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South Africa Express Form – 25 August
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2024.08.25
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 25.08.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R115,000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Many first timers but ARE YOU SURE (10) made a smart debut on this course. She started at long odds that day but extra will suit and she can go one better for Gareth van Zyl. LADYOFDISTINCTION (11) found some market support on debut and finished close-up in spite of racing green. She should come on from that effort. PANTHERA UNICA (1) appears to have come to hand of late and her best effort has been over course and distance. Of the first timers, MY ONE AND ONLY (5) got a cautious thumbs up from Barend Botes so is one to watch in the market. (Andrew Harrison: 10-11-1-5).
Selections:
#10 ARE YOU SURE, #11 LADYOFDISTINCTION, #1 PANTHERA UNCIA, #5 MY ONE AND ONLY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 25.08.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R115,000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: APEX PREDATOR (3) may just have needed his last start after a five month break. He can go one better for Garth Puller. ROSA OSIRIA (12) was much improved over course and distance last time out. Michelle Rix is biding her time until returning to the Cape. IMMAH (2) made a promising debut at lengthy odds and was close-up behind Apex Predator. Both should come on with the run so there is not likely to be much between them again. Stable companion THE IRON DUKE (4) got a cautious thumbs-up from Paul Lafferty and is one to watch in the betting. (Andrew Harrison: 3-12-2-4).
Selections:
#3 APEX PREDATOR, #12 ROSA OSIRIA, #2 IMMAH, #4 THE IRON DUKE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 25.08.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R115,000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: IZIBULO (10) has been a beaten favourite at her last two. She has been trying further and has the widest draw but should go close again in this company. Stable companion TAKATALVI (7) improved nicely at her second start for Garth Puller and should have more to come in this line-up. WARRIOR ROYALE (3) found some market support on debut and was not beaten far. This trip should suit and from a handy draw she should make her presence felt. CALL ME HARRIET (4) made some improvement when trying this distance for the first time and could be coming to hand. (Andrew Harrison: 10-3-4-7).
Selections:
#10 IZIBULO, #3 WARRIOR ROYALE, #4 CALL ME HARRIET, #7 TAKATALVI
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 25.08.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1750m, Turf, R115,000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: QONDANEKUKHANYENI (2) has been a beaten favourite at her last two. She took the step up in trip in her stride last time out and should make another bold bid. PERFECTLY PICKED (3) was a length back to Qondanekukhanyeni at their last meeting. She has been showing signs of coming to hand and can finish closer this time around. SWEET REUNION (4) improved nicely second time out when trying a mile. The extra should suit and with more improvement expected she cannot be left out of any calculations. OH MANDY (9) is lightly raced and steps up in trip. She showed promising improvement last run and Craig Zackey is back from leave for Dean Kannemeyer. (Andrew Harrison: 2-3-4-9).
Selections:
#2 QONDANEKUKHANYENI, #3 PERFECTLY PICKED, #4 SWEET REUNION, #9 OH MANDY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 25.08.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R120,000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: WOODLAND GLADE (2) takes on males and goes this trip for the first time. However, she should enjoy the extra and with a handy weight should go close. QUANTIFIER (7) stays the trip well and has his third run after a lay-off. He improved last run and should strip close to his peak. FIRE FLARE (8) is never far back and was a close-up second last run. A repeat will see him in the mix. ZAKO (1) also stays the trip and could be the pick of Alyson Wright’s runners with Rachel Venniker’s 1.5kg allowance the difference. (Andrew Harrison: 2-7-8-1).
Selections:
#2 WOODLAND GLADE, #7 QUANTIFIER, #8 FIREFLARE, #1 ZAKHO
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 25.08.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R110,000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Highly competitive handicap with many of the runners switching from poly to turf. Two that have been on the turf recently are PONGOLA (1) and OH MY WORD ITS ROY (3). Pongola did not have much luck from a difficult draw last time out in spite of a big drop in class. He has the best of the draw here and can do much better. Oh My Word Its Roy took on much stronger last start also from a difficult draw. He is up against more suitable opposition here and is at the bottom of the handicap. FINAL DESTINY (2) has been close-up on the poly over this distance at recent outings and is also at the bottom of the weights. COUNT MARSH (8) is another veteran switching to the turf. He is better than his last run where he also had a tough draw. (Andrew Harrison: 1-3-2-8).
Selections:
#1 PONGOLA, #3 OH MY WORD ITS ROY, #2 FINAL DESTINY, #8 COUNT MARSH
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 25.08.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R130,000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: Tricky but BOURBON WARRIOR (6) raced in feature company second time out after shedding his maiden on debut. He is in a tricky contest but looks progressive. SALT ‘N PEPPA (3) made steady improvement to his recent maiden win. That was on the poly but he comes into this race with a handy galloping weight and does appear to have more to come. NOW I GOT YOU (1) is struggling for his second win but was not far back when taking on a lot stronger last time out. He has a light weight and can finally pull one off. BEAMONESQUE (8) was never in the hunt from his wide draw and big weight last time out. He looks safely held on that showing but he has shown ability as his seven-length maiden romp bares testimony. (Andrew Harrison: 6-3-1-8).
Selections:
#6 BOURBON WARRIOR, #3 SALT ‘N PEPPA, #1 NOW I GOT YOU, #8 BEAMONESQUE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 25.08.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R115,000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Summary: GREY FANTASY (7) did not have much luck from her wide draw last time out and was probably in need of the outing. She has shown up well in good company and if anywhere near her best she should be a big runner. WAR EMPRESS (12) won well last start but only got a three-point raise in the handicap. She takes a big drop in class here and can follow up. ETHEREAL VIEW (6) is way better than her first run back from a lengthy break and like her stable companion has shown useful form in good company before shedding her maiden. CAPE CAPRI (11) shed her maiden last time out with subsequent winner MISS LADYATERIX (1) six lengths adrift. The latter now carries 9kg more with Cape Capri only having to shoulder 48.5kg. She could be the dark horse in the field. (Andrew Harrison: 7-12-6-11).
Selections:
#7 GREY FANTACY, #12 WAR EMPRESS, #6 ETHEREAL VIEW, #11 CAPE CAPRI
Best Win: #3 APEX PREDATOR
Best Value Bet: #7 GREY FANTACY
Best Longshot: #3 OH MY WORD ITS ROY
