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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: GREYVILLE@2025.04.06
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.04.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R125,000, 12:10GMT+2
Race Summary: GURKHA (5) fits the bill and was a recent arrival with Kannemeyer’s string. MASTER DU ROUVRAY (9) may just have needed his last effort when returning from a break and should stripe fitter here. FIRELIGHTER (1) has the best of the draw and was a beaten favourite last run. He looks to be in a good space. BLACK PLATINA (11) returns from a break but was much improved last run. Wide draw but can feature.
Selections: #5 GURKHA, #9 MASTER DU ROUVRAY, #1 FIRELIGHTER, #11 BLACK PLATINA
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.04.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100,000, 12:45GMT+2
Race Summary: BEACH PALACE (2) won well enough in a small field last run. He has been consistent of late and the stable is in form. MARIACHI MADNESS (4) makes the trip from the Highveld and comes with some solid recent form although over shorter. RAFIKI (3) is re-united with Calvin Habib , his last win over course and distance. He does carry top weight. COTTON RON (8) seldom runs a bad race. He steps up a furlong in trip but does have a 4kg claimer up.
Selections: #2 BEACH PALACE, #4 MARIACHI MADNESS, #3 RAFIKI, #8 COTTON RON
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.04.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R160,000, 13:20GMT+2
Race Summary: GOLDEN DESTINY (1) won his last two at Hollywood Kenilworth and although going an extra furlong he does have the best of the draw and could still be under the handicappers radar. MAX THE MAGICIAN (12) has a wide draw to contend with but Roy Magner seldom makes the trip from the Highveld and his gelding has shown up well in his last two. TYRCONNELL (10) has drawn a little deep but is seldom out of the money and should put in another good effort. STARS IN HEAVEN (8) goes well this trip and has a handy galloping weight. He takes on stronger but should run well again.
Selections: #1 GOLDEN DESTINY, #12 MAX THE MAGICIAN, #10 TYRCONNELL, #8 STARS IN HEAVEN
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.04.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R90,000, 13:55GMT+2
Race Summary: FESTIVAL OF MAGIC (11) has dropped in the handicap but has been taking on slightly stronger of late. He has a wide draw but cheek pieces could see her improve. ELUSIVE BELLE (1) takes on males and if she can reproduce her penultimate run over course and distance with only 49kg to shoulder she will be dangerous. COUNT MARSH (14) has the widest draw but was touched off over the trip last time out. He gets Lerena aboard. BASIE RAAKVAT (10) is seldom far off them and goes well this trip.
Selections: #11 FESTIVAL OF MAGIC, #1 ELUSIVE BELLE, #14 COUNT MARSH, #10 BASIE RAAKVAT
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.04.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R160,000, 14:30GMT+2
Race Summary: FAILED MARSHAL (3) was most disappointing last start after a smart previous effort. He can make amends on his best form. Lerena has deserted Field Marshal to partner SPIRIT OF LEVANA (1) who her rode last time out. The blinkers have been replaced by cheek pieces. QUATERMAIN (4) has been knocking on the door for some time now and comes with consistent Highveld form. He gets the benefit of Rachel Venniker’s 1.5kg allowance although taking on stronger. VIEW OF THE WORLD (6) is hardly ever out of the money and with a more experienced rider aboard cannot be ignored lightly.
Selections: #1 SPIRIT OF LEVANA, #3 FIELD MARSHAL, #4 QUATERMAIN, #6 VIEW OF THE WORLD
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.04.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R100,000, 15:05GMT+2
Race Summary: INAFIX (8) won well enough over the distance last time out and only got a four-point rise in the handicap. He meets modest company and can follow up. MY SIRAYA (4) won first time pout for S tuart Ferrie. She is lightly raced and should have a strong chance in this line-up. AVERNI PRINCESS (1) has not been out since August last year but had some fair form before the break She has a handy weight and can surprise. PURPLE POWAHOUSE (5) has not won for over three years but is never far back. He was running on late last start and can feature prominently in this field.
Selections: #8 INAFIX, #4 MY SIRAYA, #1 ARVERNI PRINCESS, #5 PURPLE POWAHOUSE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.04.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R80,000, 15:40GMT+2
Race Summary: VISION TO ACHIEVE (7) is struggling for her next win but is seldom far back. She has a big weight but looks primed for this. SAHARA DAWN (2) showed up well over course and distance last run and from a good draw should be in the shake-up. DRIVE BY (1) is over her best course and distance and has a 4kg claimer aboard. DYNASTY’S LAST (4) is still a battling maiden but with her light weight has a chance in this line-up.
Selections: #7 VISION TO ACHIEVE, #2 SAHARA DAWN, #1 DRIVE BY, #4 DYNASTY’S LAST
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.04.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R140,000, 16:15GMT+2
Race Summary: SLYTHERIN (5) surprised on debut and has started at long odds in two subsequent starts. His does appear to be under the handicappers radar. ANTONIO GAUDI (1) was a recent maiden winner on the Highveld but had steady form leading up to that win. He has the best of the draw. WHO BLINKED (3) has not been far back since shedding his maiden and can feature. Stable companion EL DANTE (12) just needed his last run. His best form is over further but he should come on from his last effort.
Selections: #5 SLYTHERIN, #1 ANTONIO GAUDI, #3 WHO BLINKED, #12 EL DANTE
HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE, 06.04.2025, Race 9, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R160,000, 16:50GMT+2
Race Summary: RICH FOLKS HOAX (2) has smart Cape form over a mile. He has a handy weight and could prove too classy for this line-up even over this shorter trip. FUTURE FLO (5) will have plenty of supporters but has been climbing the handicap steadily and got an eight-point rise in the handicap last start as the handicappers try to put him in his place. He steps up a furlong but is capable. QUANDARY (6) has been in good form of late and is over his optimum trip. He will be a big runner. SMORGASBORD (3) has been consistent and should be competitive.
Selections: #2 RICH FOLKS HOAX, #5 FUTURE FLO, #6 QUANDARY, #3 SMORGASBORD
Best Win: #1 GOLDEN DESTINY
Best Value Bet: #1 SPIRIT OF LEVANA
Best Longshot: #1 ANTONIO GAUDI
