The Hollywood Syndicate has twelve runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Saturday, 01 June 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday, 01 June 2024
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 1 – 11:40
1200m – Chimichuri Run (2019) Maiden Plate (F & M)
3 – Lizwile Ilali
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Tonya by Dynasty
Trainer: Michael Roberts
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 3 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She jumps from a good draw of three and gets the services of Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Richard Fourie. The daughter of Lancaster Bomber is doing well at home and she is in a good space. She is expected to be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Clear second best last time. Fourie may be able to coax extra out of her.
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Race 1 – 11:40
1200m – Chimichuri Run (2019) Maiden Plate (F & M)
7 – Qondanekukhanyeni
Breeding: Global View (USA) – Unconditional (IRE) by Danehill Dancer (IRE)
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 7 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 50/1
She is a filly that will be at her best when racing over further. The daughter of Global View is doing well at home and she is putting up nice work. She is expected to still need this outing and the run will bring her on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Two moderate runs. Has scope for better.
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Race 3 – 12:50
1400m – Battle Force (2021) MR 76 Handicap
6 – Tobacconist
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – La Linea by Dynasty
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 6 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He returns from a 20-week break. He is doing nicely at home and has been putting up good work. The son of Flower Alley will find the 1400m on the short side and he is expected to need the run. This outing will bring him on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 20 wks. Best MR:80. Had excuses in latest. Can show if fit.
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Race 4 – 13:25
2400m – Alesian Chief (2022) Middle Stakes
1 – Poorlittlerichgirl
Breeding: Dynasty – Doris Duke by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Brett Crawford
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 1 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She is doing very well at home and is putting up good work. She is drawn in pole position but the stable are concerned that she will be boxed in behind runners. If all goes according to plan, she should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:86. Finished behind number 4 in latest. Could upset if finding form of penultimate effort.
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Race 7 – 15:10
1200m – South African Fillies Sprint (Grade 1) brought to you by The Witness
7 – Shantastic
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Gain Ground by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/1
Her last run when facing male company over 1000m, was encouraging. The daughter of Rafeef has come through that run well and she has matured into a lovely filly. It is a competitive race, but she always gives of her best and we can expect another honest effort.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:108. Fair latest against males and should strip fitter. Include.
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Race 7 – 15:10
1200m – South African Fillies Sprint (Grade 1) brought to you by The Witness
8 – Shipholia
Breeding: William Longsword – Sea Glitter (USA) by Holy Bull (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 40/1
She produced a good comeback run over this course and distance. She has come through that run well and is doing nicely at home. This is a big step up in class and we are hoping for an encouraging effort.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:96. Good recent Handicap form. First run in Grade 1 company.
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Race 7 – 15:10
1200m – South African Fillies Sprint (Grade 1) brought to you by The Witness
13 – Asiye Phambili
Breeding: What A Winter – Cast A Spell by Rambo Dancer (CAN)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 13 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 6/1
She was an easy winner of her last start in the Grade 3 Poinsettia Stakes. She has come on since that run and she has had a very good preparation heading into this race. Rachel Venniker retains the ride and although it is a competitive field, she should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Van Zyl G-2024.02.24. Grade 3 Dennis Drier Poinsettia Stakes winner. Respect.
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Race 8 – 15:45
1200m – Golden Horse Sprint (Grade 1)
1 – I Am Giant
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Vars Honour by Var (USA)
Trainer: Brett Crawford
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 1 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/1
He is doing very well at home and he has very good consistent form lines to his name. The stable couldn’t be happier with him heading into this race. It is a very competitive field and he does have work to do at the weights. We are hoping for a positive run.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:107. Is held by number 11 on latest. Don’t ignore.
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Race 8 – 15:45
1200m – Golden Horse Sprint (Grade 1)
4 – Ziyasha
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Kelly’s Olympics (USA) by Kingmambo (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: JP van der Merwe
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 4 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/1
He is out at the weights and this will be his first-time racing over 1200m. The horse is doing well, and he races from an ideal inside draw. We are hoping to see him finish off his race strongly and he can fight out the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:116. Beaten by a top sprinter in last two starts. Place chance.
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Race 8 – 15:45
1200m – Golden Horse Sprint (Grade 1)
5 – Hithemhardsunshine
Breeding: What A Winter – Agra by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 5 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He won a good race over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. He does have work to do at the weights, but he is going into the race fit and well. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa is booked to ride and we are hoping to see him finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:108. Just won latest. Found a new lease on life in KZN.
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Race 8 – 15:45
1200m – Golden Horse Sprint (Grade 1)
10 – Cruise Control
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Eurythmics by Sail From Seattle (CAN)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 10 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He is having his first run for the Syndicate and Duncan Howells stable. He won 11 races in the Eastern Cape and has a high merit rating of 117. The stable is happy with the way he has conditioned himself for this race and he has been showing good work at home. This will be a tough test for him, and we are hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Smith G D-2024.05.03. Best MR:117. Brings good Eastern Cape form.
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Race 8 – 15:45
1200m – Golden Horse Sprint (Grade 1)
13 – Cliff Top
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Baqueira by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Diego de Gouveia
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 13 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He is having his first run for the Peter Muscutt stable. The son of Canford Cliffs is in a very good space and his fitness levels are very good. Despite being badly treated at the weights, the stable feel that he is set to run to his best ability.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Greeff AC-2024.05.03. Best MR:116. Continues rivalry with number 10. Place chance.