Hollywood Racing has eleven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday, 09 February 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday, 09 February 2025
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 2 – 12:40
1950m – UmThombothi Stakes (Non-Black Type)
6 – Trois Trois Quatre
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Badger Creek by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Mike de Kock/Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 52.0kg
Draw: 6 (6 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He returns from an 11-week break and will not be at his peak for this contest. It is a competitive field with Royal Victory taking his place. The son of Rafeef carries a handy galloping mass of 52kgs and this outing will bring him on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 11 wks. Best MR:92. Some decent form. Light mass will help.
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Race 3 – 13:15
1400m – www.tabgold.co.za Maiden Plate
10 – Kwagga Blitz
Breeding: Captain Of All – African Honey by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 10 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 15/10
He finished third behind a top sort over 1160m at Turffontein last time. The son of Captain Of All steps up to 1400m and he has to contend with a wide draw of 10. With a bit of luck in running, he can win a race of this nature.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. The 2nd horse in latest has come out and won since. Watch.
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Race 4 – 13:50
1400m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za Maiden Plate (F & M)
7 – Umzolozolo
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Our Princess by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Michael Roberts
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She produced an encouraging comeback run over this distance at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. She is doing very well at home and Rachel Venniker takes the 1.5kgs off her back. She is expected to finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:76. Decent comeback run. Should strip fitter and can show.
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Race 4 – 13:50
1400m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za Maiden Plate (F & M)
10 – Annie’s Song
Breeding: What A Winter – Cousin Annie by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She returns from an 11-week break and is having her first run in KZN. The daughter of What A Winter does not have vision in her right eye, and she may need this outing. She does have a wide draw to overcome and we are hoping to see her running on at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 11 wks. Moderate debut. Has scope for improvement in this field.
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Race 5 – 14:25
1400m – Gallop TV B Stakes
1 – Bowie
Breeding: Twice Over (GB) – Super Model by National Assembly (CAN)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 1 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He is in a good space and is a happy horse heading into this contest. He does meet a competitive field. However, he is drawn in pole position and is at peak fitness. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Kabelo Matsunyane rides and he should finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:99. Has peak run. Must include.
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Race 5 – 14:25
1400m – Gallop TV B Stakes
6 – Tyrconnell
Breeding: The United States (IRE) – Carraig Aonair (IRE) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Mike de Kock/Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 6 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is a winner of his last two starts over this course and distance. The son of The United States is well in himself and his work has been good. He jumps from a handy draw of six and we are hoping to see him bring up the hat-trick.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:86. Is unbeaten over this C&D. Hat-trick chance.
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Race 5 – 14:25
1400m – Gallop TV B Stakes
9 – Shampompo Shampizi
Breeding: Var (USA) – Light The Moon by Victory Moon
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: *Nirvan Nastili -2.5kg
Wgt: 64.0kg
Draw: 9 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He is carded to carry 64kgs and that is the reason that the stable have opted to use the services of 2.5kgs claiming Apprentice Nirvan Nastili. The son of Var is fit and well heading into this race. With a bit of luck from his awkward draw of nine, he can improve to finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:99. Is held by a few on latest run. Appie claim will help.
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Race 5 – 14:25
1400m – Gallop TV B Stakes
11 – Kitchakal
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Daphne Garland by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 11 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He has faced stronger opposition in his last two efforts. He is very well in himself and he takes a drop in class. The obvious concern is his wide draw of 11. With a bit of luck in running, he can run into the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:93. Fair latest. Takes a drop-in class and can feature.
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Race 5 – 14:25
1400m – Gallop TV B Stakes
12 – My Golly Molly
Breeding: Fire Away (USA) – Molly R by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Tienie Prinsloo
Jockey: *Blaine Marx-Jacobson -4.0kg
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 12 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 50/1
He needed his last start over 1200m and has come on from the run. He is doing well at home and his work has been good. He gets the services of 4kgs claiming Apprentice Blaine Marx-Jacobson. With a bit of luck from the widest draw, he should run a good race.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Smith G D-2024.10.04. 2nd run after rest. Best MR:100. Needed first run for Prinsloo camp. Watch.
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Race 7 – 15:35
1600m – Open A TABGold Account – 031 314 1874 Class 4 (F & M)
6 – Qondanekukhanyeni
Breeding: Global View (USA) – Unconditional (IRE) by Danehill Dancer (IRE)
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 54.5kg
Draw: 6 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
Her work has been good and Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale is happy with her heading into this race. She ran her best races on this course. We are hoping to see signs of a form return from the daughter of Global View.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:84. Better than latest. Has claims on fair previous form.
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Race 9 – 16:45
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4
6 – Yannakis
Breeding: Erupt (IRE) – Arissa by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 6 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 12/1
He needed his two comeback runs over this course and distance. The son of Erupt is doing very well at home and he is at peak fitness. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale rides and he is expected to go close to winning.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:82. Fair comeback form. Should be cherry-ripe and can show.