Greyville Tips 02/08/2023 – Greyville race card
RACE.1. COMMENTS.
B FIFTYTWO (6) has improved in his last two starts this prep. He is having his peak run today and should strip a lot fitter. Rates as the one to beat.
NINETY NINE HEROS (4) should have finished closer to the winner over 1200m last start as he hung over the closing stages. Has each-way claims. .
TYBALT (7) is an unraced son of Fire Away from the Dean Kannemeyer stable with Athandiwe Mgudlwa in the saddle. If not too green, he should start his career on a positive note. The betting market will be the best guide with regards to his chances.
GLOBAL RULER (2) finished sixth last start, beaten 5 lengths at Greyville over 1400m. Rates as a place chance.
RACE.2. COMMENTS.
WOODLAND GLADE (4) finished a long-neck back from the winner last start at Scottsville 1600m. Has drawn perfectly and from a good draw looks hard to beat.
NTOMBENHLE (9) performed well last start when finishing second at this track over 1600m and should be at peak now. Can contest the finish.
DOCTOR’S ORDERS (8) ran in the middle of the pack last start at Scottsville. Is up in journey today and has each-way chance.
MUSHARAYHA (1) made progress finishing midfield last start at Scottsville when jumping at big odds. Tackles a longer journey and is worth including in exotic bets
RACE.3. COMMENTS.
EXCEED EXPECTATION (7) has been in the market at his last couple of starts but hasn’t made an impression, last start running fourth at this track over 1600m. Has upside and is expected to be figuring in the finish this time.
PASCALI (2) finished in the middle of the field last start at this track. Capable enough on his day and is one of the major players.
RAFIKI (9) resumed from a spell to finish midfield last start at this track when jumping at long odds. Tackles a longer journey here and has place claims.
WE ALL CHOMIES (6) can do better than his last start seventh of 12 runners at this track. Include in exotic bets.
RACE.4. COMMENTS.
JOHNNY THE THIEF (6) deserves a winning turn having finished second in his last three starts, with the latest recorded at this track when sent out as the favourite over 1700m. The one to beat.
DUKE OF AFRICA (1) ran tenth last start at Scottsville over 1950m in a tougher field than this one. He has finished second in all three previous starts and from the inside gate looks a leading chance.
KING BAVARIAN (5) was among the placings last time when finishing third at this track and will be fitter again. Well placed to take this out.
TIGER SPRING (9) is having his third run back from a spell and has place claims following a last start fourth of nine runners at this track. Include in exotic bets.
RACE.5. COMMENTS.
DIVINE MOONLIGHT (6) finished 13th last start over 1300m when sent out at long odds. Finds the right field to return to form and is well worth a second look.
POURSOMESUGARONME (4) is backing up quickly after placing 10 day ago when running second at Scottsville when well supported. Rates as an each-way chance.
THERE SHE GOES (2) bounced back to winning form at Turffontein Inside last start when sent out as the favourite over 1200m. Looks a strong place chance.
IM THE BUZZ (1) finished sixth last start, beaten 6 lengths at this track over 1600m. Resumes from a spell and has won fresh-up previously. Has winning claims.
RACE.6. COMMENTS.
PREEMPTIVE STRIKE (4) finished a head back from the winner last start at this track and drawn perfectly to go one place better today. From a good draw has genuine winning claims.
PROSPER’S GIFT (6) is going along well with two placings from three starts this time in. Expected to be in the mix.
PURPLE OPERATOR (5) returns here after a spell and comes into calculations following a fifth over 1000m at this track. Well worth an each-way ticket.
BLACKWHITEDYNAMITE (8) finished sixth last start, beaten 3.5 lengths at Scottsville over 1400m. Can figure in the finish. Include in exotic bets.
RACE.7. COMMENTS.
ZINIKELE (4) ran well last start when finishing second at this track over 1400m when resuming from a spell. In a fitter state today looks hard to beat.
MAGICAL FLIGHT (1) is a Group 1 placegetter who dug deep when winning by a neck two runs back at Greyville. Suited for this race and looks well placed to return to form.
ALPHABETTY (7) was among the placings last time when finishing third at this track and will be fitter again. Rates as one of the leading chances.
ASIYE PHAMBILI (3) has never been out of the money when resuming from a spell and looks primed for her fresh-up run. Has each-way claims.
RACE.8. COMMENTS.
LESLIES PATHTOFAME (7) produced a strong effort when winning by 3 lengths last time at this track when sent out at long odds. Rates strongly and is expected to go close again.
FARLAND (6) resumed from a spell to finish second last time at this track. Gets back in the running and will need some luck in the running. Is a top-three chance.
BRAVE VOYAGER (5) was among the placings last time out when finishing second at this track and will be fitter again today. Looks one of the hardest to beat. I
MPARTIAL (2) jumps up in distance today following a last start second over 1000m and from a handy draw should be included in exotic bets.