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South Africa Express Form – 14 August
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: GREYVILLE POLYTRACK@2024.08.14
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 14.08.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R115,000, 12:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: MC DAZZLER (2) gets one more chance. He had every chance last run on the turf in first time blinkers but was rather one-paced. His two best efforts have been on the poly over course and distance and he can finally come to the party. GALACTUS (3) makes his poly debut over what should prove to be a more suitable trip given his pedigree. Although a well-beaten third last run this trip should suit. RECORD HIGH (1) has run his two best races on the poly. He has the best of the draw and should make a bold bid. A must for all bets. WHEREVERILAYMYHAT (7) tried much further last run. He is lightly raced and could prefer this trip. (Andrew Harrison: 2-3-1-7).
Selections:
#2 MC DAZZLER, #3 FORTUNE HUNTER, #1 RECORD HIGH, #7 WHEREVERILAYMYHAT
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 14.08.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R115,000, 13:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: DECEPTION PASS (5) has not been out of the money in six starts and will be looking to break a string of runner-up berths. He makes his poly debut but is a lightly raced four-year-old and should take to the surface. TERIYAKI (9) has another wide draw to contend with but is seldom too far back and should finish in the money. TURN AROUND (6) was a beaten favourite at just his second start after making a promising debut. He can do better this trip. DEPUTY CHIEF (1) was all at sea on debut but that run should have brought him on and the extra furlong should suit. (Andrew Harrison: 5-6-9-1).
Selections:
#5 DECEPTION PASS, #6 TURN AROUND, #9 TERIYAKI, #1 DEPUTY CHIEF
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 14.08.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1900m, Poly, R115,000, 13:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: BURNING MAN (2) makes his poly debut on the back of three runner-placings; a beaten favourite at his last two. He was caught late last run but should make another bold effort. RED MOUNTAIN (10) is seldom far back and has been consistent of late. He stays the trip and should be right there. BELLA’S PABLO (4) has his best recent run on the poly and two good efforts since returning from the Cape. He should also be a big runner. JUPITER HILLS (5) was much improved in cheek pieces last run and is one to watch in the market. (Andrew Harrison: 2-10-4-5).
Selections:
#2 BURNING MAN, #10 RED MOUNTAIN, #4 BELLA’S PABLO, #5 JUPITER HILLS
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 14.08.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1900m, Poly, R115,000, 14:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: ABERDEEN (5) has been a little disappointing after showing early promise but he did show a return to form when tried on the poly last time out. He looks well handicapped here and could start at tempting odds. PIRTAE PRINCE (2) has been racing in much stronger company of late and although not winning he has not been far off. Rachel Venniker takes 1.5kg off his back and he is your likely favourite. Visiting VIVA SPIRIT (4) has patchy Highveld form but is useful on his day. If he takes to the poly he could be dangerous. MY LADY SOUL (9) takes on males and was a well-beaten third behind recent feature winner Mascherina last time out. Mascherina has since franked that form. (Andrew Harrison: 5-2-4-9).
Selections:
#5 ABERDEEN, #2 PIRATE PRINCE, #4 VIVA SPIRIT, #9 MY LADY SOUL
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 14.08.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1900m, Poly, R110,000, 14:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Competitive handicap. Visiting mare LINGANOMORE (4) will strip a fit horse after racing five time within the last month and she was a close-up second last time out. She has run on the poly and is never far back. Dennis Bosch appears to have slipped OCEAN PALACE (7) in under the radar. Although a well-beaten third last run that form has since been franked in better company and she looks well weighted with Rachel Venniker’s allowance. There is not much to ROY’S ROCKER (5) but she is as game as they come. However, she picked up an unwanted seven-pound penalty for her modest fourth place last time out which could be her undoing here. ENGLISH PRIIMROSE (3) has shown recent improvement and has a strong money chance in this line-up. (Andrew Harrison: 4-7-5-3).
Selections:
#4 LINGANOMORE, #7 OCEAN PALACE, #5 ROY’S ROCKER, #3 ENGLISH PRIMROSE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 14.08.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R110,000, 15:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: ZOOMBOMBER (6) is showing signs of returning to his best form and he has done well on the poly. This is a tricky handicap but he should at least finish in the money. SECRET RECIPE (8) takes on males but has consistent Highveld form and was a comfortable winner last time out. She has started favourite at her last two starts and the synthetic surface should suit. SHOEFELLA (3) made a winning debut on the poly but also raced in first time blinkers. A repeat effort could see him follow up. There should be little between L’UTIMO (10) and BALLY MAGIC (11) with less than a length between them when last they met. Both have wide draws to contend with. (Andrew Harrison: 6-8-3-10).
Selections:
#6 ZOOMBOMBER, #8 SECRET RECIPE, #3 SHOEFELLA, #10 L’ULTIMO
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 14.08.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R110,000, 16:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: The two veterans of the turf could fight this one out albeit on the poly. PREEMPTIVE STRIKE (7) bids for his sixth win, his last coming over course and distance. He has run two gallant places over a furlong further at recent outings and is back over what looks to be his optimum trip. The year older KNIGH WARRIOR (8) bids for his eighth win and goes well over course and distance. Rachel Venniker’s allowance could prove the difference between winning and losing. ZANTHAR (6) is a recent Highveld maiden winner. He has shown plenty in useful company but the juvenile form of last season does seem suspect. That said, he cannot be left out of any calculations. MAR DEL PLATA (2) is relatively lightly raced but has not been out of the money since shedding his maiden and must have a winning chance. (Andrew Harrison: 7-8-6-2).
Selections:
#7 PREEMPTIVE STRIKE, #8 KNIGHT WARRIOR, #6 ZANTHAR, #2 MAR DEL PLATA
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 14.08.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R110,000, 16:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Tricky handicap to end off with. VISION OF WILL (1) is at her best over course and distance and has been touched off at her last two. She now gets a 4kg claimer up from the best of the draw and can go all the way. AVERNI PRINCESS (10) is at her best on the poly but found stable companion DRIVE BY (8) too good for her last time out. The tables could be turned given the turnover in weights. Surprise package could be visiting KING HARRY (5). The five-year-old has only had three starts for no show but the switch to poly with blinkers could bring out the best. Watch the betting here. (Andrew Harrison: 1-10-5-8).
Selections:
#1 VISION OF WILL, #10 ARVERNI PRINCESS, #5 KING HARRY, #8 DRIVE BY
Best Win: #5 DECEPTION PASS
Best Value Bet: #6 ZOOMBOMBER
Best Longshot: #7 OCEAN PALACE
