Winning Form selections for @Hollywoodbets Greyville on Monday 14th February where there is R1 400 000 up for grabs for players who can correctly tip the whole card
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Race 1
SPECIALLY SELECTED is one of the better bets on today’s card. He should have won his comeback run last time as he hung in the latter stages. The son of Duke Of Marmalade tries the Polytrack for the first time and racing around the turn, may suit his running style. He should strip a much fitter horse and will take a power of beating.
LADIES DAY is a filly taking on the males. It must be noted that Ride The Lightning has come out and won again since. She gets the cheekpieces fitted for the first time and if the headgear has the desired effect, she should pose a massive threat.
GLOBAL PATH ran a decent race when finishing fourth in his last start over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. He was reported to be not striding out that day which makes the effort that much more encouraging. It must be noted that the horse that finished last has come out and won since. The son of Global View cannot be ignored.
Race 2
AUNTY LIZZY has fair recent form lines to her credit. She finished 4.3 lengths behind SOCIAL BUTTERFLY last time and is 5.5kgs better off at the weights. That should be enough for the tables to be turned. With her light mass of 50kgs, she should be hard to peg back.
SOCIAL BUTTERFLY was given a peach of a ride when winning her last start over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. She meets a similar type of field and if suited to the Polytrack, she can follow up.
VIVID JET ran on strongly when finishing second over this distance on the turf, 11 weeks ago. She has won twice and finished second once from four starts over this distance. If not in need of the run, she should have a say in the outcome of this contest.
Race 3
This is a competitive Maiden Plate and caution is advised. The narrow first selection is GIAMBATTISTA from the Wendy Whitehead stable. He set the pace over 1400m last time, fought hard but found one too good in the form of the well-backed Exceed Expectation. He steps back over the mile and is likely to have his own way in front. The son of Wylie Hall can get it right today.
THUNDER MASALA showed good improvement when stepping up to this distance last time. The manner in which he stayed on at the finish that day was encouraging. The son of Global View is a progressive type and is one of the leading contenders.
MIGHTY MASHONA was a tad disappointing in his last start over this distance at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. His penultimate run when finishing second over this trip catches the eye. He jumps from pole position and if putting his best foot forward, he should be competitive.
Race 4
CONGO COMPAQ is the best bet on the programme. He took on stronger in his last start over 1400m and was far from disgraced, finishing fourth. It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since. He won his penultimate effort over this C&D. 1.5kgs claiming apprentice Rachel Venniker takes the ride and from his good draw of four, he should be the one to beat.
BANZAI PIPELINE was his own worst enemy last time as he overraced in the early stages. He has won once and finished second twice from four starts over this C&D. If Kyle Strydom is able to switch him off early, he should run a big race.
ROY’S COMMAND‘S last two starts have been good. He has won twice from three starts over this C&D. Keagan de Melo steps back into the saddle and the combination will be staying on at the finish.
Race 5
This is a weak Qualified Maiden Plate and caution is advised. The narrow first selection is ALMA MATER from the Darryl Moore stable. He has not finished too far off the winner in recent outings. He set the pace over this C&D last time, but was caught late by Get Carter. He is likely to adopt the same tactics and may be hard to peg back.
WITHOUT DOUBT was running on too late when finishing third over 1400m on this course, last week. The drop to 1200m is a slight concern, but he is in a good space and should pose a threat.
A KINGS RETURN showed good improvement in his last start over 1000m on this course. He should have finished closer that day as he had to be eased at the 250m mark. With a bit of luck in running, he can run into the first three.
Race 6
PURPLE POWAHOUSE was settled at the rear of the field last time and finished his race off strongly. He gets the blinkers fitted for the first time which should keep his mind on the task at hand. The 5yo gelding takes a drop in class and will be mowing down the frontrunners.
NORTHERN WARRIOR was running on too late when finishing second over this distance on the turf last time. It must be noted that multiple horses from that form line have come out and won since. Should the top choice fluff his lines, he may be the one to pick up the pieces.
RUNNING FREELY produced decent form before being given a 12- week break. The son of Crusade should have won last time as he shifted away from the crop in the closing stages. He always gives of his best and if not in need of the run, he should fight out the finish.
Race 7
KAROO LARK stayed on to finish fourth in his last start over 1600m on the turf. He has won twice, finished second once and third once from five starts on this course. The 5yo gelding takes a slight drop in class and despite his big mass of 60.5kgs, he can return to winning ways.
RALPH THE RASCAL showed good signs of returning to best form over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville last time. He moved up well, but the mile may just be out of his reach. He has won twice and finished second once from eight starts over this C&D. Keagan de Melo takes the ride and he may be able to get the best out of the son of Gimmethegreenlight.
BLUSH OF DAWN ran a decent race when finishing fourth over 1200m on this course, five weeks ago. It must be noted that the form of that race has been franked. She meets a similar type of field today and should give the males a run for their money.
Race 8
THE APPEAL ran a good race when finishing third over 1600m on this course last time. He lost a length at the start, but stayed on nicely. The 6yo gelding meets the right field and from his good draw of four, he is the horse to beat.
JUSTFORTHEEPENNY finished 0.1 lengths behind GALABIER last time. He is 4kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned. If jumping on terms, he should throw out a big challenge to the top choice.
LIVING WATERS’ last two starts have been decent. It must be noted that the horse that finished third in his last outing has come out and won since. He is drawn wide, but is likely to be settled near the rear of the field and will be mowing down frontrunners
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