The fourth event on an eight-race program on Wednesday, September 3rd at Hollywoodbets Durbanville is the Gallop TV Progress Plate over 1400m, and there’s talent aplenty. What the race might lack in size is certainly made up for in quality.
Gimmelightning from the Justin Snaith camp gets the services of Craig Zackey, and they have the luxury of starting from pole position. He’s taking time to get his next win but is never far off the action.
Absolutely Yes, the Langerman winner, is bidding for a hat trick and can achieve it. Rated 103 and showing tons of talent, he is a very exciting, quality three-year-old with the attributes of a good horse. He’s already a three-time winner from only five starts, which alone tells a story.
There is absolutely no way that Roland Garros is as moderate as his last run shows, so forget that effort and include him in all bets. He can bounce right back to winning ways. Richard Fourie was victorious on him in the penultimate run, and he has the qualities of a progressive three-year-old.
Captain West was impressive when beating Please Be True last time, but Please Be True ran last week and didn’t add much spark to the form. Despite that, he can get involved in the finish.
Jet Force from the Des McLachlan yard has won twice from only three starts. He gets tested over the 1400m trip, which should be to his liking. Yes, he takes on tougher competition now, but he could have more to offer.
Air Raid is a tad erratic, but he does have ability and would be a must for betting permutations.
There is one runner on the card that needs highlighting, and that’s Late December, who competes in the last race. He’s from the in-form stable of Greg Ennion. Late December won his last start as he liked, making it a win straight out of the maidens, which is always a good sign. He has a huge chance of reeling off the hat trick.
