Greyville horse racing tips for April 17
The South African horse racing world will turn its attention to Greyville on Friday night, where a competitive eight race card will be run and won under lights on the polytrack. With the conditions expected to be good for racing, tipster Andrew Harrison has assessed the markets and found his best bets and value tips for Greyville on Friday night.
Race 1
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PRINS JASPAR (4) is lightly raced and was much improved at just his third start at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. He looks the part. DONMAGOO (1) was much improved in first time blinkers and first up on the poly. He has a light weight and gets 10kg from PRINS JASPAR (4). OWNER OF CREATION (6) is better than his recent form suggests. He is back over a sprint on the poly where he has done well. IMPERIAL VALOR (7) showed some improvement second time out in a competitive maiden. Makes his poly debut and likely to improve.
Andrew Harrison selects: 4-1-7-6
Race 2
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VIXEN’S WAR (6) was a beaten favourite last time out at Hollywoodbets Durbanville. She has shown consistent form and should go close in this field. VAANS SPIRIT (5) was outpaced over a sprint last run. Back over what looks to be a more suitable trip. CHAOS QUEEN (3) showed some improvement second time out while AMC ROSE (7) only had her first run as a four-year-old and was not too far back.
Andrew Harrison selects: 6-5-3-7
Race 3
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Glen Kotzen could hold the keys with three runners. Stable rider Chad Little partners GIMME THE TRUTH (4) who has been making steady improvement in cheek pieces. Stable companion WONDERFUL TONIGHT (5) is also improving and has a useful 2.5kg claimer aboard. DEVIL’S PEAK (2) is another that appears to be coming to hand and his best recent effort has been on the poly. FIRE FORCE (3) is a battling maiden but has shown some recent improvement and can earn.
Andrew Harrison selects: 5-4-2-3
Race 4
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Wide open. SESAME (5) was running on strongly behind the useful MASTER DU ROUVRAY last time out and has run two smart races on the poly. She can go one better. FINE WINE (8) makes her way onto the poly, but is in smart form and narrowly beaten at her last two. PROM QUEEN (10) was a narrowly beaten favourite last start on the poly. A repeat showing could see her home. PSYCHE (2) showed up well first run out of the maidens but was a length back to FINE WINE (8) when last they met so does look held. ZENA ROSE (3) and MS GALORE (7) are others to consider.
Andrew Harrison selects: 5-8-10-2
Race 5
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Competitive handicap. PROFESSOR LUPIN (1) goes well over course and distance and has the best of the draw. SWEEPER KEEPER (5) has his third run after a break. He has improved with each outing and has a chance at possible long odds. LOU LOU THE LEGEND (4) has been consistent of late and goes well over course and distance. SAIL TO THE MOON (10) is down in class and was not far back last time out.
Andrew Harrison selects: 1-5-4-10
Race 6
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Difficult handicap. ULTRA QUICK (3) seldom runs a bad race and is 3.5kg better off with INDECENT PROPOSAL (1) on their last meeting. GOREOUS DUDE (8) has a light weight and goes well over course and distance. QUINN’S TIME (11) is showing signs of returning to form after a close-up third last run and has a 4kg claimer aboard.
Andrew Harrison selects: 3-8-11-1
Race 7
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MASTEROFTHEDESERT (6) was a close-up second at Hollywoodbets Durbanville last time out. He makes his poly debut but drops in class with a useful 2.5kg claimer aboard. IBUTHO (4) is over his best course and distance. He tries for his 11th win and has been in the money in 50% of his races. SUPER FAST (7) was not far behind the ultra-consistent GOOD TRAVELLER on the poly last time out. He drops in class although he does go a furlong further. FREEDOM FIGHTER (1) ran no race first up out of the maidens. He got a hefty rating for his maiden win and has a big weight but he does have the best of the draw and one to watch in the market.
Andrew Harrison selects: 6-7-1-4
Race 8
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SARAGOSSA CAT (4) has her first run for a new stable. She has won two of her five starts but patchy form in between. The change of environment could bring out the best. Gary Rich has two lively runners in DAWN SURPRISE (1) who has the best of the draw, is priced nicely at 3.80 with ZA betting sites and whose last win was over course and distance. She has a useful claimer aboard. Stable companion DE VLUGGE (9) has won her last two on the poly. She has jumped in the ratings but gets 1.5kg relief from the saddle. QHAWEKAZI (11) has drawn wide but goes well over course and distance and should be a contender.
Andrew Harrison selects: 4-1-9-11
