Andrew Harrison

Can See It Again finally get an eighth win under his belt? He lines up in a Conditions Plate over 1400m that heads the turf card at Hollywoodbets Greyville today.

It is a race that has attracted many Gr1 Betway Summer Cup contenders over a distance well short of their optimum trip, however, class will always out.

See It Again shoulders top weight and is struggling for his next win, however, he is effective over this trip and is never far back at the highest level. Michael Roberts sent him up for the Summer Cup last year and he was far from disgraced, finishing fifth behind Atticus Finch, beaten just over two lengths but giving lumps of weight to the four in front of them.

He will no doubt prefer it further but he has enough class to pull this off.

Former Summer Cup winner Royal Victory. A class act on his day and something of a Turffontein specialist he has had some mental issues, sometime refusing to go to the start and was subsequently suspended. Nathan Kotzen has called in the services of  ‘horse whisperer’  Glyn Redgrave and Royal Victory has since been passed fit to race. He falls into the same category as See It Again but you take his behavior on trust.  Licence To Thrill has been in excellent form down the Hollywoodbets Scottsville straight for Mike Miller and the form of his last win has been franked. Although in mustard form he takes the turn over an extra furlong and does look to be held given the weight conditions of the race. Adam Azzie has his first runners after his move to Summerveld from the Highveld and saddles the filly Gimmefabulous. She has not been out since May but has obvious ability given that she was pitted against the best on the Highveld. She has a light weight to boot and Azzie will be more than happy to get off the mark first up.

An interesting runner on the day will be Gareth van Zyl’s charge Wild Justice in the last leg of the Pick 6. The son of Vercingetorix has a blue-blood pedigree and is unbeaten in two. He appears to have a touch of class but steps into the unknown in a useful field. Hierkommiebokke has been a national rallying cry over the past couple of months but the equine version has her first run for Dennis Bosch. She comes off some patchy Highveld form but is very well in at the weights and from the best of the draw could be the one the Wild Justice has beat. Icy Blast followed up on his good second to Licence To Thrill by winning next time out and appears to have appreciated the drop to a sprint and Muzi Yeni stays with the ride. Super Fast had his consistency rewarded last outing after a string of runners-up berths. He is up in class but has a light weight and can feature again.

In the seventh, many eyes will be on Treaty Of Paris. Mike Miller’s gelding has a hefty merit rating to live up to with but he is down in class from his last run and if running up to his rating he could be hard to peg back.

If he does fluff his lines, the consistent Duncan Howells-trained Dapper will be there to pick up the pieces. He is also down in class and gets 2.5kg relief from the saddle. He has not been out of the money in his last four and can go one better. Town Crier is lightly raced but started favourite first up in handicap company. He is up in class but has a light weight and the Stuart Ferrie stable is in good form of late. You have to get up early in the morning to catch MJ Odendaal as one is never quite sure  what is the optimum distance for his horses. El Dante showed up well over a distance that appeared to be well short of his best last Sunday but should prefer this trip.

One of the better bets on the card could come in the first leg of the Bi-Pot in the Mike and Mathew de Kock gelding Bombardier Boy. He was a touch disappointing in an Open Maiden last run carrying top weight after making his debut on the poly. He takes on this field on equal terms and can make amends. Mfethu was a little disappointing last run after a smart effort behind the promising Exocet. Sean Veale should have had the pick of the rides and is aboard Bombardier Boy. Danger could be the filly Mystic Dancer. Robbie Hill’s filly comes off a lengthy break and takes on males but she made a smart debut and then ended her season a beaten odds-on favourite when finding Quickstepgal in the maidens. If not short of a run she will be competitive. Amber Alert found long-shot market support last start and showed some improvement.

In the first leg of the PA Annie’s Song is lightly raced but just needed her last run after returning from a lengthy break. She meets modest opposition. Lemon Thyme has shown some ability and the step up in trip should suit. Ms Galore raced too handy last run. Allowed to settle and run on she has a smart turn of foot and will be dangerous.

The Pick 6 races have a decidedly open look about them. In the first leg, Send Me has been up against stronger at recent outings on the poly. He gets relief from the saddle in a 2.5kg claiming apprentice and from the best of the draw should be competitive. Lou Lou The Legend is reunited with Sean Veale after winning a sprint three runs back. He steps up to a mile this time around but will have no trouble seeing it out.

The second leg is also wide open but has come well of late winning his last two over 2400m. This shorter trip could find him out but the stable is in good form and he should put in another good effort. Judged on rider bookings, French Trip looks to be the pick of the Duncan Howells pair. His recent form is not inspiring but the step up in trip could be what brings out the best. Stable companion Papa C has been consistent of late and can follow up on his last win although he is 1.5kg worse off with Riccardo who made sudden improvement last run.

In the next, La Maddalena steps up in trip but has been holding form well. She has a handy galloping weight and looks the part in another wide open race. Our Lady Fate is joint top weight but has also been in good form of late and stays the trip well. Princess Palace is a game front runner and was outpaced late over shorter last outing. She can do better this trip.

RACE 1

6 OKLAHOMA GIRL   8 SAUDI SWEEP   1 LEVITATOR   3 PENAN NOM

Summary: Mostly first timers so the betting should prove to be your best guide. Of those that have run, OKLAHOMA GIRL (6) made a smart debut at lengthy odds. She drops back to a sprint but a repeat should see her in the firing line. SAUDI SWEEP (8) made a promising debut for her new stable and also first run with a tongue-tie. With experience under her girth she must have a decent chance. LEVITATOR (1) has shown up well in two starts over course and distance and has the best of the draw. PENAN NOM (3) found some market support on the poly last outing. Switch to turf could prove beneficial. (Andrew Harrison: 6-8-1-3).

RACE2

8 BOMBADIER BOY   4 MYSTIC DANCER   9 MFETHU   7 AMBER ALERT

Summary: BOMBARDIER BOY (8) was a touch disappointing in an Open Maiden last run after making his debut on the poly. He takes on this field on equal terms and can make amends. MFETHU (9) was a little disappointing last run after a smart effort behind the promising Exocet. Sean Veale should have had the pick of the rides. MYSTIC DANCER (4) comes off a lengthy break and takes on males. She made a smart debut and then ended her season a beaten odds-on favourite when finding Quickstepgal in the maidens. If not short of a run she will be competitive. AMBER ALERT (7) found long-shot market support last start and showed some improvement. (Andrew Harrison: 8-4-9-7).

RACE3

7 ANNIE’S SONG   4 MS GALORE   8 LEMON THYME   1 SHEEZAROCKET

Summary: ANNIE’S SONG (7) is lightly raced but just needed her last run after returning from a lengthy break. She meets modest opposition. LEMON THYME (8) has shown some ability and the step up in trip should suit. MS GALORE (4) race too handy last run. Allowed to settle and run on she will be dangerous. SHEEZAROCKET (1) has come on at her last two and goes well for Rachel Venniker. (Andrew Harrison: 7-8-4-1).

RACE4

1 SEND ME   2 LOU LOU THE LEGEND   6 GORGEOUS DUDE   10 SAIL TO THE MOON

Summary:  SEND ME (1) has been up against stronger at recent outings on the poly. He gets relief from the saddle in a 2.5kg claiming apprentice and from the best of the draw should be competitive. LOU LOU THE LEGEND (2) is reunited with Sean Veale after winning a sprint three runs back. He steps up to a mile this time around but will have no trouble seeing it out. GORGEOUS DUDE (6) has been in good form over shorter but does see out the trip and has a handy galloping weight. SAIL TO THE MOON (10) improved back in blinkers when just ahead of Gorgeous Dude but does have a tricky draw to contend with. (Andrew Harrison: 1-2-6-10).

RACE5

11 CONTINENTALEXPRESS   2 FRENCH TRIP  4 SPECTACULAR   5 RICCARDO

Summary: Wide open. CONTINENTALEXPRESS (11) has come well of late winning his last two over 2400m. This shorter trip could find him out but the stable is in good form and he should put in another good effort. Judged on rider bookings, FRENCH TRIP (2) looks to be the pick of the Duncan Howells pair. His recent form is not inspiring but the step up in trip could be what brings out the best. Stable companion PAPA C (3) has been consistent of late and can follow up on his last win although he is 1.5kg worse off with RICCARDO (5) who made sudden improvement last run. SPECTACULAR (4) is back on the turf for the first time in a while and has been knocking at the door of late. (Andrew Harrison: 11-2-4-5).

RACE6

5 LA MADDALENA    3 OUR LADY FATE   1 PRINCESS PALACE   10 PINK DIAMOND

Summary: LA MADDALENA (5) steps up in trip but has been holding form well. She has a handy galloping weight and looks the part in a wide open race. OUR LADY FATE (3) is joint top weight but has also been in good form of late She stays the trip well. PRINCESS PALACE (2) is a game front runner and was outpaced late over shorter last outing. She can do better this trip. PINK DIAMOND (10) had her consistency rewarded last run but did get a three-point rise in the handicap. (Andrew Harrison: 5-3-2-10).

RACE7

4 TREATY OF PARIS   10 DAPPER   12 EL DANTE   11 TOWN CRIER

Summary: TREATY OF PARIS (4) has a hefty merit rating to contend with but is down in class from his last run and if running up to his rating he could be hard to peg back. DAPPER (10) is also down in class and gets 2.5kg relief from the saddle. He has not been out of the money in his last four and can go one better. TOWN CRIER (11) is lightly raced but started favourite first up in handicap company. He is up in class but has a light weight and the stable is in good form of late. EL DANTE (12) showed up well over a distance short of his best last Sunday. He will prefer this trip. (Andrew Harrison: 4-10-12-11).

RACE 8

4 SEE IT AGAIN   8 ROYAL VICTORY   2 LICENCE TO THRILL   3 GIMMEFABULOUS

Summary: Many warming up for the Gr1 Betway Summer Cup over a distance well short of their optimum. However, class will always out. SEE IT AGAIN (4) shoulders top weight and his struggling for his next win. However, he is effective over this trip and is never far back at the highest level. Former Summer Cup winner ROYAL VICTORY (8) has had his mental issues, sometime refusing to go to the start. He has had the attention of a ‘horse whisperer’  and has been passed fit to race. He is in the same category as Like See It Again but you take his behavior on trust. LICENCE TO THRILL (2) has been in excellent form down the Hollywoodbets Scottsville straight and the form of his last win has been franked. He takes the turn over an extra furlong and does look to be held given the conditions of the race. Adam Azzie has his first runners after his move to Summerveld and saddles the filly GIMMEFABULOUS (3). She has not been out since May but has obvious ability and a light weight to boot. (Andrew Harrison: 4-8-2-3).

RACE.9

6  WILD JUSTICE   1 HIERCOMMIEBOKKE   2 ICY BLAST   3 SUPER FAST

Summary: WILD JUSTICE (6) is unbeaten in two and appears to have a tough of class. He steps into the unknown in a useful field but he does look to be progressive. HIERKOMMIEBOKKE (1) has his first run for Dennis Bosch. She comes off some patchy Highveld form but is very well in at the weights and from the best of the draw could be the one to beat. ICY BLAST (2) followed up on his good second to Licence To Thrill by winning next time out. He appears to have appreciated the drop to a sprint and Muzi Yeni stays with the ride. SUPER FAST (3) had his consistency rewarded last outing after a string of runners-up berths. He is up in class but has a light weight. (Andrew Harrison: 6-1-2-3).

RACE 10

8 FATE OF FORTUNE   9 NAVAJO DANCER   12 DOUBLE OLYMPIC   7 RUBY CLAIRE

Summary: Wide open. FATE OF FORTUNE (8) has improved in blinkers and was only run out of it late by the unbeaten Cognac last Sunday. He is way down in class and should have a bright chance. NAVAJO DANCER (9) has his third run after a break and appears to be coming to hand. DOUBLE OLYMPIC (12) has a tough draw to contend with but was narrowly beaten down the straight last start. RUBY CLAIRE (7) was not far back last run and with a 4kg claimer aboard she can feature. (Andrew Harrison: 8-9-12-7).

Please Note: South African Quartet Pools with fractional betting offered at Ascot (World Pool) and Wolverhampton (UK) – 18 October 2025.

Alisatir Cohen

There has always been something about Outlaw King and the way that he has chased some feature races and gained a reward 10 months ago when winning the Grade 2 De Grendel Cape Merchants. Never disgraced, he could gain a much-deserved fifth career victory in race 7 over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Durbanville today.

It was refreshing how he ran in his last start in the Grade 3 Race Coast Matchem Stakes over this course and distance, the marquee event at this course. He finished third, three lengths behind course specialist Questioning. That was a superb effort, giving some assurances that he has the game to be effective over this distance. He was often pigeon-holed as a top sprinter. His time in KwaZulu-Natal during Champions Season was meritorious, with some excellent runs without a big reward. His best run was in the Grade 3 Post Merchants over 1200m in July when he finished fifth behind I Am Giant, who won last Sunday.

Regular rider Craig Zackey is carded to take the ride for Dean Kannemeyer. Although this run could be to angle him towards the Merchants in mid-December, he still looks like he has added a new dimension to his game, which could make him effective anywhere.

Zeitz is a very interesting runner. He won the Listed Thukela Handicap on the same day as the Post Merchants on Hollywoodbets Durban July Day. He is totally untapped and he could come into his own in the coming months because the handicapper has probably underrated him. He has been well placed by trainer Andre Nel. Serino Moodley is carded to take the ride. He seems to get the most out of Zeitz. Expect him to step forward with this run under his belt, but he can certainly feature.

Respect the chances of Let It Be Said and Gallic Dream. Both are hard-knockers who give a good shot whenever they run. They should be something in and around the action.

The rest of the card has a good feel to it with some promising horses in action. Hazel Green ran her career best last time in a weak Apprentice Maiden. She was touched off by a short head by Elusive Gift over 1400m at this course. She is back to the same course over 1250m. If she shows sufficient speed out of the gates, she could get her maiden reward in a fairly moderate-looking event.

Time For Love is such a gallant trier and she could be the right horse in race 2 over 1800m under Muzi Yeni for Michelle Rix. She had a wonderful summer last campaign when she pushed the likes of the high-quality Rainbow Lorikeet in feature races. She is a never-say-die filly and the conditions of the race give her a massive sex concession. It is a small field and her rivals have either lost their form or are back from a break. She could be in the right place at the right time.

There was a ton to like about the run from Got The Look in her last effort and she must have a huge chance of winning race 3 over 1250m. She was outrun by 0,4 lengths over this course and distance by Reet Petite. That might have been tough to swallow at the time, but Reet Petite has franked her own form in one of the more impressive wins this month. She has feature race ability all over her. Aldo Domeyer is up for Candice Bass.

Flying South is a very unconfident pick in race 4 over 1250m. She had a lucrative winter season in KZN with some promising places but she returned home with a thud, never raising a gallop against winners when Miss New York beat her into eighth by 7,95 lengths over this course and distance. This field does not inspire much, hence she is given another chance. Include a few into calculations. 

Greenchoice would be an aimer in race 5 over 1400m but for an awkward draw of No 11. He is still selected to overcome the hindrance, but confidence is slightly tempered. He was touched off by a short head in his most recent start over 1600m at this course. He nearly got away with a bold, positive ride. In his penultimate run he was beaten by the impressive Viva’s Liberte who has emerged as a contender for Grade 1 races this summer. It all points to Greenchoice.

Kinda Wonderful has not had much luck of late but she might make amends when she runs in race 6 over 1250m. Her last run over this course and distance was her penultimate effort when she ran second, close-up behind Dumbledore. Then she had to encounter a wide draw of No 11 in the Schweppes Diana Stakes over 1400m at the end of September and she still gave a bold effort finishing fifth behind the lightly-weighted She’s My World. She has a feature race win to her name as a two-year-old so there is no doubting her ability. She should come back to winning ways.

There was a ton to like about the way Gallic Victor won on debut at Hollywoodbets Scottsville in July when beating Sally Port by nearly three lengths. He has not been seen since. He returns in race 8 over 1600m. He looks like a big, imposing horse with a ton of presence – a typical Dean Kannemeyer horse. He might need the run a bit but he was definitely exciting when winning on debut and he could climb through the divisions if he confirms what he did on debut.

There are a few winning chances in race 9 over 1600m. Lomu has improved in leaps and bounds since going further than a sprint, which he is bred for so he is given the verdict. But this looks to be a hot maiden so all of Chance Encounter, Greek Heiress, World First and Diogenes are given chances of getting into the winners’ box.

RACE 1

5 PANJANDRUM finally gets a decent draw at Hollywoodbets Durbanville, she stayed on really well for third last time behind Eisteddfod on the 27th of September, she is certainly improving with every start, she must have a good winning chance in this field. 10 HAZEL GREEN is as honest as they come, she never runs a bad race, she got pipped on the winning post by Elusive Gift on the 22nd of September, if she gets some luck in running from a poor draw, she will be right there in the finish. 2 BEAUTIFUL ONE has been disappointing, she finished just under five lengths behind Mighty Mary on the 7th of September, from a decent draw, she will get the run of the race, there should be no excuses for this filly, on her best form, she can win a race like this. 11 FANTINE will need lots of luck on debut from a bad draw, watch her closely in the parade ring and watch the market closely, she could sneak into the Quartet. (Brandon Bailey: 5 – 10 – 2 – 11)

RACE 2

1 TIME FOR LOVE needed her last run in the Listed Settlers Trophy on the 27th of September, she ran a lovely race behind Landoftherisingsun, she has no weight on her back, and she has a good draw on Saturday, she will be very competitive here. 3 MAGIC VERSE has been rested for 105 days, he is a solid gelding with lots of potential, if he doesn’t need the run badly, he will have a good winning chance. 5 UNDERWORLD must be respected in a big way, he needed his last run in the Grade 3 Matchem Stakes behind Questioning, on his best form, he could trouble them all in the finish. 4 THE FUTURIST will need to drop a few points in the ratings before he gets back to winning ways, he was only beaten six lengths in the Listed Settlers Trophy on the 27th of September, if he can build on that performance, he could sneak into the Quartet in this small field. (Brandon Bailey: 1 – 3 – 5 – 4)

RACE 3

7 GOT THE LOOK ran a great race behind Reet Petite at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 9th of September, she jumped out the gates well and she kept fighting all the way to the line to finish second behind a smart filly, if she can bring that run to the track again, she will go close to winning. 1 DESTINY’S DREAM has been rested for 95 days, she ran a super race on debut behind her stable companion, she finished fifth behind Stormwatch and she was only beaten just over seven lengths, with natural improvement on the cards, from a good draw, she will trouble them all. 3 AUTUMN RUSH ran a much better race last time, she was beaten just over six lengths by Reet Petite in the same race as Got The Look, from a neat draw, she will have a good place chance in this field. 12 BOOZY SUSIE ran a fair race on debut from a wide draw on the 27th of September, she stayed on well to finish just under five lengths behind Calanque, if she can beat the poor draw, she will have a good each way chance. (Brandon Bailey: 7 – 1 – 3 – 12)

RACE 4

9 PITERAQ has been rested for 84 days, she improved nicely from her first run into her second run on the 26th of July at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, she stayed on strongly for third behind Splash Of Colour on that occasion, the wide draw in this race on Saturday will make it difficult for her, but she is clearly improving and must be respected. 12 BLUE LAGOON ran a great race behind Calanque on the 27th of September, she was drawn wide and she stayed on well to finish just under five lengths behind the winner, she is a nice filly, if she gets some luck in running from a wide draw again, she will go close to winning. 3 WYZE DECLARATION ran a much better race behind Queen Regent on the 9th of September, she ran fourth and she was beaten just under five lengths at the line, if she can build on that performance from a good draw, she could finish amongst the places. 2 PENNYS CHOICE ran a fair race behind Marketa on the 3rd of September, on her best form, she could certainly finish in the Quartet. Watch the first timers closely in this tricky race. (Brandon Bailey: 9 – 12 – 3 – 2)

RACE 5

11 GREENCHOICE must have a big winning chance in this field, he has run two excellent seconds in succession, he was touched off by Set To Music in a driving finish on the 22nd of September at Hollywoodbets Durbanville, even though the wide draw will make it hard for him, he is progressive, and he will be difficult to beat in this race. 3 OCEAN SKY finished like a train last time behind Primal Instinct, he was drawn poorly on that occasion, and he flew up late to run third, from a neat draw this time, he will certainly run a big race. 5 BLUE STEEL ran a much better race behind Delta Pride on the 27th of September, he flashed up for second, he is a lovely looking gelding that will improve with every start, include him into all bets. 6 GALE WARNING must have a good each way chance in this tricky race, he finished just behind Blue Steel last time, if he can build on that performance, he will be amongst the places from a good draw. (Brandon Bailey: 11 – 3 – 5 – 6)

RACE 6

7 KINDA WONDERFUL ran a cracker in the Grade 3 Diana Stakes at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 27th of September, she was drawn wide and she still managed to finish just over two lengths behind She’s My World, she drops in trip for this Progress Plate on Saturday, if she gets some luck in running from a tricky draw, she will be hard to beat. 1 MISS WORLD ran a much better race behind All The Rage on the 8th of October, she ran third and was beaten just over three lengths at the line, she is a speedy filly, from a good draw, she could keep them all honest. 3 SYMPHONY IN WHITE has been rested for 83 days, she is a classy filly on her day, if she doesn’t need the run badly, she will be competitive. 5 LOWVELD LILY quickened up like a smart filly to win a good race last time, she was given six points for that impressive win, she will need a career best to win again, but she is progressive and must be respected. (Brandon Bailey: 7 – 1 – 3 – 5)

RACE 7

5 ZEITZ has been rested and gelded, he won a super race at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the 5th of July, he was given four points for that victory, he is packed with ability, if he doesn’t need the run on Saturday, he will go very close to winning again, watch him closely for the Cape Summer Season. 2 OUTLAW KING ran a great race in the Grade 3 Matchem Stakes at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 27th of September, he absolutely took off late to run third behind Questioning, he will be much fitter on Saturday, from a neat draw, he can certainly win a race like this. 3 GET IMPRESSED stayed on strongly for second behind Pinot Grigio on the 13th of September, he would have needed that run back from a small break, there is no doubt he will keep improving as the season continues, he will run a big race here from a good draw, include him into all bets. 7 ROYAL AUSSIE quickened up well to win the Cradock Place Stakes in good fashion at Fairview Racecourse on the 3rd of October, on his best form, he will be competitive. (Brandon Bailey: 5 – 2 – 3 – 7)

RACE 8

4 MENTE ET MANU won a good race at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 22nd of September, he travelled well in his race, and he quickened away from the field in good style, he was given five points for that victory, from a good draw, he will be stalking the speed early, and he will be running on strongly late, include him into all bets. 1 UNITED FRONT had to work hard for his maiden victory on the 9th of September, he is a big horse with a beautiful action, the yard thinks highly of this individual, he can only improve with every run, watch him closely from a good draw. 9 KING’S QUEST flew home for second last time, he was eating up the ground late behind Better Man on the 3rd of September, the wide draw here and the big weight on his back won’t make life easy for him, but he is talented and he should run a brave race again. 7 GALLIC VICTOR has been rested for 87 days, he won his debut at Hollywoodbets Scottsville impressively on the 23rd of July, he could be absolutely anything, include him into all bets.(Brandon Bailey: 4 – 1 – 9 – 7)

RACE 9

10 CHANCE ENCOUNTER got going very late last time behind Set To Music, he finished third and was beaten just over two lengths at the line, it was his first run back after a small break and gelding, he will improve tons from that performance, if he gets the right run and the gaps open at the right time, he will be hard to beat. 5 LOMU ran a super race on the 27th of September, he stayed on well for second behind Coco’s Hero, he drops in trip on Saturday, and he gets a good draw, he should be competitive. 13 WORLD FIRST could be some nice value in this race, he needed his last run after a small break, if he gets some luck in running from a wide draw, he should be amongst the places at a decent price. 2 GREEK HEIRESS steps up in trip now to 1600m, she ran a fair race behind Primal Instinct at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 27th of September, she was drawn wide and still managed to finish just over three lengths behind the winner, from a neat draw, she could sneak into the Quartet. (Brandon Bailey: 10 – 5 – 13 – 2)