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South Africa Express Form – 26 December
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: GREYVILLE@2024.12.26
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 26.12.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R90,000, 12:45GMT+2
Race Summary: THE GOLDEN GOAL (7) is taking time to get it all right but looks ready for the victory. He meets a weak field and might not get an easier chance than this one. LITTLE CRACKER (2) is lightly raced and more than likely will have more to give. Strong each way chance. SAMUEL LONGSWORD (6) could be the value for the places and TOP GUN (8) is a must for the quartet.
Selections: #7 THE GOLDEN GOAL, #2 LITTLE CRACKER, #6 SAMUEL LONGSWORD, #8 TOP GUN
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 26.12.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R90,000, 13:20GMT+2
Race Summary: AYUWI YUWI (2) can be forgiven for her last run when a well beaten favorite and is confidently selected to bounce right back to best. WAR EMPRESS (6) boasts ultra-consistent form and it would be silly to not include her in all bets. RUGGER LOVER (7) and HAPPY ANALIA (8) are both from the same stable and have the form to fight out the finish – big runners.
Selections: #2 AYUWI YUWI, #6 WAR EMPRESS, #7 RUGGER LOVER, #8 HAPPY ANALIA
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 26.12.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R90,000, 14:00GMT+2
Race Summary: ZALTA STAR (3) was desperately unlucky last time when making her stable debut and can make amends today. She is drawn cozily and could be a potential banker. LONG STREET (9) is well tried but has a bright place chance. K M V RETROFIT (1) is the value suggestion in the race and can run a nice race at attractive odds. ROY’S GRACE (7) has a first four chance.
Selections: #3 ZALTA STAR, #9 LONG STREET, #1 K M V RETROFIT, #7 ROY’S GRACE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 26.12.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 2300m, Turf, R87,750, 14:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Trainer Carl Hewitson holds a powerful hand here and he is selected to fill the exacta positions. LUCRETIUS (5) can be forgiven for the last run on the turf and can be expected to bounce back to winning ways at a venue that he takes a shine to. Stable mate, GIVERS GRACE (4) is in mustard form at the moment and can provide plenty cheek to her stable companion, all the way home. Big chance. JOHNNY THE THIEF (6) has a chance of reeling off the hat trick and THE MIKADO (2) should win another race one of these days – strong place chance.
Selections: #5 LUCRETIUS, #4 GIVERS GRACE, #6 JOHNNY THE THIEF, #2 THE MIKADO
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 26.12.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1900m, Turf, R90,000, 15:13GMT+2
Race Summary: SHE’S A BOMBER (1) has won her last two in the manner of a very progressive filly. Young rider Damyan Pillay keeps the ride which will, again, assist with taking off valuable weight. The one to beat. BROADWAY GIRL (5) is taking time for her next win but is making huge threats now of doing so soon. Each way chance. WAY TO BURN (7) is consistent and has strong place claims and GREENLITEALLTHEWAY (8) should be in the money again. Her form is solid.
Selections: #1 SHE’S A BOMBER, #5 BROADWAY GIRL, #7 WAY TO BURN, #8 GREENLITEALLTHEWAY
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 26.12.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R200,000, 15:48GMT+2
Race Summary: SAFE AND SOUND (5) is clearly on the up and could end up being absolutely anything. Her last win was impressive and is therefore selected to reel off the hat trick. CELTIC BEAUTY (2) is a beautiful filly with attractive form. If she were to win, it would be absolutely no shock at all but looks to have a huge place chance more than a winning one – respect and include in the play. MASCHERINA (1) can do way better than her last two efforts and could be the surprise package for the places. MISS PLATINA (3) has won two out of her last three starts which takes some doing. Respect.
Selections: #5 SAFE AND SOUND, #2 CELTIC BEAUTY, #1 MASCHERINA, #3 MISS PLATINA
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 26.12.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R150,000, 16:23GMT+2
Race Summary: FORMAGEAR (9) seems to have been teed up and targeted at this race and he should give a very good account of himself. He knows how to win races and was close up to See It Again in the penultimate run. First choice. SELUKWE (6) boasts consistent and solid form – big runner, strong each way claims. STRATHCLYDE (10) and KITCHAKAL (4) are musts for the quartet perms.
Selections: #9 FORMAGEAR, #6 SELUKWE, #10 STRATHCLYDE, #4 KITCHAKAL
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 26.12.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R90,000, 16:58GMT+2
Race Summary: FRENCH TRIP (10) is in mustard form presently and nearly scored at the last run. He is selected to go one more today. GLOBAL MOVEMENT (11) trotted up last time when beating Lou Lou The Legend and has a chance of following up. JAZZ FESTIVAL (13) is in winning form and has to be included in all bets. LANDSEER (7) has a first four chance. Ignore the last run.
Selections: #10 FRENCH TRIP, #11 GLOBAL MOVEMENT, #13 JAZZ FESTIVAL, #7 LANDSEER
Best Win: #1 SHE’S A BOMBER
Best Value Bet: #9 FORMAGEAR
Best Longshot: #9 FORMAGEAR
