Hollywood Racing has nine runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday, 13 April 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday, 13 April 2025
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 1 – 11:35
1000m – WSB Bet with the Best Maiden Plate
10 – Old Fashioned
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Cuvee Brut by Count Dubois (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 10 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He is in good form and has finished second in his last two starts. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale is booked to ride. He is doing well at home and is expected to finish in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:76. Brings good Highveld form. Should be one of the leading contenders.
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Race 3 – 12:45
1400m – WSB Spin with the Best Maiden Plate
4 – Amandla Ngawethu
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Cape Floral by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 4 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He showed speed over 1160m at Turffontein last time and tired late. The son of Rafeef steps up to 1400m which should suit him well. It is a competitive field with the likes of Pioneer Square and Gran Canaria. He is capable of finishing in the first four.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:75. Fair recent form. Is likely to race on the speed and can feature.
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Race 4 – 13:20
1400m – WSB Fly with the Best Class 4 (F & M)
8 – Qhawekazi
Breeding: William Longsword – Warnies Babe by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Trevor Brown
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 8 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
She returns from a 15-week break and is having her first run for the Trevor Brown stable. The daughter of William Longsword is doing very well at home and she is showing good work. She is expected to need the run and this outing will bring her on for future races. We are hoping to see a positive return to the races.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Crawford HWJ/Rix M-2024.12.28. Rested 15 wks. Best MR:84. First run for Brown yard. Watch.
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Race 8 – 15:40
1000m – WSB Race with the Best C Stakes
4 – Sakhala Is’Cathulo
Breeding: William Longsword – Exquisite Touch by Var (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 4 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He ran a decent race when fourth over 1160m at Turffontein last time. This is a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale does duty and he can finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Has claims on fair latest run. To race with cornell collar.
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Race 10 – 16:50
1400m – WSB 100 Free Spins Class 4
4 – Lions Eye
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Sea Cat by Var (USA)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 4 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/1
He returns from an 11-week break as the stable have been waiting for a grass race around the turn. The son of Silvano is doing well at home and jumps from a good draw of four. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Tristan Godden rides and he is expected to finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 11 wks. Gelded 2023.06.05. Best MR:74. Had excuses in last two runs. Chance on previous form.
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Race 10 – 16:50
1400m – WSB 100 Free Spins Class 4
10 – Ibutho
Breeding: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE) – Stormin Cat by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 10 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He is battling to find best form and has dropped in the ratings. The son of Duke Of Marmalade is fit and well heading into this race. He does have an awkward draw to overcome and we are hoping for a better run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Needs big improvement to feature.
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Race 10 – 16:50
1400m – WSB 100 Free Spins Class 4
13 – Ralph The Rascal
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ice Link by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 13 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/1
He was doing his best work at the finish when fifth over this course and distance last time. The son of Gimmethegreenlight is working very well at home. With a bit of luck from his wide draw, he can finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:87. Fair latest over this C&D. Consider.
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Race 10 – 16:50
1400m – WSB 100 Free Spins Class 4
14 – Tobacconist
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – La Linea by Dynasty
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Andrew Fortune
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 14 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He returns from an 18-week break and this is a preparation run for future races. He has run well over 1400m previously, but he does meet a competitive field. The son of Flower Alley will be doing his best work at the finish and he may be a horse to follow during Champions Season.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 18 wks. Best MR:80. Has been rested since moderate latest. Can improve.
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Race 10 – 16:50
1400m – WSB 100 Free Spins Class 4
17 – Ingqwele
Breeding: Fire Away (USA) – Dawn Calling by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: *Reserve Runner
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: * (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He has run two good races over 1200m and is doing very well at home. The son of Fire Away will love the rise to 1400m. He is a reserve runner and if getting into the race, we are hoping that he gets a good barrier. If all goes according to plan, he should have a good each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2024.07.24. Best MR:84. Decent last two starts. Has peak run and should be cherry-ripe.