RACE 1

CRONUS (8) caught the eye on debut when a close-up 3rd behind Can You Danse and with natural improvement, can prove very hard to oppose. VIBE SA (2) travels well, moves up and simply just does not go on with his effort. He has run five seconds in a row. He is the obvious exacta selection and will get it all right one of these days. PAGE BOY (10) finished 4th on debut albeit well beaten, but can improve this time to get a lot closer. KWAGGA BLITZ (1) has a first four chance. (Devonne Govender 8-2-10-1)

RACE 2

GIMME A STORM (12) ran a good race on debut and has tons of scope to progress on that. A competitive race, but he has a bright winning chance. FLIGHT OF A CONDOR (9) nearly won first time out and clearly has some ability. A big runner with strong each way claims. PRETTY PRECIOUS (3) is ultra-consistent and can be given a huge place chance and ON A JET PLANE (1) is the value for the minor positions. Respect and include in trifectas and quartets. (Devonne Govender 12-9-3-1)

RACE 3

GARLANDSOFGREENERY (3) is lightly raced and clearly talented. She is the firm first choice, looks hard to beat and is the suggested banker on the card. SIGRID SWING (1) is taking time for the next win but in saying that, is never far off and can serve up a big run in this. BOSUM BUDDY (4) and VALIEVA (5) have strong place chances. (Devonne Govender 3-1-4-5)

RACE 4

(3) THE MERCIFUL is holding consistent form and has a big winning chance. (4) MISHRAH ran a much improved race in the last start and should be included. (5) SANTIAGO’S PRIDE was disappointing in the last start, he is capable of better and will be there. (2) MO MENT wasn’t far in the last start and can get into the quartets. ( Devonne Govender 3-4-5-2)

RACE 5

(2) GOOD COUNCIL won a gutsy race in the last start and can follow up with the light mass. (3) THUNEE PLAYA is holding form and based on that will have a shout. (1) SON OF RAJ on ratings is the horse to beat however he may need the run and another factor is his form on paper which isn’t the greatest respectfully, if he brings his ‘A` game he will smash them here. (5) RED MAPLE wasn’t far in the last start and can pop up here, include in all bets. ( Devonne Govender 2-3-1-5)

RACE 6

(2) SWING UPON A STAR ran a cracker in the last start and another big run can be expected. (5) KING OF VENUS is in excellent form and a huge performance is expected. (4) PASSAGE OF POWER was a gutsy winner in the last start and will be a factor. (3) ONE FELL SWOOP needed the last run and better is expected. ( Devonne Govender 2-5-4-3)

RACE 7

Very competitive race , many have winning chances. It’s also advisable to watch on which side of the track horses seem to be winning from. (14) RADICCHIO is holding solid form and is a massive contender here. His recent victories have been excellent and he will be in the firing line. (12) CAPTAINOFTHEGREEN was ultra impressive in his last win and the fact that Richard Fourie has been booked for the ride speaks volumes. He has always been rated as a smart horse early in his career so he must have a huge chance. (19) THE AFRICA HOUSE is another who is loaded with ability and can get into the action, his last run was eye catching and he deserves huge respect. (11) SLINKY MAPIMPI is a very interesting runner with Rachel Venniker aboard. He is very capable on his day and it will be no surprise to see him win this contest at decent odds from an inside draw. ( Devonne Govender 14-12-19-11)

RACE 8

(5) CONFEDERATE looks a smart type and will be a big runner in this contest. His last victory was very impressive and he will have a huge winning chance here. (7) COUNT INVICTO is another smart type in the making, his form speaks for itself and there won’t be much to choose between him and the top selection. (9) MK’S DREAMS won a gutsy race in the last start, he showed plenty of determination on that occasion and with the light mass on his back will be a factor. (4) WARHAWK BOMBER is never far back and is capable of getting involved here, he does have solid form overall and can’t be ignored. ( Devonne Govender 5-7-9-4)

RACE 9

(5) DARK SILVER ran an excellent race behind a smart sort and looks to be a strong contender for top honours. He has regular pilot Diego De Gouveia aboard who knows him well and a bold showing is expected. (8) GUY ALEXANDER has been consistent and will be in the mix again. (3) COPPER MIST ran well enough in the last start and can’t be ignored. (10) ROBERT BROWNING is capable of running into the quartet. ( Devonne Govender 5-8-3-10)

RACE 1

(5) SILVA CITY and (3) INSTAWORTHY come from yards who generally have their unraced runners well prepared hence they both should be included. Its advised to watch the market when making your final decision. ( Devonne Govender 5-3)

RACE 2

(2) WORLD SOPRANO holding consistent form in the province and will take some beating. (4) CHAMPONELLE makes his provincial debut and is expected to go very well as the Cape form generally stands up strong here. (9) SMART VIEW wasn’t far in the last start and will get closer. (10) BOMPAS can run into the quartets from a decent draw. ( Devonne Govender 2-4-9-10)

RACE 3

(5) GENTEEL is holding form and expected to run well in this open contest. (4) LOTUS ISLAND represents Cape form which tends to stand up well in the province hence she must be respected. (2) ACCUMALATE ran on well in the last start and can get involved if repeating that run. (3) CHEAP THRILLS ran well at massive odds and can get closer if confirming that run. (Devonne Govender 5-4-2-3)

RACE 4

(5) OFFICIAL SECRET won extremely well in her last start and is classy hence she is the first choice. (8) SPIN DOCTOR is very capable and that last win was impressive, he will challenge. (9) JUAN CARLOS is holding solid form and another good run can expected. (2) RUNAWAY SONG is capable of much better so that last run is best ignored. ( Devonne Govender 5-8-9-2)

RACE 5

(3) JADE’S CABERNEIGH is holding solid form and rates a big winning chance. (9) FULL OF MAGIC is never far back, she ran well in her last start and will be a big challenger. (5) HOLLY’S VIEW is capable on her day, her recent form isn’t the greatest but she can pop up. (2) IQEMBULABESIFANZANE must be respect from a good enough draw in this contest, she can race handy and make them run. (Devonne Govender 3-9-5-2)

RACE 6

(2) GET IT DONE is in great form and expected to go very close to winning. (1) ARABIAN RED will be the main danger to the top selection, she won extremely well in her last start and will be fighting it out. (3) MARSHMALLOW is holding top form but meets slightly stronger here, she can win. (6) QUERANDI has been consistent and another honest run is expected. ( Devonne Govender 2-1-3-6)

RACE 7

(1) DESTINY’S ANGEL gets a top draw, she is in great form and will run another big race. (3) EL ROMIACHI is in the form of his life and must be respected here, big chance. (5) MAKHACHEV has been consistent and will be in the mix again. (10) DUBAI HILLS is knocking on the door but has a tough draw to negotiate. ( Devonne Govender 1-3-5-10)

RACE 8

(12) ARIVIDICIO was narrowly beaten in the last start and another huge effort can be expected. (10) MASTER FORESTER is holding solid form and wasn’t far behind the top selection hence there won’t be much to choose. (2) MEETATTHEWINDSOR is racing consistently and will make the frame once again. (9) FLASH LIGHTNING can run into quartets here, he wasn’t far in the last start so include. ( Devonne Govender 12-10-2-9)

Devonne Govender 

A competitive card awaits punters tonight at Hollywoodbets Greyville and certain races look straight forward on form whilst the rest looks highly competitve.

Jeanne Darc in Race one from the Stuart Ferrie yard looks to have a massive winning chance based on her progression in both starts. She has a few held on form so is a confident first selection. Dangers if there are any could most likely come from Jumpthegreenlight who finished just behind the top selection.

The Frank Robinson trained Star Of The Future in Race two is holding solid form and could have found the right field respectfully. His last run was extremely good and he will love the extended trip , he gets the services of top-class rider Gavin Lerena and should take an absolute power of beating. 

World Of Our own in the fourth race looks set to strike, he has been knocking on the door recently hence he is the firm first selection. The Alyson Wright trained son of One World gets the services of Gavin Lerena which speaks volumes, a chance can be taken on bankering this individual in the Pick 6.

The danger if there is any could come in the form of Uzwano from the Dean Kannemeyer yard. He has been consistent but at the same time a tad bit disappointing as he has been beaten in the last two starts whilst being fancied in the betting market.

The fifth Race looks to be a competitive contest however the class package is Cats Pajamas from the Frank Robinson yard. He campaigned in a high-class event up in the Highveld and although he was well beaten its clear to see the stable rate him very highly, the fact that he is back to the minimum trip speaks volumes. 

He will make his presence felt in a big way. No Filter for trainer Tienie Prinsloo is holding solid form and will be a big runner in this contest. He is holding top form and showed plenty of guts and determination in recent victories. 

Kimball O’Hara in Race six ran a cracker in the last start and another big effort is expected with inform rider Tristan Godden aboard. He has a decent draw and will have the run of the race.

The consistent daughter of Erupt, Perilla for trainer Dennis Bosch looks a solid winning hope in the seventh Race. She has plenty positives, Rachel claims a valuable 1.5kgs of her back and from barrier gate one she will take some beating.

African Skyline could be some value for the placings and isn’t out of this contest so is the backup in exotics should the top selection fluff her lines against the boys. He is very capable on his day and must be respected.

Overall is a competitive card and the Pick 6 could be the way to go.

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3 JUMPTHEGREENLIGHT      7 JEANNE DARC      5 PRINCESS GOLDIE        10 PREDATOR’S SURPRISE 

Preview: JUMPTHEGREENLIGHT (3) caught the eye on debut and with natural progression, might be hard to beat. JEANNE DARC (7) is showing all the right signs thus far and should be able to win soon. Big chance. PRINCESS GOLDIE (5) can be forgiven for the last run and judged on better earlier efforts. Strong place chance and PREDATOR’S SURPRISE (10) is a must for the quartet. (Warren Lenferna 3-7-5-10) 

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9 STAR OF THE FUTURE      2 WALKIE TALKIE      4 SANTIAGO’S PRIDE      1 I AM CLASSY 

Preview: STAR OF THE FUTURE (9) is clearly talented and going about it the right way. He nearly won last time, comes from an in-form yard and rates the one to beat. WALKIE TALIE (2) is the value suggestion for the exacta position and overall places. SANTIAGO’S PRIDE (4) comes from the Highveld and should make his presence felt where it matters most. I AM CLASSY (1) has a first four claim and must be included in the play. (Warren Lenferna 9-2-4-1) 

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7 LADY MY LADY      5 GALE FORCE NINE       8 FLYING REIGN STORM      6 SHEEZAROCKET 

Preview: LADY MY LADY (7) made an attractive local debut and can be expected to build on that. If that is the case, then she will be difficult to get by at the finish. Strong win chance. GALE FORCE NINE (5) is improving with racing and should be right there – strong each way claims. FLYING REIGN STORM (8) can do better and represents some value for the minor positions. SHEEZAROCKET (6) might have more to come and could be worth including in the quartet. (Warren Lenferna 7-5-8-6) 

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9 THE WOLF      4 UZWANO       7 WORLD OF OUR OWN       2 UNCLE LUCKY 

Preview: THE WOLF (9) should relish the crank up in distance, and if so, will go close to winning. UZWANO (4) and WORLD OF OUR OWN (7) keep running second and are knocking at the door, they should win soon – each way chance. UNCLE LUCKY (2) has a chance for the trifecta and quartet. (Warren Lenferna 9-4-7-2) 

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1 CHOCOLATE SOLDIER      2 CATS PAJAMAS      3 LUNARCAM      4 NO FILTER 

Preview: There is proper speed here and could it be as easy as 1,2,3,4? CHOCOLATE SOLDIER (1) gets the best draw and is more than capable of a winning run in this. CATS PIJAMAS (2) has run in some strong races and can be forgiven for the last run – huge winning chance. LUNARCAM (3) should be right there at the finish. He, too, is lightening fast. NO FILTER (4) is on a winning spree which can continue. Respect and include. (Warren Lenferna 1-2-3-4) 

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2 KIMBALL O’HARA      11 LAKE COMO      1 WHISPERS OF WAR      3 HEAVEN’S WILL

Preview: KIMBALL O’HARA (2) boasts solid and useful form and comes into the race with strong winning claims. LAKE COMO (11) has more of a place chance than a winning one and could represent some value for swingers and exactas. WHISPERS OF WAR (1) and HEAVEN’S WILL (3) should be ble to make their presence felt. Chance. (Warren Lenferna 2-11-1-3) 

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1 PERILLA       4 QUEUE WING       7 MR MASTER STARTER       8 ROYAL SWAN MASTER 

Preview: PERILLA (1) is absolutely loving life in KZN and from gate 1, will be able to go close to winning. QUEUE WING (4) is coming right back to best form and caught the eye last time when second to Gladitorian. It would be silly to ignore his chances. MR MASTER STARTER (7) is testing our patience for the next win but can earn here. Stable mate ROYAL SWAN MASTER (8) is not out of it either and must be factored into all bets. (Warren Lenferna 1-4-7-8) 

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9 HOT LAVA      4 THE QUEEN BEE      5 EDGE OF TOMORROW      7 PINK DIAMOND 

Preview: HOT LAVA (9) gets the services of Gavin Lerena and has the form to win this. They do have an awkward draw to deal with but that can be left to in form Lerena. THE QUEEN BEE (4) is never far off the action and has strong each way claims. EDGE OF TOMORROW (5) and PINK DIAMOND (7) are big runners. (Warren Lenferna 9-4-5-7) 

Ends 

Graeme Hawkins

Champion trainer, Justin Snaith, landed five consecutive victories over the 8-race programme at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth yesterday, including a few long-shots which boosted the exotic-bet dividends. The ball started rolling in the second race, won by Express Yourself, and concluded with Jet To The Sun’s rampant victory in the sixth race. Three of Snaith’s winners were ridden by JP van der Merwe with Richard Fourie and Craig Zackey picking up one apiece for the Futura Park-based team.

Sean Veale partnered the Candice Bass-Robinson-trained Maneki Neko for the first time and the combination teamed up to win the opening event, a Maiden Plate over 1000m, in dominant fashion. Maneki Neko was having his fifteenth start in the maiden ranks, but he put his act together in fine style and ran the opposition ragged. The odds-on favourite Flying Finley did enough for Bipot players, hanging on to second spot ahead of the fast-finishing newcomer Klein Karoo, who could progress nicely from this eye-catching debut.

English Mistress was a very late scratching from the second race, an Open Maiden over 2000m, and unfortunately for her supporters the substitute tote favourite Asinantanga failed to raise any sort of gallop and trailed in a long way back. Express Yourself was friendless in the market, drifting from 9/4 to 5/1, but Richard Fourie produced the Snaith-trained 3yo son of Trippi with a sustained run from off the pace to win full of running going away. Stable companion, Ahead Of The Facts, showed good improvement to finish second ahead of the long-time leader, Double Dash.

Groovejet appeared one of the better bets on a competitive 8-race programme and the 4yo son of Silvano took out the opening leg of the Pick 6 with a minimum of fuss. Confidently ridden by JP van der Merwe, Groovejet (9/10) assumed command of this 2000m event approaching the final 200m and drew clear to beat fellow Snaith inmate Kwite A King by more than a length.

Snaith completed an early hattrick when one of the yard’s sentimental favourites, Rule Of Thumb, came through at the death to win the fourth race, a Class 4 Handicap over 1600m. Zeitz appeared to have made a winning move halfway up the home stretch, but Rule Of Thumb (12/1) and Hoodia (7/1) were unwinding from the back half of the field and Rule Of Thumb just got up to deny Hoodia, Zeitz and Kebonalesedi in a blanket finish. Air Raid was a huge disappointment as he failed to quicken at any stage and could only finish a well beaten seventh.

There was no stopping the Snaith conveyer belt with the very well related Regulation (20/1) flying up late to win the fifth race, a Class 4 Handicap over 1600m. Empire State (18/10) was sent out a solid favourite but found no extra when Craig Zackey produced Regulation with a strong late burst which carried the three-parts brother “July” winner, Belgarion, to a two length victory.

The Champion trainer’s five-timer was completed by the ultra-consistent Jet To The Sun (5/1) who stormed home many lengths ahead of Kamchatka to win the sixth race, a Class 4 Handicap (F&M) over 1600m. Sporting the famous colours of the Jaffee family, JP van der Merwe was always well placed to have a strike at the leaders and the 4yo daughter of What A Winter responded well to put up a career-best performance.

JP rode his fourth winner of the afternoon in the seventh race, a Class 5 Handicap over 1200m, steering the Adam Marcus-trained True Horizon (14/1) to her maiden victory. Tambourine took up the running approaching the final 200m but was quickly tackled by Prince of Tibet. In the meantime, True Horizon was making steady progress from near the tail of the field, and she dug down deep over the final 100m to edge out Prince Of Tibet by under half-a-length.

Candice Bass-Robinson opened the meeting with Maneki Neko and closed the meeting with Kyalami Girl, who stretched clear of a decent field to land top honours in the finale, a Cape B Stakes (F&M) over 1100m. Artiste moved up well at the 200m pole but Kyalami Girl was in full cry and forged ahead to win comfortably with First Masterpiece running on strongly to relegate Artiste into third.