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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2025.02.09
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.02.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R135,000, 12:05GMT+2
Race Summary: ZACATOO (4) was a beaten favourite last run. Has run three promising races at Turffontein and can go one better. LIKE FIRE (6) made good improvement at his second start and has the benefit of having run at Scottsville. BLACK FROST (1) was a little disappointing last run after a useful debut and can improve. TREATY OF PARIS (3) should improve on his debut effort.
Selections: #4 ZACATOO, #6 LIKE FIRE, #1 BLACK FROST, #3 TREATY OF PARIS
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.02.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1950m, Turf, R200,000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: ROYAL VICTORY (2) is likely to start a short priced favourite as he has much in his favour. Small field so Muzi Yeni will have to judge pace carefully. SELUKWE (3) is held by Royal Victory on current showings but is holding form well. SILENT WAR (1) Has come to hand nicely and failed narrowly last time out.
Selections: #2 ROYAL VICTORY, #3 SELUKWE, #1 SILENT WAR, #4 MISS PLATINA
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.02.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R110,000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: LAVA BURST (8) may just have needed his last run although not beaten far. KWAGGA BLITZ (10) has some patchy Highveld form but the step up in trip could now be what he’s looking for. Deep draw is a concern. MASTER DU ROUVRAY (4) is reported to be working well at home after a break and he has shown some promise. ZYAKALA (7) has improved with a tongue-tie and is not out of it.
Selections: #8 LAVA BURST, #10 KWAGGA BLITZ, #4 MASTER DU ROUVRAY, #7 ZYAKALA
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.02.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100,000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: OUR LADY FATE (2) has been much improved in a tongue-tie and this trip is right up her alley. LIKE A PRAYER (5) is lightly raced an appears to have come to hand. She comes with promising Highveld form to back her claims. ZENA ROSE (8) is way better than her last run. She goes well this distance and should run well. TAKATALVI (11) has a tough draw but ran a cracker at long odds last time out against a winner who looks useful.
Selections: #2 OUR LADY FATE, #5 LIKE A PRAYER, #8 ZENA ROSE, #11 TAKATALVI
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.02.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R135,000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: TYRCONNELL (6) will have plenty of supporters given his recent form and given the jockey bookings, Sean Veale will have had the pick of the four Hollywood Racing horses. However, Tyrconnell got a four-point rise in the handicap for his last win which sees IMPOSING (5) 4.5kg better off, taking Rachel Venniker’s allowance into account, for a length beating which could be enough to turn the tables. Also better off is BOWIE (1) who has the benefit of a pole position draw. SAVANTRIX (7) won well to weaker last run but is lightly raced and possibly still on the up.
Selections: #5 IMPOSING, #1 BOWIE, #6 TYRCONNELL, #7 SAVANTRIX
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.02.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R90,000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: BEACH PALACE (7) takes a big drop in class and the corresponding jump in weight may not be an issue. CONNOISSEUR (10) is struggling for his second win but has made some recent improvement and has been dropping in the handicap. ATTABOY (2) may just have needed his last run and has a 4kg claimer aboard from a favourable draw. PONGOLA (8) returns from a break but is capable on his day.
Selections: #7 BEACH PALACE, #10 CONNOISSEUR, #2 ATTABOY, #8 PONGOLA
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.02.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R110,000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: HODGEPODGE (3) has run to smart races since shedding her maiden. The form of her last effort over course and distance has worked out well. BUTTERCUP BABY (7) won well at just her second start and looks progressive. Rachel Venniker stays with the ride and her 1.5kg claim. RADU (4) has been consistent and although seemingly held by Hodgepodge on their last meeting she is not without a squeak. TOMYRIS (9) has come good at her last two and if overcoming the draw, can go one better.
Selections: #3 HODGEPODGE, #7 BUTTERCUP BABY, #4 RADU, #9 TOMYRIS
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.02.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R90,000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: PRIZED PLATINUM (7) has hit form on the Highveld and looks capable in this line-up. COTTON RON (9) has been a soldier for Louis Goosen and ran out a comfortable winner over course and distance last time out. He took a five-point rise in the handicap but that may not be enough to stop him from another win. EL DRAQUE (5) is never far back and is now 3kg better off with Cotton Ron for a two length beating on their last meeting which should see him closer. NOW I GOT YOU (6) is in good form and has a 2.5kg claimer up to help his chances.
Selections: #7 PRIZED PLATINUM, #9 COTTON RON, #5 EL DRAQUE, #6 NOW I GOT YOU
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.02.2025, Race 9, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R120,000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: ABADDON (12) is lightly raced and although a narrow maiden winner last run he does have some scope. MAGMA MAGIC (10) was touched off at long odds first up out of the maidens and can go one better. WHO BLINKED (1) made steady improvement leading into his maiden win. He also looks progressive. PROFESSOR LUPIN (2) is way better than his last run. Trip may be on the sharp side but he does have a useful 2.5kg claimer aboard.
Selections: #12 ABADDON, #10 MAGMA MAGIC, #1 WHO BLINKED, #2 PROFESSOR LUPIN
Best Win: #2 ROYAL VICTORY
Best Value Bet: #5 IMPOSING
Best Longshot: #7 ZYAKALA
