Racing takes place on the turf track at Hollywoodbets Greyville and eight races are carded.
The Hollywoodbets Punters Challenge is free to play, and if you tip all eight winners on the card, you can win your share of R2 million.
The first is due off at 12h35.
Richard Fourie rides Menelaus in race 1 today (Pic – Gold Circle)
Trainer Glen Kotzen celebrates his 57th Birthday today, and he will be looking for a big run from Menelaus, who should give punters a good start to the day. He produced a promising debut effort over 1200m on the polytrack. The manner in which he finished off his race that day was encouraging.
The son of Elusive Fort would have gained from the experience. Richard Fourie takes the ride and, in this line-up, he can shed his maiden tag.
Dean Kannemeyer saddles Ideal Act in Race 6. He was his own worst enemy over 1600m last time as he overraced in the early stages. He finished 0.8 lengths behind African Skyline, three runs ago.
He is 4kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned. On best form shown, he is capable of returning to winning ways.
| Weather | Partly Cloudy with 20% chance of rain, 24degs, 10-15kph North Easterly Head Wind | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rain Report | September: 49mm October: 17.5mm | ||
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: 10mm | Last 7 Days: 10.5mm | |
| Irrigation | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 20mm | |
| Penetrometer Reading | 23 | ||
| Track Condition | Good | ||
| False Rail | 8m | ||
- The Bipot starts in the first race at 12h35
- The Place Accumulator starts in the second race at 13h10
- The Pick 6 starts in the third race at 13h45
- The first Jackpot starts in the fourth race at 14h20
- The second Jackpot starts in the fifth race at 14h55
