Punters can look forward to a thrilling ten-race turf card at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Sunday, featuring several seasonal debuts and potential Highveld raiders eyeing the Gr1 Betway Summer Cup.
The Michaelmas Handicap tops the bill and looks an open contest. While some leading contenders may prefer more ground, Officer In Command from the Mike and Mathew de Kock yard could capitalize at the weights. Scratched from Tuesday’s meeting with this race in mind, he won well last time and gets Athandiwe Mgudlwa aboard, with Callan Murray unable to make the 52kg.
Pioneer Square, raiding from the Highveld for Candice Dawson, rates the main danger after a convincing last win. Field Marshal and Shoot The Rapids represent Frank Robinson, who often targets the Highveld features. Both prefer further but have the class to make an impact.
The exciting Whispering Death returns in Race 6 after a break, following two dominant wins last season. If he’s trained on, he’ll be hard to beat. On My Honour, a Summer Cup entrant, may find it short but has the class to feature.
In Race 7, Quickstepgal resumes and should take beating if fit. Apprentice Dezahn Louw claims 4kg for Tienie Prinsloo, boosting her chances. Warrior Royale will strip fitter, while Ladyofdistinction returns from a long layoff and may need the run.
Cognac, a smart debut winner from Stuart Ferrie, looks progressive in the first leg of the Pick 6. Circumbendibus and Luneluck are improving and could challenge.
The A Stakes sprint promises depth despite many returning from breaks. Cats Pajamas is best in at the weights, African Skyline enjoys ideal conditions with blinkers back on, and O’Tenikwa, Future Variety, and Imilenzeyokududuma all warrant respect in a competitive finish.
