Major Tommie can show the way

THE summer rains have struck and the ‘Hollywoodbets Greyville poly will be put to the test over the coming few months.

- ANDREW HARRISON

Racing was supposed to be at Hollywoodbets Scottsville today, hosting its first meeting after the tracks annual spring treatment, however, heavy rain over the past weekend that saw Hollywoodbets Greyville’s turf meeting switched to the poly on Sunday, and more rain predicted for today, the Scottsville meeting has been moved to the poly track. Many trainers were waiting for the return to Scottsville and the move has resulted in a plethora of scratchings so check for changes before placing any bets.

One trainer that has no qualms of the change is Garth Puller who saddles Major Tommie in the Class 3 Handicap that heads up the ninerace card. Major Tommie was caught out by outsider Master Josh on the poly last time out and the extra 100m should be right up his alley. He does take a rise in class but is lightly raced and does still appear to be under the handicappers radar.

With four defections the field has been reduced to six runners but still a competitive handicap

Roberts

Future Flo is the ultimate ATM for Michael Roberts and owner Howard Schwegman and is hardly ever out of the money. He will be a big threat. Now that racing is around the turn, Maphaka has the best of the draw in pole position and was touched off last time out. He comes in with bottom weight and could finish ahead of Icy Blast for the shallow end of the purse, Callan Murray deputizing for Muzi Yeni.