Andrew Harrison

Night racing is back on the poly at Hollywoodbets Greyville tonight where punters and patrons are faced with a competitive card starting in the first where Dee Day has been close-up in all of her starts and should go close to getting off the mark for Gary Rich who has a number of promising runners on the card.

Stuart Ferrie could spoil the start as he saddles Mistress Rebecca who has shown some ability and his lightly weighted charge has a 2.5kg claimer up. Biggest threat could come from Futurarius who was much improved last run when tried over further and appears to have come to hand.

In the second, Princess Palace shows some ability and drops in class. She goes well this trip and if taking to the poly could be the horse to beat. Veteran Purple Flower has the widest draw but has been in mustard form of late. Her last win was over course and distance at her penultimate start and she followed up with another forward showing.  Aspoestertjie is always game and finished behind Purple Flower when last they met and is now 1.5kg better off courtesy of Rachel Venniker’s 1.5kg allowance.

The grey Global Movement takes to the poly and has excellent recent showings on the turf. Older horses tend to do well on the poly and he can kick off the Pick 6.  Burning Man was a runaway winner first up for his new stable with the blinkers back on. From pole position draw he can go in again. Kumemori could be the dark horse. He has drawn wide but takes a drop in class and rating. Fish River has yet to finish out of the money in three starts for his new stable and looks well in.

In the fourth Laudato is back on his favourite surface with a handy galloping weight although he will face stiff opposition from Lindbergh who was doing his best work late last time out and from the best of the draw has a strong chance while Office In Command may have needed his last run. He has good form on the poly and is smart on his day.

The fifth is a wide open handicap and although Rodriquez has a tricky draw he is in good form. He was a touch unlucky from a wide draw last time out but he does return to the poly which is a concern. Blazing Light has no issues with the poly and loves this trip. He has a handy galloping weight and is a must include in all exotics. Mvelelo found a lot of traffic last run but did show improvement in blinkers. He has done well on the poly. Allaroundtheworld is never far back and loves the poly.

Trippi T has been rested but is super quick. He took to the poly with an easy win last time out and if ready he could be difficult to peg back in the sixth. B Fiftytwo switches to the poly but has consistent form to stronger on the turf at recent outings. Fine One is down in ratings but does show ability. He has a fair weight from a wide draw but does have a touch of class. Princess Hannah has the best of the draw and her last two wins have come on the poly. She has a fair weight and her last run is best ignored.

In the seventh, Fort J’Adore has smart form over this distance and has been consistent. She should run another forward race. However, Grey Fantacy may just have needed her last run and was not far back. She goes this trip for the first time but looks more than capable given her best showings. Greenlitealltheway has been trying further but the drop in trip and switch to the poly could bring out the best although she does have a deep draw to contend with.

Pleasedtoseeyou can round off the meeting even though she was a recent maiden winner. That form has worked out well and the gelding has taken to the poly. Benni In The Area could round off a big night for Gary Rich. The gelding is back over his best course and distance and should be competitive in this line-up. Kings Island was a comfortable winner on the poly last time out and the drop in trip should not be of concern.

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8 DEE DAY   5 FUTURARIUS   1 MISTRESS REBECCA   10 DESERTO

Summary: DEE DAY (8) has been close-up in all of her starts. She should go close to getting off the mark for Gary Rich in this field. MISTRESS REBECCA (1) has shown some ability and Stuart Ferrie’s lightly weighted charge has a 2.5kg claimer up. FUTURARIUS (5) was much improved last run when tried over further and appears to have come to hand. DESERTO (10) made a fair local debut and the switch to the poly could see him improve even further. (Andrew Harrison: 8-5-1-10).

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4 PRINCESS PALACE   5 ASPOESTERTJIE   7 PURPLE FLOWER   6 SPIRITED FLIGHT

Summary: PRINCESS PALACE (4) shows some ability and drops in class. She goes well this trip and if taking to the poly could be the horse to beat. PURPLE FLOWER (7) has the widest draw but has been in mustard form of late. Her last win was over course and distance at her penultimate start and she followed up with another forward showing.  ASPOESTERTJIE (5) finished behind Purple Flower when last they met and is now 1.5kg better off courtesy of Rachel Venniker’s 1.5kg allowance. SPIRITED FLIGHT (6) is down in class and was improved in cheek pieces last time out. (Andrew Harrison: 4-5-7-6).

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5 GLOBAL MOVEMENT   1 BURNING MAN   11 KUMEMORI   9 FISH EAGLE  

Summary: GLOBAL MOVEMENT (5) takes to the poly and has excellent recent showings on the turf. Older horses tend to do well on the poly.  BURNING MAN (1) was a runaway winner first up for his new stable with the blinkers back on. From pole position draw he can go in again. KUMEMORI (11) has drawn wide but takes a drop in class and rating. FISH EAGLE (9) has yet to finish out of the money in three starts for his new stable and looks well in here. RALPH THE RASCAL (12) has an unfavourable wide draw but has made dramatic improvement in blinkers. (Andrew Harrison: 5-1-11-9).

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7 LAUDATO   1 LINDBERGH   5 OFFICE IN COMMAND   8 LAST ONE STANDING

Summary: LAUDATO (7) is back on his favourite surface with a handy galloping weight. LINDBERGH (1) was doing his best work late last time out and from the best of the draw he has a strong chance. OFFICER IN COMMAND (5) may have needed his last run. He has good form on the poly and is smart on his day. LAST ONE STANDING (8) has been coming down in trip but has steady recent form. Of concern is that his last poly effort was not one to write home about. (Andrew Harrison: 7-1-5-8).

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8 RODRIQUEZ    7 MVELEO   1 BLAZING LIGHT   3 ALLAROUNDTHEWORLD

Summary: Wide open handicap. RODRIQUEZ (8) has a tricky draw but is in good form. He was a touch unlucky from a wide draw last time out but he does return to the poly which is a concern. BLAZING LIGHT (1) has no issues with the poly and loves this trip. He has a handy galloping weight and is a must include in all exotics. MVELELO (7) found a lot of traffic last run but did show improvement. He has done well on the poly. ALLAROUNDTHEWORLD (3) is never far back and loves the poly. (Andrew Harrison: 8-7-1-3).

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6 TRIPPI T   7 B FIFTYTWO   11 FINE ONE   1 PRINCESS HANNAH

Summary: TRIPPI T (6) has been rested but is super quick. He took to the poly with an easy win last time out and if ready he could be difficult to peg back. B FIFTYTWO (7) switches to the poly but has consistent form to stronger on the turf at recent outings. FINE ONE (11) is down in ratings but does show ability. He has a fair weight from a wide draw but does have a touch of class. PRINCESS HANNAH (1) has the best of the draw and her last two wins have come on the poly. She has a fair weight and her last run is best ignored. (Andrew Harrison: 6-7-11-1).

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4 FORT J’ADROE   1 GREY FANTASY   10 GREENLIGHTALLTHE WAY   8 MISS PAGET

Summary: FORT J’ADORE (4) has smart form over this distance and has been consistent. She should run another forward race. GREY FANTASY (1) may just have needed her last run and was not far back. She goes this trip for the first time but looks more than capable given her best showings. GREENLITEALLTHEWAY (10) has been trying further but the drop in trip and switch to the poly could bring out the best although she does have a deep draw to contend with. MISS PAGET (8) is back on what looks to be her preferred surface and goes well this trip. (Andrew Harrison: 4-1-10-8).

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8 PLEASEDTOSEEYOU   6 BENNI IN THE AREA   10 KINGS ISLAND   11 STARS IN HEAVEN

Summary: PLEASEDTOSEEYOU (8) was a recent maiden winner but that form has worked out well and the gelding has taken to the poly. BENNI IN THE AREA (6) is back over his best course and distance and should be competitive in this line-up. STARS IN HEAVEN (11) is in a good space of late and goes well this trip. KINGS ISLAND (10) was a comfortable winner on the poly last time out and the drop in trip should not be of concern. (Andrew Harrison: 8-6-10-11).

RACE 1

Very open race. (8) MISS PRIOR ran well on turf over the minimum trip and is expected to go well. (10) WINTER IN PARIS is a very interesting runner, she has consistent form and can win. (7) SWEET CAKE is another with good turf form so must be respected with Richard Fourie aboard. (2) AND ACTION has been costly to follow but is in with a chance. (Devonne Govender 8-10-7-2)

RACE 2

(3) FIRE ALARM has more scope compared to others respectfully and looks tough to beat despite the wide draw. (4) GLOBAL SCENE has been running well and another decent effort is expected. (5) DE VLUGGE represents Cape form which generally stands up well in the province so must be respected. (11) CANFORD’S BEAUTY is well bred and any market support should be taken seriously. (Devonne Govender 3-4-5-11)

RACE 3

(3) SILVERY SURFER is making steady progress and is expected to get much closer. (4) GRAND OASIS ran extremely well in the last start and another big run is expected. (8) ONO NO KOMACHI represents highveld form and must be factored into all bets with Richard Fourie aboard. (6) AMERICAN PITBULL is never far back and can get involved here. (Devonne Govender 3-4-8-6)

RACE 4

(6) CATCH YOUR BREATH is holding solid form, her last run was good and she could take some beating here. (5) MONTELENA has been running consistently and will be right there. (1) RED SASH is a very honest type, she will be running on strongly from the ace draw over a distance she tends to do extremely well over. (4) VIHAAN’S QUEEN is capable here despite the break, she can feature. ( Devonne Govender 6-5-1-4)

RACE 5

(1) STRING OF LIGHTS is holding consistent form, she has a massive winning chance. (7) KOMESANS PASSION has been running well and has a big chance of winning. (2) FREE WORLD is never far and will be in the firing line so should be respected. (12) FULL OF MAGIC is never far off, she should be involved. (1-7-2-12).

RACE 6

(10) CAPTAIN TIK TOK ran a cracker in the last start and is expected to go very close to winning with inform rider Craig Zackey. (5) COOL WINTER has been holding form by placing in recent starts at huge odds, he will be there. (6) BETHEL is very capable on his day and will have a huge winning chance. (12) SWISS WALT is never far back and capable of a big finish so throw into larger perms. ( Devonne Govender 10-5-6-12)

RACE 7

(1) FIREALLEY packs some class, he has shown what he is capable of in the past and despite the heavy weight he will have to carry, he cannot be ignored. (6) BOURNEMOUTH has run well over the distance and will make his presence felt in a huge way. (3) EAST COAST is capable of much better so that last run is best ignored. (2) ZATARA MAGIC is in top form, he is a game front runner and will be dangerous if left alone. (Devonne Govender 1-6-3-2)

RACE 8

(11) ARDABIL was narrowly beaten in the last start and will be a big player here. (9) JACK IN THE GREEN has been holding good consistent form and rates a huge chance. (5) MAKHACHEV is never far back and will be in the mix, he looks to be a solid place bet. (3) EL ROMIACHI has been holding good form on the poly and can get involved here. (Devonne Govender 11-9-5-3).

David Thiselton

The highest rated race at the Vaal Classic track meeting today is the 7th, a MR 96 Handicap over 1200m, and Edward Rye could take advantage of a change in draw fortunes.

The Argentinian-bred Catcher In The Rye gelding was not disgraced in his last two starts, both over 1160m, when beaten 7,50 lengths into fourth and 4,85 lengths into third considering that on the first occasion he had an unfavourable low draw of three out of eleven and on the second occasion in a small four horse Graduation Plate field he was giving the winner, the 116 merit rated Cosmic Speed, 1kg, whereas in a handicap he would have been receiving 10,5kg. He jumps from pole position in this race with championship leader Craig Zackey up. Wyzeact has speed and some class but does have a tricky draw of nine to overcome. However, he has come three points down in the merit ratings and was probably sent for home too soon last time. If getting cover and waited with for longer he could be a threat. Cian The Conqueror finished 2,60 lengths in front of Wyzeact last time and is now only 1,5kg worse off if apprentice claims are ignored and drawn well, so he can make a bold bid. Fastnet Filly is in fine form and only half-a-kilogram under sufferance so could be dangerous from draw five. Chieftain should handle the step up in trip and will be a threat from draw three under Gavin Lerena.

In the first leg of the Pick 6 over 1500m Page Boy made eye-catching late progress over 1200m last time after losing significant ground at the start. He is by Flower Alley out of the Gr 2 WSB Fillies Guineas winner Fiorella, so should relish the step up in trip. He has a wide draw but Piere Strydom is up and he will likely be given every chance. Chariot Of Fire showed dome ability in three runs and might have benefited from a four-and-half month layoff. Spy Story is usually thereabouts and can earn again.

In the second leg of the Pick 6 over 1500m Aurora Green was slow away, green and outpaced on debut over 1200m and was well beaten. She should enjoy the step up in trip and as an unexposed sort who received some betting support last time she might improve over this trip where she faces an uninspiring field, although a wide draw makes it tough. Ghostbuster has shown some ability and has in form Ryan Munger aboard. This race will be a good opportunity for Intro, who has run some fair races.

In the fifth race over 1800m Dimako’s Jet won well last time just over two months ago over this trip and the form has been franked, especially by the three length third-placed Mount Etna, who won her next two starts. Rani Of Kittur, like Dimako’s Jet, got five points for a win last time and the form has also been franked, but he was beaten by Mount Etna before that. I Am Regal goes very well for Muzi Yeni and should be in the shake up. Kadizora is an honest hard knocking sort and should be right there. Mount Etna could also earn although her current mark of 88 seems to have anchored her a bit.

In the sixth over 1800m Free In Seattle is distance suited and has been knocking on the door, although a wide draw will make it tough for Muzi Yeni.  Ancient Wisdom won his maiden by ten lengths but it was an uninspiring field and she has to run off an 83 merit rating, so this will be tougher. Gloria Mundi was beaten by over four lengths by Free In Seattle last time but has a better draw this time and Craig Zackey is up. Sensoria tries further which is interesting as she is in form and her pedigree gives her a chance of staying. Great Barrier was not far behind Sensoria last time.

In the eighth race over 1000m Pacific has been knocking on the door and should be right there as the handicapper has not touched his rating for those last three good runs. Smith And Wesson has pace and can stay on , although a number one draw over this course and distance might be the wrong side to be on. Lonely As A Cloud has appreciated being sent sent over the minimum trip and could be involved. Captain Efficient has honest form  and should be in the shake up. In The Ether could also be involved, having beaten Lonely As A Cloud narrowly last time.

In the first leg of the Bipot over 1200m Phenisile Mongqawa has a fine chance of adding another win on Like A Prayer, who is improving and has a plum draw.

In the first leg of the PA over 2000m Shes Everyting is knocking hard and will enjoy this trip. Instant Attraction is always involved and from pole position over an ideal trip should go close. Lunar Rainbow should earn if repeating her last start. 

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