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South Africa Express Form – 19 May
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2024.05.19
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.05.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R130,000, 12:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Mostly first timers where stable comments are mostly non-comital. That said, Mark Dixon gave a positive comment on MASTER DU ROUVRAY (16) and he could prove to be the best of the debutantes. Those that have raced, COMMANDING (7) comes off some smart feature race form including a close-up fourth to Little Ballerina. Barring a springer, he looks the ‘right’ one for Glen Kotzen. MY BOY LILLIPOP (13) disappointed when and odds-on favourite on the poly at his second outing. He made a smart debut over course and distance and experience could count for Frank Robinson. Paul Lafferty’s runner DAPPER (9) has put in two smart efforts over course and distance and must have a decent chance.
Selections:
#7 COMMANDING, #13 MY BOY LOLLIPOP, #9 DAPPER, #16 MASTER DU ROUVRAY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.05.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R130,000, 12:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Mostly first timers but Glen Kotzen has given positive comments about LAUGH TILL I CRY (9). Smart filly, will be in the shake-up. Of those that have run, HURRICANE CAT (15) found some market support on debut and although well back, that was in the soft. CAPE CAPRI (2) disappointed in the soft after a promising debut and can do much better. TAKE NOTE (8) improved nicely second time of asking and has a money chance.
Selections:
#9 LAUGH TILL I CRY, #2 CAPE CAPRI, #15 HURRICANE CAT, #8 TAKE NOTE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.05.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R115,000, 13:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Glen Kotzen could possibly be in line for a treble as he sends out FACILE (1) from a plum draw in the filly’s first outing. The comment: Nice filly, if not too green will be in the money. But she faces a stiff test with CARE FORGOT (8) running two close-up seconds sine returning from a break after her debut and TIPPERARY (5) who makes her way down from the Highveld for Paul Matchett. SAFE AND SOUND (3) improved nicely second time out for Duncan Howells and the extra furlong from a good draw should see her competitive.
Selections:
#8 CARE FORGOT, #5 TIPPERARY, #1 FACILE, #3 SAFE AND SOUND
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.05.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R115,000, 14:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Tricky handicap. STRATHCLYDE (7) was in need of the run behind stable companion King Of The Gauls when back on home soil. He had shown promise before making a trip to the Cape. With a run under his girth and an extra two furlongs to travel he can make the required improvement. EL REY VIENE (4) has been knocking at the door for some time now. Duncan Howells has dropped his charge down another furlong which could see him home. LICENCE TO THRILL (6) has been close-up at his last three. He should have strengthened up since he last tackled this trip and should be a big runner. PHUTULICIOUS (9) has won twice over course and distance and is still improving.
Selections:
#7 STRATHCLYDE, #4 EL REY VIENE, #6 LICENCE TO THRILL, #9 PHUTULICIOUS
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.05.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R120,000, 14:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: SHIPHOLIA (1) appears to be something of a poly specialist, her last three wins coming on the synthetic surface. Gareth van Zyl has booked Richard Fourie for the ride and she should be a lively contender. STORMY CHOICE (11) has had three starts for Tienie Prinsloo and is way better than her last tun over a mile. Back to a sprint with blinkers can see her surprise. SHANTA’S PRIDE (7) has her third run after a break. She is never far back and with a light weight Peter Muscutt’s charge should be in the firing line. REEFAY (14) got absolutely hammered in the ratings after her distant third in the Poinsettia Stakes, going up 14 points. Kom Naidoo has booked 4kg claimer Brevan Plaatjies but that may not be enough to see her home.
Selections:
#1 SHIPHOLIA, #11 STORMY CHOICE, #7 SHANTA’S PRIDE, #14 REEFWAY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.05.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R120,000, 15:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Dean Kannemeyer sends out the progressive TEFLON MAN (8) who started a warm favourite in a Pinnacle Stakes over course and distance last time out. He takes on lessor company here and the colt may just have needed the outing. DONQUERARI (7) stormed home last outing and is never far off them. 4kg claimer Brevan Plaatjies keeps the ride and a repeat showing could have the same result. BEECHHAMWOOD BOY (1) has been racing in the soft at his last three. This is his best course and distance and given firmer ground he could notch his eighth win. COMMON GROUNDS (12) was a comfortable winner on the poly last run. He is up in class but Richard Fourie has stayed with the ride.
Selections:
#8 TEFLON MAN, #7 DONQUERARI, #1 BEECHAMWOOD BOY, #12 COMMON GROUNDS
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.05.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1500m, Turf, R150,000, 15:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: An interesting race where some of the big guns are warming up for a crack at the Hollywoodbets Durban July which makes things a little tricky. However, GRINKOV (5) has no such aspirations and was a close-up third to Royal Aussie over the Kenilworth 1400m last time out. If he can reproduce that for, he could be the horse to beat. ITSRAININGWILLIAM (2) has won his last two and comes into this race with some cracking Cape form. THE SHEPHERD (1) is progressive. He takes a jump in class here but only has 52kg to shoulder and could be the surprise package. SHOEMAKER (9) is a July entry but this trip could be more up his alley ahead of DAVE THE KING (8) and ROYAL VICTORY (6).
Selections:
#5 GRINKOV, #2 ITSRAININGWILLIAM, #1 THE SHEPHERD, #9 SHOEMAKER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 19.05.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1950m, Turf, R115,000, 16:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: TRUSTOVA (11) goes this trip for the first time. He was a close-up second to the useful Wiccan Warrior last run in a stronger field. If he stays the trip he should be right there. PONGOLA (4) has been consistent over shorter and did well from a wide draw last time out. This extended trip may now be what he is looking for. QUERARI’S DREAM (12) is lightly raced and showed up well first run out of the maidens when going this trip for the first time. FUTURE SAINT (6) has been consistent on the poly. He stays the trip well and can feature.
Selections:
#11 TRUSOVA, #4 PONGOLA, #12 QUERARI’S DREAM, #9 SEND ME
Best Win: #8 TEFLON MAN
Best Value Bet: #7 STRATHCLYDE
Best Longshot: 11 STORMY CHOICE
