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South Africa Express Form – 21 July
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2024.07.21
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.07.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R130,000, 12:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Many first timers and the form of those that have run is not outstanding. ARJUNA (7) made a promising debut before taking on males at her second start with an apprentice up. Muzi Yeni takes over the reins for Paul Lafferty. SWEET DREAMER (5) found some market support on debut, possibly because of the Richard Fourie / Glen Kotzen combination. The filly was well beaten but the combination go in again. ARCTIC FURY (11) was a well beaten fourth on debut but the winner looks useful. Chase Maujean stays aboard for Doug Campbell. LUCRATIVE (6) comes from a strong stable with Dean Kannemeyer’s comment being, include in all exotics. (Andrew Harrison: 7-5-11-6).
Selections:
#7 ARJUNA, #5 SWEET DREAMER, #11 ARCTIC FURY, #6 LUCRATIVE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.07.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1750m, Turf, R130,000, 12:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Many lightly raced runners stepping up in trip. However, BURNING MAN (11) was a beaten favourite over course and distance last time out and has been close-up at his last two. He should go close. DAPPER (10) has not been out of the money in five outings and was narrowly beaten over a mile on this course last time out. These two are the form contenders. KINNIKINNIK (3) has not been far back in two sprints and now jumps in trip with first time blinkers. KOMANDANTE (5) has been improving slowly and the step up in trip could suit. (Andrew Harrison: 11-10-3-5).
Selections:
#11 BURNING MAN, #10 DAPPER, #3 KINNIKINNIK, #5 KOMANDANTE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.07.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1950m, Turf, R115,000, 13:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: HURRICANE FLIGHT (5) has come on with each outing and looks primed for this. FACILE (9) and YELLOW JACKET (7) meet again with Kom Naidoo’s filly having the edge. When the two met, Facile was the favourite with Yellow Jacket out at 100-1. Yellow Jacket had modest form before arriving in Naidoo’s yard but blinkers appear to have brought out the best. Facile has only had two outings and both step up in trip. SILVER JUBILEE (1) had a tough draw in her KZN debut and was not too far back. She also steps up in trip but has the best of the draw and a pedigree to match. (Andrew Harrison: 5-9-7-1).
Selections:
#5 HURRICANE FLIGHT, #9 FACILE, #7 YELLOW JACKET, #1 SILVER JUBILEE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.07.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1950m, Turf, R115,000, 14:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Tricky fillies handicap. Mark Dixon’s pair of HOT STRIKE (2) and ESCAPOLOGIST (7) finished 1-2 when last they met over course and distance with a neck between them. The latter is now 1 kg better off and should be able to turn the tables on Hot Strike who is not the easiest back home. ESCAPE ARTIST (3) was just over a length back in third place in that same race and is now 2kg’s better off with the winner so Sean Tarry’s runner should be right there. FAIZAH (1) is useful and found her best form last time out. She got a four-pound raise in the handicap but looks capable of going back-to-back. (Andrew Harrison: 7-3-2-1).
Selections:
#7 ESCAPOLOGIST, #3 ESCAPE ARTIST, #2 HOT STRIKE, #1 FAIZAH
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.07.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R120,000, 14:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: EXCEPT TEMPTATION (3) has been a model of consistency of late and goes well over course and distance but he does face some tough opposition. THE REAL PRINCE (4) is highly regarded but is lightly raced. He was well beaten at only his second start that being on the poly. He was impressive on debut and the switch to turf down the straight could bring out true potential. COMMON GROUNDS (2) has come good of late, his last win being over course and distance beating Except Temptation but the latter is now 2kg better off in the handicap. GOOD TRAVELLER (10) is long overdue another win but got a two-pound raise in the handicap for his third last time out and could find it tough again. STRATHCLYDE (8) bidding for a third straight win is another to consider winning from a tough draw last time out but did get a five-pound penalty. (Andrew Harrison: 3-4-2-10).
Selections:
#3 EXCEPT TEMPTATION, #4 THE REAL PRINCE, #2 COMMON GROUNDS, #10 GOOD TRAVELLER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.07.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R110,000, 15:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: PURPLE POWAHOUSE (3) has been a little costly to follow but he is always there abouts. He takes a further drop in the handicap and should be involved again although he switches to the turf. NORTHERN WARRIOR (4) was ridden by an inexperienced apprentice last time out but was not far back. He goes well over course and distance and should be competitive. BUSTER KEATON (1) is another that is seldom far off the winner and he takes a further drop in the handicap which should put him into contention. ARVERNI PRINCESS (6) takes on males but has been improving steadily although also dropping in the handicap. She may now be off her right mark. (Andrew Harrison: 4-3-1-6).
Selections:
#4 NORTHERN WARRIOR, #3 PURPLE POWAHOUSE, #1 BUSTER KEATON, #6 ARVERNI PRINCESS
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.07.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1500m, Turf, R120,000, 15:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: MASCHERINA (9) is lightly raced but has only once missed a cheque in six starts. She has her third run after a break and should be spot on for this event. MOUNTAINSOFTHEMOON (1) has not been far back in useful company of late. She has started to long odds but with a handy galloping weight she should be competitive in this field from the best of the draw. MALCOLM’S DREAM (5) is not the most reliable but is smart on her day. If she puts it in she will go close to winning. ZINIKELE (7) is 1.5kg better off with Malcolm’s Dream on their last meeting beaten two lengths. There should be very little between them if that form pans out as expected. (Andrew Harrison: 9-1-7-5).
Selections:
#9 MASCHERINA, #1 MOUNTAINSOFTHEMOON, #7 ZINIKELE, #5 MALCOLM’S DREAM
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.07.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1500m, Turf, R115,000, 16:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Competitive handicap. CABINET SHUFFLE (11) has a wide draw to contend with but has tumbled down the handicap and coupled with a 4kg claimer aboard he could be the right one. WYLIE RILEY (8) has consistent recent form in useful company. He does shoulder top weight and his recent form has been on the poly but he should be competitive in this field. BUGALUGS (4) won second time of asking at long odds and should come on from that effort as this further trip should suit. DOWN BY THE RIVER (5) comes in with a handy weight and he goes well on this course. (Andrew Harrison: 11-8-4-5).
Selections:
#11 CABINET SHUFFLE, #8 WYLIE RILEY, #4 BUGALUGS, #5 DOWN BY THE RIVER
Best Win: #4 NORTHERN WARRIOR
Best Value Bet: #11 CABINET SHUFFLE
Best Longshot: #1 MOUNTAINSOFTHEMOON
