The Hollywood Syndicate has eleven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday 19 November 2023. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday 19 November 2023
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 1 – 12:30
1200m – Download The Race Card Online www.goldcircle.co.za Maiden Plate
10 – The Shepherd
Breeding: Captain Of All – Pepperdine by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 10 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
He was very green around the turn in his first run as a gelding and has progressed nicely since that outing. He will be better suited to the Hollywoodbets Scottsville straight course. The form of his debut run is very strong and a repeat of that performance, should see him involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Gelded 2023.09.05. Decent latest. Ready to shed maiden tag.
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Race 1 – 12:30
1200m – Download The Race Card Online www.goldcircle.co.za Maiden Plate
12 – Wissa’s On Fire
Breeding: Captain Of All – Generous Anna (AUS) by General Nediym (AUS)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 12 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
Debut run. He is a horse that has been putting up good work and he has shown ability. The stable has taken their time with him and he is not fully tuned up for this race. He may need this run from a fitness perspective, but the stable is excited to get him going.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to:GURU’S PRIDE7g(37: 6, 5),ROCKEFELLER10g(31: 3, 8). *Captain Of All colt(Cost R150000).
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Race 2 – 13:00
1400m – Gold Circle Racing Youtube Channel Pinnacle Stakes
5 – Bowie
Breeding: Twice Over (GB) – Super Model by National Assembly (CAN)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 5 (6 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
On paper, it will be hard to beat William Robertson and Canadian Summer. He is a hard knocker and has been holding his form well. He is in a good space at home and another honest run is expected.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:99. Close-up in latest. Handy galloping mass will help.
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Race 3 – 13:35
1400m – Open A TABGold Account – 031 314 1874 Maiden Plate
1 – Phutulicious
Breeding: Fire Away (USA) – Centimes (GB) by Shamardal (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 1 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He showed some good improvement in his last start over 1200m on the Hollywoodbets Greyville turf track. The son of Fire Away jumps from pole position and further improvement is expected.
Winning Form Comment: Improved in second run and should appreciate the extra 200m. Chance.
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Race 3 – 13:35
1400m – Open A TABGold Account – 031 314 1874 Maiden Plate
14 – Accommodator
Breeding: Querari (GER) – Jade Vine by Argonaut
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Jockey: Deryl Daniels
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 14 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 50/1
He returns from a 10-week break and is having his first run as a gelding. He is drawn widest of all in barrier 14 and will be settled near the rear of the field. He has been disappointing to date and we are hoping to see improvement.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 10 wks. Gelded 2023.09.13. Has been gelded and needs to show more.
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Race 4 – 14:10
1400m – Bet With TABGold – The Intelligent Bet! MR 88 Handicap
5 – Ralph The Rascal
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ice Link by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: *Siphesihle Hlengwa
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 5 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He returns from a 12-week break. He is fit and well for his return. The son of Gimmethegreenlight jumps from a handy draw of five and if he is not too far out of his ground turning for home, he is expected to finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 12 wks. Best MR:87. 1400m specialist. Can go back-to-back.
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Race 4 – 14:10
1400m – Bet With TABGold – The Intelligent Bet! MR 88 Handicap
8 – BeyondTheBoundary
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Soft Landing by Jet Master
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 8 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He ran a good race when second in his last start over this distance at Hollywoodbets Greyville. He is doing well at home but has an awkward draw of eight to contend with. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa takes the ride and with luck, he is expected to be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:85. The 4th horse in latest has come out and franked the form. Consider.
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Race 5 – 14:45
1200m – www.tabgold.co.za MR 75 Handicap
6 – Purple Powahouse
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: *Nirvan Nastili -4.0kg
Wgt: 54.5kg
Draw: 6 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He showed good signs of a form return in his last start over this distance on the polytrack. He is having his peak run, is fit and well. He gets the services of 4kgs claiming apprentice Nirvan Nastili and another good run is expected.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:77. Has placed in all three C&D attempts. Chance.
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Race 5 – 14:45
1200m – www.tabgold.co.za MR 75 Handicap
10 – Benni In The Area
Breeding: William Longsword – Kilauea by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He won a good race when shedding his maiden tag over this distance at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. He is doing very well at home. His rating may be a bit high and he meets a competitive field. We are hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:79. Watch form line of Race 3 number 13 – Irish Luck. Place chance.
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Race 6 – 15:20
1000m – Track & Ball Gaming MR 68 Handicap
10 – Phinda Mzala
Breeding: Philanthropist (USA) – Facinating Filly by Antonius Pius (USA)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 54.0kg
Draw: 10 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He has needed his last two starts. He is doing very well at home and will enjoy racing on the Hollywoodbets Scottsville straight course. We are hoping to see improvement from him and to see him finishing in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Binda C-2023.06.13. 3rd run after rest. Best MR:87. Has upset potential.
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Race 7 – 15:55
1600m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast MR 74 Handicap
2 – Dockofthebay
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Sausalito Bay by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Michael Roberts
Jockey: *Rachel Venniker -1.5kg
Wgt: 61.0kg
Draw: 2 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He was staying on quite nicely in his last start over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. He has dropped another couple of points in the ratings and will enjoy the step up to 1600m. He is doing well at home and from a good draw of two, he should run a positive race.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:97. Fair latest. Has come down nicely in the ratings and can feature.