Hollywood Racing has fourteen runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday 14 December 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday 14 December 2025
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 1 – 12:00
1000m – Gallop TV Maiden Juvenile Plate
12 – A Bit Spicy
Breeding: Chimichuri Run – Anatevka by Var (USA)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 12 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She’s making her debut in the first KwaZulu-Natal juvenile race of the season. The daughter of Chimichuri Run is a small but nice type. Keagan de Melo is booked to ride and if not too green in running, she can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: *Chimichuri Run filly (Cost R300 000).
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Race 2 – 12:35
1200m – Tote – Join the Race Maiden Plate
4 – Tladi Mothwana
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Lizzie Arden by Right Approach (GB)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 4 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/1
She’s making her debut over 1200m with Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa in the saddle. The daughter of Buffalo Bill Cody is showing nice work at home and if not too green in running, she has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: *Buffalo Bill Cody filly (Cost R300 000).
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Race 2 – 12:35
1200m – Tote – Join the Race Maiden Plate
8 – Rock Me Baby
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Solinski (ZIM) by Fencing Master (GB)
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: Siphesihle Hlengwa
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 80/1
He was badly in need of his debut run over 1000m on the polytrack. The son of Canford Cliffs has come on a lot since that outing and steps up to 1200m. He’ll be at his best over further but is doing nicely at home and we can expect to see vast improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Can improve on first attempt.
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Race 2 – 12:35
1200m – Tote – Join the Race Maiden Plate
15 – Place Of Practice – SCRATCHED (Not Eating Up)
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Full Regalia by Captain Al
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: *Jacey Botes -2.5kg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 15 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He ran a good race when second over 1000m on the polytrack last time. He’s making the natural improvement at home and he’s doing well. Apprentice Jacey Botes takes the 2.5kgs off his back. The stable feels that he’ll be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Improved nicely in second run. Can feature.
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Race 3 – 13:10
1400m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za Open Maiden
13 – Director
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Villa Paloma (IRE) by Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 13 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He over raced over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. He’s a temperamental individual and tends to do too much in his work at home. The obvious concern is his wide draw, and he does give weight away to most of the opposition. He’s fit, well and we’re hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.09.02. Best MR:77. Ignore last start. Can show if reproducing decent previous form.
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Race 4 – 13:45
1400m – Gallop Form Maiden Plate (F & M)
13 – Annie’s Song
Breeding: What A Winter – Cousin Annie by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 13 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
She’s a filly that doesn’t carry much condition. Her performances at the races have been better than what she has shown in work at home. She’s drawn widest of all which is an obvious concern. She’s a fit horse heading into this race and with luck in running, we’re hoping for a good run from her.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:68. Entered the frame in last three starts. Is a threat.
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Race 5 – 14:20
1400m – Live It. Love It. Own It. www.racecoast.co.za C Stakes
1 – Phutulicious
Breeding: Fire Away (USA) – Centimes (GB) by Shamardal (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 1 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He won a good race over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. He steps back up to 1400m and we’re hoping that Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa can switch him off early. He jumps from pole position and if all goes according to plan, we can expect another honest run from him.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:85. Won a game race last time. Respect from pole.
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Race 5 – 14:20
1400m – Live It. Love It. Own It. www.racecoast.co.za C Stakes
8 – Lions Eye
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Sea Cat by Var (USA)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 8 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He’s better than his last start over 1200m on the polytrack. He’s come out of that race well and will enjoy the return to the turf. The son of Silvano steps back up to 1400m and we can expect him to return to best form.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:74. Better than latest. Can show improvement back on turf.
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Race 5 – 14:20
1400m – Live It. Love It. Own It. www.racecoast.co.za C Stakes
10 – Greatest Hit – SCRATCHED (Cast In Box)
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Whose That Girl by Gitano Hernando (GB)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He was an easy winner when shedding his maiden tag over this distance on the polytrack last time. The son of Canford Cliffs has taken that run well and is working nicely. He does have a wide draw to overcome but gets the services of Keagan de Melo. We’re hoping for a positive first run out of the maidens.
Winning Form Comment: Backed up odds-on status in style last time. Respect.
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Race 8 – 16:10
1200m – Join The Social Squad Syndicate today www.socialsquad.co.za Class 4
3 – Moya Wa LaLiga
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Mrs Everest (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: *Divesh Ramkhalawon -4.0kg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He needed his last start over this distance on the polytrack. The son of Rafeef is a fitter horse heading into this contest. The stable has changed some equipment for this race and we’re hoping to see him jump on terms. He gets the services of 4kgs claiming Apprentice Divesh Ramkhalawon and if all goes according to plan, he should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:83. Three-time C&D winner. Can show.
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Race 8 – 16:10
1200m – Join The Social Squad Syndicate today www.socialsquad.co.za Class 4
7 – Maphaka
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ghaalla by Var (USA)
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 7 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
His last two runs have been good and he’s holding his form well. The son of Gimmethegreenlight drops back in class and he does enjoy racing over this track and trip. Keagan de Melo rides and he’s expected to be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.02.03. Best MR:94. Placed in last two starts. De Melo may be able to coax a little bit extra out of him.
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Race 9 – 16:45
1000m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future D Stakes
1 – Purple Powahouse
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 1 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He showed good signs of a form return in his last start with the cheekpieces fitted. The son of What A Winter is fit and well heading into this race. He’s drawn on the inside with Keagan de Melo booked to ride. We can expect another good performance from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Decent latest run with cheekpieces. Chance.
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Race 9 – 16:45
1000m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future D Stakes
4 – Kaapse Klopse
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Jin-Go-Lo-Ba by Tiger Ridge (USA)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 4 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He’s fit and well heading into this race. He does have the tendency to hang inwards and his inside draw of four is ideal. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray is booked to ride, and we’re hoping to see good improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:83. Has tumbled in the ratings. Watch.
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Race 9 – 16:45
1000m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future D Stakes
9 – Yannakis
Breeding: Erupt (IRE) – Arissa by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: *Divesh Ramkhalawon -4.0kg
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 9 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He ran a decent race when fourth over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. 4kgs claiming Apprentice Divesh Ramkhalawon rides him at work every day. He drops back to 1000m which may be on the sharp side. The son of Erupt is doing well and if all goes according to plan, he can go close.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:82. Fair latest run behind subsequent winner. The apprentice claim will help.