South Africa Horse Racing Previews: SCOTTSVILLE@2023.04.30
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 30.04.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R120,000, 11:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Sean Tarry sends out THE AFRICA HOUSE (7) who won on debut but found his last run in a feature too short. This should be an ideal trip. MYSTERY CACHE (6) looks to be the best of Glen Kotzen’s runners. He was touched off on debut and from a good draw can make the required improvement. ERMELO (2) won well at second time of asking for Doug Campbell. He has drawn well and should enjoy the extra. KING OF SEVILLE (12) has drawn widest for Kotzen but was not far back in the soft on debut.
Selections:
#7 THE AFRICA HOUSE, #6 MYSTERY CACHE, #2 ERMELO, #12 KING OF SEVILLE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 30.04.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100,000, 12:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: APPROACHABLE LASS (11) has her first run for Louis Goosen. She did not have the best of passages when tried over a mile last start and some of her best recent form has been over this trip. Paul Gadsby has two lively runners in PRETTY ANALIA (4) and SEA OF TEARS (5). Both show steady form but have had many chances. The former could prove the pick of the pair. LA PRESTISSIMO (3) was a distant second at second time of asking but can improve for Michael Roberts in a fairly modest line-up.
Selections:
#11 APPROACHABLE LASS, #4 PRETTY ANALIA, #5 SEA OF TEARS, #3 LA PRESTISSIMO
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 30.04.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1750m, Turf, R105,000, 12:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Stuart Pettigrew is a rare visitor to KZN and saddles QUIET REBELLION (3). Her last run in a feature may have been out of her compass and she is back over a more suitable trip in a tricky handicap. MARIA COROLINA (9) has won her last two over shorter for Alyson Wright but stays this trip well. The mare is a tough competitor and can follow up. GRANDI ORECCHIE (6) shed her maiden first time back from the Cape for Gareth van Zyl where she had shown some fair form. SLEEK AS SILK (1) was four lengths behind Maria Corolina last time out but will be a better proposition over this longer trip for Paul Lafferty.
Selections:
#3 QUIET REBELLION, #9 MARIA COROLINA, #6 GRANDI ORECCHIE, #1 SLEEK AS SILK
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 30.04.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R150,000, 13:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Wide open sprint. Tony Rivalland has a high regard for COIN SPINNER (4) and he should come on lengths from his last effort, his first since August last year. The blinkers go on and he has a handy weight. GLADATORIAN (8) is smart although he proved no match for a strong feature field in Cape Town last time out. This is his first run for Stuart Ferrie. Johan Janse van Vuuren saddles SHELDON (9) who has consistent Highveld form over shorter but the extra 100m should not trouble him. BEECHAMWOOD BOY (16) has won his last two in commanding fashion. He takes on much stronger here but has a light weight and can continue his run for Wendy Whitehead.
Selections:
#4 COIN SPINNER, #8 GLADATORIAN, #9 SHELDON, #16 BEECHAMWOOD BOY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 30.04.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R200,000, 14:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Not easy. Candice Bass-Robinson holds a strong hand here with WINTER CLOUD (3) and THE CHARLESTON (8), who have both won their last two starts. Grant van Niekerk was aboard both at their last outing but stable rider Aldo Domeyer would be hard-pressed to make the 58kg of The Charleston. The betting could be your best guide here. AFRICAN FOLKLORE (5) could be the pic of the Mike Miller contingent although EPIC VIEW (12) won well second time out at long odds and could be anything.
Selections:
#3 WINTER CLOUD, #8 THE CHARLESTON, #5 AFRICAN FOLKLORE, #12 EPIC VIEW
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 30.04.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R200,000, 14:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: OUTLAW KING (4) is unbeaten in two very easy wins for Dean Kannemeyer. He could again be difficult to beat as he looks progressive with the Gr1 Gold Medallion in mind. WARRIOR OF ROYALTY (7) blew the start on debut and followed up with a comfortable win next time out for Nathan Kotzen. He was beaten by Yogas Govender’s CLIFF HANGER (1) on debut but I fancy that the tables will be turned. Horses up from the Cape have been having a field day and Brett Crawford saddles THE ABDICATOR (6) who has been contesting feature events and should have a bright chance.
Selections:
#4 OUTLAW KING, #7 WARRIOR OF ROYALTY, #6 THE ABDICATOR, #1 CLIFF HANGER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 30.04.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R200,000, 15:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: BEVIES DELIGHT (4) was running on smartly under a soft ride last time out. She was well thought-off early in her career and she could go all the way for Peter Muscutt. AMEENA (3) showed up well first run back after a lengthy break. She won this race last year for Glen Kotzen and form often goes in yearly cycles. (10) ALULA’S STAR (6) has useful Highveld form for Stuart Pettigrew and can finish in the money. MISS COOL (8) and MAHARANEE (1) both have warm-ups for the Gr2 WSB Fillies Guineas in a fortnights time but both are good enough to finish in the money.
Selections:
#4 BEVIES DELIGHT, #3 AMEENA, #10 LADY HEIST, #1 MAHARANEE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 30.04.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R110,000, 15:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: NOBLE CITY (11) was an impressive winner when taking on strong company at only his third start. Peter Muscutt has entered him for the Hollywoodbets Durban July and he will need to show his worth here if he is to even make the line-up. Dean Kannemeyer saddles PONTE PIETRA (10) who shed his maiden at second time of asking and was not far back next time out. This trip should suit and he could give Noble City a hard race. MJ Odendaal is having a good run of late and sends out ADDABAR (7) who takes on a tough field but was most impressive when stepped up to a mile. He has a light weight and could run them all out of it. KITCHAKAL (2) has been a touch disappointing but has never been far back and has another money chance for Duncan Howells.
Selections:
#11 NOBLE CITY, #10 PONTE PIETRA, #7 ADDABAR, #2 KITCHAKAL
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 30.04.2023, Race 9, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100,000, 16:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: BRONZE SWORD (1) found his last start too far. He should prove more effective over this trip. SPACE COWBOY (4) has been consistent of late and goes well on this course. SHOEFELLA (2) tried hard from a wide draw last start in his first run back from the Cape. He should do better here. MISTER LINCOLN (10) showed some improvement in blinkers last start and the booking of Keagan de Melo by Garth Puller could prove telling.
Selections:
#1 BRONZE SWORD, #4 SPACE COWBOY, #10 MISTER LINCOLN
Best Win: Race 2 #11 APPROACHABLE LASS
Best Value Bet: Race 7 #4 BEVIES DELIGHT
Best Longshot: Race 9 #10 MISTER LINCOLN
