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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: SCOTTSVILLE@2026.09.21
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.09.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R140,000, 12:07GMT+2
Race Summary: Many first timers so keep an eye on the betting. Of those that have run, ONE PEPPER showed good improvement first time after gelding and should run another forward race. AMC ROY ON FIREnhas run two smart race on this course. He is on the up and should make a bold bid. Hollywood Racing have a number of first timers in the race. Going on jockey booking, best of them could be SENSEI OF SPIN and ESCAPE VELOCITY.
Selections: #2 ONE PEPPER, #7 A M C ROY ON FIRE, #3 SENSEI OF SPIN, #6 ESCAPE VELOCITY
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.09.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R125,000, 12:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Mostly first timers so keep a close eye on the betting. Of those that have run, ONE FLIGHT improved nicely at her second outing over course and distance and should be a factor. Gavin Lerena has stuck with FLEUR DELACOUR which is always a good sign and she has run two promising races over course and distance. NOTHING COOLER is lightly raced but returns from a long lay-off. She may be worth following in the market. CELERITAS is a well-bred Sean Tarry first timer who is another that may be worth keeping a close eye on.
Selections: #6 ONE FLIGHT, #12 FLEUR DELACOUR, #14 NOTHING COOLER, #10 CELERITAS
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.09.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R140,000, 13:20GMT+2
Race Summary: JOY N HOPE has improved with each outing over sprints. He steps up into what could be a more suitable trip with Keagan de Melo aboard. CLEVER KID has the widest draw but showed up well when second on debut and with expected improvement he should be competitive. UNITED TIDES was not too far back in third over course and distance last time out and can still improve. WO ZAI made a promising debut over course and distance at long odds and should come on with the experience.
Selections: #3 JOY N HOPE, #10 CLEVER KID, #6 UNITED TIDES, #5 WO ZAI
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.09.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R145,000, 13:55GMT+2
Race Summary: SPARROW MAN won well first up over a mile to shed his maiden. He has a handy weight and looks progressive and can follow up in some fair company. WAR REPORTER has taken a new lease on life at recent outings. He has useful Highveld form and will be a threat. THE MARQUEE was close-up behind the very promising Coast Of The Sun last time out. He is never far back and the extra furlong could suit. JAZZ FESTIVAL had it tough from a wide draw last start and with a light weight he will be dangerous.
Selections: #2 SPARROW MAN, #5 WAR REPORTER, #7 THE MARQUEE, #3 JAZZ FESTIVAL
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.09.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R170,000, 14:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Open handicap. Veteran QUEUE WING is up in class but has been dropping in the handicap and now gets a 2.5kg claimer aboard. DOWN BY THE RIVER goes well over course and distance and was staying on well for second last time out. He has the best of the draw. PINOT GRIGIO returns from a lengthy break and makes his local debut. He comes with fair Cape form but mostly at long odds. LANDOFTHERISINGSUN shoulders top weight but has not run a bad race since arriving in KZN and the stable is in good form.
Selections: #8 QUEUE WING, #1 DOWN BY THE RIVER, #4 LANDOFTHERISINGSUN, #2 PINOT GRIGIO
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.09.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100,000, 15:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Wide open handicap. FRENCH WAR LORD was a recent maiden winner but came with strong maiden form and beat a progressive gelding in One Pepper. He can follow up. LUNCH MONEY won well over course and distance last time out. He had solid poly form prior to that and can follow up. CONNOISSEUR is showing signs of his best form and with a light weight he should be competitive. ONE IRISH ROVER does seem better over a furlong shorter but with De Melo up he can get the extra.
Selections: #12 FRENCH WAR LORD, #13 LUNCH MONEY, #1 CONNOISSEUR, #5 ONE IRISH ROVER
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.09.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R145,000, 15:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Back to a sprint, ERIC’S LEGACY won well over course and distance last time out. He is smart and can follow up. Second that day was the lightly raced FIRE CHIEF who was having his first run after a short break. He is much better off at the weights given the 4kg apprentice allowance and there should not be much between the two. INTO RED SPACE won first time out in PE and then took on feature company. He gets a tongue-tie and is one to watch. YANNAKIS took a six-point raise in the handicap after his third successive win over course and distance and the handicapper may now have got his measure.
Selections: #1 ERIC’S LEGACY, #10 FIRE CHIEF, #6 INTO RED SPACE, #5 YANNAKIS
HOLLYWOODBETS SCOTTSVILLE, 21.09.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R175,000, 16:15GMT+2
Race Summary: EXOCET was desperately in need of his come-back run. Showed pace before fading late and his class could see him through. LICENCE TO THRILL has his third run back from a short break. He was narrowly beaten over course and distance last time out. DONQUERARI is a hard-knocking veteran who goes well over course and distance and could be the main threat. MYSTICAL MISS has drawn on the wide outside but has a light weight and comes with useful Highveld form. The wide draw could be to her advantage.
Selections: #2 EXOCET, #9 LICENCE TO THRILL, #3 DONQUERARI, #16 MYSTICAL MISS
Best Win: #2 Exocet
Best Value Bet: #8 Queue Wing
Best Longshot: #6 Into Red Space
