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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2025.02.02
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 02.02.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R125,000, 11:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Mostly unraced but of those that have run, BELL OF ANGELUS (8) has run two good races on this course and must have a chance of going one better. MAGICAL SKY (10) and SAVARA’S PRINCESS (12) both looked held by Bell Of Angelus. Keep a close eye on the betting.
Selections: #8 BELL OF ANGELUS, #10 MAGICAL SKY, #3 TREASURE ISLAND, #1 CRAFTY CROFTY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 02.02.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R125,000, 12:30GMT+2
Race Summary: ICE RAIN (4) made a winning local debut when winning from a wide draw at Hollywoodbets Greyville. She can still improve on that. BROADWAY GIRL (3) has been rested but she has consistent form in useful company. AFRICAN BEAT (5) just needed her last run and her recent form has been in the soft.
Selections: #4 ICE RAIN, #3 BROADWAY GIRL, #5 AFRICAN BEAT, #7 ICE SUNSATION
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 02.02.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R90,000, 13:05GMT+2
Race Summary: GOOD LIVING (3) gives weight to all but should put in another bold effort. EMOYENI (10) is lightly raced and still improving. TOUCH OF HEAVEN (6) made marked improvement last run. She is lightly raced and should have more to come. REAL WAR (1) was a little disappointing last run but is better than her last effort in blinkers.
Selections: #3 GOOD LIVING, #6 TOUCH OF HEAVEN, #1 REAL WAR, #9 THE GOLDEN GOAL
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 02.02.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100,000, 13:40GMT+2
Race Summary: PRINCESS GOLDIE (3) was runner-up last run after flopping on the poly at her previous start. She is still improving. JUMPTHEGREENLIGHT (4) was well beaten last run but can improve on this straight course. Piere Strydom makes a rare visit and partners LA MADDALENA (5) who has been trying a furlong further but not far behind. KMV RETROFIT (11) has improved with each outing and can feature.
Selections: #3 PRINCESS GOLDIE, #4 JUMPTHEGREENLIGHT, #5 LA MADDALENA, #11 K M V RETROFIT
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 02.02.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1950m, Turf, R110,000, 14:15GMT+2
Race Summary: HARUN AL RASHID (2) makes his local debut and Piere Strydom has been booked to ride no doubt at the request of his good friend Joa de Mata. ART NOUVEAU (6) is way better than her last run and the step up in trip will suit even against males. MANY WATERS (7) is improving with each run and will enjoy the extra. SOVEREIGN COMMAND (9) has his second run after gelding and can improve.
Selections: #2 HARUN AL RASHID, #6 ART NOUVEAU, #7 MANY WATERS, #9 SOVEREIGN COMMAND
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 02.02.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R110,000, 14:50GMT+2
Race Summary: RAGNAR THE KING (7) was outpaced late last run over 1400m and the step up in trip can see him home. GREEN MILE (1) is lightly raced but has been improving and should run well from a plum draw. FERN HILL (3) made marked improvement last run and now tries blinkers. WHITE WATERS (9) made a promising local debut after arriving from the Cape and has run well over this trip.
Selections: #7 RAGNAR THE KING, #1 GREEN MILE, #3 FERN HILL, #9 WHITE WATERS
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 02.02.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R200,000, 15:25GMT+2
Race Summary: WILLIAM ROBERTSON (8) came from a long way back when touched off by rank outsider Captain Bombshell last time out. A little handier and 100m further should see him make amends. QUASIFORSURE (9) was game in defeat behind the progressive Cats Pajamas last run and also goes well this course and distance. SUN BLUSHED (4) has his third run after a lay-off and was on the heels of William Robertson when last they met.
Selections: #8 WILLIAM ROBERTSON, #9 QUASIFORSURE, #4 SUN BLUSHED, #10 SHIPHOLIA
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 02.02.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R110,000, 16:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Wide open handicap. LADY OF VIX (14) has placed in all three outings and looks capable of further improvement. Her last two have been in the soft. She finished behind AYUWI YUWI (4) in her first run out of the maidens but the latter has shown up well in subsequent outings albeit with 4kg claimer aboard. LITTLEBLACKGEM (7) judged on jockey bookings she is the pick of Michael Roberts’ runners and she won her penultima start over this course but steps up an extra 100m. EMERALD GREEN (11) bids for a hattrick and can go in again.
Selections: #14 LADY OF VIX, #4 AYUWI YUWI, #7 LITTLEBLACKGEM, #11 EMERALD GREEN
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 02.02.2025, Race 9, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R135,000, 16:35GMT+2
Race Summary: TWENTY ONE MAY (14) has been holding form over this trip. He has a handy weight and should go close again. KALAHARI ROLLER (9) is never far back and has a light weight. APEX PREDATOR (2) goes well this trip and also has a light weight. CONNERY’s (8) winning streak came to an end last start but can do better over this shorter trip.
Selections: #14 TWENTY ONE MAY, #9 KALAHARI ROLLER, #2 APEX PREDATOR, #8 CONNERY
Best Win: #8 WILLIAM ROBERTSON
Best Value Bet: #2 HARUN AL RASHID
Best Longshot: #3 FERN HIL
