Hollywood Racing has seven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday, 05 January 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday, 05 January 2025
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 4 – 14:20
1400m – Gallop TV Class 4
3 – Tyrconnell
Breeding: The United States (IRE) – Carraig Aonair (IRE) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 3 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 1/1
He won a good race over this course and distance last time. He remains in a good space and is working very well ahead of this race. Rachel Venniker takes the 1.5kgs off his back and he’s expected to go close again.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:82. Backed up odds-on status in latest. Is suited to this distance.
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Race 4 – 14:20
1400m – Gallop TV Class 4
8 – Stars In Heaven
Breeding: Danon Platina (JPN) – Star Evolution by Var (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 8 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He won a good race in his last start over this course and distance. He is in a similar place heading into this race and his work has been good. The awkward draw of eight should not pose an issue and he will be finishing strongly. We’re expecting a big run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:85. Good last two wins. Hat-trick is definitely on the cards.
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Race 5 – 14:55
1400m – Open A TABGold Account – 031 314 1874 Class 4
6 – Ralph The Rascal
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ice Link by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: Jabu Jacobs
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 6 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He ran a very good race when second over this distance at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. The blinkers will remain fitted for this outing. He’s working very well in the lead up to this race and he has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:87. Tried hard with blinkers last time. Include.
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Race 6 – 15:30
1400m – Gallop TV Youtube Channel Class 4 (F & M)
13 – Izibulo
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Talitha Borealis by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: Jabu Jacobs
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 13 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
She needed her last start over 1200m. She’s drawn wide in barrier 13 and this is another run to bring her to her peak. Her work has been good, and she will be running on at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:82. Better than latest. Prefers this course.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1100m – African Holly Stakes (Non-Black Type)
1 – Shipholia
Breeding: William Longsword – Sea Glitter (USA) by Holy Bull (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 1 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She returned to winning ways in her last start over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. This is not the ideal race for her but with her high merit rating there are limited races that suit her. She’s doing very well at home and is a fit horse. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Sean Veale retains the ride and a big run is expected.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:102. Won well in latest. Bevies Delight has franked the form.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1100m – African Holly Stakes (Non-Black Type)
5 – Khethiwe’s Destiny
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Gimmethemoney by Gimmethegreenlight (AUS)
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 52.5kg
Draw: 5 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
She returns from a 26-week break and is very fresh and well rested heading into this contest. This outing will bring her on nicely for future races. The daughter of Buffalo Bill Cody carries a handy galloping mass of 52.5kgs and is expected to run a good race.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 26 wks. Best MR:95. Would have strengthened up during the break. Chance if fit.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1100m – African Holly Stakes (Non-Black Type)
6 – Hithemhardsunshine
Breeding: What A Winter – Agra by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 6 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He ran a fair race in his comeback run over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. The son of What A Winter is fit and well heading into this race. However, he does face a difficult task at the weights and we are hoping to see him finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:108. Meets number 3 on similar weight terms. Should strip fitter.