Hollywood Racing has eight runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday, 9 March 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Sunday, 9 March 2025
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 1 – 12:05
1200m – Mandathani Maluleka (30 years) Maiden Juvenile Plate
8 – Gotta Go Eddie
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Carmalita (AUS) by Commands (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
Debut run. He is a nice horse who has shown quality work at Summerveld. The stable are happy with him heading into this race and if not too green in running, he is capable of being competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to: LINKIN NAVIGAT4g(12: 2, 5). *Gimmethegreenlight colt(Cost R700000).
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Race 5 – 14:25
1400m – Alan Gray (35 years) Class 4
4 – Tirpitz
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Exotic (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Siyanda Sosibo
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 4 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He returns from a 22-week break and is having his first run for the Gary Rich stable. He is doing well at home and has had a grass gallop heading into this race. He may need the outing and the run will bring him on nicely for future races. He jumps from a good draw of four and we are hoping for a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Greeff A C-2024.10.04. Rested 22 wks. Best MR:89. First run for Rich camp. Watch.
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Race 5 – 14:25
1400m – Alan Gray (35 years) Class 4
5 – Ralph The Rascal
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ice Link by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 5 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He is much better than his last start over this distance on the polytrack. He is working very well at home and is in a good space heading into this contest. He jumps from a handy draw of five and if all goes according to plan, he should have an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:87. Good form before latest run. Include.
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Race 5 – 14:25
1400m – Alan Gray (35 years) Class 4
14 – Fish Eagle
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Fish River (AUS) by Canford Cliffs (IRE)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: *Sifisokuhle Bungane -4.0kg
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 14 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
He is much better than his last start over this distance on the polytrack. This is a run to keep him ticking over as they repair the polytrack. He does get the services of 4kgs claiming Apprentice Sifisokuhle Bungane. We are hoping for luck in running and a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:78. Better than latest. Has claims on decent prior form.
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Race 6 – 15:00
1400m – Niresh Birbal (35 years) Middle Stakes (F & M)
1 – Zinikele
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Furina by Parade Leader (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 1 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She returns from a 21-week break and prefers racing on the polytrack surface. She is expected to need the run and this outing will bring her on for future races. We are hoping to see her produce a positive return.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 21 wks. Best MR:93. The break may have been what she needed. Watch.
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Race 7 – 15:35
1750m – Thandi Bhengu (35 years) A Stakes
4 – Trois Trois Quatre
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Badger Creek by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane +0.5kg
Wgt: 51.0kg
Draw: 4 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He has shown improvement at home since his last two outings. He meets a competitive field but carries a nice light mass. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Kabelo Matsunyane rides and we are expecting him to finish closer.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:92. Better than recent form. Can upset.
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Race 7 – 15:35
1750m – Thandi Bhengu (35 years) A Stakes
5 – Afropolitan
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Als Secret by Captain Al
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Wgt: 51.0kg
Draw: 5 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He returns from a 19-week break and is a polytrack specialist. He is expected to need this outing and the run will bring him on for when the polytrack is ready. He carries a light mass of 51kgs, and we are hoping for a positive return to the races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 19 wks. Best MR:86. Decent latest before the break. Can show if fit.
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Race 9 – 16:45
1000m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future C Stakes
1 – Wissa’s On Fire
Breeding: Captain Of All – Generous Anna (AUS) by General Nediym (AUS)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Ryan Munger
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 1 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He returns from a 23-week break and is back in KZN. He is not at peak fitness and is likely to need the run. The son of Captain Of All is a speedy type and could get away with it over 1000m. His work has been good, and we are hoping to see him produce a positive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 23 wks. Gelded 2024.04.24. Best MR:82. Back in KZN. Went close in only attempt on this course.