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South Africa Express Form – 10 December
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: GREYVILLE POLYTRACK@2024.12.10
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 10.12.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R90,000, 12:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: ZALTA STAR (7) made a promising debut for Garth Puller over a mile on the turf. The switch to the poly over a furlong shorter should see her close. Gary Rich’s DEE DAY (2) has been knocking at the door for some time now with her best recent efforts being on the poly. She has a good draw and is over what looks to be her best trip. SWEET REUNION (1) has been trying further but her last run in the soft is best ignored. She is back over a more suitable trip and the switch to poly could suit. LA MADDALENA (6) is lightly raced and has improved with each outing. Her last two runs were in the soft and she switches to the poly. (Andrew Harrison: 7-2-1-6).
Selections: #7 ZALTA STAR, #2 DEE DAY, #1 SWEET REUNION, #6 LA MADDALENA
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 10.12.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R90,000, 13:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: HEAD GIRL (4) is long overdue and Andre Nel’s mare can finally shed her maiden in what looks to be modest opposition. Biggest threat could come from the Duncan Howells-trained ZENA ROSE (1) who makes her poly debut from pole position and is back to a sprint. FANTASY LEAGUE (6) has still to show but does look capable up making good improvement and is one to watch in the market. SUNKA WAKAN (8) has shown some improvement with claiming apprentices up and has a money chance in this field. (Andrew Harrison: 4-1-6-8).
Selections: #4 HEAD GIRL, #1 ZENA ROSE, #6 FANTASY LEAGUE, #8 SUNKA WAKAN
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 10.12.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R87,750, 13:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Louis Goosen is never shy to back up his sprinters if they strip fit and well and WAR EMPRESS (5) has her second run in just over a week. She was close-up behind Patants Heir on the Scottsville turf last run but she goes well on the poly over this trip. GAELIC DANCER (4) is a Highveld visitor with Robyn Klaasen’s filly making her poly debut. She has been taking on a little stronger. She has a light weight and a favourable draw. MILLION VOICES (1) ran well below best over course and distance last time out but is sure to improve on that showing and the trip suits. AYUWI YUWI (3) won well last start under 4kg claimer Danyan Pillay and Garth Puller has kept him aboard. The filly jumps in class but does have a light weight. (Andrew Harrison: 5-4-1-3).
Selections: #5 WAR EMPRESS, #4 GAELIC DANCER, #1 MILLION VOICES, #3 AYUWI YUWI
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 10.12.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R90,000, 14:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: UZWANO (6) has shown up well in both starts to date and is still on the improve. Dean Kannemeyer’s gelding was a beaten favourite last run and the extra furlong will suit. Frank Robinson’s charge ROLLO THE VIKING (2) has finished in the money in his last four races. He has tried further at his last two but this drop in trip could well suit and he will be a big threat to Uzwano who finished two lengths behind him when the latter was making his debut. CHILI BOMB (7) has made some recent improvement since arriving in his new yard. He can make the required improvement. TOP GUN (8) makes his poly debut but has not been far back at his last three and is a definite contender. (Andrew Harrison: 6-2-7-8).
Selections: #6 UZWANO, #2 ROLLO THE VIKING, #7 CHILI BOMB, #8 TOP GUN
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 10.12.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Poly, R90,000, 14:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Wide open but Andre Nel’s gelding FAIRE ADVANTAGE (3) is unbeaten on the poly since arriving from the Cape and can keep that record. He has won comfortably in both starts and may still be under the radar on the synthetic surface. FISH EAGLE (1) loves the poly hence the move to Gary Rich from Clinton Binda. He has run two smart races for his new yard and has the benefit of a plum draw. NATIONAL AWARD (2) has dropped six points in three starts since his maiden win and could now be off a competitive mark over a suitable trip. Highveld visitor FORCE DE DIEU (5) finished runner-up in his poly debut and takes a drop in class which should make him more competitive. (Andrew Harrison: 3-1-2-5).
Selections: #3 FAIRE ADVANTAGE, #1 FISH EAGLE, #2 NATIONAL AWARD, #5 FORCE DE DIEU
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 10.12.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1900m, Poly, R90,000, 15:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Corne Spies is a regular raider and LINGANOMORE (1) can pay her way. She has consistent recent form over the trip and has run well on the poly in what is a wide open fillies handicap. OFF LIMITS (2) is well proven on the poly and only got a three-point rise in the ratings for her last win. She has since run well over course and distance and will have a strong chance in this limited line-up. Alson Ndzilana, a long-time assistant to Joey Ramsden, makes his first raid on KZN and RED KNOT (4) can pay her way. She has been showing signs of her best form and Kabelo Matsunyane stays with the ride. LADY IS A CHAMP (6) has not been far back in lower divisions but has a money chance. (Andrew Harrison: 1-2-4-6).
Selections: #1 LINGANOMORE, #2 OFF LIMITS, #4 RED KNOT, #6 LADY IS A CHAMP
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 10.12.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1900m, Poly, R90,000, 16:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Tricky handicap. ALLAROUNDTHEWORLD (3) won well back on his favoured surface and his optimum distance. He is up in the handicap but a repeat can see Gary Rich’s charge go in again. DUKE OF AFRICA (5) came home a street ahead of BLAZING LIGHT (8) when last they met and is not 2.5kg worse off at the weights. Stuart Ferrie’s charge is super consistent on the poly but may still may not be able to turn the tables. SEND ME (7) was back on his favoured surface after returning from a break and the stable is currently in form. FINE ADMIRAL (2) was a narrow winner of his last two but the three-point rise in the handicap could be his undoing. (Andrew Harrison: 3-5-8-7).
Selections: #3 ALLAROUNDTHEWORLD, #5 DUKE OF AFRICA, #8 BLAZING LIGHT, #2 FINE ADMIRAL
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 10.12.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R90,000, 16:37GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: MAC HARDY (1) has been making steady progress in recent starts for Andre Nel. The gelding has little milage on the clock and this looks to be the ideal race. Kom Naidoo’s gelding PORFIRIO (2) has been consistent over further but the blinkers are back on and a drop in trip will make him competitive. PHAKA IMALI (4) is seldom far back and although stepping up in trip he does have a strong money chance. BRASS BELL (8) must be one of the lowest rated seven-time winners in the country. The striking grey was a game winner last time out over course and distance and the eight-year-old can add another to his CV. (Andrew Harrison: 1-2-4-8).
Selections: #1 MAC HARDY, #2 PORFIRIO, #4 PHAKA IMALI, #8 BRASS BELL
Best Win: #4 HEAD GIRL
Best Value Bet: #3 ALLAROUNDTHEWORLD
Best Longshot: #4 RED KNOT
