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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE / SCOTTSVILLE@2026.01.11
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.01.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R140,000, 11:45GMT+2
Race Summary: AMC ROY’S FANTASY has put up the best time and may be the one to side with but Mike Miller has his usual loaded card of which ODE TO THE SEA with Tristan Godden up may prove the pick after making good improvement at his second outing. The filly SMART CHOICE was hot on his heels that day and started favourite. Of the first timers GREEN ENERGY strikes as a colt with a hot pedigree.
Selections: #7 AMC ROY’S FANTASY, #6 ODE TO THE SEA, #9 SMART CHOICE, #10 GREEN ENERGY
Turffontein Standside, 11.01.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R135.000, 12:05GMT+2
Race Summary: VOLCANIC HEAT carries a penalty for winning on debut but is open to any amount of improvement. RUBY WHISPER finished 2nd behind that rival on debut under a 4kg claimer, so she’s unlikely to turn the tables on these weight terms. GRISELDA and stablemate SECRETARY BIRD are well-related fillies worthy of a market check on debut, respect any betting support.
Selections: #1 Volcanic Heat, #5 Ruby Whisper, #6 Secretary Bird, #3 Griselda
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.01.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R140,000, 12:20GMT+2
Race Summary: JAPURA made good progression after her debut effort and should put in an honest effort. LADY GODIVA was a well beaten second on debut but the experience should count in her favour. BETTER NEVER ENDS was not far back on debut and should come on with that experience. TIMELESS WONDER with a claiming apprentice up can improve on a modest debut.
Selections: #1 JAPURA, #10 LADY GODIVA, #8 BETTER NEVER ENDS, #5 TIMELESS WONDER
Turffontein Standside, 11.01.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R150.000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: HEATH HOUSE has blown away his opposition in both outings. His speed and experience stand him in good stead, even under top weight. Newcomers GIMME A VODKA, PRAYERSANDPROMISES and THE BRONX BULL could pose more of a threat, especially if the betting speaks on their favour.
Selections: #1 Heath House, #6 The Bronx Bull, #2 Gimme A Vodka, #4 Prayersandpromises
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.01.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R90,000, 12:55GMT+2
Race Summary: CAMOGIE has shown up well in both starts to date and was beaten by a promising Son Of Rafeef last time out. He started favourite on debut and with two runs under his girth he should know what’s it’s all about. SARGASSO SEA disappointed last run after an improved second start. She has a light weight and can do better. LEVITATOR has consistent form to his name and started favourite last time out. His recent form has been on the poly but he does have a light weight. FULL MONTY has not been far off in two starts and can still improve. First timer ETZEBETH boasts a cracking pedigree and maybe he can cheer up his suspended namesake.
Selections: #4 CAMOGIE, #10 SARGASSO SEA, #11 LEVITATOR, #1 FULL MONTY
Turffontein Standside, 11.01.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R105.000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: PRINCESS OF ALL was a close-up 2nd over track and trip last time, ahead of ELEGANT EDGE and should fight out the finish if repeating that performance. VARACHINO’S CHAMP has the form, experience and scope for improvement to also mount a serious challenge. Highveld newcomer PRECOCIOUS isn’t taken lightly on her reappearance for a new stable.
Selections: #3 Princess Of All, #2 Varachino’s Champ, #6 Elegant Edge, #1 Precocious
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.01.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100,000, 13:30GMT+2
Race Summary: SAUDI SWEEP was withdrawn from her last intended start by Stipes permission. She has been in smart form since joining Louis Goosen and this could be her day. COCCOLINA is lightly raced but caught the eye last run on the poly and could finally be coming to hand. PAST IS PROLOGUE made a fair debut at Hollywoodbets Durbanville last time out and makes her local debut. She started at long odds but is one to watch along with stable companion first timer SCARLET STARLET the mount of S’Manga Khumalo, Gareth van Zyl’s go-to rider. MISS DANON made sudden improvement when dropped back to a sprint and could be the surprise package.
Selections: #12 SAUDI SWEEP, #8 COCCOLINA, #3 PAST IS PROLOGUE, #2 MISS DANON
Turffontein Standside, 11.01.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R120.000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: FIERY ROSE found one better in each of her 3 appearances during a promising juvenile campaign. She won’t have to improve much on her 3yo debut (after a 6-month absence) to get her head in front. Well-related STONEYWOOD will make life difficult for the selection if building on the improvement of his last start after gelding. Recently gelded ROCKABILLY showed enough in 2 runs to be competitive and also remains open to further progress. KAMBATI (blinker strike) appeal most of the remainder.
Selections: #5 Fiery Rose, #4 Stoneywood, #3 Rockabilly, #2 Kambati
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.01.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1500m, Turf, R90,000, 14:05GMT+2
Race Summary: PAST AND PRESENT made a promising debut for his new stable and judging on his previous Cape form the step up in trip will suit. Stable companion DEE DEE’S DELIGHT has improved with each outing. She drops back in trip where she has done well before. STRUTTING was due to run on the poly at Hollywoodbets Greyville last Wednesday. She was run out of it late last time out and this trip from a plum draw should see her close if she makes the line-up. BLACK PLATINA is struggling but has been close-up of late and has a good chance in this field with a 4kg claimer aboard.
Selections: #9 PAST AND PRESENT, #7 BLACK PLATINA, #1 STRUTTING, #5 DEE DEE’S DELIGHT
Turffontein Standside, 11.01.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R200.000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: OLIVIA’S WAY was touched off in a course-and-distance Grade 1 last time but a similar performance off a 4-point higher mark will suffice. BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW has a bit to find on that form but won’t be too far out of his ground this time. ALADDIN’S LAMP won the Consolation race on the same day to preserve his unbeaten course-and-distance record and another competitive showing is expected. Hard-knockers DANCE KING has earning potential too.
Selections: #2 Olivia’s Way, #3 Busstopinhounslow, #6 Aladdin’s Lamp, #9 Dance King
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.01.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R110,000, 14:40GMT+2
Race Summary: JEANNE DARC has been dropping rapidly in the handicap and although shouldering top weight she is down in class and possibly off to a more competitive rating. SAINT BRIGID won well last time out and has come on progressively since arriving in KZN. She is 1.5kg better off with DE VLUGGE on their last meeting and should be able to confirm that form. TREASURE ISLAND looks to be coming to hand again and with a light weight and her best form she will be competitive.
Selections: #3 JEANNE DARC, #8 SAINT BRIGID, #4 DE VLUGGE, #5 TREASURE ISLAND
Turffontein Standside, 11.01.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R250.000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: Listed race likely to be dominated by 3yo’s CHRONICLE KING and unbeaten GRAND EMPIRE, who was impressive when winning over track and trip last time. The progressive latter receives weight from all and remains open to improvement. The former has been tested at a higher level and should acquit himself competitively in this grade. Older rivals CHOISAANADA and ANFIELDS ROCKET also have solid form credentials.
Selections: #11 Grand Empire, #4 Chronicle King, #2 Anfields Rocket, #1 Choisaanada
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.01.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1750m, Turf, R200,000, 15:15GMT+2
Race Summary: ROYAL VICTORY ran well below par in the soft in the Gr1 Betway Summer Cup and can make amends this time around in spite of top weight and the widest draw. He is the class and best weighted in the field. CAPE EAGLE did not take his trip to the Highveld well and back over a course where he has smart form he could be a threat. IMILENZEYOKUDUDUMA appears to be the pick of the Hollywood Racing’s runners if Sean Veale’s choice is anything to go by although he is way out at the handicap. NARINA TROGON is always dangerous and the step up in trip will suit.
Selections: #11 ROYAL VICTORY, #3 CAPE EAGLE, #9 IMILENZEYOKUDUDUMA, #6 NARINA TROGON
Turffontein Standside, 11.01.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R300.000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: VALENTINA BALDUCCI made no impression in a 1600m 3yo Grade 3 from a wide draw last time but she did win a similar contest over this track and trip in her previous outing, so she warrants respect. Last-start winner WARM RECEPTION finished behind that rival over 1400m but have the means to turn the tables. However, stablemate AL GREENGA gets the nod after an impressive course-and-distance success – it should pay to follow her progress.
Selections: #7 Al Greenga, #5 Amelia’s Legacy, #3 Warm Reception, #1 Valentina Balducci
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.01.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R125,000, 15:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Tristan Godden has jumped ship on CLEARTHERUNWAY to partner PLAZA ACCORD but Mark Dixon’s runner has only had three outings and was close-up in a strong field in his handicap debut. He looks more than capable of going in again. Plazza Accord has steady form over the trip but has to give Cleartherunway 3.5kg which may prove too much. RICCARDO is down in class with a light weight. He could go all the way. TOBACCONIST has been rested but had useful form before the lay-off. He could race fresh.
Selections: #9 CLEARTHERUNWAY, #1 PLAZA ACCORD, #6 RICCARDO, #11 TOBACCONIST
Turffontein Standside, 11.01.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R350.000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: TRUST got back to winning ways with a last-start 1600m Grade 2 victory on Betway Summer Cup day and the strength of that form was boosted by the subsequent Grade 1 success of the runner-up. He is hard to oppose, even over this shorter trip. Recent course-and-distance winner ONE EYE ON VEGAS, hat-trick seeking WAYNE and unexposed SPLITTHEEIGHTS will likely give the selection most to fear.
Selections: #1 Trust, #4 One Eye On Vegas, #7 Wayne, #8 Splittheeights
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.01.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R140,000, 16:25GMT+2
Race Summary: COWBOY COUNTRY won well on debut and followed up with a smart handicap debut. He has a light weight and looks the part in this line-up. CAPTAIN’S CHRISTY is never far back and is in good form of late as is the stable. FIRST ORIGIN has a big weight but is four-points down in the handicap and has not been far back of late. AGRADO won well enough last time out under a fair weight and although up in class, he can go in again.
Selections: #2 COWBOY COUNTRY, #7 CAPTAIN’S CHRISTY, #8 FIRST ORIGIN, #1 AGRADO
Turffontein Standside, 11.01.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R200.000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: PISTOL PETE and stablemate ALMOND SEA were only narrowly beaten in recent sprint features. Both are course-and-distance suited and should play leading roles on current form. Veteran WILLIAM ROBERTSON is also track-and-trip suited so could play a leading role. MAGIC TATTOO recent performances off his current mark has been encouraging, also have the means to make the presence felt. Several others can get into the picture.
Selections: #3 Pistol Pete, #6 Almond Sea, #1 William Robertson, #13 Magic Tattoo
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.01.2026, Race 10, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100,000, 16:55GMT+2
Race Summary: COUNTER ATTACK has improved with each outing since arriving from the Cape and looks primed for this. LUNCH MONEY is the first runner back for Dominic Zackey since his return from Mauritius. The gelding returns from a year-long break but boasts strong form in good company so one to watch in the betting. YANNAKIS has always been rated by the stable but has had his problems. His last win was over course and distance and he gets a senior rider aboard. MASK ON has steady form and a handy weight. All his recent form has been on the poly but he gets S’Manga Khumalo aboard which will help his chances.
Selections: #13 COUNTER ATTACK, #8 LUNCH MONEY, #6 YANNAKIS, #1 MASK ON
Turffontein Standside, 11.01.2026, Race 10, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R100.000, 17:20GMT+2
Race Summary: ABOUND was touched off over track and trip at a higher level last time so a repeat of that performance off an unchanged mark, even under top weight, could suffice. Last-start winner DEAL MAKER has more to do against male opposition but her rider’s 4kg claim will help. Stable companion BLINDFIRE is closely matched on that form so should have a role to play too. Recent scorer THERE SHE GOES remains competitive under a 5-point penalty.
Selections: #1 Abound, #2 Deal Maker, #7 There She Goes, #11 Blindfire
Best Win: #11 ROYAL VICTORY #1 HEATH HOUSE
Best Value Bet: #2 COWBOY COUNTRY #7 AL GREENGA
Best Longshot: #8 LUNCH MONEY #7 AL GREENGA
