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South Africa Express Form – 18 August
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2024.08.18
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 18.08.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R115,000, 12:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: AYUWI YUWI (8) has shown up well in both starts on this course. She is also lightly raced and Athadiwe Mgudlwa has jumped ship on Blowin In The Wind to ride for Garth Puller. The lightly raced LIGHTINTHEDARKNESS (9) disappointed when trying further on the poly. Her best effort has been over course and distance and first time blinkers with Rachel Venniker’s allowance could see Dennis Bosch’s filly home. Frikkie Greyling will be looking to HURRICANE CAT (2) to break the ice and give him is first winner since taking out his trainer’s brief again. She is a fast filly with a quick action but ran out of steam late when touched off last run. The blinkers go on. BLOWIN IN THE WIND (4) is well tried but has shown ability and has a money chance. (Andrew Harrison: 8-9-2-4).
Selections:
#8 AYUWI YUWI, #9 LIGHTINTHEDARKNESS, #2 HURRICANE CAT, #4 BLOWIN IN THE WIND
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 18.08.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R115,000, 13:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Tricky maiden. JET LAVISH (9) has drawn a little wide but failed narrowly to cause a major boil-over at his last start when only caught late. Kom Naidoo likes his horses to race handy and the field will almost certainly be chasing. UMZOLOZOLO (7) has been improving with each outing. She has shown promise in both starts over course and distance and given more solid going she should make her presence felt. LAUGH TILL I CRY (1) has started favourite in two of her three starts and disappointed. He last two were in yielding going and from her pole position draw she could make amends. Alec Laird broke the seasonal ice last Sunday and sends out TUSCAN STAR (3). She raced green on debut but should come on from that effort. (Andrew Harrison: 9-7-1-3).
Selections:
#9 JET LAVISH, #7 UMZOLOZOLO, #1 LAUGH TILL I CRY, #3 TUSCAN STAR
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 18.08.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R115,000, 13:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: QUANTUM (9) made a smart return to the track after a lengthy break when second in the Off To Stud Stakes over course and distance. She was closing fast on the well-weighted Mascherina and a repeat could see her go one better although the second run after a break does loom large. FAIZAH (4) goes well on this course and although down in trip she looks capable of another big effort. Gareth van Zyl has a second string to his bow in VIHAAN’S QUEEN (7). Her recent form has been on the poly but she is a winner over course and distance. BOSNAY (11) showed early promise but has been disappointing of late. A recent change of stables can ignite the spark in Kom Naidoo’s filly. (Andrew Harrison: 9-4-7-11).
Selections:
#9 QUANTUM, #4 FAIZAH, #7 VIHAAN’S QUEEN, #11 BOSNAY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 18.08.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1500m, Turf, R130,000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Dean Kannemeyer took a gamble in running FRENCH FLAME (9) in the Gr1 Premiers Champion Stakes on the last day of the season. The gelding only managed eighth place beaten six lengths but still garnered a seven-point penalty. His form before that was promising. Kannemeyer appears to have picked the right race but it remains to be scene if he can run up to his new mark. KITCHAKAL (7) was having his first run back for his original stable after a spell in the Cape when touched off by HARLEY STREET (10) and DOWN BY THE RIVER (8). He is now better off with both and has a much more forgiving draw. OFFICER IN COMMAND (3) beat COMMAND PILOT (4) when last they met and is still comfortably off at the weights! (Andrew Harrison: 9-7-3-4).
Selections:
#9 FRENCH FLAME, #7 KITCHAKAL, #3 OFFICER IN COMMAND, #4 COMMAND PILOT
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 18.08.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R115,000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: PLAZA ACCORD (9) takes a big drop in class but also takes the corresponding jump in the weights. Although drawn widest, Peter Muscutt’s runner has useful form in strong company and looks the part. The gray VOLDEMORT (1) has drawn at the other end of the gates. Alyson Wright’s runner has been close-up ever since his last win and may need some relief from the handicappers to get back to winning ways. COPPER JOHN (3) was in need of his last run after a three-month break. He was not far off the winner and should strip a little fitter this time around. There should be very little between MT HENLEY (2) and PARMENION (4). Both have consistent form and it is a toss-up between the two. (Andrew Harrison: 9-1-3-4).
Selections:
#9 PLAZA ACCORD, #1 VOLDEMORT, #3 COPPER JOHN, #4 PARMENION
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 18.08.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R115,000, 15:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: SUN RIOT (1) had shown some promise before his last run in the Gr2 Golden Horseshoe. That run is best ignored as his rider rode with a broken stirrup leather. He has the best of the draw and may well prove a cut above this field. PHUTULICIOUS (4) hardly runs a bad race and both wins have come over course and distance. He should pick up the pieces if Sunset Riot does not run up to expectations. UNITED NATION (6) never featured in the Gr1 Gold Medallion but was obviously regarded good enough to contest the race by Glen Kotzen after a comfortable maiden win on the poly. BUGALUGS (2) is lightly raced and made a useful handicap debut. (Andrew Harrison: 1-4-6-2).
Selections:
#1 SUNSET RIOT, #4 PHUTULICIOUS, #6 UNITED NATION, #2 BUGALUGS
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 18.08.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R110,000, 16:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Wide open handicap. BUSTER KEATON (5) has been dropping in the handicap and Andre Nel’s runner could now be off a more competitive mark. He does take on a modest line-up. FIRE TONIC (8) has been taking on slightly stronger of late. His last two wins have come over course and distance although Stuart Ferrie’s gelding shoulder a big weight. BRAVE VOYAGER (4) has been up and down in distance on the poly of late. He will be dangerous on his best form. COTTON RON (1) took on stronger last outing but was close-up in this company at his penultimate start. Louis Goosen’s stable is in good form. (Andrew Harrison: 5-8-4-1).
Selections:
#5 BUSTER KEATON, #8 FIRE TONIC, #4 BRAVE VOYAGER, #1 COTTON RON
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 18.08.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R110,000, 16:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Tricky race to close. Mark Dixon sends out SPIRITED FLIGHT (4) who looks well weighted for this event. Her last three runs have been in yielding going and with a handy galloping weight should make her presence felt. RAFEEF’S CHOICE (3) has been close-up in both recent starts over course and distance but does have the steadier of 61kg to shoulder. EMERALD GREEN (10) has been coming to hand nicely and looks primed for a big effort. ASPOESTERTJIE (2) was staying on well over an extra furlong last time out but she is quick and has a money chance. (Andrew Harrison: 4-3-10-2).
Selections:
#4 SPIRITED FLIGHT, #3 RAFEEF’S CHOICE, #10 EMERALD GREEN, #2 ASPOESTERTJIE
Best Win: #9 PLAZA ACCORD
Best Value Bet: #1 SUNSET RIOT
Best Longshot: #11 BOSNAY
