL (7) was a beaten favourite last run coming offand win over course and distance. Fourie stays with the ride which is a bonus. BUNTING (8) faced a tough one first up out of the maidens and is down in class. He goes this trip for the first time but the form of his maiden win has worked out quite well. TOM’S ACT (6) has shown up well at his last two, his last win coming on the poly. He has a handy weight to help his chances. TIN CUP (9) was touched off last run and switches to the poly. A repeat of his last effort will see him close again.
Selections:
#7 FINE ADMIRAL, #8 BUNTING, #6 TOM’S ACT, #9 TIN CUP
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 01.05.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R115,000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: CUPID’S SONG (3) is something of a poly specialist, his last two wins coming on this surface. He has a big weight but has his third run after a break. TEICHMAN (2) is always game and is due another win. He is over his preferred trip. NIGHT JAR (7) was a recent maiden winner but has improved with every step up in trip. He is lightly raced and makes his poly debut. BOM BOM (8) has steady sprint form for his new stable. He steps up to what may well be a more suitable trip.
Selections:
#3 CUPID’S SONG, #6 BOM BOM, #7 NIGHTJAR, #2 TEICHMAN
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 01.05.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R110,000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: CHARA SANDS (9) has the widest draw but takes a big drop in class. He has a big weight to shoulder but gets 1.5kg relief from Rachel Venniker’s allowance. MASK ON (1) looks held by Chara Sands on their last meeting but is also down in class and has the best draw. GRANDDADDY PURPLE (2) improved last run when back in blinkers in his second run after a break. He has a light weight and could be the surprise package. ANOTHERDAYINAFRICA (6) needed his last run. He has a featherweight to carry and go all the way.
Selections:
#9 CHARA SANDS, #1 MASK ON, #2 GRANDDADDY PURPLE, #6 ANOTHERDAYINAFRICA
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 01.05.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R110,000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: EMERALD GREEN (8) showed up well first time out of the maidens and has improved in blinkers. She is down in class and takes on a modest field. PERFECT TRUST (5) has been knocking at the door. She is back to a sprint but goes well on the poly. FRENCH PRINCESS (7) has had two runs since a break. She is not the easiest but is quick and has a chance on her best behavior. POURSOMESUGARONME (1) has been consistent over further in recent starts on the poly but the drop in trip should not bother her.
Selections:
#8 EMERALD GREEN, #5 PERFECT TRUST, #7 FRENCH PRINCESS, #1 POURSOMESUGARONME
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 01.05.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R110,000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Visiting CERULEAN DANCER (6) comes with consistent Highveld form over a furlong further. The switch to the poly should suit as she was narrowly beaten in the soft last time out. VISION OF WILL (2) may have found her last start too far and is back over a more suitable trip. All of her recent form has been on the poly. CHELSEA FLOWER (10) has the widest draw but has shown up well in her last two including a win over course and distance. PUFF OF SMOKE (9) has her first run for Kom Naidoo but was narrowly beaten on the poly last start and should be in the shake-up.
Selections:
#6 CERULEAN DANCER, #2 VISION OF WILL, #10 CHELSEA FLOWER, #9 PUFF OF SMOKE
Best Win: #2 NTOMBENHLE
Best Value Bet: #9 CHARA SANDS
Best Longshot: #8 BUNTING
