RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2024.02.04
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 04.02.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R120,000, 12:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: The Mike Miller-trained FINE ONE (7) came unstuck when starting a short-priced favourite on debut but was running on stoutly in second. He made amends with a fluent victory next time out and has a strong chance on that showing. IBHELE (8) beat Fine One on debut and Louis Goosen’s yard is riding a hot streak. There should not be much between the two. Barend Botes has his first runner out of his new base at Summerveld and it could be a winning one as he saddles QUID PRO QUO (4). The filly came in for a ton of support on her Vaal debut but found one too good, touched off a short head. She faces a wave of runners from the Mike Miller yard. JUST RECKLESS (9) was the Miller-trained filly who was touched off on debut and a comfortable winner next time out.
Selections:
#7 FINE ONE, #8 IBHELE, #4 QUID PRO QUO, #9 JUST RECKLESS
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 04.02.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R80,000, 13:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: A weak maiden but APEX PREDATOR (6) made a promising debut at long odds and meets a modest field. Any improvement should see him home but he has been rested and Garth Puller says he may need the run. Corne Spies makes the trip from the Highveld with VATHOMVLAFFIE (7) who has shown some ability. Given the strength of this field Spies looks to have picked the right race. HEAVEN’S WILL (5) is coming to hand slowly. His last two runs have been in the soft and blinkers come off. DOWNTOWN DUBAI (10) makes his debut and may be worth watching in the market.
Selections:
#7 VATHOMVLAFFIE, #6 APEX PREDATOR, #5 HEAVEN’S WILL, #10 DOWNTOWN DUBAI
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 04.02.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R80,000, 13:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: VIHAAN’S QUEEN (1) has finished close-up to two well regarded fillies at her last two starts. She has placed in all three starts and rates the one to beat. SWEETER THAN HONEY (2) has taken time to come to hand and was narrowly beaten last start. Rachel Venniker’s 1.5kg allowance will help and the rider is riding with confidence. MADAME POMPADOUR (4) has been costly to follow but she has ability and could finally get it right. BLUE HORIZON (7) was well supported in the betting last outing but after leading was not able to hold the challenge from Off Limits.
Selections:
#1 VIHAAN’S QUEEN, #2 SWEETER THAN HONEY, #4 MADAME POMPADOUR, #7 BLUE HORIZON
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 04.02.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R80,000, 14:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: SEND ME (5) has only had two sprints to date but Tony Rivalland’s charge is bred for the mile and with Richard Fourie in the saddle he will get every chance. Corne Spies saddles ROCK OF BISMANTOVA (3) that boasts some fair Highveld form. He stays the trip well and Gavin Lerena makes the trip to partner the gelding. TIBBOTT BOURKE (8) has the widest draw but has improved in blinkers and has a definite winning chance. ISORENDER (4) is back over what appears to be a more suitable trip and has a money chance for Carl Hewitson.
Selections:
#5 SEND ME, #3 ROCK OF BISMANTOVA, #8 TIBBOTT BOURKE, #4 ISORENDER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 04.02.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R80,000, 14:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: LILLYBELLE (7) has her third run after a break and is never far behind. This race looks ideal and with a 1.5kg allowance she rates a strong winning chance. BOSNAY (8) has been something of a disappointment but the handicappers have been reluctant to drop Darryl Moore’s filly. At best she too rates a strong chance. MISS GIBSON (1) showed up well first run back from a break. She has not been out of the money in her last five starts and with pole position draw she must be considered. BALLROOM BLISS (4) has not been too far back on the Highveld and makes her local debut. She has a big weight but has a chance.
Selections:
#7 LILLYBELLE, #8 BOSNAY, #4 BALLROOM BLISS, #1 MISS GIBSON
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 04.02.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R80,000, 15:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: HARLEY STREET (2) caught the eye in his comeback run behind stable companion Super Fast. This trip will suit and Richard Fourie has been booked. MASTER JOSH (5) is from the Alyson Wright yard and ran a cracker behind seasoned sprinter Ishnana last time out. This trip suits better and he can go close. Wright has three others in the race including SHAMPOMPO SHAMPIZI (1) who is never far back. He has been rested but goes well this course and distance and has a 2.5kg claimer aboard. Stable companion ULTRA QUICK (3) returns from a lay-off but is having his fourth run for the stable and is likely to improve.
Selections:
#2 HARLEY STREET, #5 MASTER JOSH, #1 SHAMPOMPO SHAMPIZI, #3 ULTRA QUICK
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 04.02.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R90,000, 15:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: WILLIAM ROBERTSON (2) is a top class sprinter looking for his fourth successive victory. Corne Spies was reluctant to travel him down for the Gr1 Cape Flying Championship for easier pickings and he should take a power of beating over a course and distance that he knows well. PRAY FOR RAIN (3) is as game as they come and kept on gamely to hold the rejuvenated ULTRA MAGNUS (8) last time out. The extra furlong will suit and not necessarily Ultra Magnus in spite of being 0.5kg better off. ISHNANA (5) is as game as they come at nine-years-old but he loves this course and distance. He is hunting is 12th win and with only 52.5kg to shoulder he will pose a threat.
Selections:
#2 WILLIAM ROBERTSON, #3 PRAY FOR RAIN, #8 ULTRA MAGNUS, #5 ISHNANA
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 04.02.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R80,000, 16:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Open handicap to round off the meeting. FRENCH PRINCESS (8) has been rested but made good improvement when tried in blinkers. She is not the easiest. INEVITABLE (3) shed her maiden last time out but earned a hefty merit rating. If she runs up to that she could be hard to beat in spit of her big weight. MAGGIE SMITH (6) has been holding form well and should be involved in the finish. CHELSEA FLOWER (1) is always game but was runner-up behind French Princess when last they met. She has since franked the French Princess form and is 0.5kg better off in the weights.
Selections:
#8 FRENCH PRINCESS, #3 INEVITABLE, #6 MAGGIE SMITH, #1 CHELSEA FLOWER
Best Win: #1 VIHAAN’S QUEEN
Best Value Bet: #2 HARLEY STREET
Best Longshot: #8 BOSNAY
