Hollywood Racing has twelve runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Monday, 24 February 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Monday, 24 February 2025
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 1 – 12:25
1600m – Austen Smith Maiden Plate
9 – O Space O
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Principessa by Querari (GER)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 9 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He showed very good improvement in his first run for Trainer MJ Odendaal. He has come through that outing well and the blinkers will remain fitted. He is a temperamental type and if bringing his best form, he should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Crawford B-2024.10.05. 2nd run after rest. Gelded 2024.05.22. Improved with blinkers in local debut run. Chance.
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Race 3 – 13:35
1600m – SLCNG Class 3
4 – Trois Trois Quatre
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Badger Creek by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Mike de Kock/Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Mathew Thackeray
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 4 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He was in need of his last start over 1950m on this course. The 1600m is on the short side for him and this race will keep him ticking over. The son of Rafeef jumps from a good draw of four and we are hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:92. Needed latest. Should strip fitter.
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Race 3 – 13:35
1600m – SLCNG Class 3
5 – Kitchakal
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Daphne Garland by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 5 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He had to overcome a wide draw over 1400m last time and was far from disgraced. He will be ideally suited to 1600m and he jumps from a handy draw of five. It is a competitive field, but he is doing well and should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:93. Not disgraced from a wide draw last time. Is suited to this C&D.
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Race 3 – 13:35
1600m – SLCNG Class 3
11 – Capsaicin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Queen Laurie by Great Britain (GB)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 11 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He was an impressive winner in his last start over this course and distance. The stable managed to get a gallop into him before the rain affected his training programme. He is fit, well and if all goes according to plan from the widest draw, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2023.11.28. Best MR:94. Gutsy winner in latest. Remains in Class 3 and can follow up.
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Race 4 – 14:15
2400m – JS Automotive Bosch C Stakes
8 – Uzwano
Breeding: Ideal World (USA) – Banbury by Horse Chestnut
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 8 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He showed good guts when winning his maiden over 1950m on this course. He took that run well and he steps up to 2400m. The first run out of the maidens is never an easy task and we are hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:82. Just won latest. Is trying further and chance if stays.
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Race 4 – 14:15
2400m – JS Automotive Bosch C Stakes
10 – Allaroundtheworld
Breeding: Oasis Dream (GB) – Same Jurisdiction by Mambo In Seattle (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 10 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He is better than his last start over 2000m on the polytrack. The son of Oasis Dream has won on this course previously. He does step up to 2400m for the first time. He is doing well at home and if seeing out the extra distance on offer, he should earn a cheque.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Better than moderate latest. Is suited to this course.
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Race 5 – 14:50
1400m – Konica Minolta Class 4
9 – Phaka Imali
Breeding: Var (USA) – Endearment (AUS) by Hussonet (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 9 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He won well in his last start over this distance on the Hollywoodbets Greyville turf track. The son of Var is doing nicely heading into this race. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Cole Dicken rides and if all goes according to plan, he can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Surprise winner in latest. Jumps in class.
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Race 5 – 14:50
1400m – Konica Minolta Class 4
10 – Ibutho
Breeding: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) – Stormin Cat by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 10 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He did not enjoy the rain-affected polytrack over this distance last time. He is fit and well heading into this contest. The blinkers have been re-fitted but he will need luck in running from the widest draw.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers ON. Best MR:90. Prefers the polytrack. Watch.
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Race 6 – 15:25
1400m – Valverite Class 4
6 – Stars In Heaven
Breeding: Danon Platina (JPN) – Star Evolution by Var (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 6 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He is a winner of his last two starts, the latest of which was over this course and distance. He returns from an 11-week break, is in a good space and has been working well. Jockey Sean Veale rides and we are hoping to see him bring up the hat-trick.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 11 wks. Best MR:85. Won latest impressively. Hat-trick is definitely on the cards.
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Race 7 – 16:00
1000m – Tash Fire Engineers C Stakes
1 – Rafa’s Boy
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Flame Cat (AUS) by Tale Of The Cat (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: *Not Declared
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 1 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He is better than his last start over 1200m. He drops back to 1000m, and the blinkers remain fitted. We are hoping to see the son of Rafeef return to best form.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:81. Better than last two runs. Is likely to race on the speed and can improve.
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Race 7 – 16:00
1000m – Tash Fire Engineers C Stakes
6 – Ayuwi Yuwi
Breeding: Captain Of All – Neurose (BRZ) by Dubai Dust (USA)
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 6 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She went too fast up front over 1100m last time. The daughter of Captain Of All has come through that run well and she is doing nicely at home. She will love the drop back to 1000m and she should run a good race.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:83. Is ideally suited to this C&D. The form of her penultimate run is appealing.
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Race 8 – 16:35
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4 (F & M)
7 – Ubukhwebezana
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Felicity Flyer by Noordhoek Flyer
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 7 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
The way she finished off her race over this course and distance last time was encouraging. She is in an extremely good space and is working very well. Jockey Sean Veale rides and the stable feels that she is the horse to beat.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:80. Is 2.5kgs better off at the weights with number 1 on latest. Consider.