There are only seven races carded for Hollywoodbets Greyville on Wednesday with small fields the order of the day.
Tony Rivalland can get punters off to a winning start in the card opener when he saddles Lady Of Vix who made a smart debut on the turf at Hollywoodbets Scottsville but if she has come on from that effort the poly and the widest draw should not be an issue.
Diyarani was a distant fourth last run and although rested both runs were in the soft on the turf and any market support will see her as a big contender. Dressedtothenines has shown her best form on the poly while Feel The Wind was much improved last run and has first time blinkers for Yogas Govender.
In the second Good Living has been knocking on the door for some time now and the Paul Lafferty stable is in good form. The gelding switches to the poly but on his best form he should make a bold bid. Danger could be Mo King. His two best efforts have been on the poly and he should keep Good Living honest. Mind Map did show some promise in the Cape but his last run is best ignored. The poly could suit and with first time cheek pieces he could give a lot of cheek.
Three unraced runners make up the first leg of the Pick 6 in what is a race with thin form. Take note of any market support. Meritorious and Mocha Blend look the most likely to feature. Of those that have run, Dee Day has not been far back at recent outings and this trip should suit. Run For Peace has been rested but did show improvement at her second start and the step up in trip should suit.
The fourth is a tricky maiden. Magma Magic has been knocking on the door for Rivalland and now switches to the poly. He is distance suited and should run another forward race. Brave Bomber has improved with each outing and from the best of the draw should be competitive. Priceless Pearl improved nicely last run, only his third start and second on the poly. The stable is in form and he is one to watch. Firelighter was much improved last run when friendless in the betting. He may now have found his form and if he can build on his last run he must have a chance
The fifth is an open handicap in spite of the small field but Wave Warrior seldom runs a poor race and takes a slight drop in the handicap. Muzi Yeni rides for Alyson Wright which could prove significant. One Irish Rover made eye-catching improvement last start and is 3.5kg better off with L’Ultimo who has improved in blinkers but does look held at the weights after his three-point raise in the handicap.
Miss Paget could be one of the better bets on the card. She is smart on her day and this race looks to be at her mercy. She is a course and distance specialist and should be in with a big shout. Main danger could be The Ghost. The Paul Lafferty stable is in very good form and although the grey only shed her maiden last time out, her pre-maiden form was solid and she must have a strong chance in this line-up. Carl Hewitson has two soldiers in Chelsea Flower and Aspoestertjie. The former has fair poly form against slightly stronger while the latter switches to the poly and is well capable on her day.
In the last, the two three-year-olds Ginger Delight and Beautiful Rania have useful recent form and should be right up there in modest company but Paul Gadsby has declared blinkers on Miss Lialah that for an older mare that could prove decisive. Kitten’s Adventure comes from an in-form stable and is better than her recent form would suggest.
