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Stage set Saturday Hollywoodbets Matchem Diana Stakes

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Stage set Saturday Hollywoodbets Matchem Diana Stakes

Spring season gets underway at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on Saturday, 1 October. The Hollywood bets Matchem and Diana Stakes are Grade 3 events. Cosmic Highway, Russian Rock, Trip of Fortune, Resonate, Silver Operator, Captain of Stealth, Look for Hounds, Rockin Ringo, Pomp and Power, Chansonette, Tipsy Tarragon and Speed Machine are the other horses in the race. The winner of the Diana race will be announced on Sunday. It is a tricky puzzle to unravel as the rest of them are injured.

Toughest race on the card. Chansonette is using this race as a stepping stone to Grade 1 glory during Summer. Justin Snaith is three-handed with Tipsy Tarragon, Kwinta’s Light and Veronica Mars. Candice Bass Robinson sends out three entries: Going Up, Dancetildaylight and Santa Maria. Fixed odds punters should watch the prelims closely and then shop around for perceived value in the betting market.

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