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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2025.03.19
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.03.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R135,000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: I’m A Fireball is a son of Vercingetorix out of a high-class mare and jumps from gate No 1. He could be the one to beat. Mighty Zambezi is a What A Winter colt drawn alongside must be respected. Pinetti is by Futura and may need a bit more ground but is out of a mare by Var and could still be prominent. Black Frost made improvement in his third start and should be in the money again.
Selections: #3 BLACK FROST, #1 I’M A FIREBALL, #8 PINETTI, #5 MAGIC SURPRISE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.03.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R125,000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Both Querari fillies, Sol Nomara and Royal Kailani, need to be watched. The former is bred to be quick while the latter is a half-sister to multiple Grade 1 winner Royal Victory. There are more newcomers to consider, follow the betting moves closely. Captain’s Pride should have a decent chance at the win. She improved in her second start after finishing not far off on debut. Miss Danon didn’t run badly in her first outing. The form line is working out well and she is also set to improve.
Selections: #8 CAPTAIN’S PRIDE, #2 MALSHANA MOU, #10 MISS DANON, #5 WILLOW GEM
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.03.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R110,000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Sovereign Command found form when dropped to this sprint distance last time. He looks well placed for further improvement. Life On The Tides came to life, running on well, in his second start. Gelding may have done the trick with the son of Buffalo Bill Cody and he could be on the up. Ms Galore’s last run is best ignored. She shows good pace and should improve if the going comes up good. Verification has a bit to find with Sovereign Command but that was only his second start and he has drawn well. More first-timers in it.
Selections: #6 MS GALORE, #9 LIFE ON THE TIDES, #2 VERIFICATION, #8 SOVEREIGN COMMAND
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.03.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R110,000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Master Du Rouvray just found one better in his first run after a rest last time. The form line hasn’t worked out well but he did finish second best. Vercingetorix gelding O Space O disappointed last time when weakening after showing good pace. That race was run in soft going and in any case he may prefer this shorter trip. Vencedor is holding form and could get rewarded. He will need things to go his way. Watch out for Limelight Legend who wasn’t far off from a wide gate and has now drawn better. Doin’ Time, Owner Of Creation and Samuel Longsword aren’t out of it.
Selections: #4 VENCEDOR, #7 MASTER DU ROUVRAY, #10 O SPACE O, #1 DOIN’ TIME
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.03.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1750m, Turf, R100,000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Royal Mermaid ran a decent race at this venue second time out. Her last run on the poly is best ignored as she was found to be striding short. Glorious Butterfly doesn’t have a lot to make up on the former and she too had excuses when well beaten by Magic Maverick who came back to form. Both need to be respected. Sanbeenee ran a cracker when coming from the clouds on the poly. She could much improve on her previous turf efforts. Call Me Harriet and Umzolozolo are also in with chances in a competitive fillies-and-mares maiden event.
Selections: #8 CALL ME HARRIET, #4 ROYAL MERMAID, #5 UMZOLOZOLO, #3 MAGIC MAVERICK
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.03.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100,000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Izibulo can improve dropping in class from her last start. She is also back to the distance she is one from one over. Beautiful Rania has not disgraced herself but seems capable of better. It could be the right race to get her confidence boosted. Prom Queen could be the dark horse. She has not been convincing in sprints of late but her one run over the trip against a higher grade was decent. Fort J’adore was in good nick before needing her last start which came after a break. She can step up on that run. More can upset in what could be a thriller.
Selections: #7 BEAUTIFUL RANIA, #11 FORT J’ADORE, #10 SIBERIAN WINTER, #4 BUTTERCUP BABY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.03.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R110,000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Happy Analia has been knocking at the door and ran quite a decent race from an outside stall last time. If not minding the drop in distance she could finally get back to winning ways. Mamas Baby did everything but follow up on her win on the poly last time but was gallant in defeat carrying a lot more weight than the runner- up. She has won at this course and could get the upper-hand this time. Rugger Lover is back in form. She did well to challenge for the win against males last time and must be included. Wings Of Josephine and Tequila Sky are better than their latest efforts.
Selections: #3 GOLDEN CHANDELIER, #5 HAPPY ANALIA, #6 MAMAS BABY, #1 WINGS OF JOSEPHINE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.03.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R120,000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Abaddon is out to complete a hat trick of wins. He won from a wide barrier last time and looks capable so could pull it off. But this is tougher. Specialist Moya Wa Laliga looked danger-ous on the poly last time. He is back to his best track and trip and having drawn alongside Abaddon could take it to the wire. All The Time will be looking to turn around the form with Abaddon. He finished 0,80 lengths behind the latter and is now 1,5kg better off at the weights. Lexican Point and Real War have room for improvement. More can earn.
Selections: #2 LEXICAN POINT, #8 MAR DEL PLATA, #10 ALL THE TIME, #7 ABADDON
Best Win: #4 VENCEDOR
Best Value Bet: #7 BEAUTIFUL RANIA
Best Longshot: #6 MS GALORE
