The Hollywood Syndicate has five runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday 18 February 2024. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday 18 February 2024
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 4 – 14:15
1400m – Call Telebet Track & Ball Fixed Odds On 031 314 1155 Maiden Plate (F & M)
10 – Ubukhwebezana
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Felicity Flyer by Noordhoek Flyer
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Deryl Daniels
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 10 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
She returns from a 24-week break and is having her first run for the MJ Odendaal stable. The daughter of Vercingetorix is a temperamental filly who is expected to need the run. This outing will bring her on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Botha P-2023.09.05. Rested 24 wks. Best MR:71. Stable debut. Can show improvement.
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Race 6 – 15:25
1200m – Open A TABGold Account – 031 314 1874 MR 74 Handicap
7 – Benni In The Area
Breeding: William Longsword – Kilauea by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He returns from a 13-week break due to an injury. The son of William Longsword is doing well at home but is likely to need the run. This outing will bring him on for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 13 wks. Best MR:79. Finished behind number 5 in post maiden effort. Don’t ignore.
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Race 7 – 16:00
1500m – Fever Tree Stakes (Non-Black Type)
1 – Shampompo Shampizi
Breeding: Var (USA) – Light The Moon by Victory Moon
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 1 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He showed good guts and determination when winning his last start over 1400m on this course. He has come out of that run well and is doing nicely at home. This is a competitive field and with 54kgs on his back, he can finish in the placings.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:93. Hard fought comeback victory. Handy galloping mass will help.
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Race 7 – 16:00
1500m – Fever Tree Stakes (Non-Black Type)
6 – Imilenzeyokududuma
Breeding: Dynasty – Chevauchee (AUS) by High Chaparral (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 6 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He is holding his form and is doing well at home. This race will suit him, and he will enjoy racing over 1500m. Royal Victory merits healthy respect after winning the Grade 1 Betway Summer Cup. However, he is expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:101. Beaten narrowly in last two starts. Genuine threat.
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Race 8 – 16:35
1600m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future MR 74 Handicap
16 – Tobacconist
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – La Linea by Dynasty
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: *Reserve 1
Wgt: 54.5kg
Draw: * (18 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He is having his second run for the Syndicate. He is better than his last start as he was reported to be coughing post-race. The son of Flower Alley is doing well at home and will enjoy the switch to the turf. If getting into the race, we expect to see an improved run.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:80. Had excuses in latest. Back on turf and chance on good prior form.