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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2025.11.18
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 18.11.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R100,000, 12:10GMT+2
Race Summary: MYSTIC DANCER made a promising return after a lengthy lay-off. She had shown promise before the break and with a run under he girth she should make a bold effort. COCCOLINA is a lightly raced four-year-old. She made a smart debut behind the promising Kanaal Skater but disappointed when favourite next time out. She does appear to be better than that. MALSHANA MOU is back from a break. She may have found the trip on the poly a touch too far at her last start and has two good runs over course and distance to her name. SOL E SOMBRA was not too far back on debut and should improve on that showing.
Selections: #4 MYSTIC DANCER, #1 COCCOLINA, #6 MALSHANA MOU, #11 SOL E SOMBRA
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 18.11.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R90,000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: ERIC’S LEGACY made a cracking debut when coming from a long way back to finish second. That was not the greatest maiden field but he meets a similar class of opposition here and he should be difficult to beat. WAR EMPEROR was not disgraced on debut finishing a long way back but the winner was the promising Cognac. RUNTHRUTHEJUNGLE found some market support on debut and can improve while WINDING POWER could also improve back to a sprint.
Selections: #1 ERIC’S LEGACY, #5 WAR EMPEROR, #3 RUNTHRUTHEJUNGLE, #8 WINDING POWER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 18.11.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R120,000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: GREATEST HIT came on nicely from his debut effort when touched off second time out. He stays the trip and should be up there again in what looks to be a modest line-up. DOUBLE CAUSEWAY had it tough from a wide draw on debut and caught the eye wil a smart showing at long odds. He should much prefer this trip from a good draw. BOURBON’S BEAST was a beaten favourite last run but is way better than that showing and should be involved in the finish from a wide draw.
Selections: #2 DOUBLE CAUSEWAY, #7 GREATEST HIT, #10 BOURBON’S BEAST, #5 NORIEGA
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 18.11.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1950m, Turf, R125,000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: GREEN GLOW cruised to a comfortable maiden victory after two runners-up berths. He looks progressive and could have too much for this field. He is the choice of stable rider Craig Zackey. INDUSTRIALSTRENGTH was in Cape Town just eight days ago where he finished just out of the money with first time blinkers. He has a big weight but is capable on his day. MASTER DU ROUVRAY is lightly raced but showed up well first run out of the maidens. He tackles this trip for the first time and is definitely not out of it. BAD MEDICINE is always game but does look to be a better proposition over a lot further.
Selections: #3 GREEN GLOW, #5 INDUSTRIALSTRENGTH, #2 MASTER DU ROUVRAY, #6 BAD MEDICINE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 18.11.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R110,000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: SIESTA SUNSET ran a smart race from a wide draw behind the useful Captain’s Christy last time out. She was doing her best work late and the extra 200m may now be what she is looking for. ICY LANCASTER was just over a length back to Gr1 Cape Fillies Guineas candidate last time out. She gets weight from Siesta Sunset and that may just be enough. BUTTERCUP BABY is back on her preferred surface and has the benefit of Rachel Venniker’s 1.5kg allowance. SONATA SAMARITAN may have found her last outing a touch beyond her compass and drops back to a sprint. She is seldom out of the money and has a handy galloping weight.
Selections: #2 SIESTA SUNSET, #1 ICY LANCASTER, #7 BUTTERCUP BABY, #11 SONATA SAMARITAN
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 18.11.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R145,000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: MAJOR TOMMIE was caught out by outsider Master Joch on the poly last time out and the switch back to turf over an extra 100m should be right up his alley. He does take a rise in class but is lightly raced and does look to still be under the handicappers radar. VIHAAN’S WEB obviously has issues judging on his record but has plenty of ability. He has not been out since June but gets first time blinkers and at best will go close. Judged on jockey bookings, WARRIOR ROYALE appears to be the pick of Mike Miller’s two runners although LICENCE TO THRILL is no slouch on his day. Warrior Royale drops back to a sprint but has been running well over 1400m at recent outings. FUTURE FLO is hardly ever out of the money and his last win was on this course.
Selections: #8 MAJOR TOMMIE, #10 VIHAAN’S WEB, #9 WARRIOR ROYALE, #6 FUTURE FLO
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 18.11.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R130,000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: CAPTAIN’S CHRISTY back over what looks to be her preferred trip won well at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time out. However, she had a few of today’s opposition behind her. VISION TO ACHIEVE finished a length back in fourth and coupled with Rachel Venniker’s 1.5kg allowance Paul Gadsby’s mare is now 3kg better off which should be enough to turn the tables. CONVOCATION beat the useful Tomyris on the poly last time out. She drops back in trip but is an accomplished sprinter and eight win is on the radar. WINTER RAINFALL is 1.5kg better off with Captain’s Christy for a half-length beating and apprentice Dezahn Louw is well worth his 4kg claim. PERFUME POWER was a comfortable maiden winner last time out beating stable companion Austrian Beauty who has since franked that form. She only has 51kg to shoulder which should make her competitive.
Selections: #10 VISION TO ACHIEVE, #5 CONVOCATION, #9 WINTER RAINFALL, #11 CAPTAIN’S CHRISTY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 18.11.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R125,000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: EXOCET is held in some regard by his stable and is unbeaten in two starts over this trip including his maiden victory over course and distance. He shoulders a big weight but does look progressive and can follow up on his last win. COWBOY COUNTRY started favourite on debut over course and distance and landed the odds for Tony Rivalland. He was given a hefty rating for that win and this race should tell if the handicappers have got it right. POSITION OF POWER may just have needed his last run after a break. He has not finished further back than second in three starts. RAFA’S BOY has been consistent and should be in the scrum once again.
Selections: #12 EXOCET, #4 COWBOY COUNTRY, #5 POSITION OF POWER, #9 RAFA’S BOY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 18.11.2025, Race 9, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R90,000, 16:50GMT+2
Race Summary: NIGHT TIGER has had two starts since arriving from the Cape and improved second time out. He looks primed for this. FATE OF FORTUNE has a big weight but has come well in blinkers and should put in another good shift. TRAFALGAR SQUARE is back over his best course and distance and gets 4kg off his back. WHEREVERILAYMYHAT has been consistent and is overdue another win. I suggest include as many as your budget allows in this leg of the exotics.
Selections: #9 NIGHT TIGER, #4 FATE OF FORTUNE, #8 TRAFALGAR SQUARE, #12 WHEREVERILAYMYHAT
Best Win: #1 ERIC’S LEGACY
Best Value Bet: #10 VISION TO ACHIEVE
Best Longshot: #9 NIGHT TIGER