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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2025.02.16
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 16.02.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R125,000, 12:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Of those that have run TREASURE ISLAND (4) found solid market support on debut and was only run out of it late. Behind her that day was short-priced race favourite BELL OF ANGELUS (1) beaten two lengths with CAPTAIN’S PRIDE (3) also making her debut a further length back and sure to come on from that showing. Of the unraced runners, OMNIA (2) and QUICKSTEPGAL (7) could be worth watching.
Selections: #4 TREASURE ISLAND, #1 BELL OF ANGELUS, #3 CAPTAIN’S PRIDE, #7 QUICKSTEPGAL
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 16.02.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100,000, 13:05GMT+2
Race Summary: ARE YOU SURE (11) has been a beaten favourite in her last three starts. She gets an in-form rider aboard and can get it right this time. PRINCESS GOLDIE (6) has only run one poor race and that was on the poly. She has been close-up in her other four outings and has run well on this course. SHESHA NTOMBI (13) improved nicely second time out and can feature with Lerena up. MS GALORE (5) made a smart debut at long odds as she was a little unlucky not to have finished closer. She could be the surprise package.
Selections: #11 ARE YOU SURE, #6 PRINCESS GOLDIE, #13 SHESHA NTOMBI, #5 MS GALORE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 16.02.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R110,000, 13:40GMT+2
Race Summary: GOOD LIVING (6) is overdue having been in the money at his last three starts. He appears to be taking on some modest opposition. LITTLE CRACKER (8) has improved with each outing and now looks primed and could be the biggest threat. TREND MAKER (1) has shown some promise and was a weak favourite when beaten on the poly last time out. He can do better. SOVEREIGN COMMAND (5) has been trying much further since being gelded and could appreciate dropping back to a sprint.
Selections: #6 GOOD LIVING, #1 TREND MAKER, #8 LITTLE CRACKER, #5 SOVEREIGN COMMAND
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 16.02.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1500m, Turf, R200,000, 14:15GMT+2
Race Summary: FIELD MARSHAL (4) was a beaten favourite last run on the poly but that was his first run back after a four-month break. He has run well on this course and gets lumps of weight from what look to be his most dangerous rivals that includes NARINA TROGON (3) who nearly caused a major boil over when going down narrowly to IMILENZEYOKUDUDUMA (7) who he now meets on 1.5kg better terms. FORMAGEAR (5) was game in defeat behind the smart Cats Pajamas while DIANI (6) should also be in the shake-up.
Selections: #4 FIELD MARSHAL, #3 NARINA TROGON, #7 IMILENZEYOKUDUDUMA, #5 FORMAGEAR
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 16.02.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1750m, Turf, R120,000, 14:50GMT+2
Race Summary: JP’S PALACE (1) ran a smart race from the widest possible draw last time out. He has the best of the draw here and looks progressive. VIEW OF THE WORLD (4) hardly ever runs a poor race and his last win was over course and distance. He gets the benefit of a 2.5kg claimer. FIREBURST (5) takes on males but has come to hand of late and was narrowly beaten on this course last time out. She gets a lot of weight from most. GLOBAL MOVEMENT (9) is reunited with Lerena who partnered him to his last win on this course and he can do better than his last effort on the poly. MASTER OF DESTINY (6) is always game and his last win was over course and distance off a two-point lower mark.
Selections: #1 JP’S PALACE, #4 VIEW OF THE WORLD, #5 FIREBURST, #6 MASTER OF DESTINY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 16.02.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1750m, Turf, R120,000, 15:25GMT+2
Race Summary: NOCTURNAL FLIGHT (1) did well from a difficult draw last time out. He has the best of the draw here and goes well on this course. The mare ESCAPOLOGIST (10) has the widest draw to contend with but she is in good form and goes well this trip. SEND ME (5) was a touch unlucky last outing when starting at long odds. The change to cheek pieces appear to have improved his form. FINE ADMIRAL (3) is in smart form of late but all his recent form has been on the poly. If he takes to the turf he will be dangerous.
Selections: #1 NOCTURNAL FLIGHT, #10 ESCAPOLOGIST, #5 SEND ME, #3 FINE ADMIRAL
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 16.02.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R135,000, 16:05GMT+2
Race Summary: RIVERSTONE (3) comes of some useful Cape form in fair company. He has a 4kg claimer aboard and could go all the way. BEVIES DELIGHT (11) was a beaten favourite last run but only got going late. The extra furlong could see her turn the tables on CAPTAIN’S CHRISTY (8) who was three lengths clear at the line. They meet on the same weight terms. BOURBON WARRIOR (6) is lightly raced and may have needed his last run after a four-month break.
Selections: #3 RIVERSTONE, #8 CAPTAIN’S CHRISTY, #11 BEVIES DELIGHT, #6 BOURBON WARRIOR
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 16.02.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R110,000, 16:40GMT+2
Race Summary: POURSOMESUGARONME (5) is long overdue and is holding form well. Her current form has panned out well and she should make a bold bid. REGENERATION (6) is unbeaten in two but has garnered a hefty handicap rating and carries a big weight. She has not been out since November and she may be a little ring-rusty. TWO G’S (4) took on much stronger in her first run out of the maidens. She has been rested but does look progressive. WEST SIDE STORY (3) is lightly raced and never far behind. She has a good draw and a handy weight.
Selections: #5 POURSOMESUGARONME, #6 REGENERATION, #4 TWO G’S, #3 WEST SIDE STORY
Best Win: #1 JP’S PALACE
Best Value Bet: #4 FIELD MARSHAL
Best Longshot: #5 MS GALORE
