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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2026.09.13
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 13.09.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R140,000, 12:07GMT+2
Race Summary: ANNUSHKA’S LIGHT drifted badly in the market on debut, he is a lovely son of Gimmethegreenlight, he did well to finish just over three lengths behind Ashvendra at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on the 23rd of August, in hope that he has made the necessary improvement back at home, he will go close to winning. CLEAN SWEEP ran a great race on debut, he was beaten just over one length by Scots Wae Hae on the 29th of July, he should improve tremendously going into his second start here, watch him closely. BARRY’S BOY never runs a bad race, he finished second in the same race as Annushka’s Light last time, he will be right there in the finish again. ARKADIN gets the blinkers fitted, and he drops in trip to 1000m, he could sneak into the places at a decent price.
Selections: #2 ANNUSHKA’S LIGHT, #1 CLEAN SWEEP, #15 BARRY’S BOY, #5 ARKADIN
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 13.09.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R90,000, 12:45GMT+2
Race Summary: TIGER CODY has been rested for 67 days, he won his maiden impressively at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on the 8th of July, he should be competitive again in this field, include him into all bets. BLESS ME FRED stayed on well for second behind B Fiftytwo last time, he is honest, and he tries hard, he will be right there in the finish. CHAMPAGNE MAC must have a solid place chance in this field, he has no weight on his back, and he has run some decent races at this track. TRAFALGAR SQUARE has dropped further in the ratings, he could be some nice value for the places, watch him closely with a big weight on his back.
Selections: #3 TIGER CODY, #5 BLESS ME FRED, #2 CHAMPAGNE MAC, #8 TRAFALGAR SQUARE
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 13.09.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R125,000, 13:20GMT+2
Race Summary: PINK SKIES stayed on nicely for third behind Periwinkle last time, she will love the step up in trip to 1600m, with some luck in running, she will be super competitive. GLITTER PAINT improved from her first run into her second run, she was beaten just over four lengths by Sei Bella on the 19th of July, unfortunately the bad draw will make life tough for her, but she will be doing some good work late. MAGICAL SPRING has been well tried in the maiden ranks, there will be no excuses for this filly from a good draw, she will be right there in the finish late. LINGUISTIC will love the step up in trip, she is open to any amount of improvement, include her into all bets.
Selections: #9 PINK SKIES, #12 GLITTER PAINT, #1 MAGICAL SPRING, #6 LINGUISTIC
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 13.09.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R140,000, 13:55GMT+2
Race Summary: HELLO HANDSOME will enjoy the step up in trip to 1400m, he did well to finish third on debut behind Snow Warrior, in hope that he has made further improvement back at home, he will go close to winning. CUE STICK finished just over seven lengths behind Gimme A Fireball at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on the 29th of July, if he gets some luck in running from a bad draw, he will be very competitive in this field. LE CONCIERGE has run some fair races in his career, he finished fourth behind Nautical Fire at Hollywoodbets Greyville (Poly) on the 14th of August, the form of that race has worked out well, he has a big winning chance. OWNER OF CREATION has been well tried in the maiden ranks, he could sneak into the places on his best form.
Selections: #3 HELLO HANDSOME, #9 CUE STICK, #6 LE CONCIERGE, #10 OWNER OF CREATION
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 13.09.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R170,000, 14:30GMT+2
Race Summary: PLEASE BE TRUE disappointed many when finishing fifth at skinny odds in his last start at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the 14th of August, the drop in trip to 1400m will be no problem for this magnificent looking gelding, he will be very hard to beat in this field, definitely one of the better bets on the card. TAM’S KNIGHT won a good race at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the 7th of August, he was given two points for that victory, he should go close again from a neat draw, watch him closely. NORDIC CHIEF only ran a fair race last time on the Poly, he was beaten just under four lengths by Maphaka on the 21st of August, now that he is back on the grass, he will run a big race from a good draw. COGNAC has always come to the track with a reputation, he ran a much better race last time, in hope that he produces his best form, he could sneak into the places at a decent price.
Selections: #4 PLEASE BE TRUE, #3 TAM’S KNIGHT, #2 NORDIC CHIEF, #1 COGNAC
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 13.09.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R140,000, 15:10GMT+2
Race Summary: STRONGER TOGETHER has been rested and gelded, he won his maiden easily at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on the 17th of May, the form of that race has worked out well, even though he takes on a competitive field here, he looks like a nice type in the making, he should run a big race. ARVERNI PRINCESS absolutely loves the 1000m trip, she is very fast, champion jockey Craig Zackey knows this mare well, she will be in it for a long way, include her into all bets. SMORGASBORD quickened up smartly to win a good race on the 30th of August, he was given five points for that impressive win, if he brings that run to the track again, he will go close to winning. LUNELUCK never runs a bad race, he will be doing some good work late.
Selections: #6 STRONGER TOGETHER, #4 ARVERNI PRINCESS, #11 SMORGASBORD, #8 LUNELUCK
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 13.09.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R175,000, 15:45GMT+2
Race Summary: ERIK DUBOIS was given a top ride by Lyle Hewitson to win the Grade 1 World Pool Moment Of The Day Premiers Champion Stakes at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the 26th of July, he is a beautiful horse with lots of ability, the 1200m trip will be on the short side for him, but his class will put him in the race late. BLAZING FURY quickened up impressively to win a good race on the 14th of August, he will be just off the speed early, and he will be flying at them late. SWEET GREEN did well to finish third in the Grade 2 World Pool With Race Coast Debutante at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the 26th of July, she was drawn awkwardly, and she still managed to finish just under one length behind Palace Of Arvernia, the yard thinks highly of this filly, she has a big winning chance in this field. ASCALON DANCER has been rested for 127 days, he will be doing some good work late, watch him closely.
Selections: #6 ERIK DUBOIS, #2 BLAZING FURY, #4 SWEET GREEN, #5 ASCALON DANCER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 13.09.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R135,000, 16:20GMT+2
Race Summary: BLUE LAGOON must have a strong each way chance in this field, her form in the Western Cape is very good, she tries hard, include her into all bets. ANUSHKA has been rested for 113 days, she finished just under eight lengths behind Get Up in the Grade 2 Allan Robertson Championship on the 23rd of May, in hope that she doesn’t need the run after a small break, she will be right there in the finish. MENAGERIE finished just over seven lengths behind Palace Of Arvernia in the Grade 2 World Pool With Race Coast Debutante at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the 26th of July, she is much better than that performance, if she bounces back to her best form, she will trouble them all in the finish. INNERBLOOM is in great form at the moment, her chances must be respected.
Selections: #1 BLUE LAGOON, #3 ANUSHKA, #12 MENAGERIE, #8 INNERBLOOM
Best Win: #4 Please Be True
Best Value Bet: #2 Annushka’s Light
