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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: GREYVILLE POLYTRACK@2025.01.22
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 22.01.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R90,000, 12:45GMT+2
Race Summary: BRING THE MAGIC (5) has run well on the poly and Darryl Moore has removed the blinkers in his recent starts on the turf. He should go close in this field. RIVER DANCE (4) has shown consistent recent form and Stuart Ferries runner has a strong chance in this line-up. FIRE TIGER (6) found some market support on debut and the experience should bring him on. HIGHER LOVE (2) has shown some ability and has a money chance.
Selections: #5 BRING THE MAGIC, #4 RIVER DANCE, #6 FIRE TIGER, #2 HIGHER LOVE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 22.01.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R80,000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: ROY’S GRACE (6) was narrowly beaten last run when stepping up in trip. She is back down in trip and on the poly but Raymond Danielson stays with the ride for Paul Gadsby and can go one better in a tough race. PREDATOR’S SURPRISE (2) is way better than her last run. The switch to the poly could help. LIGHTINTHEDARKNESS (5) has shown some ability and now comes into the race with only 49kg to shoulder. BAO LA (12) is lightly raced with a wide draw. She has patchy form but at best can feature in this line-up.
Selections: #6 ROY’S GRACE, #2 PREDATOR’S SUPRISE, #5 LIGHTINTHEDARKNESS, #12 BAO LA
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 22.01.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1800m, Poly, R90,000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: PERFECTLY PICKED (10) has shown some ability and has been coming down in the ratings. This looks to be the ideal race. EL CAPITAN (6) has shown up well in two starts since arriving from the Cape. He steps up in trip and takes to the poly for the first time but looks good enough to take on this field. GLORIOUS BUTTERFLY (3) has been a late starter but has not been far back at her last two. The switch to the poly and step up in trip could suit in another tricky maiden. THE WOLF (8) has been improving slowly and has a money chance. FIRE FORCE (12) tried further last run when back in blinkers and was not far back. He has been showing some recent improvement.
Selections: #10 PERFECTLY PICKED, #6 EL CAPITAN, #3 GLORIOUS BUTTERFLY, #12 FIRE FORCE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 22.01.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1800m, Poly, R110,000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: OFF LIMITS (1) goes well on the poly and Louis Goosen has declared first time blinkers. Muzi Yeni rides and she looks to be the right one here. QUEEN AMINA (2) had a wide draw to contend with last start and showed up well after her maiden win. She makes her poly debut. LADY MY LADY (4) has shown up well in two starts since arriving from the Cape. She was only a maiden winner last start but looks capable again. PLAY WITH FIRE (6) has consistent Highveld form over this trip and cannot be ruled out.
Selections: #1 OFF LIMITS, #2 QUEEN AMINA, #4 LADY MY LADY, #9 FLYING HAFLA
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 22.01.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Poly, R90,000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: INDECENT PROPOSAL (1) arrives in KZN with indifferent Cape form. He is a lightly raced four-year-old but has shown ability and the change of environment and the switch of surface could bring out the best. MAC HARDY (5) may just have needed his last run after a short break. His best recent form has been on the poly over this trip. POFIRIO (2) has been a beaten favourite at his last two and has been knocking at the door. He has improved in blinkers and should feature again from a good draw.
Selections: #1 INDECENT PROPOSAL, #5 MAC HARDY, #2 PORFIRIO, #12 RUN TO RIO
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 22.01.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1000m, Poly, R90,000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: PRANKSTER (3) took advantage of a light weight to get home narrowly last time out. She is at best over this trip, down in class and has Craig Zackey in place of an apprentice. Veteran PURPLE POWAHOUSE (8) is struggling for his next win but is never far back and this race could see him home. SWISS PARADISE (7) is back on her favourite surface so her last run is best ignored. She has a handy weight and should feature. TEEREX (6) is not always consistent but could surprise.
Selections: #3 PRANKSTER, #8 PURPLE POWAHOUSE, #7 SWISS PARADISE, #6 TEEREX
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 22.01.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R80,000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: HEAD GIRL (6) has only been out of the money four times in 19 starts. She is at home on the poly over her right trip and must have bright chance. PURPLE FLOWER (5) has a big weight but is at home over course and distance and should put in another good shift. Stable companion SWEET JULIA (7) is never far off and although she has been confined to the shortest trip of late she has gone close over this distance. MY TRUE LOVE (8) has her first outing for her new stable and had some fair PE form. She could upset. Watch the market here.
Selections: #6 HEAD GIRL, #5 PURPLE FLOWER, #7 SWEET JULIA, #8 MY TRUE LOVE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE POLYTRACK, 22.01.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Poly, R110,000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: WINTER WAVES (5) is down in class with a 4kg claimer aboard. He still has a big weight but should be competitive on a difficult handicap. PREEMPTIVE STIKE (8) is a game warrior and got home narrowly last time out. But he does take a drop in class and has the benefit of Rachel Venniker’s 1.5kg allowance. LIONS EYE (7) could be the surprise package. He is lightly raced and his recent form has been in the soft. The switch in surface could bring out the best. VOLDEMORT (9) is never far back and another in with a winning chance.
Selections: #5 WINTER WAVES, #8 PREEMPTIVE STRIKE, #7 LIONS EYE, #9 VOLDEMORT
Best Win: #1 OFF LIMITS
Best Value Bet: #1 INDECENT PROPOSAL
Best Longshot: #7 LIONS EYE
