Hollywood Racing has five runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday, 18 May 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday, 18 May 2025
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 5 – 13:35
1600m – Elijah Kambula Maiden Plate
7 – El Capitan
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Baqueira by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He’s doing well and is a fit horse heading into this race. We’re hoping that Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale can get him to settle early and finish off his race. If all goes according to plan, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Gelded 2024.08.13. Best MR:87. Decent form shown in KZN. Obvious danger.
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Race 6 – 14:12
1500m – Sir Theophilus St George A Stakes
9 – Anfields Rocket
Breeding: Coup De Grace (USA) – Milla’s Rocket (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Trevor Brown
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 9 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He’s having his third run after a rest. The stable has noticed a huge improvement since his last outing. The son of Coup De Grace is going into this race well. He’ll prefer the longer straight and we’re hoping to see a form return.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Maroun G J-2024.09.14. 3rd run after rest. Best MR:120. Moderate form. Can upset.
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Race 8 – 15:22
1400m – Ingobamakhosi Carbineers 170th Anniversary Class 3
7 – Tyrconnell
Breeding: The United States (IRE) – Carraig Aonair (IRE) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Mike de Kock/Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 56.0kg
Draw: 7 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He had to overcome a wide draw and should’ve finished closer to the winner last time. The son of The United States is in good form at home. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale is booked to ride, and he’s expected to run a big race.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:86. Should have finished closer to the winner in latest. Chance.
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Race 8 – 15:22
1400m – Ingobamakhosi Carbineers 170th Anniversary Class 3
8 – Tirpitz
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Exotic (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Siyanda Sosibo
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 8 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He had to overcome the widest draw over this course and distance last time and stayed on at the finish. He’s doing very well at home and is having his peak run. With a bit of luck from his awkward draw of eight, he should go close.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Greeff A C-2024.10.04. 3rd run after rest. Best MR:89. Has peak run. Don’t ignore.
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Race 8 – 15:22
1400m – Ingobamakhosi Carbineers 170th Anniversary Class 3
11 – Stars In Heaven
Breeding: Danon Platina (JPN) – Star Evolution by Var (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 11 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He’s in a good space and is working well heading into this race. He’ll need luck in running from the widest draw and hopefully there’s a decent tempo set up front. The son of Danon Platina will be running on and is expected to give of his best.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:85. Is 2kgs better off at the weights with number 6 on latest.