RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2024.01.21
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.01.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R80,000, 12:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: NELLIE MELBA (6) has been in the money in all three starts for Peter Muscutt and well supported in the market. She is back to a sprint and can make amends. THE QUEEN BEE (3) was also a beaten favourite on the poly last run but was making late headway on end-to-end winner Electra Green. She can do better back on turf. ONE SMART COOKIE (8) has been trying further but her best recent effort has been over this trip on the poly. DAWN SURPRISE (5) was a distant second, second time out for Gary Rich but can still come on from that.
Selections:
#6 NELLIE MELBA, #3 THE QUEEN BEE, #8 ONE SMART COOKIE, #5 DAWN SURPRISE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.01.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R80,000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: TEATIME TIPPLE (7) has been costly to follow but may be worth one more chance in a competitive maiden where three of the runners finished on top of each other. Stuart Ferrie’s runner is back on turf which may be his preferred surface and he has run well in the soft. TRIPPI T (9) ran a cracker in his local debut for Andre Nel, just ahead of Teatime Tipple. This was his first run back from a lengthy break and could have more to come. PLINIAN (10) split the pair and has been in the money in all five starts including a close-up second over course and distance. GORGEOUS GUY (6) has not been far back at recent outings and has a strong money chance.
Selections:
#9 TRIPPI T, #7 TEATIME TIPPLE, #10 PLINIAN, #6 GORGEOUS GUY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.01.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R80,000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: MADAME POMPADOUR (10) has been a beaten favourite at her last four outings but is way better than her last effort. He best recent showing has been over this course and distance but she has disappointed too often to back her with any confidence. QUESTO E QUELLO (11) is lightly raced and has her second run after a break. She improved in blinkers last outing can should have more to come although jumping from a deep draw. VALLI GAL (8) has shown recent improvement in blinkers and the Doug Campbell yard is in form at present. TRUE LOVE’S KISS (1) has had a short break but is lightly raced. She has the best of the draw and improved nicely at long odds.
Selections:
#11 QUESTO E QUELLO, #10 MADAME POMPADOUR, #1 TRUE LOVE’S KISS, #8 VALLI GAL
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.01.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1750m, Turf, R80,000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Difficult maiden but ELECTRIC STORM (9) has improved in blinkers and was a close-up second last time out. Dennis Bosch has booked Rachel Venniker with her 1.5kg allowance so the gelding looks primed for a good effort. MADISON VALLEY (10) is lightly raced and although a well-beaten third last time out at only his second start, Frank Robinson’s yard has come to hand. MAYOR OF MERRIVALE (12) is struggling to shed his maiden but he has improved of late and the step up in trip could bring out the best. KING’S ISLAND (6) was a promising second last run but that was in a maiden handicap where he only had 52kg to shoulder.
Selections:
#9 ELECTRIC STORM, #10 MADISON VALLEY, #12 MAYOR OF MERRIVALE, #6 KING’S ISLAND
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.01.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1750m, Turf, R80,000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: FAIZAH (2) has run two good races in blinkers and in the soft. Her form has worked out well and with a handy galloping weight she should be right there for Gareth van Zyl. ICE SUNSATION (7) returns from a break but has been up against stronger at recent starts and not far back. Her best recent effort has been over course and distance. SEA GODDESS (10) comes from the very much in form Louis Goosen stable and the filly has won over course and distance. Her best recent form has been on the turf. FLIGHT MANEUVER (5) was a comfortable maiden winner on this course last time out. The step up in trip and light-weight Mathew Thackery takes over from Tristan Godden.
Selections:
#2 FAIZAH, #7 ICE SUNSATION, #10 SEA GODDESS, #5 FLIGHT MANEUVER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.01.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1750m, Turf, R90,000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: CAPE EAGLE (5) was run out of it late by Formagear when starting favourite in the Christmas Handicap. Andre Nel’s gelding is now 1kg better off in the handicap as the two meet again. Cape Eagle will appreciate the extra 150m and can turn the tables. Peter Muscutt saddles FORMAGEAR (9) and the Zimbabwean star DOWN TO BUSINESS (1) who was three lengths adrift of his stable companion in the Christmas Handicap. That was his first run since July and he should be good enough to show a couple of lengths improvement which will make him competitive. He has not been out of the money in nine starts. ADDABAR (2) disappointed behind Formagear but can make amends over this trip and is in with a winning chance.
Selections:
#5 CAPE EAGLE, #1 DOWN TO BUSINESS, #9 FORMAGEAR, #2 ADDABAR
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.01.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R120,000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: NELSON BAY (5) looks fairly well in at theses weights and his last win was over course and distance. With only 52.5kg to shoulder Muzi Yeni should get the best out of him. GLADATORIAN (4) is the highest rated runner in the race by far but does have the steadier of 62kg on his back. Stuart Ferrie’s gelding has been in good form over shorter but he may now be looking for the extra distance. The same can be said for GOOD TRAVELLER (2) who is at his best on this course. He has a favourable draw and may not be looking for the extra furlong. PASSAGE OF POWER (3) has been consistent and Serino Moodley has preferred this ride over DIANI (8) who has also been in good form with the blinkers back on.
Selections:
#5 NELSON BAY, #4 GLADATORIAN, #3 PASSAGE OF POWER, #2 GOOD TRAVELLER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.01.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R80,000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Open handicap. LASHLAROO (5) was a recent maiden winner when racing in first-time blinkers. The win was a little more comfortable than the margin would suggest and he could make the step up in this handicap although his only turf outing does raise some concerns. WAR EMPRESS (8) took the step up in class in her stride for back-to-back wins. She is down in class and back on turf but is obviously fit and stable rider stays with her with Goosen having three runners in the race. Michael Roberts is also well represented with Rachel Venniker aboard course specialist PHILISPIEL (10) although stable companion BLESS ME FRED (2) only has 51kg to shoulder courtesy of apprentice Brevan Plaatjies 4kg claim.
Selections:
#5 LASHLAROO, #8 WAR EMPRESS, #10 PHILISPIEL, #2 BLESS ME FRED
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.01.2024, Race 9, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R80,000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Tricky handicap with many returning from breaks. However, CELTIC BEAUTY (13) was an impressive winner from a wide draw at only her second outing. She looks to be progressive and can follow up. TARA’S STAR (2) has won two of her four starts and improved in blinkers last run. She shed her maiden over course and distance. WESTERN WISHES (1) makes her debut for her new stable that has been in mustard form of late. She returns from a lengthy break but is one to watch in the market. SOVEREIGN GRANT (6) showed up well when taking on stronger on the poly last week. That was her first run since April last year where she contested a stakes race. CONTRA FISCUM (16) has her first run for a new stable and gives apprentice Nihans Baboo his first ride. If the going comes up good, Baboo could make a winning debut.
Selections:
#13 CELTIC BEAUTY, #2 TARA STAR, #1 WESTERN WISHES, #6 SOVEREIGN GRANT
Best Win: #13 CELTIC BEAUTY
Best Value Bet: #2 FAIZAH
Best Longshot: #5 LASHLAROO
