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South Africa Express Form – 17th July
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2024.07.17
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 17.07.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R130,000, 12:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Mostly first timers but of those that have run, MASTER DU ROUVRAY (11) found market support on debut but winner Definitely Yes was the money horse on the day. Mark Dixon’s runner raced green on the day and should come on from that effort. MY BOY LOLLIPOP (6) disappointed in the soft over a furlong further last run. He has gone best over course and distance. GOT THE WORD (3) can do better than his last start after a promising debut. Of the debutante’s Richard Fourie rides HENRY HARVEY (15) for Gareth van Zyl and may be worth following in the market. (Andrew Harrison: 11-6-3-15).
Selections:
#11 MASTER DU ROUVRAY, #6 MY BOY LOLLIPOP, #3 GOT THE WORD, #13 SNOW FLURRY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 17.07.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R115,000, 13:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: NIGHT ROCKER (1) made a smart debut over course and distance and with the experience under his girth he can go one better. RECORD HIGH (2) has shown up well in two outings, both on the poly. He improved from one run to the next and should make a bold bid. SILVER SAVAGE (6) was all at sea when tried in blinkers. They come off and on his best showing he will be a strong contender. WHEREVERILAYMYHAT (7) has been trying further but could prove better over this much shorter trip. (Andrew Harrison: 1-2-6-7).
Selections:
#1 NIGHT ROCKER, #2 RECORD HIGH, #6 SILVER SAVAGE, #7 WHEREVERILAYMYHAT
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 17.07.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R115,000, 13:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: MISS MUNROE (5) is the obvious choice here after making good improvement at her second outing. With Rachel Venniker’s 1.5kg allowance she could prove difficult to beat. BLOWIN IN THE WIND (4) does seem much better than her first two local efforts. Both of those rans were in the soft and she can do better on firmer ground. LIGHTINTHEDARKNESS (1) was a modest fourth on debut. She should come on with the experience but she has a stout pedigree which suggests further. ICY LANCASTER (8) has shown some ability and is much better than her last effort over two furlong’s further. This shorter trip could suit. (Andrew Harrison: 5-4-1-8).
Selections:
#5 MISS MUNROE, #4 BLOWIN IN THE WIND, #1 LIGHTINTHEDARKNESS, #8 ICY LANCASTER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 17.07.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R117,000, 14:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: THERE SHE GOES (2) is 5kg better off for a two-length beating with Pretti Victory when last they met. Weiho Marwing has declared first time blinkers on the five-year-old mare. PRETTI VICTORY (7) is unbeaten since returning from the Cape. She has been climbing up the ratings and under top weight she could find it a little tougher this time around. RUSSIAN DOLL (5) took on males last run in her third run back from a break. She should strip at her peak and will be a big threat to the selection. MIST IN SCOTLAND (3) took full toll when dropping in the handicap last time out. She has been shunted up eight points for that win which could have put paid to her chances here. (Andrew Harrison: 2-7-5-3).
Selections:
#2 THERE SHE GOES, #7 PRITTI VICTORY, #5 RUSSIAN DOLL, #3 MIST IN SCOTLAND
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 17.07.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R120,000, 14:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Open staying race. LAST ONE STANDING (3) goes this trip for the first time but should see it out. The form of his last run Has held up and he could prove to be the one to beat. CONTINENTAL EXPRESS (5) has been runner up at his last two including to VIHAAN’S BOMB (10) who is bidding for a fourth straight win and is unbeaten under Richard Fourie. However, Dean Kannemeyer’s colt is now 3kg better off in the handicap which should be enough to turn the tables. MAMBO COME TESIO (7) stays the trip well and has been up against some fair stayers of late. He should make a bold bid. (Andrew Harrison: 3-5-7-10).
Selections:
#3 LAST ONE STANDING, #5 CONTINENTALEXPRESS, #7 MAMBO COME TESIO, #10 VIHAAN’S BOMB
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 17.07.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R115,000, 15:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: SPARKLING JUBILEE (2) is up in class but only got a two-point raise in the handicap for her last win. She has a plum draw over her optimum trip. PERILLA (4) won well first time out for her new stable. She was a little inconsistent on the Highveld before that but can follow up for her new stable. GORGEOUS GIRL (5) showed up well first run out of the maidens. She has come to hand nicely. EPIC VIEW (8) is showing signs of finding her feet off her lower mark. The blinkers come off. (Andrew Harrison: 2-4-5-8).
Selections:
#2 SPARKLING JUBILEE, #4 PERILLA, #5 GORGEOUS GIRL, #8 EPIC VIEW
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 17.07.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R110,000, 15:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Competitive. INGQWELE (8) takes on some salted older runners but Mike de Kock has entered him into a Gr1 on Gold Cup day. He will need to win here to be considered as a runner. JAZZ FESTIVAL (9) came good in blinkers last time out and only got a three-point raise in the handicap. He had consistent form before that and can follow up. ATTABOY (6) is three pounds down in the handicap in spite of a good last run to weaker and with a 4kg claimer up he must have some claim to the winner’s box. TOBACCONIST (15) has the worst of the draw but showed up well first run back from a break and with some luck in running he could make it through. (Andrew Harrison: 8-9-6-15).
Selections:
#8 INGQWELE, #9 JAZZ FESTIVAL, #6 ATTABOY, #15 TOBACCONIST
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 17.07.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R115,000, 16:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Wide open maiden. DEE DAY (4) was run out of late over a mile on the poly last time out. The switch to the turf could suit. TIPPERARY (7) is better than her last run after showing up well on this course at her penultimate start. She does not meet a strong maiden field. FIRECRACKER (3) was much improved last outing when going a furlong further. She appears to have come to hand and from a good draw should be competitive. PERFECTLY PICKED (10) has shown some ability and was not too far back last run. She has a money chance. (Andrew Harrison: 4-7-3-10).
Selections:
#4 DEE DAY, #7 TIPPERARY, #3 FIRECRACKER, #10 PERFECTLY PICKED
Best Win: #2 SPARKLING JUBILEE
Best Value Bet: #2 THERE SHE GOES
Best Longshot: #6 ATTABOY
