David Thiselton

There is a nine race meeting on the Hollywoodbets Greyville turf today which should give an opportunity for the shrewd to make a profit. 

The rains have made it difficult to get horses to peak fitness, but those who have had recent runs or whose records show they run well fresh can be at an advantage. 

In the first over 1000m Treasure Island is an obvious form pick out of the three to have run, but has the widest draw of all in the eight horse field. Alakazam by Rafeef is a half sister to the decent Gr 3 winner Strawberry Bear and from draw three makes most appeal of the first-timers. 

In the second over 1600m, an Open Maiden, White Seahorse has been in hard knocking form since arriving in KZN from the Cape and the same can be said for El Capitan, but they both have wide draws, although White Seahorse gets weight from El Capitan and is preferred. O Space O has a wide draw, but makes most appeal of the others on form. 

The third is also a tricky open maiden, but Sheezarocker could be the one to beat having gone close last time to Royal Mermaid from a wide draw and now getting weight from the latter. Royal Mermaid should be right there too, despite having to carry topweight. 

In the fourth over 1800m Twilight Warrior was not disgraced in three maiden events in Cape Town and on breeding he should relish the trip, so from pole position this maiden is a shrewd entry off a 69 merit rating. Animal Impact won well over course and distance last time, but has a five point raise to overcome. Sweeter Than Honey could be in the shake up.

In the fifth over 2200m Kadizora is knocking hard and is drawn well over a suitable trip. Saxon Dynasty could be the danger off an 84 merit rating first time out the maidens as his maiden win has been franked. 

In the sixth over 1600m TheSupernovaStar looks ideally distance suited and has a fair draw and with a 4kg claimer up she could go close. The consistent English Primrose deserves a win and has drawn well, although the drop in trip might not suit. Fireburst should be right there, although she has to overcome a tricky draw.

In the seventh over 1600m Princess Palace is knocking on the door and should be able to handle the trip. Giver’s Grace is in fine form and Fortune is up, but the trip is on the sharp side. Forward Motion is in good form and Yeni will help overcome the draw over an ideal trip.

In the eighth over 1000m Purple Powahouse is knocking on the door and could get it right with in form Sean Veale up. WhereverIlaymyhat is interesting dropped to 1000m and Averni Princess should be thereabouts.

In the ninth over 1200m Glamorz is knocking hard and Yeni rides from a middle draw over an ideal trip. Blush Of Dawn only has to overcome a three point raise for her last win and is drawn in pole. Heirloom is also only three points higher for her win and has a nice draw.