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South Africa Express Form – 22 May
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: GREYVILLE POLYTRACK@2024.05.22
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 22.05.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R115,000, 12:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: HER ROYALTY (2) tried further last run but is back to a sprint. She has done well over the trip and has a handy weight. TURN AROUND (9) makes his debut. He comes from the very much in form Glen Kotzen stable whose juveniles are running well. AMIGO (7) is a well-bred first timer and Louis Goosen knows how to get them going early. TOP GUN (1) was very green on debut. He raced in soft going and firmer underfoot conditions could see him make marked improvement. (
Selections:
#2 HER ROYALTY, #9 TURN AROUND, #7 AMIGO, #1 TOP GUN
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 22.05.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R110,000, 12:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: PURPLE POWAHOUSE (7) is long overdue. He was second best behind STEVIE GEE (4) last time out but there is a 6kg turnaround in the weights which should see the tables turned even though the latter took on stronger last time out. Lola Crawford’s gelding GRANDDADDY PURPLE (6) showed up well in a competitive sprint last time out. Brevan Plaatjies takes 4kg off he back and he can surprise. SPACE COWBOY (5) has shown his best recent form on the poly although he has been trying a furlong further. Andre Nel’s runner is certainly not out of it.
Selections:
#7 PURPLE POWAHOUSE, #4 STEVIE GEE, #6 GRANDDADDY PURPLE, #5 SPACE COWBOY
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 22.05.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R115,000, 13:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: A competitive handicap. PATANTS HEIR (2) took on much stronger last run and Gareth van Zyl has dropped her in class. The filly looks promising although she does face a competitive field. Dennis Bosch took his chances with LE PREMIERE (3) who was out classed in a feature last time out. Prior to that she had put in two smart efforts on the poly. KENNEDY (7) is in mustard form and goes well on the poly. However, the handicappers are catching up and her four-point raise for her last win could be the stick in her spokes. WAR EMPRESS I5) is never far back and is over he optimum trip.
Selections:
#2 PATANTS HEIR, #3 LE PREMIERE, #7 KENNEDY, #5 WAR EMPRESS
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 22.05.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R110,000, 14:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: FULL OF MAGIC (2) has been up against stronger at recent outings and Garth Puller has put the filly back over her preferred trip. She has also dropped five pounds in the handicap which could be enough to see her home. FLYING THE STAR (7) is seldom far off them and her last win was over course and distance. FASHION MISTRESS (4) has been rested but has not been far back at her more recent outings. She is one to watch in the market. VATHOMVLAFFIE (6) has shown little in four starts on the turf since shedding her maiden on the poly. She could be the surprise package.
Selections:
#2 FULL OF MAGIC, #7 FLYING THE STAR, #4 FASHION MISTRESS, #6 VATHOMVLAFFIE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 22.05.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R110,000, 14:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: TRAFALGAR SQUARE (7) is back on his favoured surface, his last two wins coming on the synthetic track. Richard Fourie gets the ride for Dennis Bosch and it could be a lethal combination. CHARA SANDS (3) was a fluent winner last time out to give Michael Roberts and Rachel Venniker their 100th win together. He gelding got a four-point raise in the handicap but his latest win was from the widest draw coming from off the pace. HERECOMESTHERAIN (5) makes his way from the Highveld and showed up well on his poly debut. He only has 52.5kg to shoulder and he should be very dangerous. The grey INTREPID (2) has improved in blinkers although Alyson Wright had him up in class last time out. Drawn favourably, he goes well on the poly.
Selections:
#7 TRAFALGAR SQUARE, #3 CHARA SANDS, #5 HERECOMESTHERAIN, #2 INTREPID
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 22.05.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 2000m, Poly, R110,000, 15:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Competitive handicap. TRUE LOVE’S KISS (3) is lightly raced and has gone close in her first two handicap races. He maiden win came on the poly and she looks capable in this line-up. LINGANOMORE (5) has come on nicely of late culminating in her last win on the Turffontein inner course. As an older mare, she should take to the poly. STATUS QUO (7) is improving again and has a money chance for Mike Miller. LEOPARD LADY (6) is one of the toughest but each time she gets close, her rating jumps. She is down to possibly a more realistic rating and gets Richard Fourie to help her home.
Selections:
#3 TRUE LOVE’S KISS, #5 LINGANOMORE, #7 STATUS QUO, #6 LEOPARD LADY
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 22.05.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R110,000, 15:52GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: PALERMO (8) is still a maiden and carries top weight, not the ideal horse to back if looking for rent money. However, He was touched off when going a mile for the first time and Tienie Prinsloo knows the game well. Alyson Wright holds a fair hand with three runners. TIME TAKER (11) has a tricky draw to contend with but has been taking on stronger of late and has a 4kg claiming apprentice up. WAVE WARRIOR (4) is a poly specialist and his last win was over course and distance. He has also improved in blinkers. Stable companion IMAGINABLE (7) has been coming along nicely at recent starts and should make an impression in this company. NATIONAL DREAM (12) has the worst of the draw. His last run was in July last year where he won three on the bounce but he may need this.
Selections:
#8 PALERMO, #11 TIME TAKER, #4 WAVE WARRIOR, #7 IMAGINABLE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 22.05.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R110,000, 16:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: MISS PAGET (10) has a wide draw to contend with but she showed up well first run back from a lengthy lay-off. She should strip fitter this time around. PERFECT TRUST (4) has been knocking on the door for some time now. The mare goes well on the poly and has fair form over course and distance. GREEN VALKYRIE (1) has her first outing for Kom Naidoo. She has some fair Cape form to her credit and from a plum draw with first time blinkers she should be a big runner. MISS LIALAH (2) has come good of late, winning three of her last four over course and distance. The handicappers are catching up but she can go in again.
Selections:
#10 MISS PAGET, #4 PERFECT TRUST, #1 GREEN VALKYRIE, #2 MISS LIALAH
Best Win: #7 PURPLE POWAHOUSE
Best Value Bet: #2 FULL OF MAGIC
Best Longshot: #5 HERECOMESTHERAIN
