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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2026.03.11
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.03.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R140,000, 12:00GMT+2
Race Summary: BISON WARRIOR was not far behind the placed runners on debut with the winner Master Magician looking to be something special at this stage. KIKI U BEAUTY found plenty of support on debut but was all at sea finishing a long way back. The outing should have brought him on. Mike Miller is having a stellar run with his two-year-olds and ACTION THRILLER is the choice of stable rider Tristan Godden, Action Thriller well beaten by stable companion Steamy Windows on debut. A close eye on the betting may prove to be your best guide.
Selections: #2 BISON WARRIOR, #1 KIKI U BEAUTY, #13 ACTION THRILLER, #4 MASTERCRAFTER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.03.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R140,000, 12:35GMT+2
Race Summary: FLAMETHROWER was a promising fourth on debut in soft ground. He is sure to have come on from that run. QUEST OF VALOUR was narrowly ahead of Flamethrower also on debut and there should not be much between the two again. RIFF RAFF BOY looks to be the pick of the Miller runners although he was disappointing behind Steamy Windows last time out after a promising previous effort. Of the first timers. ONE PEPPER has a blue-blood pedigree and may be worth watching.
Selections: #7 FLAMETHROWER, #9 QUEST OF VALOR, #5 RIFF RAFF BOY, #3 ONE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.03.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R128,000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Justin Snaith can get his winter season ball rolling with RANDOLPH HEARST. He has been up against the cream of the Cape Town crop and not far behind. He looks the part in this field. Dominic Zaki had his first KZN winner in TALK TO THE MASTER in the Fever Tree Stakes where he was weighted to win. He is more than useful but could find it difficult giving his younger rival 6kg. Zaki has declared two others to keep the race alive so the inference so obvious. These two look set to fight things out.
Selections: #2 RANDOLPH HEARST, #3 TALK TO THE MASTER, #5 REGENERATION, #6 TOWN CRIER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.03.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R120,000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: HIGHVELD STORM has his second run for his stable and make a promising local debut in first time blinkers. He has a useful apprentice up and should feature. WAR EMPEROR (8) has been improving with each outing and was a close-up second last run when returning from a break. He should give a good account. GOOD OMEN has finished runner-up over course and distance at his last two. He gets a 4kg claimer aboard this time around. XIPHOS has been a major disappointment although never far back and stable companion FROSTBITE could prove pick of the Frikkie Greyling pair. Although well beaten on debut he is likely to come on from that effort.
Selections: #1 HIGHVELD STORM, #8 WAR EMPEROR, #3 GOOD OMEN, #7 FROSTBITE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.03.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R120,000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: CAN WE START improved second start behind a short-priced favourite. She is bred to go this trip and any further improvement could see her home. STAMPEDE AHEAD goes this trip for the first time and has been disappointing. The step up in trip with the blinkers off and a tongue-tie on could do the trip. FIRE FORCE is the only one tested over the trip and ran on well for second last time out. He is a long-time battler but has come well at his last two over the trip. OSMIUM is another stepping up in trip but has shown some ability over shorter and Craig Zackey stays with the ride.
Selections: #5 CAN WE START, #2 STAMPEDE AHEAD, #4 FIRE FORCE, #1 OSMIUM
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.03.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R130,000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: LADYOFDISTINCTION has a touch of class and has won her last two in good fashion since returning from a break. She goes well this trip and should make a bold bid. MISS TWINKLE steps up in class and appears to be the pick of Andre Nel’s pair. ICE RAIN is slightly better off with Ladyofdistinction on their most recent meeting but both of her recent wins have come on the poly. ONE SMART COOKIE steps up in trip again. She has useful current sprint form and looks to have a strong winning chance.
Selections: #3 LADYOFDISTINCTION, #6 ONE SMART COOKIE, #4 MISS TWINKLE, #7 ICE RAIN
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.03.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R80,000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: Louise Gooden’s mare ACACIA’S BLOSSOM has been narrowly beaten at her last two on the poly. She now gets a 4kg claimer aboard who is riding with some confidence but the switch to turf is a cautionary note. Stable companion HEARTS ON FIRE was a little unlucky last run on the poly. GRUE OF ICE has her measure at the weights on their last meeting but the tables can be turned. AMAFORT is long overdue but tends to lack extra under pressure. However, she can feature on her best showing.
Selections: #7 ACACIA’S BLOSSOM, #2 HEARTS ON FIRE, #3 GRUE OF ICE, #8 AMAFORT
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.03.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R125,000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: MAPHAKA was a little disappointing on the poly last time out. He has shown good form in stronger company than he meets here and should go very close. TAM’S KNIGHT is lightly raced and showed some promise in his comeback run after a long lay-off. He has ability and one to watch in the betting. COWBOY COUNTRY has been consistent since his maiden win and has a money chance while CHICARTIO surprised on debut over course and distance and is likely to come on from that effort.
Selections: #6 MAPHAKA, #7 TAM’S KNIGHT, #5 COWBOY COUNTRY, #8 CHICARITO
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 11.03.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100,000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Veteran galloper SUN DAZED has steady form of late and the drop in trip with blinkers could finally see him home for his fifth success. INTREPID got a three-point raise in the handicap for his recent win on this course under a big weight. The extra will suit. TRIPPI’S SILK has been rested but comes off some promising recent Cape form. DEFINITELY YES was narrowly beaten on this course last run. His last win was over course and distance.
Selections: #12 SUN DAZED, #6 INTREPID, #4 DEFINITELY YES, #1 TRIPPI’S SILK
Best Win: #2 Tommy Greaney
Best Value Bet: #6 Maphaka
Best Longshot: #3 Ladyofdistinction
