The first meeting of 2023 takes place on the turf track at Hollywoodbets Greyville this afternoon and ten races are carded.
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There are two feature races including the Grade 3 Flamboyant Stakes and the Listed Christmas Handicap.
It is an early start to the day with the first due off at 11h15.
Captain Casey from the Tony Rivalland stable takes his place in the Listed Christmas Handicap.
He won a good race in his last start over this course and distance. He should have won easier as he was green in running and shifted away from the crop in the closing stages.
Captain Casey – big runner today (Pic – Candiese Lenferna)
The son of Captain Of All takes on older rivals, but he looks to be above average. He is the best weighted runner in this contest and is the horse to beat.
Trainer Lorenzo Karriem saddles Bend The Rules in Race 5. He has good consistent form lines to his credit.
He was not disgraced when third in a Graduation Plate over this course and distance last time. The son of Noble Tune returns to Handicap Company and from his good draw of two, he may be rewarded for consistency.
| Weather | Cloudy, 25 Degs, 10% Chance Of Rain, 15-32kph North Eesterly Head Wind | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rain Report | November: 91mm – December: 313.5mm | ||
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 74.5mm | |
| Irrigation | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: Nil | |
| Penetrometer Reading | 26 | ||
| Track Condition | Good to Soft | ||
| False Rail | 3m | ||
Kabelo Matsunyane has been given Stipes permission and won’t be riding today.
- The Bipot starts in the second race at 11h50
- The Place Accumulator starts in the third race at 12h25
- The Pick 6 starts in the fourth race at 13h00
- The first Jackpot starts in the fifth race at 13h35
- The second Jackpot starts in the seventh race at 14h52
