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South Africa Express Form – 4 August
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2024.08.04
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 04.08.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R115,000, 12:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: MY BOY LOLIPOP (4) was much improved in blinkers last run. Although a beaten favourite the winner does appear to be a little above average. MAPHAKA (8) made a smart debut over course and distance at lengthy odds. He is sure to come on with the experience. SOVEREIGN COMMAND (12) a tongue-tie saw him improve nicely second time out. That was on the poly but he made his debut on this course. CATAVAR (1) has shown some ability. His best efforts have been on the turf so his last two on the poly can possibly be ignored. (Andrew Harrison: 4-8-12-1).
Selections:
#4 MY BOY LOLLIPOP, #8 MAPHAKA, #12 SOVEREIGN COMMAND, #1 CATAVAR
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 04.08.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R115,000, 12:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: IZIBULO (9) has a wide draw to contend with but has run two smart races over ground and rates the one to beat. GRAND OCCASION (4) finished a length behind Izibulo when last they met but has the better draw. There should not be much between the these two. SAFARI LODGE (10) has drawn the widest gate and both of her runs to date have been in yielding going. She improved nicely second time out and if overcoming the draw she should at least be competitive. LONG STREET (5) has improved in blinkers and is seldom far back. Her last two were on the poly but she has shown up well on the turf. (Andrew Harrison: 9-4-10-5).
Selections:
#9 IZIBULO, #4 GRAND OCCASION, #10 SAFARI LODGE, #5 LONG STREET
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 04.08.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R115,000, 13:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: SUN IN MY POCKET (9) has put in two promising efforts on the poly. She was a well beaten third last run when taking on males and that form has worked out nicely. HURRICANE CAT (4) was a beaten favourite last run but battled a little in the soft ground. She was a good second over course and distance at just her second outing and a repeat should see her in the firing line. It’s one each between Hurricane Cat and EDGE OF TOMORROW (6) but the going could be the deciding factor in the former’s favour. OH YOKO (1) has been disappointing since arriving in the province but does seem better than her form would suggest. (Andrew Harrison: 9-4-6-1).
Selections:
#9 SUN IN MY POCKET, #4 HURRICANE CAT, #6 EDGE OF TOMORROW, #1 OH YOKO
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 04.08.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R115,000, 14:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: NIGHT ROCKER (3) was a beaten short-priced favourite at just his second start but was still green and only got going late. That experience and the extra furlong should be to his liking. GOOD LIVING (1) also goes this trip for the first time but has been improving with every outing. He jumps from pole and should have no trouble seeing out the extra furlong. TIBBOTT BOURKE (2) is a lightly raced four-year-old but has ability and is proven over the trip. From a good draw he must have a strong winning chance. TERIYAKI (10) has drawn wide but has been knocking on the door for some time now. A win would not come as a surprise. (Andrew Harrison: 3-1-2-10).
Selections:
#3 NIGHT ROCKER, #1 GOOD LIVING, #2 TIBBOTT BOURKE, #10 TERIYAKI
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 04.08.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R115,000, 14:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: MC DAZZLER (2) has let the side down when starting a short-priced favourite at his last two. He is a lightly raced four-year-old and first time blinkers could bring out the best. ALWAYS SHINING (4) was running on behind the promising Henry Harvey last time out in his first try on the turf. He has done well over the trip and should be a threat. SUPER CASANOVA (3) is showing signs of coming to hand after a much improved effort last time out. He has a good draw and should make a bold bid. GREENLIGHT EXPRESS (6) was much improved last run and the stable is currently in good form. (Andrew Harrison: 2-4-3-6).
Selections:
#2 MC DAZZLER, #4 ALWAYS SHINING, #3 SUPER CASANOVA, #6 GREENLIGHT EXPRESS
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 04.08.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R110,000, 15:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: MILLION VOICES (1) returns from a break where according to trainer Mike Miller she has been given time to mature. She shed her maiden at third time of asking, prior to that finishing runner up to Equus Champion Quid Pro Quo. If she is anywhere near best she should go close. Stable rider Tristan Godden has jumped ship on HEREINAFTER (10), the seven-year-old hunting her four straight win. Miller has another string to his bow in DISCERNING (5) who was staying on behind the promising Dark Winter last time out. MAMAS BABY (4) has shown recent improvement and was not far off over course and distance last time out. (Andrew Harrison: 1-5-4-10).
Selections:
#1 MILLION VOICES, #5 DISCERNING, #4 MAMAS BABY, #10 HEREINAFTER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 04.08.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R200,000, 15:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Wide open. MASCHERINA (2) got an eight-point shunt up the handicap for her last win with second-placed CRAZY BLUES (8) staying on her mark and now 1.5kg better off in the handicap. However, Peter Muscutt’s filly is lightly raced and could still be under the handicapper’s radar and can follow up. LITTLEMARYSUNSHINE (12) has a wide draw to contend with but has some useful Highveld form in good company. She stays the trip well. CAPE LIGHTS (7) won a Pinnacle Stakes under bottom weight last time out but had steady form in strong Highveld company before that. She has a handy galloping weight and her trainer’s only runner. ELEMBEE (5) seldom runs a bad race and has run well on this course. She has a handy galloping weight can needs to be considered. (Andrew Harrison: 2-12-7-5).
Selections:
#2 MASCHERINA, #12 LITTLEMARYSUNSHINE, #7 CAPE LIGHTS, #5 ELEMBEE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 04.08.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R115,000, 16:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: NOBLE STORM (3) his holding form well and likes this course. She steps up in trip but has a good draw and is down in class. GORGEOUS GIRL (1) has not been out of the first two since racing in cheek pieces. She was a narrow winner on this course last time out but has the best of the draw and only got a three-point penalty for that win. PILOT FLAME (4) didn’t have any luck from a wide draw last run on the poly. She made a smart handicap debut and looks to have a bright chance. DAWN SURPRISE (10) has a wide draw to contend with but the extra furlong should suit and she was staying on well last time out. (Andrew Harrison: 3-1-4-10).
Selections:
#3 NOBLE STORM, #1 GORGEOUS GIRL, #4 PILOT FLAME, #10 DAWN SURPRISE
Best Win: #1 MILLION VOICES
Best Value Bet: #2 MC DAZZLER
Best Longshot: #7 CAPE LIGHTS
