The Hollywood Syndicate has ten runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday, 15 February 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday, 15 February 2026
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 1 – 11:40
1200m – Join The Passion! www.racecoast.co.za Maiden Plate
1 – Place Of Practice
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Full Regalia by Captain Al
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 1 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/10
He has finished second in his last two starts, the latest of which was over this distance at Hollywoodbets Greyville. This is his first outing as a gelding, and he will run in blinkers. The headgear should keep his mind on the task at hand, and he is expected to be right there.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.12.30. Found one better in last two starts. Winning chance.
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Race 4 – 13:25
2400m – Lucky Fish Power Pick C Stakes
7 – Curious Girl
Breeding: Futura – Idaho by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 54.5kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
She is in very good form at home and is well handicapped in this contest. She steps up to 2400m for the first time and the extra distance on offer shouldn’t be a problem. The daughter of Futura is having her peak run and if all goes according to plan, she is the horse to beat.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:83. Gutsy winner in latest. Carries a handy galloping mass and is still on the upgrade.
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Race 8 – 15:45
1500m – Fever Tree Stakes (Non-Black Type)
6 – Imilenzeyokududuma
Breeding: Dynasty – Chevauchee (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 62.5kg
Draw: 6 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He has had some physio since his last run, and he is doing well at home. From Barrier Six, we are hoping to see him in a good position turning for home. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale retains the ride, and we are hoping to see him return to best form.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:114. Four-time winner on this course. Has ability.
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Race 8 – 15:45
1500m – Fever Tree Stakes (Non-Black Type)
8 – Kitchakal
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Daphne Garland by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: #Mickaelle Michel
Wgt: 53.5kg
Draw: 8 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He ran a fair race in his last start over 1200m. He meets a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. The son of Master Of My Fate carries a handy galloping mass of 53.5kgs and gets the services of Mickaelle Michel. With luck in running, he can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers OFF. Best MR:93. Below par in latest. Can feature with luck in running.
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Race 8 – 15:45
1500m – Fever Tree Stakes (Non-Black Type)
10 – Tyrconnell
Breeding: The United States (IRE) – Carraig Aonair (IRE) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Wgt: 52.0kg
Draw: 10 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He has improved since his comeback run over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. It is a quality field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. A good run is expected, and he should not be too far off at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:86. Is 8kgs better off at the weights with number 13 on last run.
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Race 9 – 16:20
1500m – Lucky Fish Aviator Class 4
3 – Tirpitz
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Exotic (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: #Mickaelle Michel -1.5kg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He stayed on to finish fifth over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. The son of Silvano jumps from a good draw of three and Mickaelle Michel takes the 1.5kgs off his back. He is doing well at home and is expected to go close.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:89. Better than recent form. Should be competitive off this merit rating.
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Race 9 – 16:20
1500m – Lucky Fish Aviator Class 4
8 – Take No Prisoners
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Takingthepeace by Visionaire (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 8 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He has been disappointing in his last two starts. He drops to 1500m, and the stable has opted to re-fit him with the blinkers. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray steps back into the saddle and we are hoping to see big improvement.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Gelded 2025.09.03. Blinkers ON. Best MR:87. Gets blinkers re-fitted. Needs improvement.
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Race 9 – 16:20
1500m – Lucky Fish Aviator Class 4
12 – Elizabedi Gold
Breeding: Gold Standard – Sparkling Gem by Joshua Dancer (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 12 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He returns from a 14-week break and has started to settle in his work. The son of Gold Standard has a wide draw to overcome and may need the run. We are hoping for a positive return to the races, and this outing will bring him on.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 14 wks. Best MR:86. Made a form return last time and should love the rise to 1500m.
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Race 9 – 16:20
1500m – Lucky Fish Aviator Class 4
15 – Tobacconist
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – La Linea by Dynasty
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: *Dezahn Louw -4.0kg
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 15 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He is fit and well heading into this race. The obvious concern is that he is drawn widest of all. Apprentice Dezahn Louw takes the 4kgs off his back. This outing will bring him on nicely for future races over further. He will be running on at the business end.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:83. Needed latest. Can go close on attractive previous form.
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Race 10 – 16:55
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4
13 – Moya Wa LaLiga
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Mrs Everest (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 13 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He is doing very well at home. The son of Rafeef meets a competitive field with numerous horses having decent winning chances. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale rides and if jumping on terms, he can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Van Zyl G-2025.12.14. Best MR:83. Cost himself in latest. Chance.