Winning Form selections for @Hollywoodbets Greyville on Friday 5th September where there are huge prizes available in the free to enter Punters Challenge
Race 1
MASTER DU ROUVRAY cost himself winning last time as he hung and shifted away from the crop in the closing stages. He would have come on from the outing and should strip much fitter. With a bit of luck in running, he can go one better.
NEXT OF KIN was disappointing in his last start over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. He has been gelded which may have done the trick. Should the top choice fluff his lines, he may be the one to pick up the pieces.
BOURBON‘S BEAST‘S last two starts have been fair. He should have finished closer last time as he was switched at the 250m mark. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. He is a progressive type and should be right there.
Race 2
CURIOUS GIRL produced a promising debut effort over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. She took time to find her feet but the manner in which she finished off her race was eye-catching. The daughter of Futura would have gained from the experience and should love the rise to 1800m. With the natural improvement that is expected, she should be the horse to beat.
INTRO has decent recent form lines to her name. She set the pace over 1400m last time before getting outrun late. With a bit of luck in running, she should pose a threat.
ECHO raced wide around the turn last time but stayed on to finish fifth. The daughter of Flying The Flag will love the rise to 1800m and she can earn another cheque for her patrons.
Race 3
GRAND OCCASION returns from a 12-week break and is having her first run for the Gareth van Zyl stable. Her last three starts have been decent. She jumps from pole position and can return to winning ways.
ART NOUVEAU hails from the visiting Tony Peter stable. She has good recent form lines to her name. She has won once, finished second twice and third once from as many starts over this distance. If all went well with her travels, she should go close.
PRINCESS PALACE finished 1.6 lengths behind FAIZAH last time. She is 3kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned.
Race 4
This is a competitive D Stakes field and caution is advised. The tentative first selection is CONNOISSEUR from the Duncan Howells stable. He was an easy winner of his last start over 1750m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The cheekpieces have done the trick on the son of Canford Cliffs. He is in a good space and can follow up with another victory.
GLOBAL MOVEMENT finished 4 lengths behind the top choice last time. He is 3kgs better off at the weights today and should finish closer as a result.
RODRIGUEZ lost three lengths leaving the start last time but stayed on to finish fourth. The obvious concern is his wide draw of ten. He is likely to be settled near the rear of the field and will be mowing down the frontrunners.
Race 5
FAITHFUL NEO has good recent form lines to her credit. She found one too good in the form of Valieva last time. She has won three times and finished second once from eight starts over this distance. Craig Zackey steps back into the saddle and she may be the horse to beat.
VISION TO ACHIEVE has top recent form lines to her credit. She showed pace over this distance last time and kept finding to hold all challengers at bay. Despite her big mass of 62.5kgs, she should pose a threat.
MILLION VOICES finished 0.8 lengths behind SIESTA SUNSET last time. She is 4.5kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned. If not in need of the run, she should be competitive.
Race 6
INFINITY EDGE ran on from last when fourth over 1200m in the Grade 2 World Pool With Race Coast Debutante last time. The daughter of Gimmethegreenlight will love the rise to 1400m and she carries a handy galloping mass of 52.5kgs. If not too far out of her ground turning for home, she should find herself in the winner’s enclosure.
WARRIOR ROYALE is better than her last start as she was reported to be not striding out. She would have come on from the outing and should strip much fitter. If switching off early, she should be right there.
MAGICAL VIEW over raced and cast a shoe in running over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville last time. She gets the services of 2.5kgs claiming apprentice Jacey Botes which should assist her cause. With luck in running, she can feature.
Race 7
FIRELIGHTER has been taking on stronger since winning his maiden. He flyjumped leaving the start last time and stayed on to finish fourth. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. He drops in class and if getting away to a clean start, he may be the one to beat.
THE MASK was running on when third over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville last time. It must be noted that the form of that race has been franked. Serino Moodley is booked to ride and he may be able to coax that little bit extra out of him where it matters most.
GORGEOUS DUDE finished 0.3 lengths behind the second choice last time. The pair meet on the same weight terms and he may battle to turn the form around.
Race 8
PHAKA IMALI showed some signs of a form return over 1600m on the polytrack last time. It must be noted that the form of that race has been franked. His last victory came over this C&D, in this class. Apprentice Mxolisi Mbuto takes the 2.5kgs off his back from pole position. If putting his best foot forward, he can cause the upset.
LIONS EYE ran a good race when third over 1000m on this course last time. It must be noted that Music Is Life has come out and won again since. Should the top choice fluff his lines, he may be the one to pick up the pieces.
ULTRA QUICK was an easy winner of his last start over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. 4kgs claiming apprentice Damyan Pillay retains the ride. He is likely to use his early gate speed to overcome the widest draw and he may be hard to peg back.
Race 9
SUPER FAST has finished second in his last four starts. He set the pace over 1200m on the polytrack last time, but found one too good in the form of Gimmethegoodlife. He has won three times, finished second four times and third once from ten starts on this course. He is likely to race on the speed from pole position and may be hard to peg back.
VOLDEMORT has not finished too far off the winner in recent outings. He was running on when fourth over this distance on the polytrack last time. The 7yo gelding merits healthy respect.
KIMBALL O’HARA has consistent form lines to his credit. He stayed on when second over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville last time. Tristan Godden retains the ride and he should be right there
