Hollywood Racing has nine runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday, 19 July 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday, 19 July 2026
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 1 – 11:55
1000m – Hollywoodbets Scottsville Welcomes You Maiden Juvenile Plate (Fillies)
6 – Ibhola Lomlilo – SCRATCHED (Abnormal Blood Count)
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Gibraltar Blue (IRE) by Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 6 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
The daughter of Vercingetorix is making her debut over 1000m with Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena booked to ride. She will be at her best over further, but this is a good place to start her career. We wouldn’t be surprised to see her involved at the finish, but this outing will bring her only nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Sister to: YOU WIN AGAIN6m(15: 4, 6),BATTLEOFTRAFALGAR9g(24: 3, 9). *Vercingetorix filly(Cost R1.6 million).
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Race 2 – 12:30
1100m – Gallop TV Juvenile Plate
5 – Sparrow Man
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Kelpie by Dynasty
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 5 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
The son of Gimmethegreenlight makes his debut over 1100m with Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale aboard. He has been showing very good work at home, and the stable is happy with him. He does meet a tough field and will be at his best over further. We are looking forward to seeing him run.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to: DRUMNADROCHIT3f(6: 2, 1). *Gimmethegreenlight colt.
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Race 4 – 13:40
1400m – Bet with Colossus Pools Exclusive On www.tote.co.za Open Maiden
9 – Skipper Zip
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Sausalito Bay by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 9 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He showed good improvement when fourth over 1200m on the polytrack last time. The son of Rafeef is doing nicely at home, and the blinkers remain fitted. He is having his peak effort, and we are hoping to see further improvement.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2025.11.12. The 3rd horse in latest has come out and won since.
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Race 5 – 14:15
1400m – Race Coast – Bright Future For SA Horse Racing Middle Stakes (F & M)
2 – Mamlambo
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Water Spirit by Jackson
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 2 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She produced an encouraging stable debut over 1200m and has come on from the outing. She is doing well at home but the yard feels that she will need another run to bring her to her best. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena rides from Barrier Two and we can expect to see good improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Adamson HE-2026.01.11. 2nd run after rest. Best MR:92. Needed first run for de Kock camp. Can improve.
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Race 6 – 14:50
1500m – Lucky Fish Turf Luck Apprentice Class 5 (F & M)
2 – Hop Hop Spinnekop
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – Varuna by Var (USA)
Trainer: Lucinda Woodruff
Jockey: *Mxolisi Mbuto
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 2 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
She followed up her maiden victory with a good third-place finish over this course and distance. She is flying at home, and she is in a fantastic space. Apprentice Mxolisi Mbuto will do duty from Barrier Two. The daughter of Flower Alley has a good winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:73. Beaten a neck against stronger opposition in latest. Trainer’s only runner today.
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Race 6 – 14:50
1500m – Lucky Fish Turf Luck Apprentice Class 5 (F & M)
7 – Party Girl
Breeding: Danon Platina (JPN) – Still Tappin by Tapit (USA)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: *Eduan Muller -4.0kg
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
She needed her stable debut over 1200m on the polytrack. She is working well, and the stable has opted to fit her with a tongue-tie. It is a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. With luck in running, we can expect to see an improved performance.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Greeff AC-2025.10.24. 2nd run after rest. Best MR:75. Needed local debut. Trainer’s only runner today.
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Race 7 – 15:25
1600m – In The Box Seat Podcast Brought To You By Gallop TV Class 4
2 – Buddy Boy
Breeding: What A Winter – Monte Carlo Girl by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 2 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is in good form and comes off a third-place finish over 1200m on the polytrack. The son of What A Winter steps up to 1600m and the blinkers remain fitted. If switching off early from Barrier Two, he will be a big runner.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Won only C&D attempt. Lerena retains and has a winning chance.
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Race 7 – 15:25
1600m – In The Box Seat Podcast Brought To You By Gallop TV Class 4
4 – Trois Trois Quatre
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Badger Creek by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: *Qiniso Ngcobo -4.0kg
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 4 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He returns from a short seven-week break and drops to 1600m. The son of Rafeef is doing well at home and gets the services of 4kgs claiming Apprentice Qiniso Ngcobo. We are hoping to see him running on and this outing will bring him on for his next race.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:94. Can show if finding best form. Watch.
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Race 7 – 15:25
1600m – In The Box Seat Podcast Brought To You By Gallop TV Class 4
8 – Tobacconist
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – La Linea by Dynasty
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 8 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 0
He returns from a 12-week break and has had a grass gallop heading into this race. The son of Flower Alley is in mint condition and is working very well. He will put up a good performance, but this outing will bring him on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 12 wks. Best MR:83. The break may have been what he needed. Watch.