Hollywood Racing has thirteen runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Saturday, 31 May 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Saturday, 31 May 2025
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 1 – 11:10
1100m – Chimichuri Run (2019) Maiden Juvenile Plate
5 – Pied Piper
Breeding: Potala Palace – Follow The Piper by Tiger Ridge (USA)
Trainer: Trevor Brown
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
Debut run. He is a nervous horse who is likely to be very green in running. The son of Potala Palace will be at his best over further and this outing will bring him on nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: *Potala Palace gelding(Cost R150000).
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Race 1 – 11:10
1100m – Chimichuri Run (2019) Maiden Juvenile Plate
7 – Mfethu
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Fiorella by Captain Al
Trainer: Trevor Brown
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
Debut run. He is a nice horse who has improved with every gallop. The son of Vercingetorix is still quite heavy, but he has galloped at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale rides and we are hoping for a big run.
Winning Form Comment: *Vercingetorix colt(Cost R700000).
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Race 3 – 12:20
1600m – Battle Force (2021) Class 4 (F & M)
7 – Qhawekazi
Breeding: William Longsword – Warnies Babe by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Trevor Brown
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 7 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She ran an improved race over this distance on the polytrack last time. The daughter of William Longsword is having her peak run and she is doing well at home. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale retains the ride and she is expected to be a huge runner.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Crawford HWJ/Rix M-2024.12.28. 3rd run after rest. Best MR:84. Has claims on fair latest run.
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Race 4 – 12:55
1600m – Alesian Chief (2022) Class 4
8 – Ingqwele
Breeding: Fire Away (USA) – Dawn Calling by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He was super-impressive when winning his last start over this course and distance. He is in good form at home and the stable are happy with him. With a bit of luck from his awkward draw of eight, he should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. Cruised in last time. Remains in Class 4 and can follow up.
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Race 6 – 14:05
1200m – Gold Medallion (Grade 1)
9 – I’m A Fireball
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Gibraltar Blue (IRE) by Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)
Trainer: Mike de Kock/Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 9 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
We feel that he is much better than his last start in the Grade 3 Tote Godolphin Barb Stakes. He steps up to 1200m and he is in a good space at home. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale retains the ride, and we are hoping for a positive run.
Winning Form Comment: Well-bred. Chance on promising debut performance.
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Race 6 – 14:05
1200m – Gold Medallion (Grade 1)
10 – Kaalvoet
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Ideal Lady by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 10 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He was not disgraced in the Grade 3 TAB Protea Stakes last time. The son of Elusive Fort has shown improvement at home and he is doing well. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib retains the ride, and we are hoping for a positive effort from him.
Winning Form Comment: Fair latest in a Grade 3 event. Place chance.
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Race 7 – 14:40
1200m – South African Fillies Sprint (Grade 1) brought to you by The Witness
10 – Asiye Phambili
Breeding: What A Winter – Cast A Spell by Rambo Dancer (CAN)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 10 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She ran a cracker in the Grade 3 Dennis Drier Poinsettia Stakes last time, and she has had a very good preparation for this race. The daughter of What A Winter has improved at home and she is a lot fitter. With a bit of luck in running, she should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:116. Nice weight turnaround with number 12 on latest.
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Race 8 – 15:15
1200m – Golden Horse Sprint (Grade 2)
6 – Anfields Rocket
Breeding: Coup De Grace (USA) – Milla’s Rocket (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Trevor Brown
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 55.0kg
Draw: 6 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He is fit, well and the stable have freshened him up for this race. The son of Coup De Grace drops back to 1200m with Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Tristan Godden booked to ride. We are hoping to see him finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:120. Better than recent form. Former Grade 1 winner and can improve.
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Race 8 – 15:15
1200m – Golden Horse Sprint (Grade 2)
10 – Cruise Control
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Eurythmics by Sail From Seattle (CAN)
Trainer: Gavin Smith
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 10 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 12/1
He is very well in himself and has had a gallop heading into this race. The son of Querari has come on since his gallop and the stable are very happy with his work. It is a competitive field with numerous horses having winning chances. He shows a lot of speed and he is more than capable of running into the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:118. Touched off in this race last year.
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Race 8 – 15:15
1200m – Golden Horse Sprint (Grade 2)
13 – Ziyasha
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Kelly’s Olympics (USA) by Kingmambo (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 13 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He meets a competitive Grade 2 field. The son of Rafeef is in a good space and he is a sound horse heading into this contest. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Raymond Danielson knows him well and we are hoping for a big effort.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:119. Good comeback victory. Hat-trick is on the cards.
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Race 9 – 15:50
1200m – Gimme A Prince (2023) Middle Stakes
8 – King Of Spin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Allegoria (IRE) by Spectrum (IRE)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 8 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
His last run is best ignored as nothing went to plan. He ran a good race when fourth in his penultimate run with SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib in the saddle. He is doing well at home and we are expecting a positive run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:88. Ignore latest. Has claims on good previous form.
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Race 9 – 15:50
1200m – Gimme A Prince (2023) Middle Stakes
15 – Isivivane
Breeding: Erupt (IRE) – Rodeo Sioux by Casey Tibbs (IRE)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 15 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He has freshened up nicely since his last effort in the Grade 2 WSB KZN Guineas. His fitness levels are good, and his work has been solid. It is a competitive field with numerous horses having winning chances. He drops back to his favourite distance and is one of the leading contenders.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2024.06.18. Drops back to 1200m. Would not be a shock winner.
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Race 10 – 16:25
1200m – Lucky Lad (2024) Class 5
3 – Purple Powahouse – SCRATCHED (Insufficient Recovery Time)
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: *Savanna Valjalo -4.0kg
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 3 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He won a good race over 1000m on the polytrack on Wednesday. The stable will have to see how he comes out of that race before deciding on whether he will take his place here. He is fit and with the services of 4kgs claiming Apprentice Savanna Valjalo, he should run another honest race.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Won a good race over 1000m on Wednesday. Chance if this run has not come too soon.