Hollywood Racing has seven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday, 9 August 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday, 9 August 2026
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 1 – 12:07
1200m – Race Coast Wishes You A Happy Women’s Day Maiden Plate
7 – Scott’s Bar
Breeding: Malmoos – Picadilly Miss by London News
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/10
He returns from a 10-week break, during which time he was gelded. 1200m is on the short side and this outing will bring him on for future races over further. We are hoping to see him finish off his race strongly.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 10 wks. Gelded 2026.06.01. Has been gelded and should have more improvement to come. Include.
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Race 1 – 12:07
1200m – Race Coast Wishes You A Happy Women’s Day Maiden Plate
8 – Maggiano
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Magical Miss by Al Mufti (USA)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: *Mxolisi Mbuto
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
This son of Canford Cliffs makes his debut over 1200m with Mxolisi Mbuto doing duty. He has not shown much in his work at home and is expected to need the experience. We are hoping for an encouraging performance.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to: MUFASA8g(28: 6,10). *Canford Cliffs gelding(Cost R450000).
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Race 2 – 12:45
1200m – Tote For The Win Maiden Plate
7 – Hello Handsome
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – La Bella Mia by Gimmethegreenlight (AUS)
Trainer: Adam Azzie
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
This son of Canford Cliffs makes his debut over 1200m with Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale aboard. He is looking very well. The stable is happy with him and if not too green in running, it wouldn’t be a surprise to see him go close.
Winning Form Comment: *Canford Cliffs gelding.
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Race 3 – 13:20
1600m – Race Coast – Bright Future For SA Horse Racing Class 4 (F & M)
6 – Hop Hop Spinnekop
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – Varuna by Var (USA)
Trainer: Lucinda Woodruff
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 6 (7 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
She has produced two good efforts since winning her maiden over this distance at Hollywoodbets Greyville. She is doing very well at home, and this is the right type of race for her. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale steps back into the saddle and a big run is expected.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:74. Beaten narrowly in both post maiden runs. Winning chance.
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Race 4 – 13:55
1600m – Bet With Colossus Pools Exclusive On www.tote.co.za Maiden Plate
4 – All About Me
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Walk Of Fame by Dynasty
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 4 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He returns from a short eight-week break and is having his first outing as a gelding. The son of Rafeef will enjoy the rise to 1600m, but he may need the run. This outing will bring him on nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2026.06.16. Is held by a couple on last run. Should improve over the mile.
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Race 4 – 13:55
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5 – Dreadnought
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – On My Mind (IRE) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 5 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He produced a promising debut effort when second over 1200m on the Vaal Classic course. He does meet a competitive field. The son of Gimmethegreenlight steps up to 1600m and if all goes according to plan, he should be involved.
Winning Form Comment: Promising debut. Yeni rides and should love the rise to a mile.
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Race 4 – 13:55
1600m – Bet With Colossus Pools Exclusive On www.tote.co.za Maiden Plate
7 – Preux Chavalier
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Francia by Dynasty
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 7 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
His debut run over 1400m was encouraging and he was very green in running. The run has brought him on, and he will enjoy the rise to 1600m. It is a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. With luck in running, he is expected to be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Would have gained from the debut experience. Trainer’s only runner today.