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South Africa Express Form – 22 August
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: GREYVILLE@2024.08.22
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 22.08.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R115,000, 12:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Dean Kannemeyer’s colt INDUSTRIALSTRENGTH (2) fell foul of the CO2 testing at his last intended start. He finished runner-up to the Gr1 proven The Specialist on debut and should he pass the iniquitous CO2 test he should be difficult to beat in a small field. BARRY DU GROND (3) finished a distant second last time out and although Robbie Hill’s colt has shown some ability he could prove second best. ONE ARMED BANDIT (6) was not too far back on debut and should improve while HOODWINKED (9) returns from a lengthy lay-off and although he has done well over this trip, he does look better suited to further. (Andrew Harrison: 2-3-9-6).
Selections:
#2 INDUSTRIALSTRENGTH, #3 BARRY DU GROND, #9 HOODWINKED, #6 ONE ARMED BANDIT
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 22.08.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R107,250, 12:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: MASK ON (4) looks to be the pick of Louis Goosen’s pair as he was touched off over course and distance last time out hand has been improving steadily. Surprise package could be STANLEY PARK (6). Garth Puller has pitted him against much stronger at recent starts and he has been dropping steadily in the handicap. He is also down in class but does have a 4kg claimer up who has yet to win a race. Alyson Wright also saddles two runners with big chances. RHYTHM (3) has stable jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa aboard but the gelding was a beaten favourite last time out finishing behind Mask On. Wright likes to exploit Rachel Venniker’s 1.5kg allowance and although LOVE IN WINTER (5) has mostly poly form, he must have a strong chance. (Andrew Harrison: 4-6-5-3).
Selections:
#4 MASK ON, #6 STANLEY PARK, #5 LOVE IN WINTER, #3 RHYTHM
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 22.08.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R115,000, 13:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: A race with thin form but Mike de Kock’s runner MVELELO (9) comes with consistent Highveld form over this trip and although drawn a little wide he could prove difficult to beat. Recently turned three-year-old CARNIVAL PARK (1) improved nicely for MJ Odendaal at his second start and can show more. AMIGO (7) had the worst of the draw at his second start where he met Gr1 contender French Flame. He should do much better in this company. LINGOTTO (10) has the worst of the draw and although looking held by Carnival Park on their last meeting he has a money chance. (Andrew Harrison: 9-7-1-10).
Selections:
#9 MVELELO, #7 AMIGO, #1 CARNIVAL PARK, #10 LINGOTTO
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 22.08.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R115,000, 14:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: LANDSEER (1) is lightly raced and has improved with each outing. He has the best of the draw and the Andre Nel stable is in good form of late. MAGMA MAGIC (2) had the widest draw last run and finished a close-up third to General Byng. Tony Rivalland has declared first time blinkers and with a much better gate this time around he should make a bold bid. ALWAYS SHINING (6) was favourite in the race with General Byng and a length ahead of Magma Magic. However, blinkers and a better draw for Magma Magic could see the tables turned. NEW FRONTIER (10) has the widest gate to contend with but improved nicely when going the trip for the first time in blinkers. He is lightly raced and can make the required improvement. (Andrew Harrison: 1-2-6-10).
Selections:
#1 LANDSEER, #2 MAGMA MAGIC, #6 ALWAYS SHINING, #10 NEW FRONTIER
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 22.08.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 2300m, Turf, R115,000, 14:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Weak maiden but Frank Robinson is a dab hand at preparing stayers and INTUITIVE SPIRIT (5) has shown that he stays a trip in a field with very little form. He is way better than his last effort on the poly and his best showing has been on this course over 2200m. FIRE FORCE (7) was close-up behind Intuitive Spirt when last they met in the same race. He has shown steady form since and must have a strong chance in this line-up. In that same race, MAGIC HAT TRICK (3) finished ahead of both the afore mentioned but his recent form has been modest. CASTLE MEY (4) has shown some recent improvement on the poly and must have a chance in this field. (Andrew Harrison: 5-7-3-4).
Selections:
#5 INTUITIVE SPIRIT, #7 FIRE FORCE, #3 MAGIC HAT TRICK, #4 CASTLE MEY
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 22.08.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R110,000, 15:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Tough race. MIKE’S MAZARIN (2) surprised all, including trainer Ducan Howells, when motoring home to win his maiden at just his second start. He came from a long way back so the extra will suit and in modest company he can follow up. LUCRETIUS (6) switches to the turf but has consistent poly form and with Craig Zackey aboard for Carl Hewitson they could make an impression. BASIE RAAKVAT (5) showed up well over course and distance last time out and can finish in the money again. GLOBAL MOVEMENT (3) took a long time to shed his maiden but he was much improved over course and distance last time out. (Andrew Harrison: 2-6-5-3).
Selections:
#2 MIKE’S MAZARIN, #6 LUCRETIUS, #5 BASIE RAAKVAT, #3 GLOBAL MOVEMENT
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 22.08.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R120,000, 15:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Alec Laird sends out POINTER (4) who comes with strong Highveld form in useful company to back her claims. She but faces a competitive field but was an expected easy winner of her last start at prohibitive odds and prior to that was far from disgraced behind the promising Rodeo Drive. PROM QUEEN (5) has not been out since finishing five lengths back to Quid Pro Quo in the Allan Robertson. The step up in trip will suit and she should be a big runner for Dean Kannemeyer. Of the older runners, PERILLA (3) has been in good form for Dennis Bosch and was running on well behind the well-weighted Mascherina in a recent feature. (Andrew Harrison: 4-5-3-7).
Selections:
#4 POINTER, #5 PROM QUEEN, #3 PERILLA, #7 STORMY CHOICE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 22.08.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R120,000, 16:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Rachel Venniker has proved herself against the best in the world and she can get SUNDANCE KID (7) home in a tough last race. Wendy Whitehead’s gelding has been contesting features of late where Venniker has not been able to claim her allowance and her claim could be what sees her home here. LAST ONE STANDING (4) has been holding form well and with a handy galloping weight should make his presence felt. QUEUE WING (12) has been holding form over shorter and never far back. He has shown that he stays this trip and will be a factor. TROIS QUATRE (13) is better than his last effort and has a money chance. (Andrew Harrison: 7-4-12-13).
Selections:
#7 SUNDANCE KID, #4 LAST ONE STANDING, #12 QUEUE WING, #13 TROIS TROIS QUATRE
Best Win: #2 INDUSTRIALSTRENGTH
Best Value Bet: #5 PROM QUEEN
Best Longshot: #7 AMIGO
