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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2025.07.23
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 23.07.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R125,000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: TULIP FIELDS (12) caught the eye on debut when running on stoutly on the poly. Down in trip but should run well. BELLIGERENT (13) improved nicely second time out and should be primed for this. LOVE THE USA (1) has not been far back in two starts and gets a 4kg claimer aboard. WINTER BLESSING (3) has had a few chances but has shown some ability and has run well on this course.
Selections: #12 TULIP FIELDS, #13 BELLIGERENT, #1 LOVE THE USA, #3 WINTER BLESSING
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 23.07.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R125,000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: MFETHU (7) made a smart debut on this course and Gavin Lerena picks up the ride from a suspended Sean Veale. BOARDWALK BREEZE (9) has been knocking at the door and must have a strong chance on his best effort. Debutantes COWBOY COUNTRY (3) and EXOCET (8) both got favourable comments from their trainer’s and could be best of the first timers.
Selections: #7 MFETHU, #9 BOARDWALK BREEZE, #8 EXOCET, #3 COWBOY COUNTRY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 23.07.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R150,000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: DIRECTOR (3) improved nicely at second time of asking and with a handy draw he should put in a good shift. GOOD OMEN (10) has drawn wide but was much improved last run behind Gr1 Premier’s Champion Stakes entry Ziyan’s Pride. THIRTEEN FOURTEEN (2) found some market support on debut and although a well-beaten fourth he should come on with the experience. GALLIC VICTOR (1) comes from a strong stable and is one to watch in the betting.
Selections: #3 DIRECTOR, #10 GOOD OMEN, #1 GALLIC VICTOR, #2 BINGELELAMZALWANE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 23.07.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R140,000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: RALPH THE RASCAL (11) has a wide draw to contend with but came good last run over course and distance. Although he steps up in class he still has leading apprentice Brevan Plaatjies aboard with his 1.5kg claim. KIMBAL O’HARA (1) has the best of the draw but is 3kg worse off at the weights with Ralph The Rascal for a half-length beating and seems unlikely to turn the tables. DANCING ON A CLOUD (3) has been disappointing since his maiden win but gets first time blinkers which could bring out the best. ROOSTER BRADSHAW (7) came from a long way back to win his latest on the poly. This longer straight will suit.
Selections: #11 RALPH THE RASCAL, #1 KIMBALL O’HARA, #3 DANCING ON A CLOUD, #7 ROOSTER BRADSHAW
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 23.07.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R160,000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: UZWANO (5) has won his last two on the poly with blinkers but he has won on the turf. He looks progressive and can go in again. BRISTOL HERCULES (6) is seldom out of the money and goes well over course and distance. THE BRIEF (7) has his first outing for a new stable. He comes with useful Highveld form and is one to watch in the betting. GO GRAYSON GO (11) has a tricky draw to overcome but gets the benefit of Rachel Venniker’s 1.5kg allowance over what looks to be his optimum trip.
Selections: #5 UZWANO, #6 BRISTOL HERCULES, #11 GO GRAYSON GO, #7 THE BRIEF
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 23.07.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R100,000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: PRANKSTER (8) was a comfortable winner of his last start on this course and could be difficult to beat in this line-up. TERIYAKI (9) seldom runs a poor race and his last two have been on the poly starting at long odds. He looks better suited to this trip. NOW I GOT YOU (3) has a handy 4kg claimer aboard and is holding form while JANE’S VISION (1) can be dangerous.
Selections: #8 PRANKSTER, #9 TERIYAKI, #3 NOW I GOT YOU, #1 JANE’S VISION
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 23.07.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R160,000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: GOOD TRAVELLER (1) is long overdue but the handicappers have been reluctant to drop his rating given his consistency. That could change here. KHETHIWE’S DESTINY (2) is relatively lightly raced but has some useful from in good company. She gets first time blinkers and a tongue-tie and should be competitive in this line-up. MAPHAKA (10) has not been out since January and Hollywoodbets Kenilworth so his fitness must be taken on trust. However, Cape form is generally a lot stronger than local and he shed his maiden over course and distance. GORGEOUS GUY (11) has consistent form and won his last comfortably but is up in class.
Selections: #1 GOOD TRAVELLER, #2 KHETHIWE’S DESTINY, #10 MAPHAKA, #11 GORGEOUS GUY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 23.07.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R140,000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Terry Fripp has been looking after Candice Bass-Robinson’s runner during Champions Season and he could lead in another winner in MASTEROFTHEDESERT (12). The gelding has shown up nicely in his two local starts but has been dropped two-points in the handicap which could be enough to see him home. MAR DEL PLATA (9) seldom runs a bad race and loves this course. IN THE BAG (6) may just have needed his first run for his new stable while MOYA WA LINGA (5) has been consistent and gets a 4kg claimer up which will help his chances of a sixth win.
Selections: #12 MASTEROFTHEDESERT, #9 MAR DEL PLATA, #6 IN THE BAG, #5 MOYA WA LALIGA
Best Win: #5 UZWANO
Best Value Bet: #8 PRANKSTER
Best Longshot: #3 DANCING ON A CLOUD
