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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2025.07.09
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.07.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R125,000, 12:20GMT+2
Race Summary: CASSANDRA (6) was beaten favourite last run and has two smart efforts to her name. She should go close again. Dean Kannemeyer has a stable of promising juveniles and the unraced GIMMEANOTHERVIKING (2) is bred in the purple. OPERA FAN (1) made a smart debut for her new stable but has had her chances although she had some promising Highveld form. OMNIA (5) was much improved second time out when trying a little further on the poly. She should come on from that effort.
Selections: #1 OPERA FAN, #2 GIMMEANOTHERVIKING, #5 OMNIA, #4 GATHERING WINTER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.07.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R150,000, 12:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Paul Lafferty’s runner BRUH (10) has come on with each outing and looks primed for this. FRENCH WAR LORD (2) has shown up well in two sprints and the step up in trip from a plum draw can see him home. MASTER SPY (4) was a well beaten fourth over the trip last time out but is sure to improve on that effort. PIED PIPER (1) showed up well on debut and steps up to what should be a more suitable trip.
Selections: #10 BRUH, #2 FRENCH WAR LORD, #4 MASTER SPY, #1 PIED PIPER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.07.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R125,000, 13:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Sean Tarry’s charge XENOPHON (10) looks primed to fire after two smart efforts. Narrowly beaten last run he should go close again. NEXT OF KIN (4) showed up well on debut over course and distance and one can expect good improvement from a top stable. CARDINAL CHIEF (8) was running on strongly on debut and the extra furlong should suit. RAGING MOON (9) has not been far back in two outings and has a money chance.
Selections: #10 XENOPHON, #4 NEXT OF KIN, #8 CARDINAL CHIEF, #9 RAGING MOON
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.07.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R110,000, 14:05GMT+2
Race Summary: CELESTIAL DIAMOND (9) was a beaten even money favourite last start. She has shown up well in both starts and should run another good race. LUCIENNE (16) was touched off on this course last time out. She has put in three good efforts and should be involved in the finish again. TRAIL RUNNER (5) was a beaten favourite at her last two on the Highveld. She was not far behind and should feature. CHIMES AT MIDNIGHT (1) made a smart debut at long odds and one to watch in the betting.
Selections: #9 CELESTIAL DIAMOND, #16 LUCIENNE, #5 TRAIL RUNNER, #1 CHIMES AT MIDNIGHT
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.07.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R125,000, 14:45GMT+2
Race Summary: WORLD OF ROYALTY (5) steps up to a mile but has two good sprints in the bag. Beaten favourite last run this trip should suit. EL CAPITAN (1) has the best of the draw and has not been out of the money in four starts since his return from the Cape. LIMELIGHT LEGEND (8) has been runner-up in his last three and stays the trip well so must have a strong chance. QUEEN OF THE AIR (9) is a filly with plenty of substance. She showed up well in her first run back from a lengthy break and is one to watch.
Selections: #5 WORLD OF ROYALTY, #1 EL CAPITAN, #8 LIMELIGHT LEGEND, #9 QUEEN OF THE AIR
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.07.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1750m, Turf, R125,000, 15:18GMT+2
Race Summary: PRINCESS PALACE (5) is seldom far behind and steps up in trip. She has a handy weight and rates a strong winning chance. HODGEPODGE (3) shoulders top weight but has consistent form and should be in the firing line once again. ELEMBEE (10) comes with consistent Highveld form and shouldn’t be far off. ANOTHER DREAM (9) is a recent maiden winner but won well from a wide draw and can be concerned in the finish.
Selections: #5 PRINCESS PALACE, #3 HODGEPODGE, #10 ELEMBEE, #9 ANOTHER DREAM
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.07.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1750m, Turf, R160,000, 15:55GMT+2
Race Summary: DANCING ON A CLOUD (4) has been a touch disappointing since running out an easy maiden winner on this course. He does seem better than his last two and gets another chance. LOCK AND KEY (6) is a smart filly that takes on males. She has been a beaten favourite at her last two but has been runner-up and can go one better in this line-up. ROYAL INVITATION (2) has improved at her last two and comes from a Cape stable that does not have many runners up for the season. TIRPITZ (5) has come good for Gary Rich and steps up in trip. One to watch in the betting.
Selections: #4 DANCING ON A CLOUD, #6 LOCK AND KEY, #2 ROYAL INVITATION, #5 TIRPITZ
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.07.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R125,000, 16:30GMT+2
Race Summary: The form behind RAFA’S BOY (10) could be the key here. Gareth van Zyl’s charge jumped seven points in the handicap for his last win but now gets a 4kg claimer aboard. MAJOR TOMMIE (4) is lightly raced and was not far behind in his handicap debut. He has a big weight but should be right up there. B FIFTY TWO (12) has seldom been far back of late and was close-up at long odds last start. He should be competitive. RHYTHM (11) is holding form and goes well this trip. Not out of it.
Selections: #4 MAJOR TOMMIE, #12 B FIFTYTWO, #11 RHYTHM, #10 RAFA’S BOY
Best Win: #5 PRINCESS PALACE
Best Value Bet: #4 DANCING ON A CLOUD
Best Longshot: #5 TIRPITZ
