Andrew Harrison

Punters face a difficult card at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon and lucrative exotic bet pay-outs are on the cards.

In the card opener, Seventh Song is a long-time battler but never far back. His best form is on the poly and he has the best draw which should help his cause. Rodriquez is a two-year-old taking on older runners but has shown some promise in competitive juvenile maidens. From a good draw he should feature. Master Dancer was a little disappointing last run but had shown up well in two previous outings over course and distance. The stable is showing signs of returning to form.

The second is a lowly 64MR Handicap over 1200m and Red Eight can make a winning debut for Yogas Govender. His last win was over course and distance and his Cape form under Vaughan Marshal was showing improvement. Interestingly, he races in the Marshall silks so the poly track is probably why Red Eight is back in town. Running Freely was narrowly beaten when taking on stronger last time out and he has done well over this trip. What A Blast has been knocking on the door for some time now and was finishing like a train from a bad draw last run.

The third is a maiden over 1400m. Indomavel was run out of it late over a mile last run on the turf. This shorter trip on the poly could see her go all the way.  Alittlebitnaughty made a smart debut over course and distance. Experience should count in her favour and she looks the main threat to the selection.

The fourth is a difficult maiden over 2000m. Rubondo has shown up nicely in two recent starts over ground and is back on the poly. He only got going late last run.  Miss Emblem takes on males but was running on smartly over course and distance last run. Catch The Tune enjoyed the extra when going a mile for the first time against older horses. He could prove even better this trip but does have a tricky draw.

Stable companion The Snow War lines up in the fifth and could give Frank Robinson a quick double. The Snow War goes 2000m for the first time but has consistent poly form and was not far back at his last two. Smart William has been knocking at the door since taking to the poly with blinkers. He also has the best of the draw and also steps up in trip. Winter Time has improved with each outing of late and looks primed for this event while Uplifted impressed in his maiden win and has a chance in this line-up.

Gary Rich sends out Boogie Shoes in the sixth, another tricky handicap over 1400m, and she can go one better after just failing to catch Kildonan Bay. She goes best over course and distance. Deerupt could be the main threat although she does have a difficult draw to overcome. But she has put in two smart recent efforts and was finishing well last run and the extra furlong should suit. Maidens Prayer has been struggling for her second win but has not been far back and showed good improvement in back in blinkers and has a better draw.

In the seventh over a mile, Rockcliffe has been much improved in blinkers and took on stronger last outing. Drawn well and should run a big race. Ferrari Ice has the worst of the draw and is worse off at the weights with Rockcliffe but is back over what looks to be his preferred trip. Captain Zee is lightly raced and returns from a break but he has shown ability and took to the surface on his poly debut.

The eighth is another tricky handicap. Fireonthetrack has been trying further but is never far back and from a good draw rates a strong chance. White Lightning showed signs of a form return last outing. He had shown early promise but has dropped way down in the ratings and he should be running at them again. Double Gemini is a bit of a handful but is a lot better than his last start and may just have needed it from a wide draw. What A Ryder was a recent maiden winner but had shown steady improvement before that and can finish in the money.

If you are still going into the last in your exotics, good luck. Duchess Of Cornwall was narrowly beaten on the poly last outing but has shown steady form since her maiden win. She has a good draw and a handy weight. Foxy Lady has been trying further but may well prove effective over this trip from a good draw. Noemi has been struggling for her next win but is never far back. She has been dropping in the ratings and may now be off a more competitive mark.