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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2026.07.08
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 08.07.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R160,000, 11:45GMT+2
Race Summary: PUTTHELIGHTSOUT was a beaten favourite on the ploy last run. In modest company here and should go close back on turf. ANATOLY has made steady improvement. Close-up second last run. AFTER THE FIRE takes on males but made some improvement in blinkers last run. PEACE SIGN makes his debut. Stable jockey rides and one to watch in the betting.
Selections: #2 PUTTHELIGHTSOUT, #4 ANATOLY, #7 PEACE SIGN, #6 AFTER THE FIRE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 08.07.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R140,000, 12:20GMT+2
Race Summary: CHRISTMAS ROSE was touched off second time out. She has made steady improvement and should go close. She is the pick of the stable trio. BLENHEIM PALACE is making steady improvement and has found market support in the past. This trip should suit. AMERICA FIRST took on older runners in an Open Maiden last start. She can do better here. SO INDI has found market support in the past. Up in trip and one to watch.
Selections: #3 CHRISTMAS ROSE, #8 BLENHEIM PALACE, #2 AMERICA FIRST, #6 SO INDI
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 08.07.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R140,000, 12:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Some well-bred first timers so keep an eye on the betting. LENNOX found all sorts of traffic last time out and shows some promise. He should put in a big effort. TIGER CODY has improved in blinkers. He is back to shorter and looks the biggest threat. ARKADIN has made steady improvement. Back to a sprint with a four-claimer up. AFRICAN RUBY has not been far back starting at long odds. He can do better here. First timers HOT BLOODED and BULLET CATCH are ones to watch in the market.
Selections: #4 LENOXX, #3 TIGER CODY, #14 BULLET CATCH, #13 HOT BLOODED
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 08.07.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R140,000, 13:30GMT+2
Race Summary: CHARLIE BUCKET has consistent Cape form over course and distance. Beaten favourite last two over the distance and with a 1.5kg allowance from the saddle he could make amends. DEONARIE has shown up well in both starts. Steps up in trip but has the best of the draw. REDOUBT EXPRESS found market support when making a smart debut on the poly. The turf should not be an issue and he rates a strong winning chance. IMPERIAL VALOR has the widest draw to contend with but improved with a tongue-tie and has a claiming apprentice up.
Selections: #10 CHARLIE BUCKET, #1 DEONARIE, #5 REDOUBT EXPRESS, #11 IMPERIAL VALOR
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 08.07.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R140,000, 14:05GMT+2
Race Summary: PEEPING TOM has been knocking on the door for some time now. He stays the trip and is the one to beat. BOURBON’S BEAST tends to lack finish but is never too far back. He should go well in this company. AUGRABIES was a beaten favourite last run. His best recent form has been on the poly but he is in modest company. CAPTIVE PRINCE is lightly raced but has shown some promise. The step up in trip should suit.
Selections: #6 PEEPING TOM, #8 BOURBON’S BEAST, #7 AUGRABIES, #5 CAPTIVE PRINCE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 08.07.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R170,000, 14:45GMT+2
Race Summary: SALANI KAHLE has a big weight but shows lots of potential. This will be the acid test. UZWANO steps up in trip but is in good for over shorter. He will see it out and should go close. HODGEPODGE is a smart filly who stays well. She has a handy galloping weight and should be competitive. QUEUE WING seldom runs a bad race. Up in class but also in distance and has a light weight. One to watch.
Selections: #8 SALANI KAHLE, #7 UZWANO, #9 QUEUE WING, #1 HODGEPODGE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 08.07.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R140,000, 15:20GMT+2
Race Summary: TUNGUSKA comes off some smart recent Western Cape form. The stable has hardly missed since arriving in KZN. BLIZZARD BOY has shown up well in two starts on the poly since arriving in KZN. He shed his maiden on the turf and should run well in this field. RED CARDINAL is down in class and handicap. If he stays the trip he will be a big contender. HIGH QUEUE is always consistent and with some luck in running he is in with a chance.
Selections: #4 TUNGUSKA, #2 BLIZZARDBOY, #10 RED CARDINAL, #6 HIGH QUEUE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 08.07.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100,000, 15:55GMT+2
Race Summary: RED CORAL is a filly taking on males but was a beaten favourite last run on the poly and can make amends. LET IT ROLL was a recent maiden winner and takes on older runners. However, he has improved with each outing and has a handy galloping weight. DANCING ON A CLOUD was much improved last run after switching yards. He has always shown promise and can follow up. RADU has been consistent of late and now gets a 2.5kg claimer aboard.
Selections: #4 RED CORAL, #3 LET IT ROLL, #5 RADU, #10 DANCING ON A CLOUD
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 08.07.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100,000, 16:30GMT+2
Race Summary: PREACHER MAN is a two-year-old filly taking on males but was a beaten favourite last run. Down in class firs first time blinkers she looks the part. DIAMOND MAKER won at long odds last start but in first time blinkers back over a sprint. He could follow up. YANNAKIS has won his last two over course and distance and his 4kg claimer retains the ride. PRINCESS GOLDIE is back on turf. Her poly form is consistent but she can do better here.
Selections: #1 PREACHER MAN, #4 DIAMOND MAKER, #7 YANNAKIS, #8 PRINCESS GOLDIE
Best Win: #6 Peeping Tom
Best Value Bet: #1 Preacher Man
Best Longshot: #10 Red Cardinal
