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South Africa Express Form – 8 December
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2024.12.08
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 08.12.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 800m, Turf, R111,000, 12:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: All first timers but judging on trainer’s comments, this looks to be a Mike Miller benefit. BELL OF ANGELUS (5) with Tristan Godden aboard would appear to be the stable elect but Mathew Thackeray upstaged Godden last Sunday and partners CAPTAINS ENVY (6) while WATER HYACINTH (1) has 4kg claimer Jacey Botes aboard and could make them all run. (Andrew Harrison: 1-5-6-4).
Selections: #1 WATER HYACINTH, #5 BELL OF ANGELUS, #6 CAPTAINS ENVY, #4 TREASURE ISLAND
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 08.12.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R87,750, 13:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: ROY’S GRACE (3) has been making steady progress and although two lengths behind DRESSEDTOTHENINES (5) last time out there does appear to more improvement to come from Paul Gadsby’s filly and can turn the tables on Dressedtothenines who has finished runner-up at her last two, the last over course and distance. She should be in the firing line with a 4kg claimer up. Corne Spies raids with RADIANT HEAT (1) who has patchy Highveld form but is capable on her day. She also has a 4kg claimer aboard. MISS MAYFLY (4) has one good race to her credit and a repeat could see her into the money. (Andrew Harrison: 3-5-1-4).
Selections: #3 ROY’S GRACE, #5 DRESSEDTOTHENINES, #1 RADIANT HEAT, #4 MISS MAYFLY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 08.12.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1950m, Turf, R90,000, 13:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: MOCHA BLEND (1) made a smart debut for Frank Robertson when running on strongly behind Meritorious who was well fancied next time out but took exception to the poly kick-back. This trip should suit and Mocha Blend could prove too classy. LA VIDA LOCA (3) has improved slowly in her first three local outings and the step up in trip should suit Glen Kotzen’s filly. There should be little between SANBEENEE (8) and BEL GIOCATORE (9) with a length between them when last they met. The latter gets first time blinkers so could turn the tables. (Andrew Harrison: 1-3-8-9).
Selections: #1 MOCHA BLEND, #3 LA VIDA LOCA, #8 SANBEENEE, #9 BEL GIOCATORE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 08.12.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R90,000, 14:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: CAPTAIN OLIVER (1) won well second time out for Frikkie Greyling as he was finishing strongly to land the spoils. On that evidence he should easily stay the extra. LUCRETIUS (4) is not the easiest to catch ‘right’ as he has his quirks but can build on his last win. MR FIXIT (3) romped home for Paul Lafferty in his maiden win and appeared to enjoy the step up in trip. RAINBOW OF ROSES (8) was a runaway maiden winner over the distance last time out and that form has held up quite well. She gets a 4kg claimer aboard so could follow up. (Andrew Harrison: 1-4-3-8).
Selections: #1 CAPTAIN OLIVER, #4 LUCRETIUS, #3 MR FIXIT, #8 RAINBOW OF ROSES
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 08.12.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R90,000, 14:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: FAIZAH (8) showed up well when taking on much stronger last time out. Gareth van Zyl’s filly is seldom far back and should put in a good effort in this company in spite of top weight. ONE SMART COOKIE (4) is useful and Tienie Prinsloo steps her up to a mile. She was running on nicely over a furlong shorter last time out so this trip should suit. GORGEOUS GIRL (7) was a well beaten second last run but the winner, Warrior Royale was a good second to the smart Bevies Delight last Sunday. Duncan Howells saddles SAFE AND SOUND (3) who made most of the running to win her last race and can go forward again. Both of her wins have come on the poly. (Andrew Harrison: 8-4-7-3).
Selections: #8 FAIZAH, #4 ONE SMART COOKIE, #7 GORGEOUS GIRL, #3 SAFE AND SOUND
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 08.12.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R90,000, 15:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: BOOM SHAKALAKA (3) won his maiden well but disappointed when favourite at his first handicap attempts. He is down in class and has also had three-points relief in the ratings. Given the step up in trip, Glen Kotzen’s runner could be on the mark. BURNING MAN (7) has recently changed stables and Frikkie Greyling has dropped him in trip after one outing for the yard. He is one to watch. Stuart Ferrie sends out TEATIME TIPPLE (5) who has been close-up at his last two and is over his optimum trip. GIMMETHEGOODLIFE (1) was a recent maiden winner when stepped up in trip. He has the best of the draw and could be the pick of Gareth van Zyl’s pair with STARS IN HEAVEN (8) also coming off a recent victory and can feature. (Andrew Harrison: 3-7-5-1).
Selections: #3 BOOM SHAKALAKA, #7 BURNING MAN, #5 TEATIME TIPPLE, #1 GIMMETHEGOODLIFE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 08.12.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R90,000, 16:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Competitive handicap. GOLDEN ASPEN (9) is obviously super sound as she steps out for the 72nd time and the mare has won nine races on the way. She is seldom far off the winner and Corne Spies appears to have picked the right race for her 10th success. She has been dropping in the ratings and takes a big drop in class. Fit and well she will be competitive. HAPPY ANALIA (7) is fit having run twice in successive months and finishing close-up. She looks to be a strong contender with a 4kg claimer aboard. IZIBULO (2) has been rested but she beat a useful filly in Warrior Royale when shedding her maiden. She may just need this but Garth Puller has also engaged a 4kg claimer. PRINCESS PALACE (6) has only had six runs for a single win. She has been trying a little further of late but gets first time cheek pieces. (Andrew Harrison: 9-7-2-6).
Selections: #9 GOLDEN ASPEN, #7 HAPPY ANALIA, #2 IZIBULO, #6 PRINCESS PALACE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 08.12.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R90,000, 16:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Seems wide open. You either take the first two selected and hope for the best or go wide in your exotics. VIHAAN’S WEB (6) is lightly raced but does appear to have plenty of ability. He was a comfortable maiden winner at just his third start and can follow up. FINE ONE (3) showed plenty of promise early in his career and his last start was his first back from a rest. He has a big weight to shoulder but does look more than capable. Stable companion LICENCE TO THRILL (7) goes well this course and can cause an upset. FLIGHT PATH (1) took an eight-point shunt up the handicap for his last win but does appear to have come to hand of late and can follow up. GORGEOUS GUY (4) has been in good form over the trip and can go one better. (Andrew Harrison: 6-3-7-1).
Selections: #6 VIHAAN’S WEB, #3 FINE ONE, #7 LICENCE TO THRILL, #1 FLIGHT PATH
Best Win: Race 3 #1
Best Value Bet: Race 7 #9
Best Longshot: Race 6 #7
