RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2024.01.07
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 07.01.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R80,000, 12:20GMT+2
Race Summary: SEND ME (2) ran a huge race on debut and with natural progression, should be able to go very close to winning. He steps up 200m in trip and this should suit. FIRE TONIC (3) is well tried, should get it all right soon – strong place chance. RUN TO RIO (5) can be expected to do way better than he has in his last two and is a must for the shortlist. RICHARDTHEFEARLESS (10) could do well first time at school. Watch the betting trends as race time comes closer.
Selections:
#2 SEND ME, #3 FIRE TONIC, #5 RUN TO RIO, #10 RICHARDTHEFEARLESS
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 07.01.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R80,000, 12:55GMT+2
Race Summary: FUTURE FLO (7) is knocking loudly at the door and looks cherry ripe for the maiden victory! Rachel knows him well and they look to be the ones to fear the most. WYATT’S CHOICE (5) is lightly raced and improving quickly – strong each way chance. ELECTRIC STORM (1) from the best gate should be right there at the finish – he is doing better the more he races and PLAYER X (4) has a strong place chance.
Selections:
#7 FUTURE FLO, #5 WYATT’S CHOICE, #1 ELECTRIC STORM, #4 PLAYER X
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 07.01.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R80,000, 13:30GMT+2
Race Summary: QUERARI’S DREAM (3) debuted in Cape Town and raced at the second start here in KZN where huge improvement was shown. He more than likely needed that race and should be much tighter for it now. He could be difficult to get by? MAYOR OF MERRIVALE (2) put his disappointing penultimate run behind him last time and he should again, be right there at the finish. POWER STAR (1) is taking time to pass the line first but is earning for the connections – trifecta chance. CONNOISSEUR (8) is the back end of quartet value suggestion.
Selections:
#3 QUERARI’S DREAM, #2 MAYOR OF MERRIVALE, #1 POWER STAR, #8 CONNOISSEUR
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 07.01.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R80,000, 14:05GMT+2
Race Summary: MASTERBLING (7) keeps coming down in the ratings and steps right up to a mile with a light weight. He is the firm first choice. CYBER TIME (8) is in mustard form and can never be ignored. Plenty of cheek can be expected from the in-form Louis Goosen runner. FOREST JUMP (6) has the ability to pop up and cause a bit of an upset – respect and include. EL DANTE (3) has obvious claims.
Selections:
#7 MASTERBLING, #8 CYBER TIME, #6 FOREST JUMP, #3 EL DANTE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 07.01.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R80,000, 14:40GMT+2
Race Summary: KAYGEE’S DELIGHT (3) has run two attractive and encouraging races since winning his maiden which holds him in good stead for this and for the future. He is the firm first suggestion. PONGOLA (4) is fresh off a gutsy victory and can follow up. IBUTHO (2) is ultra-consistent and can never be dismissed from any bets and PAPA C (6) should notch up another victory soon – include in the play.
Selections:
#3 KAYGEE’S DELIGHT, #4 PONGOLA, #2 IBUTHO, #6 PAPA C
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 07.01.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R80,000, 15:15GMT+2
Race Summary: SHONA KIRSTY YVES (3) is taking time to notch up another victory but her recent form and particularly her last run, shows that she is cheery ripe for the next score. She can go one better. MISS GIBSON (4) is in mustard form and must be included in all bets – Nicholas Patel knows this mare well – bright chance. IM THE BUZZ (1) has a serious place chance and FLOWER FESTIVAL (5) is the quartet value selection.
Selections:
#3 SHONA KIRSTY YVES, #4 MISS GIBSON, #1 IM THE BUZZ, #5 FLOWER FESTIVAL
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 07.01.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R80,000, 15:55GMT+2
Race Summary: JET LEGACY (6) was rather unlucky to not have either gone much closer, or even won last time – with luck in running, today, he can rack up his second career victory. PHILISPIEL (7) is an interesting runner. He is never far off the action and can be given serious each way claims. SHOT OF COURAGE (4) is as honest as the day is long. He has solid form and as always, has a solid chance. BLESS ME FRED (2) is the lurker in the field and can make his presence felt at more than likely attractive odds.
Selections:
#6 JET LEGACY, #7 PHILISPIEL, #4 SHOT OF COURAGE, #2 BLESS ME FRED
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 07.01.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R80,000, 16:30GMT+2
Race Summary: CHELSEA FLOWER (2) won her last start when beating Shona Kirsty Yves and is selected to record back-to-back victories. FLYING THE STAR (7) keeps running third and can surely get closer than that in this – big runner. SKY CAFE (8) and WILL O ME (3) have bright place chances.
Selections:
#2 CHELSEA FLOWER, #7 FLYING THE STAR, #8 SKY CAFE, #3 WILL O ME
Best Win: #3 QUERARI’S DREAM
Best Value Bet: #7 MASTERBLING
Best Longshot: #7 MASTERBLING
