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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE / TURFFONTEIN @2025.02.24
Turffontein Standside, 23.02.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R130.000, 11:40GMT+2
Race Summary: ARASHI has run two decent races in a row and won’t be winning out of turn. BACK FROM WAR made a fair debut in what was a competitive race and must make improvement. SYLVAN WARRIOR has shown pace but needs to find more to get into the fray. The majority are first-timers and the betting market must be closely watched. BLIZZARD QUEST and IDEAL SUMMER have speedy pedigrees and could be the ones to attract support.
Selections: #7 Arashi, #8 Back From War, #1 Blizzard Quest, #3 Ideal Summer
Turffontein Standside, 23.02.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R120.000, 12:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Gimmethegreenlight filly EMERALD FORGE looks well placed and could make a promising debut for a yard and rider in hot form. CRYSTAL GROVE should be prominent if judged on her bloodlines and she needs to be watched. But again, plenty newcomers in the hunt and it should pay to follow the money. OPERA FAN and VEGAS GIRL showed some potential on debut and should run better races second time out.
Selections: #3 Emerald Forge, #1 Crystal Grove, #6 Opera Fan, #11 Vegas Girl
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 24.02.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R110,000, 12:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Both White Seahorse and O Space O made promising local debuts after starting their careers in the Western Cape. The former was heavily backed on poly debut but was just ousted and the drop in distance could do the trick. O Space O was racing after quite a layoff when touched off over the track and trip. He can go one better stripping fitter this time. Deputy Chief came in for sup-port and caught the eye on his return and rates the dark horse now switching back to turf. Vencedor is holding form and has earning potential along with Parliament Square and Twocantango.
Selections: #9 O SPACE O, #2 WHITE SEAHORSE, #3 VENCEDOR, #7 PRINCE FLORIAN
Turffontein Standside, 23.02.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R120.000, 12:50GMT+2
Race Summary: KALEESH CYBORG tried going much further but had issues last time. He is bred for more ground but has sprinted well and could turn in a better performance. MIZZEN SWORD met a promising sort last time. He is holding form but needs to find more for the win. TRIP TO THE STATES ran a decent race after a rest and could show more stripping fitter. The Sean Tarry coupling of CRONUS and FUTURENAIRE have both shown similar potential and need to be taken seriously even if a bit disappointing in their second starts. EMPRESS WU could appreciate the drop in distance.
Selections: #1 Kaleesh Cyborg, #6 Cronus, #7 Futurenaire, #2 Mizzen Sword
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 24.02.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100,000, 13:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Trainer Paul Lafferty has two in the race with chances. Got The Fever appears a few lengths better than her last run and overall has the form needed. She has, along with stablemate I Won’t Give Up, been given time off and both may show much more this time. Glorious Butterfly has been running on well in her races but has again been given a wide draw to overcome and will need a bit of luck. La Vida Loca needed her last race and could take advantage stripping fitter this time. She looks to have found her last race too far and should enjoy this shorter trip. Promise Of Fire has scope.
Selections: #11 PROMISE OF FIRE, #3 LA VIDA LOCA, #7 DEE DAY, #9 GLORIOUS BUTTERFLY
Turffontein Standside, 23.02.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R105.000, 13:25GMT+2
Race Summary: DUPONT EMERALD did everything but win when beaten as odds-on favourite last time. She has drawn toward the inside but should nevertheless run another good race. SAUDI SWEEP has also run some decent races and was close up over further too. If ready after a break she could be a big threat. WEARINGOFTHEGREEN, stablemate to DUPONT EMERALD, showed potential at the start of the season and may have strengthened up and improved. She must be respected. TIPPERARY has more than once shown she can win but has had many chances. POTATO SALAD is starting to improve.
Selections: #1 Dupont Emerald, #2 Saudi Sweep, #14 Wearingofthegreen, #3 Tipperary
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 24.02.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R135,000, 13:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Wide open start to the first leg of the Pick 6. Mexican Pete has the ability to win a race like this even if his recent form doesn’t look good. He has the best of the draws. Trois Trois Quatre could finally get his head in front having dropped in distance. He needed his last start. Kitchakal didn’t run badly from a wide draw last time but needs things to go his way. Capsaicin should earn again. Last One Standing must be better than his last race on the poly. Johnny The Thief and Famous Warrior have claims too.
Selections: #1 MEXICAN PETE, #2 SUNDANCE KID, #11 CAPSAICIN, #10 BRISTOL HERCULES
Turffontein Standside, 23.02.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R120.000, 14:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Not a lot of form to go on but some have scope. PAGE BOY is lightly raced and could be one that will only get better with racing. He is well bred and must have a say in this line up. Watch out for MYSTIC VISION who has been staying on over shorter. He could relish the step up in distance. Older runner CHIEFTAIN’S SHIELD could take advantage on current form. He has, however, drawn a bit wide. BRIGHAM showed a few runs back. He had a wide draw last time so could improve on his first try over 1600m. PROLIFIC STAR could have more to come after needing his last start.
Selections: #6 Page Boy, #1 Mystic Vision, #4 Prolific Star, #3 Brigham
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 24.02.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R110,000, 14:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Captain Oliver is still learning what it is all about. He is consistent and even though having drawn widest he could still get the job done. There should be a decent pace with a field of this size and horses such as gutsy maiden winner Uzwano, honest, capable but off form Flyingcool and Banzai Pipeline could also benefit. The Mikado held form even though switching to poly last time and rates a serious threat back on turf. Fortune Hunter is a maiden that should get better with racing. He has shown something but has a wide draw to overcome.
Selections: #12 CAPTAIN OLIVER, #8 UZWANO, #5 WOODLAND GLADE, #1 FIRE FORCE
Turffontein Standside, 23.02.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R150.000, 14:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Lancaster Bomber filly ONE FELL SWOOP was ousted only late in what was a competitive heat. Her rider lost the crop then she can be deemed a bit unlucky. TROPPO VELOCE, like ONE FELL SWOOP, has shown a bit of class and prior to her last run had run some very good races. She could be prominent here. JUST THE TWO OF US won easily last time having bounced back to best but did finish behind NIGHT VIGIL the time they met. Both are useful and should be right there carrying light weights. BOSUM BUDDY tried different things recently and is one to keep an eye on.
Selections: #2 One Fell Swoop, #1 Troppo Veloce, #6 Just The Two Of Us, #4 Night Vigil
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 24.02.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R120,000, 14:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Many try the track and trip for the first time and this is set to be an interesting race. Slytherin could be a nice sort in the making. He ran on well to win his maiden and could take the step up in class in his stride. Plaza Accord has not been far off in tougher contests and could get his confidence boosted. Palermo should not retire a one-time winner, he showed up again even though dropping in distance and from gate No 1 must be taken seriously. Phaka Imali ran out an easy winner of this trip at Hollywoodbets Greyville. Ibutho has dropped in ratings and could upset.
Selections: #5 PLAZA ACCORD, #10 IBUTHO, #9 PHAKA IMALI, #4 SLYTHERIN
Turffontein Standside, 23.02.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R275.000, 15:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Smart field for the Grade 3 Sprint. CHOCOLATE SOLDIER is in top form and should run another big race. He has drawn toward the inside which may play against him. PISTOL PETE is weighted to run just as well. He just held on last time but is, nevertheless, in cracking form and must be in the fight. TRUTH impressed in his last start and could be back to his very best. He did well in a sprint early in his career and must not be taken lightly. It could get close between KARATE KID and RONDEBOSCH, both of whom are talented and have more to come. The latter appears handily weighted.
Selections: #1 Chocolate Soldier, #2 Pistol Pete, #3 Truth, #8 Rondebosch
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 24.02.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R120,000, 15:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Another tough race. My Boy Lollipop for the second time didn’t shine on the poly but back on turf should show his true potential. He looks to have the pedigree to relish the distance. Numzaan has been backed in his last two starts and has turned in bold bids on the poly. He looks to be better on the turf and can get rewarded. Stars In Heaven goes for a hat-trick of wins. He looks well placed for another good finish but is racing after a break. Rooster Bradshaw won well having strengthened up and with Immah (may enjoy the extra) is open to improvement.
Selections: #1 MAGMA MAGIC, #3 NUMZAAN, #2 ROOSTER BRADSHAW, #6 STARS IN HEAVEN
Turffontein Standside, 23.02.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R155.000, 15:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Competitive A division handicap. JURY’S OUT gave the winner weight and was clear second best last time. He can go one better having drawn well again. MASTER CHRISTMAS finished ahead of STORM BRASCO in a Listed feature last time and the form line has worked out well. Both have done well in the wet and could take it to the wire. ARTIST’S MODEL ran a brave race in his comeback start carrying a big weight. He is back to his best distance and could be hard to peg back. ZUZAN has been showing good pace and could suddenly be stubborn up front. WHAFEEF and COMMAND PILOT can earn.
Selections: #7 Jury’s Out, #3 Master Christmas, #8 Artist’s Model, #1 Storm Brasco
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 24.02.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R110,000, 16:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Vision To Achieve should hold off Lady Of Vix and Ayuwi Yuwi after finishing ahead of the pair having jumped from a wide gate last time. She is well weighted and has drawn better this time. Lady Of Vix may have needed it and should prefer the slightly shorter trip. Ayuwi Yuwi is also capable of better and needs to be respected. But there are males in the race. On recent form Ibhele could be rounding into best form and has a fair chance of adding to his tally. More can upset.
Selections: #4 IBHELE, #2 LADY OF VIX, #3 VISION TO ACHIEVE, #6 AYUWI YUWI
Turffontein Standside, 23.02.2025, Race 9, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R160.000, 16:20GMT+2
Race Summary: LITTLEMARYSUNSHINE impressed when trying 2400m for the first time. She is weighted to follow up. UNITED COUNCIL is also weighted to run a big race. She finished 3.50 lengths behind the former but could get a lot closer at the revised terms. VESUVIO was unlucky in his last start. He should not mind being jumped up in distance as he is also versatile and must be included. HAWKBILL is not one to take lightly either. He is capable of a good finish and could be even better over the extra. RULE BOOK should come to life if the going comes up soft. More can earn.
Selections: #6 Littlemarysunshine, #3 United Council, #5 Vesuvio, #4 Hawkbill
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 24.02.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R110,000, 16:35GMT+2
Race Summary: One Smart Cookie is in good form and looks well placed to notch up her next career win. Emerald Green disappointed after an amazing performance in her previous start. She has the best of the draws and could bounce back to best. Tara Star is another capable of a lot more. She lost form recently but may enjoy racing toward the outside of the track and she can make the exotics pay. Colorado Creek is in good form but is dropping in distance from her last start. Still she must be respected along with Rafeef’s Choice (rested) and Ubukhwebezana.
Selections: #4 ONE SMART COOKIE, #6 COLORADO CREEK, #9 LITTLEBLACKGEM, #5 GLAMORZ
Turffontein Standside, 23.02.2025, Race 10, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R100.000, 16:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Proven stayer ROYAL MAZARIN is in good form. He ran a fair race after a rest and should come on nicely. He is drawn a bit wide but has run well on wet ground so should give a good account of himself. Recent maiden winner POPLAR PARK wasn’t disgraced on handicap debut and could show more over the longer distance. ANGEL’S WISH has yet to win at this track but was eye catching last time and she could get her turn. TEO TORRIATTE has the form but along with ONLY A POET needs to get the timing right. Both must be respected along with ROMEO’S MAGIC, IDEAL FUTURE and ULTIMISSIMO.
Selections: #8 Poplar Park, #5 Royal Mazarin, #13 Angel’s Wish, #10 Teo Torriatte
Best Win: #5 PLAZA ACCORD #7 ARASHI
Best Value Bet: #4 IBHELE #8 POPLAR PARK
Best Longshot: #1 MEXICAN PETE #8 POPLAR PARK
