The Hollywood Syndicate has eight runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday, 17 May 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday, 17 May 2026
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 1 – 11:05
1400m – Lucky Fish New Fortune Juvenile Plate
4 – Split The Gee
Breeding: Malmoos – Irish Maid by Dynasty
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 4 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
The son of Malmoos is making his debut with Sean Veale aboard. He has not shown much in his work at home hence the reason he is starting over 1400m. We are hoping for a positive effort, and he will come on from the experience.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to: WUGUG5m(23: 2,12). *Malmoos colt.
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Race 1 – 11:05
1400m – Lucky Fish New Fortune Juvenile Plate
8 – Scott’s Bar
Breeding: Malmoos – Picadilly Miss by London News
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 8 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
The son of Malmoos is making his debut with Gavin Lerena doing duty. He is doing okay at home, and the stable has opted to start him over 1400m. He is likely to need the experience, and this outing will bring him on.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to: CIRCUS LIGHTS6g(36: 3, 6). *Malmoos colt.
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Race 2 – 11:40
1000m – Race Coast – Bright Future For SA Horse Racing Maiden Juvenile Plate
2 – Scots Wae Hae – SCRATCHED (Swollen Near Fore)
Breeding: Malmoos – Saltire by Var (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 2 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 15/10
He produced a promising debut effort over this distance at Hollywoodbets Greyville. The son of Malmoos has come on from the outing and is doing well. With the natural improvement that is expected, he is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to: LION RAMPART4g(18: 5, 5),GIVE IT LALDY3g( 5: 2, 2). Promising debut performance. Lerena rides.
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Race 2 – 11:40
1000m – Race Coast – Bright Future For SA Horse Racing Maiden Juvenile Plate
9 – Gimme A Fireball
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Dream de Ra (GB) by Oasis Dream (GB)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 9 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
The son of Gimmethegreenlight makes his debut with Sean Veale in the saddle. He has shown that he has plenty of ability but can be coltish at times. If not too green in running, he should run well and produce a positive showing.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to: DREAMLAND5g(31: 6, 9),XENOPHON4g(12: 2, 8). *Qualifies for R100000 RCS Bonus. *Gimmethegreenlight colt(Cost R2 million).
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Race 3 – 12:15
1200m – Bet With Tote Maiden Plate (F & M)
8 – Wheels Up
Breeding: Elusive Fort – Too Phat To Fly by Bezrin (USA)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (16 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
She returns from a 59-week break due to an injury. Since she has come back to the yard, she is a stronger filly both physically and mentally. The stable feel that she will be green in running and will come on nicely from the outing.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 59 wks. Moderate debut. Would have strengthened up nicely during the break.
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Race 7 – 14:35
1600m – In The Box Seat Podcast Brought To You By Gallop TV B Stakes
7 – The Shepherd
Breeding: Captain Of All – Pepperdine by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He has needed his last two starts after returning from a 24-week break. The son of Captain Of All is having his peak outing and loves racing on this course. We can expect to see an improved performance.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Muscutt P B-2025.10.07. 3rd run after rest. Best MR:98. Better than last two runs. Has ability.
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Race 7 – 14:35
1600m – In The Box Seat Podcast Brought To You By Gallop TV B Stakes
8 – Capsaicin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – Queen Laurie by Great Britain (GB)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 8 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He produced a creditable comeback run over 1400m on the polytrack last time. The son of Canford Cliffs has come on from the outing and steps back up to 1600m. We can expect another honest performance from him.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:94. Likes to dictate. Fair comeback run on the poly and will strip fitter.
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Race 9 – 15:50
1200m – Lucky Fish Turf Luck Class 3 (F & M)
2 – Tladi Mothwana
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Lizzie Arden by Right Approach (GB)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 2 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She is better than her last start in the Grade 3 Umzimkhulu Stakes. The daughter of Buffalo Bill Cody is unbeaten from two starts over this distance. It is a competitive field, but she is doing well at home and has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:96. Is unbeaten over this distance. Is a threat.
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