The Hollywood Syndicate has five runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday, 5 April 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday, 5 April 2026
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 3 – 13:20
1400m – WSB Club Prive Maiden Plate (F & M)
10 – Chooks Kiss
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Trellis by Fort Wood (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 10 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
The daughter of Rafeef returns from a 10-week break and is doing well. She overraced in her last two starts over 1600m and drops back to 1400m. With a bit of luck from the widest draw, she can produce a positive return.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 10 wks. Best MR:73. Finished second behind subsequent winner in last run. Chance if settles.
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Race 4 – 13:55
1400m – WSB Home Of World Coins Maiden Plate
7 – Director
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Villa Paloma (IRE) by Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He returns from a 10-week break and is doing okay at home. The son of Master Of My Fate is a fit horse for his return. He drops to 1400m with Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale up and we are hoping for a good run.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 10 wks. Gelded 2025.09.02. Best MR:77. Fair form. Is likely to race on the speed and can show.
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Race 5 – 14:30
2400m – World Sports Betting Highland Night Cup (Non-Black Type)
7 – Trois Trois Quatre
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Badger Creek by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
He steps up to 2400m, and the blinkers are removed. The son of Rafeef is working very well at home. He does meet a competitive field and if seeing out the extra distance on offer, he can finish in the first four.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers OFF. Best MR:94. Is stepping up in trip. Watch.
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Race 7 – 15:40
1750m – World Sports Betting Scarlet Lady (Non-Black Type)
4 – Grace’s Kiss
Breeding: Erik The Red – Kissaway by Gimmethegreenlight (AUS)
Trainer: Alec Laird
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 52.5kg
Draw: 4 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
She is a filly with ability and is working well at home. Mickaelle Michel, who rode her last time, suggested that we fit her with blinkers. The daughter of Erik The Red carries a handy galloping mass of 52.5kgs and she has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers ON. Best MR:83. Was not disgraced last time. Scarlett Heart finished third in a Grade 1 next time.
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Race 9 – 16:50
1200m – WSB 100 Welcome Spins Class 4
10 – Hope Is Power
Breeding: Soft Falling Rain – Sarasota by Kahal (GB)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 10 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He returns from a 31-week break and is having his first run for the Siboniso Ngcobo stable. He is doing very well at home but may need the outing. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale rides and we are hoping for an encouraging performance.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Van Zyl G-2025.08.31. Rested 31 wks. Best MR:89. Stable debut. Watch.