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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2026.03.01
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 01.03.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R125,000, 12:35GMT+2
Race Summary: MEKONG raced green in a smart debut. She is sure to come on with the experience. ANUSHKA started at long odds on debut but showed up well and only run out of it late. JAPURA has consistent form over course and distance and will be one of the fancied runners. There are a number of debutants with smart pedigrees so the betting could be a valuable guide.
Selections: #3 MEKONG, #6 ANUSHKA, #9 JAPURA, #8 FLOWER TRYST
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 01.03.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R150,000, 13:10GMT+2
Race Summary: DURBAN DIAMOND won well on debut and runner-up Japura had solid form prior to that. She should come on with the experience and can follow up. Mike Miller has his usual contingent of smart runners best of which may be the filly GLOBAL TREND with stable rider Tristan Godden aboard. She won well on debut in good time and should run a big race. Stable companion ODE TO THE SEA improved with each outing to win last time out and a 1.5kg allowance will add to his cause.
Selections: #3 DURBAN DIAMOND, #2 GLOBAL TREND, #1 ODE TO THE SEA, #5 SILENT WORLD
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 01.03.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1750m, Turf, R100,000, 13:45GMT+2
Race Summary: PSYCHE has put in three smart efforts to date and was narrowly beaten last outing on this course. She looks progressive and should have a big say. CAN WE START disappointed first up on the poly last start when starting favourite. The switch to turf could bring out the best. SKIPPER O’MALLEY has been knocking at the door at recent starts in Open Maidens. She must have a strong chance in this line-up. CRIMSON TYPHOON steps up in trip with the blinkers staying on. She could be the surprise package.
Selections: #4 PSYCHE, #8 CAN WE START, #1 SKIPPER O’MALLEY, #5 CRIMSON TYPHOON
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 01.03.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1500m, Turf, R140,000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: JP’S PALACE is never far back. He was narrowly beaten in the Fever Tree Stakes over course and distance last time out. He comes from an in form stable with the best of the draw and a 1.5kg allowance. TYRCONNELL was a neck behind JP’s Palace in the Fever Tree. They meet on the same terms but are drawn opposite sides of the barrier which could be the decided between the two. QUEUE WING has been in good form in blinkers. He has a handy weight helped by a 1.5kg claimer and he will be dangerous. MISTER NIBBLES has shown steady recent improvement. He is up in class but takes the corresponding trop in weight along with a 2.5kg claimer.
Selections: #1 JP’S PALACE, #12 TYRCONNELL, #2 QUEUE WING, #5 MISTER NIBBLES
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 01.03.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R200,000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Justin Snaith can strike first run out of the box as he starts his Champions Season raid with ROLAND GARROS. He boasts smart Cape form but does shoulder top weight against some useful opposition. Just how he shapes should give Snaith an early indication of what his three-year-olds are up against this winter. Sean Veale is Hollywood Racing preferred rider but although GOTTA GO EDDIE has hardly been out of the money stable companion I’M A FIREBALL could prove the stable pick if one ignores his run behind Splittheeights in the Gauteng Guines where he had to contend with a wide gate. KANAAL SKATER was disappointing on the poly last time put but is smart on his day and will have a good chance on his best showing.
Selections: #5 ROLAND GARROS, #1 I’M A FIREBALL, #4 GOTTA GO EDDIE, #2 KANAAL SKATER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 01.03.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R80,000, 15:30GMT+2
Race Summary: LITTLEBLACKGEM has been threatening for some time now. She is better than her last run and the step up in trip could suit. ETHEREAL VIEW is struggling for her next win but has been coming down in the ratings and may now be off a more competitive mark. GREENLIGHT QUEEN has been showing consistent form on the poly but the step up in trip on the turf could be what she is looking for. FLYING REIGN STORM has been in good form of late and has won over course and distance.
Selections: #5 LITTLEBLACKGEM, #4 ETHEREAL VIEW, #3 GREENLIGHT QUEEN, #7 FLYING REIGN STORM
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 01.03.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R145,000, 16:05GMT+2
Race Summary: FORTRESS OF FIRE has got his ‘mojo’ back after a spell in the doldrums winning his last two. He is progressive and although he takes on stronger this time around he does look capable. VIHAAN’S WEB has been in good form on this course at his last two and gets the benefit of a 2.5kg claimer aboard. He may prefer it a touch shorter. LICENCE TO THRILL is over his best course and distance. He was close-up behind the smart Wild Justice last time out and should be right there again. CYMRIC has been a major disappointment of late but back over a sprint he could find his best form.
Selections: #7 FORTRESS OF FIRE, #6 VIHAAN’S WEB, #1 LICENCE TO THRILL, #5 CYMRIC
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 01.03.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R110,000, 16:40GMT+2
Race Summary: SARAGOSSA CAT has her first outing for Tinnie Prinsloo . She has smart Highveld form and rates a strong chance. QUEEN BRAGANZA found it tough going after her second win but was not far back over course and distance when facing stronger last time out. She gets the benefit of a 4kg claimer and can feature. DAWN SURPRISE is in cracking form but got an eight-point raise in the handicap for her last win. Although she still has the benefit of a 4kg claimer aboard, she does step up in class. SUGARBUSH returns from a long break and makes her local debut. He Cape form was useful and it could pay to follow the money on this one.
Selections: #6 SARAGOSSA CAT, #1 QUEEN BRAGANZA, #5 DAWN SURPRISE, #9 SUGARBUSH
Best Win: #4 Psyche
Best Value Bet: #6 Saragossa Cat
Best Longshot: #4 Ethereal View
