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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: DURBANVILLE@2025.03.05
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 05.03.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R125,000, 12:15GMT+2
Race Summary: CLIFFSCAPE ran a lovely race behind a smart horse last time, she is improving with every start, from a good draw, she will be very hard to beat. PLUMBAGO PARK ran a fair race on debut behind Jordash, she was green early and then stayed on well towards the end of the race, with natural improvement on the cards, she must be respected here. MERRYWEATHER finished just over three lengths behind Ireland Forever on debut, there is no doubt she will improve, watch her closely at a decent price. Watch the market closely when it comes to the first timers, there are some well-bred individuals lining up in this race.
Selections: #4 CLIFFSCAPE, #5 PLUMBAGO PARK, #6 MERRYWEATHER, #2 GIMME THE POWER
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 05.03.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R160,000, 12:50GMT+2
Race Summary: THE ABDICATOR changed stables on the 17th of January 2025, he ran a cracking race up the straight last time at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth behind Tenango, he is very talented on his day, include him into all bets, he should go close to winning from a good draw. ARCTIC WIZARD has been super consistent through his entire racing career, the yard thinks highly of this colt, if he gets some luck in running from a tricky draw, he could have a massive winning chance. ELUSIVE WINTER won well on the 1st of February, he is very fast, his form has been good, include him into all bet types. NORDIC CHIEF has been rested for 81 days and the blinkers have been re-fitted, on his best form, he could certainly earn some money. It’s a tricky race, go wide.
Selections: #2 THE ABDICATOR, #7 ARCTIC WIZARD, #4 ELUSIVE WINTER, #3 NORDIC CHIEF
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 05.03.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R90,000, 13:25GMT+2
Race Summary: CATCH A PENNY tried hard last time over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, she drops back in trip now to 1250m at Hollywoodbets Durbanville, if she behaves and she can get a good run in transit from a tricky draw, she will go very close to winning. RUBY REX ran a cracker on debut behind the well supported Rahhabba, if she can improve from that performance and she handles the track, there is no doubt she will be right there in the finish. ALEX MILLER has been rested for 91 days, she is much better than her last run on the 4th of December, the drop in trip should help her, if she doesn’t need the run badly, she will be competitive. HOERIKWAGGO never really quickened last time behind stable companion Princessontherun, watch her closely, she could improve now that she races around the bend.
Selections: #12 CATCH A PENNY, #9 RUBY REX, #6 ALEX MILLER, #7 HOERIKWAGGO
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 05.03.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100,000, 14:00GMT+2
Race Summary: DUBBELOSIX may have just needed his last run behind Tenpenny, he should get the run of the race here from a good draw, this looks to be the right race for him to exit the maiden ranks. GOLDEN GREY fought hard all the way to the line in his last start behind Cosmic Rhythm, he is a tricky horse to ride, but he gets a good draw and jockey Grant van Niekerk has been booked to ride, he can certainly win a race like this. GOLD DUST ran a lovely race on debut, he caught the eye late behind Circumbendibus, he will love the step up in trip, include him into all bets. MASTER BOMBER ran a fair race over 1400m last time, the further step up in trip to 1600m should unlock more improvement from this gelding.
Selections: #5 DUBBELOSIX, #1 GOLDEN GREY, #4 GOLD DUST, #8 MASTER BOMBER
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 05.03.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R90,000, 14:35GMT+2
Race Summary: GREENLIGHT SKYE improved nicely in her last start on the 5th of February, she really enjoyed the step up in trip, this is not a strong race, if she can build on her last run, she will be hard to beat here. BEAUTIFUL SIDE has run two fair races in succession, she is still improving, watch her closely in this tricky race. ENGLISH MISTRESS never runs a bad race, she tries hard, on her best form, she will remain competitive. STRAWBERRY THIEF ran a much better race last time, she is getting better and stronger with more racing, if she can beat the draw, she will have a good each way chance.
Selections: #1 GREENLIGHT SKYE, #5 BEAUTIFUL SIDE, #8 ENGLISH MISTRESS, #11 STRAWBERRY THIEF
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 05.03.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R125,000, 15:15GMT+2
Race Summary: TAP SHOES won super impressively on the 11th of January, she quickened up smartly to beat Family Power really well, she is lightly raced, and she is still improving, with some luck in running on Wednesday afternoon, she could easily win again. ROYAL INVITATION has been rested for 67 days, her last run behind Omikami was good, she is consistent, despite the big weight of 62kgs, she must be included into all bets. LAVENDER BAY was completely outclassed in the Grade 1 Paddock Stakes, the blinkers have been removed, if she gets cheap sectionals up in front, she could be quite dangerous at a big price. JET TO THE SUN is much better than her last start, the form of that race has worked out well, she could bounce back and earn again for the connections.
Selections: #7 TAP SHOES, #4 ROYAL INVITATION, #3 LAVENDER BAY, #6 JET TO THE SUN
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 05.03.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R100,000, 15:50GMT+2
Race Summary: LUCY ROCKET stayed on well behind First Masterpiece on the 5th of February, that was her first run out the maidens and it was a great performance, the form of that race has worked out well, she is perfectly drawn, there is no doubt she must have a nice winning chance. ELECTRIC FEELS won a gutsy race on the 1st of February, unfortunately she has drawn wide here for this Class 5 event which won’t make life easy for her, but she is consistent and must be respected. TRY ME quickened up well to beat Country Time on the 11th of February, she is a small filly with a massive heart, on her best form, she will be right there again. CHAMPAGNE MAC has been disappointing of late; he has dropped in ratings and the blinkers have been fitted, watch him closely.
Selections: #4 LUCY ROCKET, #10 ELECTRIC FEELS, #7 TRY ME, #1 CHAMPAGNE MAC
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 05.03.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R140,000, 16:23GMT+2
Race Summary: SCOTTISH KISS had absolutely no luck in running late last time behind Golden Destiny, he is improving with every start, on his best form, he will be right there in the finish at a decent price. ICONIC DESTINATION will love the drop in trip, he is packed with ability, if he can overcome the wide draw, he could end up being the horse they all need to beat. SOOTY has run two very good races in succession, there should be no excuses for this individual from a good draw on Wednesday, include him into the play. ALL ABOUT AL tries hard, he could earn for the connections on his best form.
Selections: #5 SCOTTISH KISS, #10 ICONIC DESTINATION, #2 SOOTY, #4 ALL ABOUT AL
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 05.03.2025, Race 9, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R140,000, 16:58GMT+2
Race Summary: PINOT GRIGIO has been rested for 77 days, he is a smart colt with lots of ability, he will enjoy the drop back in trip to 1600m, if he doesn’t need the run badly, he will have a good winning chance. HOODIA has been in great form lately, unfortunately the draw won’t make life easy for him, but he will be doing good work late, include him into all bets. AZZURRI ran a cracker last time behind Rich Folks Hoax, he has improved and jockey Chad Little knows him really well, he could be some decent value in a wide-open race. MASTER OF PARIS is as honest as they come, his last two runs have been good, he should be right there in the places.
Selections: #7 PINOT GRIGIO, #11 HOODIA, #9 AZZURRI, #2 MASTER OF PARIS
Best Win: Race 1 #4
Best Value Bet: Race 8 #5
Best Longshot: Race 2 #2
