The Hollywood Syndicate has seven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday 11 January 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday 11 January 2026
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 5 – 14:05
1500m – York Racecourse Open Maiden
3 – Peggy Sue Shake
Breeding: Soqrat (AUS) – Scarlet Chill by What A Winter
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 52.0kg
Draw: 3 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
She returns from a 15-week break and is having her first run for Trainer Wengesai Masawi. The daughter of Soqrat has been disappointing to date and gets the blinkers fitted. We’re hoping to see improvement from a good draw of three.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Kannemeyer D-2025.09.26. Rested 15 wks. Blinkers ON. Makes stable debut. Has scope and can improve.
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Race 7 – 15:15
1750m – Michael Roberts Stakes (Non-Black Type)
5 – Capsaicin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Queen Laurie by Great Britain (GB)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: #Rachel Venniker
Wgt: 55.0kg
Draw: 5 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He’s finished third in his last two starts, the latest of which was in the Listed Christmas Handicap. The son of Canford Cliffs is fit and well heading into this race. He steps up to 1750m and if seeing out the extra distance on offer, he should be in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:94. Good last two starts under Venniker. Consider.
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Race 7 – 15:15
1750m – Michael Roberts Stakes (Non-Black Type)
9 – Imilenzeyokududuma
Breeding: Dynasty – Chevauchee (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 62.5kg
Draw: 9 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He’s better than his last start in the Listed Christmas Handicap. He’s in a good space and is working well. We’re hoping that he can find a good position from his awkward draw of nine. He won this race last year and we’re expecting him to run to his best form.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:114. Won this race last year. Chance with luck.
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Race 7 – 15:15
1750m – Michael Roberts Stakes (Non-Black Type)
10 – Trois Trois Quatre
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Badger Creek by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 55.0kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He stayed on nicely when fourth over 1900m last time. He’s having his third run for Trainer Siboniso Ngcobo in the Non-Black Type Michael Roberts Stakes. He’s doing very well at home and with luck in running, he has a place chance.
Winning Form Comment: Ex De Kock MF/MF-2025.09.17. 3rd run after rest. Best MR:94. Place chance.
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Race 8 – 15:50
1400m – Tokyo Racecourse Class 4
11 – Tobacconist
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – La Linea by Dynasty
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 11 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He returns from a 27-week break. The son of Flower Alley is a big horse and it takes time to get him fit. He’s shown in the past that he likes to run fresh and will be running on from his wide draw. We’re expecting a forward run and this outing will bring him on nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 27 wks. Best MR:83. Returns from a break and drawn wide. Will be running on.
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Race 9 – 16:25
1000m – Longchamp Racecourse B Stakes
5 – Hithemhardsunshine
Breeding: What A Winter – Agra by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 5 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He’s lost his form but continues to drop in the ratings. The son of What A Winter is fit and well heading into this race. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale steps back into the saddle and we’re hoping for a better run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:108. Moderate latest. Can upset on best form shown.
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Race 10 – 16:55
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 5
6 – Yannakis
Breeding: Erupt (IRE) – Arissa by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 6 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He stayed on at the finish over 1000m last time which is a distance short of his best. The son of Erupt is doing very well at home. If all goes according to plan with Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale aboard, he’s expected to produce an honest effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:82. Both wins have come over this C&D. Veale rides and can show.