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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2025.06.29
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 29.06.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R125,000, 11:45GMT+2
Race Summary: PERFUME POWER (11) has come on nicely in her three starts and was a touch unlucky when beaten a nod of the heads over course and distance last time out. Glen Kotzen holds a strong hand with FLYING SOUTH (5) who has improved with every run and looks primed, and THIRD WINTER (4) who raced very green on debut on the poly and likely to improve. WHAT A PASSION (2) found some market support on debut and likely to improve. Keep an eye on the betting on the two well-bred Kannemeyer pair of PRINCESS OF GAUL (1) and LIGHT OF GABRIEL (13).
Selections: #1 PRINCESS OF GAUL, #5 FLYING SOUTH, #2 WHAT A PASSION, #4 THIRD WINTER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 29.06.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R125,000, 12:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Visiting CHAPBOOK (6) has shown up well in both starts and with Fourie up, looks the part. GRAND FORCE (8) has ability and was a close-up third on the poly last outing. He has run well on this course. BOARDWALK BREEZE (4) showed good pace before tiring the last bit. He has 100m less to travel and can go all the way. CLICKBAIT (2) takes on males and has not been two far back in both starts. Fourie has deserted. BOMBER STREAM (10) is a struggling maiden but has shown some improvement in blinkers at his last two on this course.
Selections: #6 CHAPBOOK, #8 GRAND FORCE, #4 BOARDWALK BREEZE, #10 BOMBER STREAM
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 29.06.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R160,000, 12:55GMT+2
Race Summary: SOHO STAR (7) is in good form and narrowly beaten at his last two. He faces VIHAAN’S WEB (9) on 4kg better terms and should be able to turn the tables. LICENCE TO THRILL (5) is seldom far back but is 1.5kg worse off with Soho Star on the last meetings. Mike and Mathew de Kock have two runners. Judged on jockey bookings MOJO MAN (6) may be the stable elect but Callan Murray would have been hard-pressed to ride 54.5kg so Craig Zackey does duty on COLD SHINE (4) who has first time blinkers. ISIVIVANE (2) disappointed last run but shed his maiden over course and distance.
Selections: #7 SOHO STAR, #4 COLD SHINE, #5 LICENCE TO THRILL, #9 VIHAAN’S WEB
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 29.06.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R125,000, 13:30GMT+2
Race Summary: ABADDON (1) is down in class with a big weight but does get 4kg relief from the saddle. MAR DEL PLATA (4) was touched off with first time blinkers last run. He has been consistent and is due a change of fortune. GORGEOUS GUY (8) has been knocking on the door for some time now. He goes well this trip and should be competitive again. VELDSKOEN (13) has his second run for a new stable. He was not far back on debut and had steady Highveld form.
Selections: #1 ABADDON, #4 MAR DEL PLATA, #8 GORGEOUS GUY, #13 VELDSKOEN
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 29.06.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100,000, 14:05GMT+2
Race Summary: SOLDIER BOY (1) is a two-year-old who won on debut at long odds. He got a hefty rating for that effort. He gets 4kg off his back and could run up to his rating with apprentice Jacey Botes having ridden many in this field. BEACH PALACE (6) has run well for this apprentice and has steady form over course and distance. LAKE COMO (11) has come good of late and the Doug Campbell stable has come well. Lake Como goes well over course and distance but has the widest draw to contend with. QUERARI’S DREAM (2) needed his last run. He is lightly raced but useful on his day.
Selections: #1 SOLDIER BOY, #6 BEACH PALACE, #11 LAKE COMO, #3 SAIL TO THE MOON
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 29.06.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R80,000, 14:40GMT+2
Race Summary: CAPTAIN’S PRIDE (9) takes on older runners but was not far back first up in handicap company. Gavin Lerena stays with the ride. NELLIE MELBA (2) showed up well over the trip on the poly last run. She appears to be coming to hand. COPACABANA (1) has smart recent poly form but does go on the turf. She has the best of the draw. NOODSBERG (4) has run two fair races on the poly. She should come on from those to runs. MY TRUE LOVE (10) has been knocking at the door and is worth including in all exotics.
Selections: #9 CAPTAIN’S PRIDE, #2 NELLIE MELBA, #1 COPACABANA, #4 NOODSBERG
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 29.06.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R140,000, 15:15GMT+2
Race Summary: SONIC JET (3) started at long odds behind the smart Green Sapphire last time out and although she carries a big weight she does have a touch of class. ONE SMART COOKIE (8) has lived up to her name and tries for her fourth win on the bounce. She is up in class with a wide draw but Richard Fourie stays with the ride and she can follow up. ICE RAIN (2) has a better draw and is in mustard form and from an in-form stable. She went up six points in the handicap after her last win. SAFE AND SOUND (5) found her last run too far and she should do better this time around.
Selections: #3 SONIC JET, #8 ONE SMART COOKIE, #2 ICE RAIN, #5 SAFE AND SOUND
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 29.06.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R125,000, 15:45GMT+2
Race Summary: SKYTRIX (2) doesn’t appear to like the poly and failed narrowly over course and distance three runs back. She has a good draw and could oblige a decent odds. RUGGER LOVER (1) steps up in trip from a good draw. She has consistent sprint form but Richard Fourie is back in the irons. RANI TARABI (8) showed up well first run out of the maidens. This trip suits and she should be competitive. GREENHOUSE (9) has been knocking at the door and has gone close over course and distance beaten by One Smart Cookie. WEST SIDE STORY (11) made no show on the poly last run but had steady form before that. She has a wide draw but a handy weight and is not out of it.
Selections: #2 SKYTRIX, #1 RUGGER LOVER, #9 GREENHOUSE, #11 WEST SIDE STORY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 29.06.2025, Race 9, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R140,000, 16:20GMT+2
Race Summary: TERMINATOR (1) is long overdue after three runners-up berths over course and distance. He has the best of the draw and should put in another forward effort. WHITE SEAHORSE (10) has drawn a little wide but has shown up well since shedding his maiden. He gets 4kg relief this time around which could make all the difference. EL REY VIENE (13) is another that is overdue a change of luck. He has drawn wide but should be competitive. FRENCH FLAME (2) is down in class and was a beaten favourite last run in first time blinkers. He should be a runner from a plum draw.
Selections: #1 TERMINATOR, #10 WHITE SEAHORSE, #13 EL REY VIENE, #2 CORRUPT
Best Win: #1 TERMINATOR
Best Value Bet: #2 SKYTRIX
Best Longshot: #4 COLD SHINE
