Hollywood Racing has eight runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Monday, 16 June 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Monday, 16 June 2025
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 4 – 14:00
1100m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast D Stakes
7 – Purple Powahouse
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: *Savanna Valjalo -4.0kg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He won a good race in his last start over 1000m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville polytrack. He’s fit and well heading into this race. 4kgs claiming apprentice Savanna Valjalo is booked to ride, and he should be in with a chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Won well in latest. Can follow up.
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Race 6 – 15:10
1400m – Gallop TV Youtube Channel Class 3
4 – Tirpitz
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Exotic (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 4 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He finished off his last race over this course and distance nicely. He’s doing very well at home and has cracked a good draw of four. He should be a lot closer turning into the straight and with Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale, he’s expected to go close.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:89. Meets number 8 on similar weight terms. Is a threat.
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Race 7 – 15:50
1000m – Open A TABGold Account – 031 314 1874 Class 2
3 – Hithemhardsunshine
Breeding: What A Winter – Agra by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 3 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 12/1
He showed good improvement when second in his last start over this distance at Hollywoodbets Greyville. He’s fit and well heading into this contest. It’s a competitive field and he has a place chance.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:108. Almost caused an upset last time. Don’t ignore.
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Race 7 – 15:50
1000m – Open A TABGold Account – 031 314 1874 Class 2
4 – Luhamba Phambili
Breeding: Danon Platina (JPN) – Simply Royal by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 4 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
His last three starts have been good. The son of Danon Platina is ideally suited to this course and distance. He’s in a good space and is a fit horse heading into this race. S’manga Khumalo steps back into the saddle and he’s expected to be a principle contender.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:105. Meets number 3 on identical weight terms. Consider.
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Race 7 – 15:50
1000m – Open A TABGold Account – 031 314 1874 Class 2
6 – Lion Rampart
Breeding: One World – Saltire by Var (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 6 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He’s having his first run for Trainer Gareth van Zyl. He’s a happy horse who is enjoying his work heading into this race. He’s aimed at the Post Merchants on Hollywoodbets Durban July day and this outing will bring him on nicely for that run. On his work shown at home, he’s expected to be a big runner.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Marshall V H-2025.04.21. 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2025.01.07. Best MR:111. Stable debut. Respect.
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Race 7 – 15:50
1000m – Open A TABGold Account – 031 314 1874 Class 2
11 – Shipholia
Breeding: William Longsword – Sea Glitter (USA) by Holy Bull (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Nicholas Patel
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 11 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
She’s been disappointing in her last two starts. The daughter of William Longsword is ideally suited to this distance. She does meet a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. We’re hoping for a positive effort from her.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:105. Placed in both C&D attempts. Could improve.
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Race 7 – 15:50
1000m – Open A TABGold Account – 031 314 1874 Class 2
12 – I Am Giant
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Vars Honour by Var (USA)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 12 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 12/1
He’s having his first run for Trainer Stuart Ferrie. This is a run to bring him on for a race on Hollywoodbets Durban July day. He’s doing very well at home and he should run a forward race.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Crawford BJ/JI-2025.01.11. Rested 22 wks. Best MR:118. First run for Ferrie camp. Has ability.
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Race 8 – 16:25
1000m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4
8 – Rafa’s Boy
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Flame Cat (AUS) by Tale Of The Cat (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 8 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He was super-impressive when winning his last start over this course and distance. He received a seven-pound penalty for that victory, and it may be hard to follow up. However, he’s doing well at home and is expected to finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:81. Easy latest win. Remains in Class 4 and can show.