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South Africa Express Form – 25 May
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: GREYVILLE@2024.05.25
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 25.05.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R130,000, 11:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: AVERNIAN GODDESS (6) started at relatively long odds when making her debut over the distance on the poly. Dean Kannemeyer’s filly was making good headway when touched off by Pilot Flame and can go one better. SPIRIT OF LEVANA (2) was well beaten on debut by the promising Gimme’s Countess but in turn was lengths clear of the opposition. The extra furlong should suit. Paul Matchett’s filly PEARL IN HER CROWN (5) found one too good when trying a mile for the first time but she stays the trip and has a fair draw. THE GHOST (3) was outpaced late when taking on winners in a feature last time out. She should much prefer this trip.
Selections:
#6 AVERNIAN GODDESS, #2 SPIRIT OF LEVANA, #5 PEARL IN HER CROWN, #3 THE GHOST
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 25.05.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R115,000, 12:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: CELTIC CHIEF (2) makes his KZN debut for Andre Nel and boast some fair recent Cape form. He may be looking for further but should be competitive in this field. With Rachel Venniker serving a suspension, Richard Fourie takes over in the saddle on FUTURE FLO (13) who is overdue a win. However, he has drawn the widest gate which is never easy but a further drop in trip could be the answer. BARRY DE GROND (9) was doing his best work late when making his debut. He started at long odds that day but looks capable of good improvement. BOMBER STREAM (1) has shown flashes of ability. Darryl Moore puts first time blinkers and from pole position he could surprise.
Selections:
#2 CELTIC CHIEF, #13 FUTURE FLO, #9 BARRY DU GROND, #1 BOMBER STREAM
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 25.05.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R115,000, 12:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: RHYDIAN (6) was a beaten favourite from a tricky draw last time out. He has out in two smart efforts to date and should make another bold bid. CHESTNUT BOMBER (1) improved nicely second time out and now steps up to what should be a more suitable trip. He has also drawn the best gate and should be a threat. FLYINGCOOL (7) has improved with every outing. He is lightly raced and was game in defeat last time out. KAROO GOLD (2) has been knocking at the door for some time now. He stays the trip well and should be involved in the finish.
Selections:
#6 RHYDIAN, #1 CHESTNUT BOMBER, #7 FLYINGCOOL, #2 KAROO GOLD
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 25.05.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R115,000, 13:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: SPELLING BEE (3) made his handicap debut in strong company and was only five lengths behind the useful The Shepherd. Dean Kannemeyer has dropped him down to a MR78 and although up in the weights he looks capable. Veteran MASTER OF DESTINY (6) improved without the headgear last run and is showing signs of coming to hand. He takes a two-point drop in the handicap and is down in class. MADISON VALLEY (11) has improved in blinkers and was touched off at his last two. Richard Fourie will have to navigate from another wide draw when he rides BRISTOL HERCULES (14) for Peter Muscutt. The colt was narrowly beaten when back on home soil and with some luck in running he could get home.
Selections:
#3 SPELLING BEE, #6 MASTER OF DESTINY, #14 BRISTOL HERCULES, #11 MADISON VALLEY
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 25.05.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R200,000, 13:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: The Lonsdale Stirrup Cup is a stepping stone into the Hollywoodbets Durban July and a number of borderline cases line up. Mike de Kock has ducked the Daily News 2000 with MARAUDING HORDE (7) in what could possibly be an easier path into the July field. A winner of three on the bounce before finishing 3.5-lengths off Purple Pitcher in the SA Derby. He is not well in at the weights so victory should see his rating jump. SHOOT THE RAPIDS (5) is in a similar position but was not far behind Flag Man last time out. ONE WAY TRAFFIC (6) just failed to catch CAPE EAGLE (4) when last they met with DOWN TO BUSINESS (10) also involved in that scrum. Luck in running could be the decider between these three but the latter is much better off in the weights.
Selections:
#7 MARAUDING HORDE, #10 DOWN TO BUSINESS, #6 ONE WAY TRAFFIC, #4 CAPE EAGLE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 25.05.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R1,500,000, 14:33GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Since the Woolavington has been open to all ages three-year-olds have been hard pressed but FRANCES ETHEL (2) appears to be something special as she is unbeaten since shedding her maiden. She stays the trip well and will start close to favourite. The year older SAARTJIE (6) won a cracking race in the KRA East Coast Cup, coming from almost last in the straight to get up rather cozily. Assistant to Andre Nel, Byron Forster said the race was a warm-up for bigger things and she could not have been more impressive. MY SOUL MATE (8) was runner-up to Frances Ethel in the Oaks and then went down narrowly to BEATING WINGS (9) in the Igugu Stakes. They meet on the same weight terms and drawn alongside each other. FUTURE GIRL (5) was caught late by Saartjie in the East Coast Cup and must have a decent chance.
Selections:
#2 FRANCES ETHEL, #6 SAARTJIE, #8 MY SOUL MATE, #9 BEATING WINGS
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 25.05.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R2,000,000, 15:12GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Splashout Derby and WSB Guineas winner GREEN WITH ENVY (5) has got better as he has matured. He came from a seemingly hopeless position to catch the highly rated Sandringham Summit in the Guineas and the Daily News trip will be much more to his liking. He should prove difficult to beat. PURE PREDATOR (3) was a close-up second to Purple Pitcher in the Gr1 SA Derby and followed up winning the Gr2 Colorado King Stakes beating HOTARUBI (9) by under a length. There should not be much between the two again. FLAG MAN (2) could be the jocker in the pack. He jumps in class but has won his last three. He was getting 5kg from The Grey King and now meets him on level terms but he sailed past to win as he liked.
Selections:
#5 GREEN WITH ENVY, #3 PURE PREDATOR, #9 HOTARUBI, #2 FLAG MAN
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 25.05.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R130,000, 15:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Competitive handicap with many in with chances. THAT’S MY BABY (6) was probably in need of her last start after returning from a lengthy break. She is lightly raced and made her comeback in a feature. MARY’S GREENLIGHT (10) has the worst of the draw but in a relatively small field. She ran below expectations in the Scarlet Lady and can do better here. LADY HEIST (7) shouldered a big weight when winning on the poly last time out. She is in good form of late and you should get a run for your money. Stable companion VIRGINIA SWEET (1) comes off some useful Cape form and from the best of the draw she can feature.
Selections:
#6 THAT’S MY BABY, #10 MARY’S GREENLIGHT, #7 LADY HEIST, #1 VIRGINIA SWEET
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 25.05.2024, Race 9, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R110,000, 16:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Another very competitive handicap to round off the day. SIMPLY MAGIC (9) has been consistent on the Highveld and goes well over the trip. FRENCH PRINCESS (7) may just have needed her last run after a minor training setback. She only ran out of steam the last 100m and can feature in this company. WESTERN WISHES (12) has drawn wide and has a big weight but she has been running consistently of late. MISS GIBSON (8) has been trying further of late but is never too far back.
Selections:
#9 SIMPLY MAGIC, #7 FRENCH PRINCESS, #12 WESTERN WISHES, #8 MISS GIBSON
Best Win: #5 GREEN WITH ENVY
Best Value Bet: #6 RHYDIAN
Best Longshot: #6 MASTER OF DESTINY