RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2024.01.24
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 24.01.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R120,000, 12:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Many first timers but Mike Miller holds a very strong hand with eight of the 13 runners, four of which have had the benefit of an outing when meeting last time out. There was very little between them with EXTRACTION (11) leading the pack. Mathew Thackeray keeps the ride but third-placed GREY FANTACY (1) raced very green and could make the biggest improvement. GLAMORZ (10) has out in two promising efforts for Paul Lafferty and the added experience could be a deciding factor. Vaal-based Kobus Roux is a rare visitor to these shores and ULTIMISSIMO (13) showed some improvement second time out and can still improve.
Selections:
#1 GREY FANTACY, #11 EXTRACTION, #10 GLAMORZ, #13 ULTIMISSIMO
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 24.01.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R80,000, 13:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: RUN TO RIO (10) showed up well when a beaten favourite over course and distance last run in the soft. He tries first-time blinkers and can go one better. YANNAKIS (7) found good market support first up on the poly but found one better. He is lightly raced and can make amends. CAPTAIN MARSALA (6) has come good in blinkers but does come off a break and his form has come over further. He may need this run. ISORENDER (11) has shown some ability. He may prefer it a touch further but has run well over this trip.
Selections:
#10 RUN TO RIO, #7 YANNAKIS, #6 CAPTAIN MARSALA, #11 ISORENDER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 24.01.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R80,000, 13:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Open maiden but IRON MUNGER (8) stays well and in a time where rain has made it difficult for trainers, his recent effort over a mile should have sharpened him up for this race. TRITON (9) is a long-time maiden but is over his best course and distance and he can finally get it right. BAND MASTER (7) goes this trip for the first time but he has been showing signs of improving and this trip could bring out the best in him. THE NOAH (10) gets first time blinkers and did appear to enjoy the extra last time out.
Selections:
#8 IRON MONGER, #9 TRITON, #7 BANDMASTER, #10 THE NOAH
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 24.01.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 2600m, Turf, R80,000, 14:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Open stays race. TWICE GOLDEN (2) stays well and loves this course. He has a 2.5kg claimer aboard and a winning hattrick is on the cards. QUANTIFIER (7) is 0.5kg better off at the weights given the apprentice claim for a three-length beating when last they met. However, he also stays the trip well and can finish a lot closer this time around. TRUE TROJAN (10) was a comfortable winner over course and distance last time out. He has a handy galloping weight and Chase Maujean knows him well. SUGAR BLAST (3) jumps in trip but is lightly raced. He is progressive and can go close if he stays the extra.
Selections:
#2 TWICE GOLDEN, #7 QUANTIFIER, #10 TRUE TROJAN, #3 SUGAR BLAST
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 24.01.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1750m, Turf, R80,000, 14:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: SKYTRIX (2) made a smart handicap debut at just her second start. She was tagged with a high rating for that effort and although she carries top weight and is up in trip, she does take a big drop in class. LEOPARD LADY (9) is always game and never far off the winner. She gets first time blinkers and as an older mare she could finally land her second win. HOT STRIKE (8) cruised to an easy win last time out and can follow up while MYSTERIOUS GIRL (5) was a well-beaten second at her last outing gut has been ultra consistent of late. Rachel Venniker’s 1.5kg allowance will help her chances.
Selections:
#2 SKYTRIX, #9 LEOPARD LADY, #8 HOT STRIKE, #5 MYSTERIOUS GIRL
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 24.01.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1750m, Turf, R80,000, 15:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: PINSTRIPE (6) was a recent maiden winner when having her first start for her new trainer. She takes on seasoned opposition here but looks progressive and the step up in trip should suit. DRIVE BY (7) comes from an in form stable and has good recent form in the soft. She stays the trip and should be competitive again. ROWINS DREAM (3) looks held on the form of her last two but she was not far back and now gets first time blinkers. THEAPPLEOFMYEYE (5) is lightly raced and will have needed her last start.
Selections:
#6 PINSTRIPE, #7 DRIVE BY, #3 ROWINS DREAM, #5 THEAPPLEOFMYEYE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 24.01.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R80,000, 16:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Tricky handicap. JET LEGACY (2) is lightly raced and probably needed his last run. He shows plenty of ability and can go close in spite of his big weight. HIPPOCRATES (9) is holding form well and was narrowly beaten last time out. COTTON RON (4) is seldom far back and just failed last time out. He has some fair form to stronger and should be thereabouts again. THE GLIDING FISH (8) is not always reliable but can go close on his day.
Selections:
#2 JET LEGACY, #9 HIPPOCRATES, #4 COTTON RON, #8 THE GLIDING FISH
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 24.01.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R80,000, 16:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: HARLEY STREET (10) caught the eye with a smart effort behind stable companion Super Fast. That was his first run back in nearly a year and he can come on from that. MASTER JOSH (9) is in smart form. He goes well in the soft and the trip suits. Stable companion TRIBUTE TO YOU (1) has smart recent form on the poly and was touched off last time out. The switch to turf could suit. DONQUERARI (7) is overdue after a strong of forward showings and should put in another honest effort.
Selections:
#10 HARLEY STREET, #9 MASTER JOSH, #7 DONQUERARI, #1 TRIBUTE TO YOU
Best Win: #6 PINSTRIPE
Best Value Bet: #10 HARLEY STREET
Best Longshot: #9 LEOPARD LADY
