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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2025.08.31
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 31.08.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R110,000, 12:30GMT+2
Race Summary: THINGAMABOB is back from a break but comes with solid Cape Town form. If not short of a gallop she could prove difficult to beat. BELLIGERENT has improved with every outing and found strong market support last time out. Rachel Venniker’s 1.5kg allowance should add to her chances. LIGHT OF GABRIEL was supported at long odds at her second start and di improve nicely. She does look held by Belligerent on that showing but does appear to have more to come. CARTEL QUEEN has shown some improvement at recent outings and has a money chance.
Selections: #3 THINGAMABOB, #1 BELLIGERENT, #8 LIGHT OF GABRIEL, #5 CARTEL QUEEN
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 31.08.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R125,000, 13:05GMT+2
Race Summary: THAT’LL BE THE DAY ran out of steam late when trying further last time out. This shorter trip could suit. HOLY STAR has not been out of the money in his five starts and two of his best efforts have been over course and distance. He will be a big runner. RIPSNORTER raced green on debut and drifted alarmingly in the market when making his debut. He is likely to make big improvement. GRAND FORCE showed some improvement last run and could be coming to hand.
Selections: #6 THAT’LL B THE DAY, #7 HOLY STAR, #9 RIPSNORTER, #5 GRAND FORCE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 31.08.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R125,000, 13:40GMT+2
Race Summary: MIKE’S MAZARIN has his third run after a break and is back over what looks to be his optimum trip. He is lightly raced and can still improve but does have a big weight. CONTINENTALEXPRESS also has his third run after a break. The step up in trip will suit so keep an eye on the betting. ESCAPOLOGIST loves this course and distance. He is in good form and should run well again. DANCING ON A CLOUD goes this trip for the first time. He is lightly raced and can improve over the distance.
Selections: #5 MIKE’S MAZARIN, #4 CONTINENTALEXPRESS, #3 ESCAPOLOGIST, #6 DANCING ON A CLOUD
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 31.08.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R125,000, 14:15GMT+2
Race Summary: PROM QUEEN has the widest draw to contend with but is holding form well and should be involved in the finish. SIGN OF FATE is drawn one gate inside of Prom Queen but has been close-up in her last three and is a strong contender. GREENHOUSE took on males last run and was much improved in blinkers. A repeat showing puts her in with a strong shout. LA MADDALENA was a beaten favourite last Sunday but was running on well and can finish in the money again.
Selections: #11 PROM QUEEN, #10 SIGN OF FATE, #8 GREENHOUSE, #6 LA MADDALENA
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 31.08.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R80,000, 14:50GMT+2
Race Summary: SCHIPOLE shed her maiden at long odds but was a little disappointing next time out. She makes her seasonal debut and can make the required improvement. COPACABANA won well enough last time out with the blinkers off after showing steady form prior to that. She has a good draw and can follow up. FLYING REIGN STORM is 2.5kg better off with Copacabana on their last meeting beaten just under four lengths. She started at any rice that day. AMAFORT is similarly 2.5kg better off with Copacabana on this latest meeting. She was beaten nearly five lengths but does run well on this course.
Selections: #7 SCHIPOLE, #2 COPACABANA, #6 FLYING REIGN STORM, #1 AMAFORT
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 31.08.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R100,000, 15:25GMT+2
Race Summary: INAFIX only got a two-point raise in the handicap for his latest Turffontein win. He has a fair weight here but can follow up in a competitive race. GALLA VANTING was much improved with first time blinkers. He has a light weight and a repeat showing can see him into the money. WHEREVERILAYMYHAT has been consistent of late and goes well this trip. Stable companion FATE OF FORTUNE seldom runs a bad race and has been in good form of late. He may prefer it a furlong further but does have a stronger rider aboard.
Selections: #11 INAFIX, #7 GALLA VANTING, #6 WHEREVERILAYMYHAT, #12 FATE OF FORTUNE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 31.08.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R160,000, 16:00GMT+2
Race Summary: There was a short head between KING OF SPIN and BOURBON WARRIOR when last they met. King Of Spin is now 2.5kg better off at the weights which should see him finish ahead once again. However, recent form has been on the poly. LICENCE TO THRILL has been in good form over course and distance and should be in the mix once again along with RIVERSTONE who was only a neck back in their last meeting.
Selections: #2 KING OF SPIN, #1 BOURBON WARRIOR, #6 LICENCE TO THRILL, #4 RIVERSTONE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 31.08.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R140,000, 16:35GMT+2
Race Summary: EXOCET won well on debut in good time over course and distance. He does look to have plenty of scope and can follow up. CHAPBOOK finished runner-up to recent Gr1 winner Jan Van Goyen at just his second outing and followed up with a comfortable victory. These two colts look progressive. TRIPPING THUNDER was rested after his maiden win but it was his first local appearance after showing solid Cape form. NOW I GOT YOU has plenty of miles on the clock but has been in good form of late and has a money chance with his handy galloping weight.
Selections: #9 EXOCET, #8 CHAPBOOK, #6 TRIPPING THUNDER, #7 NOW I GOT YOU
Best Win: #9 EXOCET
Best Value Bet: #11 INAFIX
Best Longshot: #7 SCHIPOLE
