South Africa Horse Racing Previews: SCOTTSVILLE@2023.01.08
Scottsville, 08.01.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R80.000, 12:20GMT+2
Race Summary: It could get close between TEEREX and ROMANCE IN ROME as the pair have taken turns beating one other for the runner-up position. The former had a wide draw last time and is taken to open his account. ERROLS LEGACY made a fair debut at Hollywoodbets Greyville and should make further improvement. JET BUND had a valid excuse last time and can start to show what he can do. Follow the betting moves closely on the first-timers.
Selections:
#2 Teerex, #3 Romance In Rome, #9 Errols Legacy, #5 Jet Bund
Scottsville, 08.01.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R80.000, 12:50GMT+2
Race Summary: APPROACHABLE LASS caught the eye on debut, weaving her way home late after a slow start. If she handles the switch to Hollywoodbets Scottsville’s straight track she will have every chance. But it does look tough. CAN’T CATCH ME has been unlucky not to have got it right. She over-raced last time but flew up when tried over this distance in her penultimate. Blinkers may see her produce her best. VIVIR MI VIDA looked dangerous when only a short head behind APPROACHABLE LASS and looks to be improving for a stable in good form. IDEAL GIFT could enjoy the shorter trip. More in it.
Selections:
#10 Approachable Lass, #14 Can’T Catch Me, #8 Vivir Mi Vida, #2 What A Piddy
Scottsville, 08.01.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R80.000, 13:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Trainer Tony Rivalland is in hot form. Well-named SUPER FAST could be the next to add to the tally. He is coming along the right way but is racing after a break. AFRICAN DUSK disappointed after a promising run behind a high-class individual. He could bounce back over this shorter 1200m distance. CAPTAIN ROCKET has come from a long way back in both of his starts. He has obvious ability, and he may show it on the straight track for the first time. LAZY GUY, MASERATI ROAR, AXEL COLLINS and COTTON RON all have rightful claims in this.
Selections:
#7 Super Fast, #9 African Dusk, #3 Captain Rocket, #12 Lazy Guy
Scottsville, 08.01.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R80.000, 14:00GMT+2
Race Summary: ASARULUDU has run two good races on the Polytrack but has lacked the finish needed to trouble the winner. He switches to turf and he may not have any problems this time. HARLEY STREET made a fair debut at this course and then ran an equally fair race around a turn in his second start. Both runs were on soft ground, but he could relish fast ground so must be respected. OSHAKATI, like ASARULUDU, has run on well on the poly and having drawn better could get the run of the race. LUCKY DOLLAR, CAPTAIN CORRUPT and recently gelded KASHKAVAL seem capable of better than their form suggests.
Selections:
#8 Asaruludu, #11 Harley Street, #4 Oshakati, #10 Lucky Dollar
Scottsville, 08.01.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R80.000, 14:35GMT+2
Race Summary: CHELSEA BLUE was a costly failure last time but she did give it her all as she finished fatigued. The sticky going may have had something to do with that and she deserves another chance. She could be looking for a track like this. KITTYBOYS GIRL has held form on the Polytrack but her best form is arguably at this venue. She could make a winning return. SAYULITA looked dangerous in her last race and may be coming to hand. She has a plum draw and needs to be included. GELSOMINA has been flying up and could get the timing right. VENETIAN LINK can only improve.
Selections:
#4 Chelsea Blue, #9 Kittyboys Girl, #2 Sayulita, #3 Gelsomina
Scottsville, 08.01.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R80.000, 15:15GMT+2
Race Summary: NEWS STREAM ran a fair race after a rest and stripping fitter and back at his best track, could be the one. But it is a handicap and most appear capable. MANHATTEN CAFE is one from one over the course and distance and needs to be taken seriously. IRON WILL did well with a big weight last time and should have every chance with much less on his back this time. BOUNDLESS BASH appears better than his recent form and could be better at this venue. JUAN CARLOS suddenly ran impressively last time and if repeats could be hard to catch again. FIGHT SONG may mow them down if the race is run to suit.
Selections:
#7 News Stream, #4 Manhatten Cafe, #2 Iron Will, #1 Boundless Bash
Scottsville, 08.01.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R90.000, 15:50GMT+2
Race Summary: FRANZ LEHAR botched his chances last time by starting slowly but did run second. He looks to have needed the run and could be ready this time. But FAUSTINO is incredibly fast and was on a roll at this venue before running a good second at Hollywoodbets Greyville. He could be hard to catch again. PRAY FOR RAIN would be deserving. He has run some good races but found giving Ishnana weight a tough task. He may finally get his turn. SABATINI showed promise as a juvenile and needs to be watched. Most can get into the money.
Selections:
#2 Franz Lehar, #5 Faustino, #3 Pray For Rain, #4 Sabatini
Scottsville, 08.01.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R80.000, 16:25GMT+2
Race Summary: This might be the right race for PELARGONIUM who has been tough to follow. But she has dropped in the ratings and gets a 2.5kg apprentice claim. MAQUETTE is back to her best track and after having also dropped in the handicap could be a big threat. CALULO is not one to take lightly. She should be right there on collateral lines of form. CATCH THAT MELODY is lightly raced and could be one with improvement to come. GRUE OF ICE could be the dark horse over the minimum trip. More can earn.
Selections:
#5 Pelargonium, #10 Maquette, #1 Calulo, #3 Catch That Melody
Best Win: #2 TEEREX
Best Value Bet: #5 PELARGONIUM
Best Longshot: #5 PELARGONIUM
