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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2025.01.19
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.01.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R110,000, 12:00GMT+2
Race Summary:The Doug Campbell-trained gelding Trend Maker (5) found some market support on debut and ran a smart second behind Top Gun who made improvement in first time blinkers. That run will have brought him on and the extra furlong should suit. Rooster Bradshaw (6) was a little disappointing last run after fi nishing close-up at his previous start. Duncan Howells has been building a winning relationship with Kabelo Matsunyane and he takes over the irons. Ragnar The King (7) has improved with every outing, Muzi Yeni takes over in the saddle. Prince Florian (2) has yet to run a bad race. He has a favourable draw and the trip suits.
Selections: #5 TREND MAKER, #6 ROOSTER BRADSHAW, #7 RAGNAR THE KING, #2 PRINCE FLORIAN
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.01.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R150,000, 12:35GMT+2
Race Summary: This could turn into a match between Quasiforsure (1) and the progressive Cats Pajamas (3). Peter Muscutt’s veteran was a close-up second behind the smart William Robertson last time out and although he has won over a sprint, he does seem to be more effective over slightly further with this race right up his alley. In contrast, Cats Pajamas is a smart sprinter and Frank Robinson could be testing his charge in useful company to see if he will stay further. Diani (4) was a smart third in the Christmas Handicap and that form has since been franked. He has a light weight and Dennis Bosch’s runner could upset the more fancied pair. Donquerari (5) has been in good form over sprints and could surprise with a step up in distance. Likewise, Formagear (2) gives Muscutt a second string to his bow but although capable on his day, he will need to step up on recent performances.
Selections: #1 QUASIFORSURE, #3 CATS PAJAMAS, #4 DIANI, #5 DONQUERARI
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.01.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R135,000, 13:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Tyrconnell (5) won over course and distance last time and carries a light weight in this tricky handicap. Mr Hotstepper (8) rises in class after a comfortable win, boasting two wins from four starts. He looks progressive and only has 52.5kg to shoulder. Mr Master Starter (10) was a beaten favourite last time, but is never far back and a strong contender here. Sean Veale starts his job as fi rst call rider to Hollywood Racing aboard Shampompo Shampizi (12) but has a deep draw to contend with, as does top weight Mexican Pete (13) who drops to a more suitable trip.
Selections: #5 TYRCONNELL, #8 MR HOTSTEPPER, #10 MR MASTER STARTER, #13 MEXICAN PETE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.01.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R125,000, 13:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Bevies Delight (4) has bounced back well and is versatile enough for a big run in this tricky handicap. She was solid in the Flamboyant Stakes but excels over sprints and softer ground, which suits her here. Patants Heir (1) fi nished strongly for a narrow win last time, though that form remains unclear. Captain’s Christy (8) was beaten by Patants Heir but won well next out against similar rivals. Red Roses Too (6) is inconsistent but capable, though soft ground could pose a challenge.
Selections: #4 BEVIES DELIGHT, #1 PATANTS HEIR, #8 CAPTAIN’S CHRISTY, #6 RED ROSES TOO
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.01.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R120,000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: King Of Spin (9) makes his debut for Stuart Ferrie. He has had a short break but looks the part in a competitive handicap. Yannakis (5) showed up well when coming off a lengthy break for Gary Rich. He has shown promise and on best form can be in the mix. Fanie Bronkhorst raids with veteran galloper Coming In Hot (12) who boasts consistent Highveld form. The gelding has a 4kg claimer up who has won on the gelding before. Yogas Govender also engaged a 4kg claimer to partner Soho Star (10) who was narrowly beaten over course and distance last time out and is another in with a winning chance in a wide open race.
Selections: #9 KING OF SPIN, #5 YANNAKIS, #12 COMING IN HOT, #10 SOHO STAR
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.01.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R110,000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Happy Fortune (7) progressed well to win her maiden impressively, with her form boosted since. She faces chief danger Woza Nawe (1), a smart winner after fi nishing behind Happy Fortune but a beaten favorite last time. Despite a favorable draw, Woza Nawe may settle for second in this tough handicap. Hodgepodge (4) looks progressive after finishing second to The Ghost, with Muzi Yeni now aboard. Honorable Member (12) has the widest draw but brings solid Highveld form and a strong money chance.
Selections: #7 HAPPY FORTUNE, #1 WOZA NAWE, #4 HODGEPODGE, #12 HONORABLE MEMBER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.01.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R120,000, 15:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Famous Warrior (7) has his third run after a break for Michael Roberts and looks primed for this race with Rachel Venniker’s allowance adding to the gelding’s appeal. Mvelelo (2) was a beaten favourite last run for Mike de Kock and the blinkers go on. From a favourable draw he can make amends. Arverni King (5) tried much further last time out but has not been far back at recent outings. He will certainly strip a fi t horse and can get home for MJ Odendaal. Ralph The Rascal (1) was the subject of a big gamble last time out with first time blinkers and his supporters only just failed to collect. However, he will need to repeat.
Selections: #7 FAMOUS WARRIOR, #2 MVELELO, #5 ARVERNI KING, #1 RALPH THE RASCAL
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.01.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R90,000, 16:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Seven of the 12 runners fi nished behind MJ Odendaal’s gelding One Irish Rover (1) last time out. Top Gun (3) was much improved when Paul Lafferty decided on blinkers and his charge won readily enough to suggest that he can follow up in this company with Rachel Venniker’s allowance. Now I Got You (11) was touched off by One Irish Rover and can turn the tables while there should be little separating stable companions El Draque (8) and Whereverilaymyhat (9). It should pay to go wide in the exotics in this race.
Selections: #3 TOP GUN, #11 NOW I GOT YOU, #8 EL DRAQUE, #9 WHEREVERILAYMYHAT
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.01.2025, Race 9, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R110,000, 16:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Icy Lancaster (9) ran well below par in two Kenilworth starts and is now back in her original Summerveld yard of Gareth van Zyl. She had excellent form before her move to the Cape and if fi nding her best form she should make a bold bid. Amafort (2) found strong market support after fi nishing second at long odds behind Blowin In The Wind (12) who has since franked that form. There should not be much between the two again and both need to included in all permutations. Jeanne Darc (14) has also franked the Amafort/Blowin In The Wind form with an easy maiden win last time out and is another to add to a list of possible winners.
Selections: #9 ICY LANCASTER, #2 AMAFORT, #12 BLOWIN IN THE WIND, #14 JEANNE DARC
Best Win: #5 TYRCONNELL
Best Value Bet: #9 ICY LANCASTER
Best Longshot: #5 YANNAKIS
