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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: Race Card – iRace
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 18.08.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R125,000, 13:07GMT+2
Race Summary: THELEIA was a beaten favourite in her local debut after showing consistent Cape form. The switch to the poly could suit. A BIT SPICY has the widest draw but did find some betting support on debut behind runaway winner Master Magician. She should finish closer in this line-up. CALIFORNIA DREAMER was much improved last run. She is lightly raced and there should be more to come. LINGUISTIC was finishing strongly at just her second start and should be capable of further improvement.
Selections: #6 THELEIA, #10 A BIT SPICY, #9 CALIFORNIA DREAMER, #8 LINGUISTIC
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 18.08.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R100,000, 13:45GMT+2
Race Summary: OWNER OF CREATION is a long time maiden but is seldom too far back. He is back on his favourite surface and with a 4kg claimer aboard he could finally get it right. PLATINUM GREY makes his local debut and has been improving slowly. THE FLAT CAT appears to be coming to hand. He was close-up last run. CHIHIRO takes on males but has not been far back in her two starts on the poly although she does drop back to a sprint.
Selections: #5 OWNER OF CREATION, #6 PLATINUM GREY, #4 THE FLAT CAT, #1 CHIHIRO
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 18.08.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R80,000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: WEDDING VOW has won twice over course and distance and although she shoulders top weight she is down in class and does get some relief from the saddle. SOVEREIGN GEM has come on nicely at recent starts. She has gone well on the poly and should put in a good showing. THINGAMABOB is lightly raced but yet to run a bad race.. She was not far back first up on the poly last start and can feature prominently. TIME IN PARIS has a handy weight and goes well on the poly. She can finish in the money.
Selections: #4 WEDDING VOW, #6 SOVEREIGN GEM, #2 THINGAMABOB, #5 TIME IN PARIS
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 18.08.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R140,000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: THE WOLF is never far back and loves the poly. He was a beaten favourite last run and the drop in trip with a claiming apprentice aboard can see him home. HOODIA was a beaten favourite last run but has shown up well in two starts on the poly with a first time tongue-tie. This trip will suit. LUCKY DOLLAR has started at long odds at his last two but has improved in blinkers. He has a handy 2.5kg apprentice aboard and should be involved in the finish. LET IT ROLL is a progressive three-year-old who finished close-up first run out of the maidens. He shed his maiden over course and distance.
Selections: #1 THE WOLF, #6 HOODIA, #2 LUCKY DOLLAR, #7 LET IT ROLL
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 18.08.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R140,000, 15:30GMT+2
Race Summary: I AM INVICTUS is lightly raced but has been narrowly beaten at his last two. He shed his maiden on the poly and looks the part. PIED PIPER is seldom out of the money and loves this surface. He was just beaten last start and can go one better. GARDENER’S PRIDE is something of a tearaway and sure to keep the opposition honest. Although up in class he has a light weight and was close-up from wide draws at his last two. STAR OF THE FUTURE has been trying further of late but although drawn widest he has a money chance.
Selections: #3 I AM INVICTUS, #4 PIED PIPER, #6 GARDENER’S PRIDE, #8 STAR OF THE FUTURE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 18.08.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R80,000, 16:05GMT+2
Race Summary: PARTY GIRL has her third run after a break she has improved with each outing and with first time cheek pieces from the best of the draw she should be competitive in a trick handicap. PRAISE DE LA REY both of her wins have been on the poly and has been consistent of late. She is down in class and should be a big runner. QUANDURA was not far back after her maiden win but does step up in class. This is not a strong field and she can feature again. ROY’S GRACE is struggling for her second win but is seldom far back. She goes well on the poly and has a handy galloping weight.
Selections: #1 PARTY GIRL, #8 PRAISE DE LA REY, #7 QUANDURA, #2 ROY’S GRACE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 18.08.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R90,000, 16:40GMT+2
Race Summary: TRAFALGAR SQUARE is long overdue another win. He goes well over course and distance and now gets a useful 4kg claimer aboard which could see him land his eighth victory. CHAMPAGNE MAC makes his poly debut but has shown up well in two starts for his new stable. He now gets a senior rider aboard. B FIFTY TWO started at long odds when winning first up back from PE and first time blinkers. A repeat can see him in the firing line again. BLESS ME FRED is always dangerous and another to consider.
Selections: #3 TRAFALGAR SQUARE, #4 CHAMPAGNE MAC, #6 B FIFTYTWO, #7 BLESS ME FRED
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 18.08.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R135,000, 17:15GMT+2
Race Summary: DAWN SURPRISE has consistent form over course and distance and with her 4kg claimer staying aboard she should run another big race. INNERBLOOM has won both of her starts on the poly with ease. She has however, jumped nine points in the handicap so it could be a lot tougher this time around. THOUGHT CONTROL franked the Innerbloom form when winning next time out so there should not be much between the two. QHAWEKAZI has run two cracking races over course and distance. She also has smart form over the course and distance and is a must inclusion in all calculations.
Selections: #4 DAWN SURPRISE, #5 INNERBLOOM, #6 THOUGHT CONTROL, #3 QHAWEKAZI
Best Win: #6 Theleia
Best Value Bet: #1 Party Girl
Best Longshot: #2 Lucky Dollar
