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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2025.03.09
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.03.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R135,000, 12:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Keep an eye on the first timers especially GOTTA GO EDDIE (8). Of those that have run, there should be little between GEORGE’S MAGIC (3) and BLACKJACK RANDALL (1) the two having met last time out the former finishing a length ahead. Both started at long odds. LIKE FIRE (2) was also in that race and finished a further length back but has not franked that form.
Selections: #8 GOTTA GO EDDIE, #3 GEORGE’S MAGIC, #1 BLACKJACK RANDALL, #2 LIKE FIRE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.03.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R135,000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: CONVOCATION (6) found his best form last run when going close at long odds. He is now 2.5kg better off with LICENCE TO THRILL (7) who bids for a hattrick of wins. MOJO MAN (8) has some fair Cape form and makes his debut for a new stable along with ICY BLAST (5) who goes a furlong further. QUANDARY (3) is not always reliable but is capable on his day.
Selections: #8 MOJO MAN, #6 CONVOCATION, #7 LICENCE TO THRILL, #3 QUANDARY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.03.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R110,000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: GORGEOUS BOMB (9) was well supported on debut and only just failed. She can go one better even taking on males. ONE ARMED BANDIT (2) has only missed a cheque once in six starts and that was over 1800m. He should put in another bold showing back to a sprint. FANTASY LEAGUE (4) and GALACTIC LOVER (5) have shown some ability and have money chances.
Selections: #9 GORGEOUS BOMB, #2 ONE ARMED BANDIT, #4 FANTASY LEAGUE, #5 GALACTIC LOVER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.03.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100,000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: ZENA ROSE (4) has been knocking at the door and only just failed last time out over course and distance. Close up in third was RANI TARABAI (2) who made good improvement after a break. Should could have more to come. DEE DAY (5) was always handy before fading late and can do better back over this shorter trip. SKIPPER O’MALLEY (8) improved second time out and should prefer the extra furlong. Should come on further.
Selections: #2 RANI TARABAI, #4 ZENA ROSE, #5 DEE DAY, #8 SKIPPER O’MALLEY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.03.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R120,000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: BARRY DU GROND (3) ran way below ability last start but may have need the run coming off a break. He has a competitive draw with a 2.5kg claimer up and should start at lengthy odds. BURNING MAN (7) found one too good when favourite last time out and can make amends. MAGMA MAGIC (6) was another beaten favourite last run but ran well below form. Chance on his previous effort. GIMMETHEGOODLIFE (9) has been close-up in both starts since his maiden win and goes well this course and distance.
Selections: #3 BARRY DU GROND, #7 BURNING MAN, #6 MAGMA MAGIC, #9 GIMMETHEGOODLIFE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.03.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R125,000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: PERILLA (3) steps up to a more suitable trip and jumps from a competitive gate. BEVIES DELIGHT (2) is always dangerous and has been running on late over shorter. This trip from a good draw should suit. Mike Miller has three competitive runners but WARRIOR ROYALE (9), close-up behind Bevies Delight last run could prove the pick. GO LIKE FLO (12) has the widest draw to contend with but has put in two competitive local efforts and she is never far back.
Selections: #3 PERILLA, #2 BEVIES DELIGHT, #9 WARRIOR ROYALE, #12 GO LIKE FLO
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.03.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1750m, Turf, R165,000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: VIEW OF THE WORLD (2) has been consistent and goes well this trip. He jumps in class but only has 49.5kg to shoulder. CAPE EAGLE (3) was far from disgraced in the Summer Cup but has been rested since and he is more effective over a little further. However, his class may tell. MISS PLATINA (8) ran an excellent race in a six-horse field last run where Royal Warrior was favourite. She also has a light weight and will be a threat.
Selections: #2 VIEW OF THE WORLD, #8 MISS PLATINA, #3 CAPE EAGLE, #5 AFROPOLITAN
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.03.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R110,000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: SONATA SAMARITAN (1) was not disgraced first run out of the maidens behind the promising Mocha Blend. She had the worst of the draw that day and is not drawn pole. FORWARD MOTION (4) showed up well first run back from a break. The stable is in form and she can go one better. MISS PAGET (3) may just have needed her last run but was not far back. She has dropped in the ratings and now seems to be of a competitive mark. GREY FANTASY (11) has been disappointing since her maiden win but goes another furlong further and can pop up at any time.
Selections: #1 SONATA SAMARITAN, #4 FORWARD MOTION, #3 MISS PAGET, #11 GREY FANTACY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.03.2025, Race 9, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R110,000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: FUTURE FLO (8) has been well placed by Michael Roberts and has only been creeping up the ratings. He has cracking recent form and rates the one to beat again. WISSA’S ON FIRE (1) makes his local debut and has dropped in the ratings in spite of some useful Cape form. He will be a big threat. PHILISPIEL (4) showed up nicely first run back from a break. He is over his favourite course and distance. TRAFALGAR SQUARE (6) surprised with the blinkers off last time out and only got a two-point ride in the handicap.
Selections: #8 FUTURE FLO, #1 WISSA’S ON FIRE, #4 PHILISPIEL, #6 TRAFALGAR SQUARE
Best Win: #9 GORGEOUS BOMB
Best Value Bet: #3 BARRY DU GROND
Best Longshot: #5 DEE DAY
