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South Africa Express Form – 7 April
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2024.04.07
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 07.04.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R120,000, 12:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Mostly first timers. Judging by the trainers first-timer comments, none are seriously fancied. But experience does count for a lot and of the two that have run it could be a toss-up between TAKE NOTE (1) and DASHING DUCHESS (2) who both made fair debuts. Keep an eye on the betting.
Selections:
#1 TAKE NOTE, #2 DASHING DUCHESS, #3 HURRICANE CAT, #8 CAPE CAPRI
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 07.04.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R120,000, 13:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: COLD SHINE (1) is still a maiden and his last run in a feature event is best ignored. He made a smart debut where the form has worked out well and could have a little too much class. IBHELE (5) was not too far back first run back from a lengthy break after winning on debut and is one t watch in the betting. GROVEFIELD (3) was a comfortable winner second time out and that form has panned out well with the second horse having come put a winner. CHINABERRY (9) has the benefit of experience on this course but Fourie has jumped ship to partner Cold Shine which may be an indication of his chances.
Selections:
#1 COLD SHINE, #5 IBHELE, #7 NOTABLE, #3 GROVEFIELD
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 07.04.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100,000, 13:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: GORGEOUS GIRL (7) has made steady improvement and looks primed for this in what stacks up into a modest line-up. VALLI GAL (2) is way better than her last effort on the poly where she had the worst of the draw. The switch to the turf from a favourable gate can see her home. FLORAL FANTASY (8) is lightly raced and has made steady improvement. She was running on well in a maiden handicap last run on the poly and can feature. NTOMBENHLE (1) is a struggling maiden but has ability and from a good draw should be competitive.
Selections:
#7 GORGEOUS GIRL, #2 VALLI GAL, #8 FLORAL FANTASY, #1 NTOMBENHLE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 07.04.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100,000, 14:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Tricky handicap. CONNOISSEUR (2) and AVRO PRINCE (3) were recent maiden winners. Connoisseur led a modest maiden field a merry dance but has been improving all the while and can follow up. Richard Fourie stays aboard Garth Puller’s runner Avro Prince after winning a six-furlong sprint. The step up to a mile may be what the gelding is looking for. RELEASE ME (11) has a tricky draw to contend with but is never far back and with second time blinkers must have a strong chance. The form of CANFORD ICE (4) has tailed off badly of late but he has his third run after a break and if he can find his earlier form he will be a runner.
Selections:
#2 CONNOISSEUR, #3 AVRO PRINCE, #11 RELEASE ME, #4 CANFORD ICE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 07.04.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100,000, 14:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Wide Open handicap. OH SO SQUISHY (11) has the worst of the draw and her last effort on the poly was a modest. However, at her previous outing on turf she was touched off over course and distance and Fourie booked to ride the inference is obvious. AQUAE SULIS (5) is never far back and has dropped three pounds in the handicap. Add to that the 1.5kg apprentice claim and she looks to have a strong chance. GELSOMINA (7) has a light weight and was narrowly beaten on this course last time out. She meets stronger here but does have a light weight. ALITTLEBITNAUGHTY (2) has some fair form in good company. She is better than her last two and can feature.
Selections:
#11 OH SO SQUISHY, #5 AQUAE SULIS, #7 GELSOMINA, #2 ALITTLEBITNAUGHTY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 07.04.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100,000, 15:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Another difficult handicap. FABULOUS (1) is way better than her last effort where she had the worst of the draw. Goes well this trip and has her third run after a break. BOSNAY (8) has her first run for a new stable. She has been something of an under achiever and the change of routine could see her put her best foot forward. AFRICAN FOLKLORE (4) has steady form on useful company and the step up in trip should suit. MVULAZANA (7) was narrowly beaten last start over shorter but her best recent effort has been on the poly. BLUE HORIZON (9) is never far back but showed up well first run out of the maidens and has a light weight even though she steps up in class.
Selections:
#1 FABULOUS, #8 BOSNAY, #9 BLUE HORIZON, #4 AFRICAN FOLKLORE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 07.04.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R100,000, 15:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: BLESS ME FRED (1) is over his best course and distance and with Rachel Venniker sweating down to 52kg this must be ‘game on’. BARZALONA (3) has been struggling in smart company of late and should make a big impression in this field. PHILISPEIL (9) loves this course and distance and with only 52kg to shoulder he could upstage his stable companion. KING OF THE GAULS (7) is smart but he should find this trip on the sharp side but class always prevails. Watch his progress leading into Champions Season.
Selections:
#1 BLESS ME FRED, #3 BARZALONA, #9 PHILISPIEL, #7 KING OF THE GAULS
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 07.04.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100,000, 16:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Tough handicap. Go wide in the exotics. Alyson Wright could hold the key. EL DRAQUE (3) was not far back to stronger last run. Down in class with a useful 4kg claimer aboard this could be the right recipe. Stable companion INTREPID (2) won well in first time blinkers and can follow up. GIMMEARAINBOW (9) has been improving all the time and a drop in the ratings should see him competitive again. HAPPY WANDERER (4) is always dangerous and is over his best course and distance.
Selections:
#3 EL DRAQUE, #2 INTREPID, #9 GIMME A RAINBOW, #4 HAPPY WANDERER
Best Win: #7 GORGEOUS GIRL
Best Value Bet: #11 OH SO SQUISHY
Best Longshot: #8 BOSNAY
