The Hollywood Syndicate’s Brett Crawford-trained WSB Cape Town Met day runners were taken to Sonwabe Beach near Muizenberg today (Wednesday). From left: King Of Spin, Black Thorn, Anfields Rocket, Happy Chance, Make It Snappy (Picture Supplied).
Hollywood have posted the comments for all their WSB Met day runners on their blog. Read then below:
Upcoming Runners: Hollywoodbets Kenilworth – Saturday 27 January 2024
The Hollywood Syndicate has eleven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday 27 January 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday 27 January 2024
Hollywoodbets Kenilworth
Race 1 – 11:55
1100m – World Sports Betting Summer Juvenile Stakes (Listed)
2 – Lion Rampart
Breeding: One World – Saltire by Var (USA)
Trainer: Vaughan Marshall
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 2 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He is doing very well in the lead up to this race and the stable feel that he has done everything that they have asked of him. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie has ridden him at home in the last couple of weeks and he is very happy with him. He is expected to run a big race and has a huge chance.
Winning Form Comment: Won latest easily. Is progressive and can make it quick back-to-back wins.
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Race 5 – 14:15
1200m – Pongracz Olympic Duel Stakes (Listed) (F & M)
12 – Shantastic
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Gain Ground by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 12 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 8/1
She is holding her form well and has produced two good efforts since returning from a 20-week break. She is doing exceptionally well in the lead up to this race. Despite her big mass of 61kgs, she is expected to be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:108. Good latest in a Grade 2. Has peak run and will be cherry-ripe.
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Race 6 – 14:50
1000m – World Pool Cape Flying Championship (WFA) (Grade 1)
9 – Isivunguvungu
Breeding: What A Winter – Miss Tweedy by Tiger Ridge (USA)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 9 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 15/10
He appears to have progressed nicely since his encouraging first up run in the Non-Black Type Winchester Sprint Cup. His fitness levels have improved, and he has had a good preparation for this race. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie rides and we are hoping to see the combination in the winner’s enclosure.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:130. Talented sprinter. Finished third in this race last year.
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Race 7 – 15:25
1600m – City Of Cape Town Majorca Stakes (WFA) (Grade 1) (F & M)
2 – Happy Chance
Breeding: Dynasty – Three Blue Cranes by Captain Al
Trainer: Brett Crawford
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 2 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
The stable are very pleased with her, she has had a great preparation heading into this race and is doing very well home at home. The daughter of Dynasty is having her peak run and jumps from a good draw of two. Her conditioner is expecting another big run from her.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:116. Beaten narrowly in last two starts. Has peak run and will be cherry-ripe.
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Race 7 – 15:25
1600m – City Of Cape Town Majorca Stakes (WFA) (Grade 1) (F & M)
6 – Make It Snappy
Breeding: Dynasty – Icy Winter Air by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Brett Crawford
Jockey: Luyolo Mxothwa
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/1
She returns from a lengthy 52-week break and obviously match fitness is a big question mark. She is doing nicely at home and we know that she has the class to be competitive. If not in need of this outing, she is expected to run a good race.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 52 wks. Best MR:125. Is unbeaten over a mile. Can show if fit.
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Race 7 – 15:25
1600m – City Of Cape Town Majorca Stakes (WFA) (Grade 1) (F & M)
8 – Asiye Phambili
Breeding: What A Winter – Cast A Spell by Rambo Dancer (CAN)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Piere Strydom
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
She has shown improvement since her first up run in the Grade 2 Cartier Sceptre Stakes over 1200m. The daughter of What A Winter is in a very good space and she is a much fitter horse heading into this race. It is a competitive field, but the stable feel that she will run a big race.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Howells D-2023.10.15. 2nd run after rest. Best MR:111. Flew up late in her last start. Can upset.
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Race 8 – 16:00
1600m – Cape Racing Gold Rush
12 – King Of Spin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Allegoria (IRE) by Spectrum (IRE)
Trainer: Brett Crawford
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 12 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 12/1
He won a good race when shedding his maiden tag over 1400m last time. He steps up to 1600m which shouldn’t be a problem. The son of Canford Cliffs is in good form. He does meet a competitive field and we are hoping to see him finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. Kept finding to win latest. First run out of the maidens and may be suited to the extra 200m.
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Race 8 – 16:00
1600m – Cape Racing Gold Rush
15 – Kupholiwe
Breeding: William Longsword – Enchanting Cathy by Var (USA)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Daniel Muscutt
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 15 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 8/1
He has bounced back to himself nicely since his long trip to Cape Town, last week Tuesday. He is eating well and is moving nicely heading into this race. His task will be difficult from his wide draw of 15, but the stable has fitted him with ear muffs to get him to switch off early. We are hoping that everything goes according to plan and to see him produce his best.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2023.07.11. Best MR:97. Won last two runs over shorter. Has pace to overcome wide draw and chance if stays.
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Race 9 – 16:45
2000m – World Sports Betting Cape Town Met (Grade 1)
4 – Anfields Rocket
Breeding: Coup De Grace (USA) – Milla’s Rocket (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Brett Crawford
Jockey: Luyolo Mxothwa
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 4 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 50/1
He has had a good preparation heading into this race and the stable are very happy with him. He jumps from a good draw of four and we are hoping that he gets away to a clean start. On his best form shown, he is a horse that can make his presence felt.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Maroun G J-2023.11.25. Best MR:120. Needed latest. Place chance at best.
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Race 10 – 17:25
2800m – New Turf Carriers Western Cape Stayers (Grade 3)
10 – Black Thorn
Breeding: Pomodoro – Ebony Rose by Dynasty
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Jockey: Luyolo Mxothwa
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 10 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He showed improvement in his last start over 2500m on L’Ormarins King’s Plate day. He has come on from the run and will strip a much fitter horse. His wide draw of 10 is an obvious concern but with luck in running, there should be more to come from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:103. Is held by number 4 on latest. Don’t ignore.
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Race 11 – 18:00
1200m – World Sports Betting Bet With The Best Maiden Plate
10 – Igugulethu
Breeding: Erupt (IRE) – Divine Inspiration (USA) by Medaglia D’Oro (USA)
Trainer: Candice Bass-Robinson
Jockey: Aldo Domeyer
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 10 (20 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 8/1
He is doing nicely at home, he is in a good place and is fit. It is a very competitive field and there are a few horses with good form. The son of Erupt will enjoy the step up to 1200m and he has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2023.09.26. Best MR:85. Finished runner-up in latest. Should be one of the leading contenders.