RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2023.11.11
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.11.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R80,000, 12:45GMT+2
Race Summary: There is not too much form to work with in this race and anyone of these first timers won’t have to be too good to win on debut. Watch the betting trends closely as race time nears. GRECIAN PALACE (8) can be forgiven for her last run and judged on previous form. A TIME TO DANCE (9) is never far off the winners and could be the value for the places. TOMYRIS (10) and WONDERFUL (12) amongst many others first timers, could make their presence felt on debut.
Selections:
#8 GRECIAN PALACE, #9 A TIME TO DANCE, #10 TOMYRIS, #12 WONDERFUL
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.11.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R80,000, 13:20GMT+2
Race Summary: What a race! MR HENLEY (1) is talented and ran an absolute cracker last time. He gets draw 1 and a light weight. He is the first choice. TIME FO ORCHIDS (4) has run and run well with some of the best of them. Her last run was excellent and she is one for the very shortlist – expect a huge effort – can win. CAPTAIN’S CHRISTY (2) has shown that she is very good – her form tells us so. She is returning from a rest, but can run fresh and can run very close – bright chance and VOLDEMORT (8) has a quartet chance.
Selections:
#1 MR HENLEY, #4 TIME FO ORCHIDS, #2 CAPTAIN’S CHRISTY, #8 VOLDEMORT
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.11.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R80,000, 13:55GMT+2
Race Summary: ELEGANT ACT (5) is improving with racing and could be difficult to oppose. She is cozily drawn and showing potential. FLIGHT MANEUVER (8) ran second to Minogue at the second time of asking. Minogue has since franked the form. She is a massive runner. CELTIC BEAUTY (9) is beautifully bred and caught the eye on debut. If she were to improve, to win, it would be no shock at all – respect and include in all bets and ELUSIVE BELLE (1) ran a much better race last time. She is a must for trifectas and quartets.
Selections:
#5 ELEGANT ACT, #8 FLIGHT MANEUVER, #9 CELTIC BEAUTY, #1 ELUSIVE BELLE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.11.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1750m, Turf, R80,000, 14:30GMT+2
Race Summary: FIREFLARE (2) showed encouraging improvement at the second time of asking and more than likely has a lot more to offer than most of the tried and tested maidens he faces here. He looks to be the one to be with. HIAWATHA GOLDBERG (8) has found form in his last two races and can provide plenty cheek. He should win very soon, if not today. GIJIMA MFANA (6) and GLOBAL RULER (5) are in form and have strong place chances – respect and include them in most bets.
Selections:
#2 FIREFLARE, #8 HIAWATHA GOLDBERG, #6 GIJIMA MFANA, #5 GLOBAL RULER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.11.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R80,000, 15:05GMT+2
Race Summary: PLAYER X (5) ran an absolute cracker last time and can go one better. SWIFT NICKS (3) has been showing steady improvement recently and must be taken seriously again – he can win. IMAGINABLE (2) should relish this distance, has placed in his last two races and is one for the shortlist and ONLY A POET (6) more than likely has more to offer, last run was excellent at long odds – respect and include.
Selections:
#5 PLAYER X, #3 SWIFT NICKS, #2 IMAGINABLE, #6 ONLY A POET
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.11.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R80,000, 15:40GMT+2
Race Summary: SABATINI (4) is taking time to get it all right again but showed last time that her next victory is near. Today looks to be the day! She runs well for stable rider Tristan Godden and is the one to beat. However, it is never as easy as that as plenty of cheek can come from the Howells pair. MIA’S ATHENA (3) whom can do way better than she did last time and MAQUETTE (8) whom is in mustard form. GET IN THE Q (7) can serve up way more than she has been recently and can never be ignored – one of these days she will pop up.
Selections:
#4 SABATINI, #3 MIA’S ATHENA, #8 MAQUETTE, #7 GET IN THE Q
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.11.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R80,000, 16:13GMT+2
Race Summary: I am well aware that ISHNANA (9) is currently off form and a 9-year-old but he relishes this track, has won ten races before and been competing in some very competitive events recently. He has dropped in the ratings from as high as a 103 to an 89 and is my each way value selection – can win. BEECHAMWOOD BOY (3) is another that shines brightly at this track and can serve up much more than he did last time – winning chance. DONQUERARI (2) ran just two lengths off Quasiforsure last time and can make his presence felt and RENAISSANCE MAN (5) is coming back from a rest but might race fresh to place.
Selections:
#9 ISHNANA, #3 BEECHAMWOOD BOY, #2 DONQUERARI, #5 RENAISSANCE MAN
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.11.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1950m, Turf, R80,000, 16:43GMT+2
Race Summary: CYBER TIME (2) finished his race off beautifully last time to beat his opposition convincingly and is selected to record back-to-back victories. RICCARDO (13) is ultra-consistent and can never be dismissed from any bets, despite his wide draw. ANCIENT WORLD (6) can build on his okay post maiden run and DONTSTOPMENOW (12) has a place chance – his last run was attractive.
Selections:
#2 CYBER TIME, #13 RICCARDO, #6 ANCIENT WORLD, #12 DONTSTOPMENOW
Best Win: #2 FIREFLARE
Best Value Bet: #9 ISHNANA
Best Longshot: #9 ISHNANA
