Greyville racing tips, form and preview for Friday, November 13
Our Hollywoodbets Greyville tips, form and preview focus on a competitive eight-race card on the Polytrack on Friday, with Justin Snaith holding two strong chances in Supreme World and The Swan Song.
Supreme World could be the key to the exotic bets when she returns from a break in Race 5. The Justin Snaith-trained filly caused an upset when winning on debut at Kenilworth in June and now makes her Polytrack debut with Keagan de Melo aboard. Magical Sky is a major danger back on her preferred surface, while Sugar Bush has impressed since switching to the Polytrack and remains open to improvement.
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Snaith also saddles The Swan Song in Race 7, where the colt drops in class after two respectable efforts against stronger opposition. A previous course-and-distance winner, he could prove too good for Scandalize and the consistent Poursomesugaronme.
Elsewhere, Pacific Mood can improve on her recent Polytrack debut in the opener, while Chook’s Kiss looks well placed from the inside draw in Race 2. The third is particularly difficult, with Slightly Mo and Lilbitofmonica appearing the leading contenders. Red Coral and Treasure Island should fight out Race 4, while B Fiftytwo chases a fifth consecutive victory in Race 6 despite another rise in the handicap.
Below is our free form analysis and racing tips for all eight races at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Friday, November 13.
Race 1
Lucky Fish New Fortune Open Mdn (F & M
PACIFIC MOOD (9) was just in need of her last run, her first on the Polytrack. With a 4kg claimer aboard, she can make the required improvement and is also exceptionally priced with South African betting sites at 9.00. CHERICHERILADY (2) has been close-up at recent starts and was a good second last time. She has a favourable draw and rates the one to beat. TP THUNDERCHILD (10) has a tricky draw to contend with but goes well on the Polytrack and has a handy weight, which should see her in contention. QUERARISTINYFERARI (5) has some consistent recent form over the distance without really threatening the winners, but she tackles a modest line-up.
Our tip: 9-2-10-5
Race 2
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CHOOKS KISS (1) was running on late over a trip that looked too short. She goes the extra furlong from the best of the draw and should be competitive. MISS MASTI MAKER (7) caught the eye when showing some improvement on her fair debut effort. The step up in trip should suit, with Keagan de Melo staying with the ride. BLUFFTON (6) has shown nothing in the Western Cape, but the switch to the Polytrack and two furlongs further could see her surprise from an in-form stable. SEQUENTIAL (4) is showing signs of life, although well beaten on her Polytrack debut, and also steps up in trip.
Our tip: 1-7-6-4
Race 3
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SLIGHTLY MO (10) and LILBITOFMONICA (7) are the only two runners in the field to have started at odds of less than 33-1, which sums up what punters can expect. LILBITOFMONICA disappointed when making her Polytrack debut after a promising previous showing. The change of surface may have been an issue, but the inexperienced apprentice has been replaced by world-class Mickaëlle Michel. SLIGHTLY MO finished a distant third behind the grey ETZEBETH, who finally showed his true potential, so it was not a bad effort. DASWA (9) appears to be coming to hand. Lightly raced, he should enjoy the step up in trip given his pedigree. STEALTH MODE (1) showed some improvement last outing with blinkers and first-time Polytrack and has a handy weight.
Our tip: 10-7-9-1
Race 4
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RED CORAL (10) has the widest draw but has excellent Polytrack form over the distance and, with a top claimer aboard, she should be right there. TREASURE ISLAND (8) finished a neck ahead of RED CORAL at their last meeting and is seldom out of the money. There should be very little between these two. ROY’S GRACE (6) is likely to go forward with only 48.5kg on her back, and they could all be chasing her home. GOLD GOLD BABY (7) has won over the course and distance and was not far off last time.
Our tip: 10-8-6-7
Race 5
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SUPREME WORLD (7) surprised on her Hollywoodbets Kenilworth debut, winning at long odds for Justin Snaith. She has not been out since that win in June and is possibly up from the Cape to race on the Polytrack. Keagan de Melo rides, so she is one to watch in the market. MAGICAL SKY (2) has a big weight but is back on her favoured surface and should come on from her last run on the turf. SUGAR BUSH (3) is lightly raced but has come well since switching to the Polytrack and impressed with her last win, although only getting a three-point rise in the handicap. MILLION VOICES (5) would appear to be the pick of the Mike Miller pair judged on ride bookings, but SMART CHOICE (4) has the better form, and stable first-choice rider Tristan Godden would never make the weight.
Our tip: 7-2-3-5-4
Race 6
Lucky Fish Fortune Cup Foundation Stakes
B FIFTYTWO (5) is unbeaten since arriving in Kom Naidoo’s yard and being fitted with blinkers. He has crept up the handicap and tries for his fifth win on the bounce. Kom Naidoo has switched to a claiming apprentice to counter the three-point rise in the handicap, but the gelding still has a welter burden to shoulder. CHAMPAGNE MAC (2) has come well for Adam Azzie, having won his last two starts over the distance. With his 4kg claimer aboard, he can turn the tables on B FIFTYTWO, whom he met four runs back. TRAFALGAR SQUARE (1) is always game and can do better than his last run in the wet. He has also dropped two pounds in the handicap. BORN OF FIRE (4) has run two smart races since arriving in KZN and gets a 4kg claimer aboard.
Our tip: 5-2-1-4
Race 7
Gallop Tv Apprentice Classified Stakes
THE SWAN SONG (7) took on much stronger opposition at his last two starts and was not far behind. He has won over course and distance and, although his apprentice does not claim, Snaith’s runner could prove a touch too classy. SCANDALIZE (2) has run three smart races since arriving from the Cape. She takes on males but goes well over this trip. POURSOMESUGARONME (5) is always game and goes well on the synthetic surface. She has a better gate this time around and should be right there. KLIPTOWN (8) is lightly raced and makes his local debut on the Polytrack. His last run is best ignored, and he is one to follow in the market.
Our tip: 7-2-5-8
Race 8
Hollywoodbets Bright Future Foundation Stakes
A tough handicap to finish off the night. FORTUNE ONE (11) makes his local debut on the Polytrack from a wide gate. His Cape form is not too bad, and he has dropped significantly in the handicap. HEARTS ON FIRE (10) made no show in the soft last time, racing from a wide gate. She is back on what looks to be her favourite surface and has a bright chance. MONT LOISIR (8) has been narrowly beaten at his last two on the Polytrack and has been holding form well. He gets a more experienced rider aboard. FUTANO (7) was narrowly beaten over course and distance last time, although he had a light weight, but meets slightly weaker opposition here. We’re willing to overlook favourite Kimball O’Hara in this one, with the Wendy Whitehead-trained galloper easing from an opening 5.50 to 6.00 with Hollywoodbets (HollywoodBets review).
Our tip: 11-10-8-7
