Hollywood Racing has seven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday, 30 August 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday, 30 August 2026
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 1 – 12:07
1200m – Hollywoodbets Scottsville Welcomes You Maiden Plate
4 – Scotch Again
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Lemon Drop Girl by Parade Leader (USA)
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 4 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He has been disappointing in his two efforts to date. The stable is happy with his work, and he is doing well at home. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena rides and we are hoping for an improved performance.
Winning Form Comment: Poor latest. Is lightly raced and has scope for improvement in this field.
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Race 1 – 12:07
1200m – Hollywoodbets Scottsville Welcomes You Maiden Plate
5 – Maggiano
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Magical Miss by Al Mufti (USA)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 5 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He produced a good debut effort over this course and distance. It is a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. He is doing well at home and will run a good race. He can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to: MUFASA8g(28: 6,10). Ran on in first run. Would have gained from the experience and can show.
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Race 2 – 12:45
1200m – Gallop TV Maiden Plate (F & M)
9 – Fleur Delacour
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Facinating Filly by Antonius Pius (USA)
Trainer: Paul Lafferty
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 9 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She produced an eye-catching debut effort over this course and distance four weeks ago. The daughter of Canford Cliffs is doing very well at home and Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena is happy with her progress. She is expected to be a major runner.
Winning Form Comment: Sister to: PHINDA MZALA9g(50: 2,21), INSTANT ATTRACTION5m(26: 2,16). Eye-catching debut performance. Big chance.
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Race 3 – 13:20
1600m – Bet With Tote www.tote.co.za Open Maiden
3 – Taranaki Nomad (NZ)
Breeding: Savabeel (AUS) – Samoon (AUS) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He needed his debut effort over 1400m on the polytrack. The stable has not seen much improvement in his work at home, but he is a fitter horse. He will enjoy the rise to 1600m, and we are hoping for an improved performance.
Winning Form Comment: Would have come on from fair debut run and should appreciate the extra 200m on offer.
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Race 3 – 13:20
1600m – Bet With Tote www.tote.co.za Open Maiden
9 – Scott’s Bar
Breeding: Malmoos – Picadilly Miss by London News
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 9 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He was disappointing in his last start over 1200m. The son of Malmoos has not shown improvement in his work but is a fitter horse. He will enjoy the rise to 1600m, and we are hoping for an improved performance.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Gelded 2026.06.01. Moderate form shown thus far. Tries a mile and could improve to take a place.
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Race 6 – 15:05
1400m – Tote For The Win D Stakes
3 – Skipper Zip
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Sausalito Bay by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 3 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He was an easy winner when shedding his maiden tag over this distance at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. First run out of the maidens is never an easy task. The son of Rafeef is improving with racing and from a good draw of three, he can finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.11.12. Best MR:68. Won well in latest. Has shown good improvement with blinkers.
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Race 7 – 15:40
1400m – Lucky Fish Fortune Cup C Stakes
4 – Kitchakal
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Daphne Garland by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 62.5kg
Draw: 4 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is very well in himself and has cracked a handy draw of four. The son of Master Of My Fate drops in class and carries top weight of 62.5kgs. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena rides and he can finish in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:93. Was not disgraced in latest over this C&D. Drops in class.