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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2026.02.15
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 15.02.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R120,000, 11:40GMT+2
Race Summary: This could rest between stable companions BEST OF ALL and PLACE OF PRACTICE both trained by Gareth van Zyl. Best Of All started favourite on debut but found one too good. He should come on from that run. Place Of Practice has finished runner-up at his last two and Sean Veale rides for Hollywood Racing. GOOD OMEN was a beaten favourite in an Open Maiden last run giving the winner 7kg in what was a smart effort. SAIL THE HORIZON has not been two far back with both starts behind in the soft. He can come on from that.
Selections: #2 BEST OF ALL, #1 PLACE OF PRACTICE, #7 GOOD OMEN, #8 SAIL THE HORIZON
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 15.02.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100,000, 12:15GMT+2
Race Summary: SPIRIT OF SHIMLA has been knocking at the door. She was a close-up second over the trip last time out. TAYLOR’S VERSION has shown consistent Cape form. Cape form tends to stand up well in KZN and she should make a bold bid. WARRIOR ROSE is lightly raced and does appear to have issues with lengthy breaks between her two starts. She comes off a rest from a wide draw but the stable is in form. MISS DANON has shown some recent improvement and can do better over this shorter trip.
Selections: #9 SPIRIT OF SHIMLA, #2 TAYLOR’S VERSION, #13 WARRIOR ROSE, #3 MISS DANON
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 15.02.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R120,000, 12:50GMT+2
Race Summary: DAY TWO has come on nicely and was touched off over course and distance last time out. On that showing he has the measure of a few others in the field. The filly SPANISH FEUD has shown signs of coming to hand. She was a well-beaten third last outing but the blinkers are back on, the trip should suit and Keagan de Melo stays with the ride. QUICKSMART goes this distance for the first time but made a fair local debut. If he stays the trip he could threaten. WILLIAM OF ORANGE jumps in trip but has Callan Murray aboard and may be worth watching in the market.
Selections: #1 DAY TWO, #3 SPANISH FEUD, #4 QUICKSMART, #8 WILLIAM OF ORANGE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 15.02.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R120,000, 13:25GMT+2
Race Summary: CURIOUS GIRL is lightly raced and won well first up after a break. That run should have brought her on a little more over a trip that should suit with a handy galloping weight. SPECTACULAR is holding form well and stays the trip. He should make his presences felt. PAST AND PRESENT has run well over this trip in the Cape. He has shown up well in two smart for his new stable and can follow up. HODGEPODGE is back over an ideal trip and gets first time blinkers. RODRIGUEZ has gone off a little at his last two but is back over a suitable trip.
Selections: #7 CURIOUS GIRL, #6 PAST AND PRESENT, #5 SPECTACULAR, #8 HODGEPODGE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 15.02.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1950m, Turf, R90,000, 13:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Veteran BANZAI PIPELINE has been running consistently but switches to the turf. However, he takes on a modest line-up and should feature. I AM CLASSY has come to hand at recent outings. He had a wide draw last run and takes on slightly weaker here. COOL WIND has shown steady form since her maiden win and could improve further over this trip. BASIE RAAKVAT is always dangerous and has shown up well at long odds in his last two.
Selections: #6 BANZAI PIPELINE, #5 I AM CLASSY, #1 COOL WIND, #10 BASIE RAAKVAT
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 15.02.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R110,000, 14:35GMT+2
Race Summary: SONATA SAMARITAN has only been out of the money twice in ten outings. She has gone very close at her last two and Rachel Venniker’s allowance could make all the difference. PROM QUEEN has been consistent of late and her last win was over the distance. She has a fair weight. LADY SABRINA comes with steady Highveld form. She also benefits from Mickaella Michel’s allowance which is definitely in her favour. Stable companions GRAND OCCASION and RANI TARABAI have both drawn wide. The latter is 4kg better off with her stable companion given their last meeting and S’Manga Khumalo looks to be on the ‘right’ one of the pair.
Selections: #8 SONATA SAMARITAN, #9 PROM QUEEN, #11 LADY SABRINA, #13 RANI TARABAI
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 15.02.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100,000, 15:10GMT+2
Race Summary: JAZZ FESTIVAL has been knocking at the door for some time now. He drops in class and although taking a corresponding rise in weight he does have the best of the draw. MISSISSIPPI SPICE was a good second behind MOUNTAINSOFTHEMOON when last they met. The former is now 1.5kg better off and can turn the tables. VENCEDOR showed up well at long odds first run out of the maidens. He has a much better draw this trim around and can go one better. SWORD SPEED is back from a break but has two smart efforts to his name. He may just need it but cannot be left out of any exotics.
Selections: #1 JAZZ FESTIVAL, #5 MISSISSIPPI SPICE, #2 VENCEDOR, #7 SWORD SPEED
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 15.02.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1500m, Turf, R200,000, 15:45GMT+2
Race Summary: TALK TO THE MASTER has some smart Cape form to his credit and made a promising debut for his new stable. He can get Domini Zackey off the mark since his arrival in KZN. JP’S PALACE has been consistent in the lower divisions but comes into the race off a light weight and first time cheek pieces. CYMRIC has a wide draw to contend with but has been coming to hand slowly. He steps up in trip but looks primed. Peter Muscutt has been quiet locally with his recent focus on Cape Town but DYLAN’S CHAMP made a smart debut first up for the stable and first time blinkers. He is smart on his day. MADISON VALLEY made no show in the Betway Summer Cup but prior to that won well over a distance many thought would be too short. He has his first run for a new stable.
Selections: #9 TALK TO THE MASTER, #5 JP’S PALACE, #13 CYMRIC, #3 DYLAN’S CHAMP
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 15.02.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1500m, Turf, R125,000, 16:20GMT+2
Race Summary: CLEARTHERUNWAY has shown up well in two starts out of the maidens. He meets COWDRAY PARK on 2.5kg better terms and can turn the tables although the latter is climbing the handicap slowly and has a chance of a hattrick. INDUSTRIALSTRENGTH has his third run back after a spell in the Cape. He was a beaten favourite at his last two and can go one better. MISTER NIBBLES started at long odds last run but showed up well behind MAGMA MAGIC and is now 5kg better off in the handicap. HARUN AL RASHID has a difficult draw to contend with but is useful on his day and this trip suits.
Selections: #5 CLEARTHERUNWAY, #11 INDUSTRIALSTRENGTH, #9 MISTER NIBBLES, #4 COWDRAY PARK
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 15.02.2026, Race 10, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R125,000, 16:55GMT+2
Race Summary: COWBOY COUNTRY shows promise and was not far back to much stronger last time out. He drops in class and should feature. CHICARITO surprised on debut beating THE MARQUEE who started at even longer odds. The Marquee has since franked that form. DAPPER is long overdue another win. He has been trying further but may now prefer this trip. He has a claiming apprentice up with first time cheek pieces. THE MASK has been runner-up and a beaten favourite at his last two but has gone up a further three points in the ratings.
Selections: #5 COWBOY COUNTRY, #11 DAPPER, #2 CHICARITO, #10 THE MARQUEE
Best Win: #9 Spirit Of Shimla
Best Value Bet: #9 Prom Queen
Best Longshot: #3 Spanish Feud
