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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2026.08.09
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.08.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R140,000, 12:07GMT+2
Race Summary: SCOTT’S BAR has been up against tough opposition in his first two starts. He has had a short break but unless there is a first time ‘springer’ he rates the one to beat. The mare TIPPERARY is a battling maiden but is better than her last effort and can run into the money. PRAETORIAN GUARD has been well beaten in his two starts but faced a progressive colt in his second start and can improve. Of the first timers, ELUSIVE DIAMOND could prove the pick.
Selections: #7 SCOTT’S BAR, #2 TIPPERARY, #6 PRAETORIAN GUARD, #5 ELUSIVE DIAMOND
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.08.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R140,000, 12:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Many first timers. Best of those that have run may be ROCCO’S PEACE who has improved with each outing and has run well on this course. XIPHOS has been costly to follow and tends to lack extra when it counts. MAJESTIC LIMPOPO showed some improvement in blinkers behind the promising Gimme A Fireball and can do better in this line-up. The well-bred BELLE GALLICO could prove best of the debutantes.
Selections: #1 ROCCO’S PEACE, #4 XIPHOS, #6 MAJESTIC LIMPOPO, #9 BELLO GALLICO
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.08.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R135,000, 13:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Competitive handicap. HOP HOP SPINNEKOP came from well off the pace to fail narrowly last on this course. She has been in good form since her maiden win and should go close again. GOLD GOLD BABY won well with first time blinkers last start on the poly. She has been in good form since her maiden win. TAYLOR’S VERSION has useful form over course and distance and improved in blinkers. Another in with a strong winning chance. PRINCESS TRIPPI was a recent maiden winner in modest company but had useful Maiden form to stronger.
Selections: #6 HOP HOP SPINNEKOP, #3 GOLD GOLD BABY, #2 TAYLOR’S VERSION, #5 PRINCESS TRIPPI
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.08.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R140,000, 13:55GMT+2
Race Summary: The betting should be your best guide with a number of runners stepping up in trip for the first time. However, JUDICIARY made a promising debut over course and distance when finishing strongly behind the equally promising Sparrow Man. Visiting DREADNOUGHT was a well-beaten second in his debut sprint but will much prefer this trip. DEONARIE has been ultra consistent and yet to finish out of the money. This trip should suit. OLD HARRY ROCKS was a beaten favourite last run. He is another to show promise and another that should be suited by a step up in trip.
Selections: #8 JUDICIARY, #5 DREADNOUGHT, #6 DEONARIE, #3 OLD HARRY ROCKS
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.08.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R175,000, 14:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Visiting PARISIAN WALKWAY is by far the best weighted. He made a smart return after a lengthy break and if anywhere near his best he should be hard to beat. POWERANDTHEGLORY has run two smart races on the poly and won well under a big weight last run. He should feature. BANGLADESH has it all to do at the weights. He makes his turf debut but could still be under the handicappers radar. CAPTAIN WEST was close-up behind Zeitz in a useful field last time out and has some smart Cape form over the trip.
Selections: #3 PARISIAN WALKWAY, #4 POWERANDTHEGLORY, #6 CAPTAIN WEST, #5 BANGLADESH
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.08.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1750m, Turf, R90,000, 15:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Wide open. JAZZ FESTIVAL is long overdue another win. He runs well on this course and although shouldering a fair weight he takes a big drop in class and he can finally get rewarded. MISTER NIBBLES also takes a big drop in class and gets a 4kg claimer aboard. He showed up well in first time cheek pieces and can feature. RUN TO RIO steps up in trip but has gone close on this course and has a good chance in this line-up. GALAXY EXPLORER needed his last run after a lengthy break and has a chance on his previous showings.
Selections: #5 JAZZ FESTIVAL, #2 MISTER NIBBLES, #11 RUN TO RIO, #1 GALAXY EXPLORER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.08.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R150,000, 15:40GMT+2
Race Summary: SCARLET MACAW has a big weight but has been up against much stronger at her last two and could prove difficult to beat. Stable companion LILAC IN WINTER has won her last two on this course and has a handy weight which could make her a danger. LA LANDONNE has been a beaten favourite at her last two but both races were on the poly and she can do better on the turf. LIMITLESS SKY is showing signs of coming to hand and caught the eye last run on this course.
Selections: #3 SCARLET MACAW, #6 LILAC IN WINTER, #2 LA LANDONNE, #4 LIMITLESS SKY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 09.08.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R135,000, 16:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Can ARVERNI PRINCESS score another win over her favourite course and distance? She has won four of her last five starts and with a 4kg claimer aboard she must have another good chance. CLAIR DE LUNE was narrowly beaten last run on the poly. She comes with smart Cape form and will be a threat. DURBAN DIAMOND gets first time blinkers and was up there behind Arverni Princess last time out. She is lightly raced and has a handy weight. SCARLET STARLET is lightly raced but yet to run a bad race in her three starts. She shed her maiden on debut on this course and is one to watch in the betting.
Selections: #12 DURBAN DIAMOND, #11 CLAIR DE LUNE, #7 ARVERNI PRINCESS, #3 SCARLET STARLET
Best Win: #3 Scarlet Macaw
Best Value Bet: #5 Jazz Festival
Best Longshot: #12 Durban Diamond
