Hollywood Racing has nine runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday, 12 January 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday, 12 January 2025
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 4 – 13:40
1600m – Japan Class 3
5 – Trois Trois Quatre
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Badger Creek by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 5 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He was a tad disappointing in his last start over 2000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. The son of Rafeef is doing well at home and his work has been good. He drops back to 1600m and will be running on. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Kabelo Matsunyane rides and he should finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:92. The form of his penultimate run stands out. Don’t ignore.
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Race 4 – 13:40
1600m – Japan Class 3
8 – Capsaicin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Queen Laurie by Great Britain (GB)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 8 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He showed very good improvement when second in his last start over 1400m on this course. He has had a grass gallop heading into this race which will stand him in good stead. The son of Erupt will enjoy the step up to 1600m and we are expecting another competitive run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Azzie M G/A A-2023.11.18. 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2023.11.28. Best MR:94. Chance on good latest run.
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Race 4 – 13:40
1600m – Japan Class 3
9 – Mvelelo
Breeding: What A Winter – Orchid Island by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 52.0kg
Draw: 9 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He was unlucky not to have won his last start over this distance at Hollywoodbets Greyville. He is doing extremely well at home. Muzi Yeni is back in the saddle and with luck in running, he should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2023.11.16. Best MR:82. Is 2.5kgs better off at the weights with number 3 on latest.
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Race 5 – 14:15
1200m – Germany B Stakes
6 – My Golly Molly
Breeding: Fire Away (USA) – Molly R by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Tienie Prinsloo
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 6 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He is having his first run in KZN for Trainer Tienie Prinsloo. He is looking well, and everything is in order with regards to his well-being. He has had an interrupted work programme due to the rain. It is a competitive field and he may need the run. This outing will bring him on nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Smith GD-2024.10.04. Rested 14 wks. Best MR:100. Stable debut and can improve.
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Race 6 – 14:50
1100m – African Holly Stakes (Non-Black Type)
1 – Hithemhardsunshine
Breeding: What A Winter – Agra by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 1 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He ran a decent race in his comeback effort over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. The son of What A Winter is fit and well heading into this race. 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. Fair latest and should strip fitter. Include.
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Race 6 – 14:50
1100m – African Holly Stakes (Non-Black Type)
2 – Khethiwe’s Destiny
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Gimmethemoney by Gimmethegreenlight (AUS)
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 52.5kg
Draw: 2 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She returns from a 27-week break and makes her seasonal debut. The daughter of Buffalo Bill Cody is doing well at home. She may need the outing but carries a light mass of 52.5kgs and won’t be too far off the winner.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 27 wks. Best MR:102. Fair latest in a Grade 2. Chance if fit and well.
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Race 6 – 14:50
1100m – African Holly Stakes (Non-Black Type)
5 – Shipholia
Breeding: William Longsword – Sea Glitter (USA) by Holy Bull (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 5 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She is doing well at home and is in good health heading into this race. She faces a difficult task against male company, and it won’t be easy against the likes of William Robertson. However, on her well-being, we are expecting her to run a big race.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:105. Won latest in good fashion. Bevies Delight has franked the form.
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Race 7 – 15:25
1750m – Michael Roberts Stakes (Non-Black Type)
1 – Kitchakal
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Daphne Garland by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 52.0kg
Draw: 1 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He was unlucky not to have finished closer last time as he battled to quicken off a muddled pace in the Listed Christmas Handicap. The son of Master Of My Fate is ideally suited to Hollywoodbets Scottsville and he will appreciate the step up to 1750m. He is very well in himself and is more than capable of finishing in the first four.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:93. Battled to quicken in a slow run race last time. Light mass will help.
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Race 7 – 15:25
1750m – Michael Roberts Stakes (Non-Black Type)
4 – Imilenzeyokududuma
Breeding: Dynasty – Chevauchee (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 4 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He won a good race in the Listed Christmas Handicap last time. He has come out of that run well and is in good health. The son of Dynasty should appreciate the step up to 1750m. Royal Victory will be hard to beat at the weights. However, he is one of the leading contenders in this line-up.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:109. Won the Listed Christmas Handicap in style. Chance.