The Hollywood Syndicate has five runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Wednesday 18 February 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday 18 February 2026
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 5 – 14:25
1400m – Austen Smith Class 5
5 – Lou Lou The Legend
Breeding: Ideal World (USA) – Imperial Empress by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: #Mickaelle Michel -1.5kg
Wgt: 55.0kg
Draw: 5 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He’s better than his last start over this distance on the polytrack as the stable was a bit flat at the time. He’s finished second on this course previously. His work has been good and he carries a handy galloping mass of 53.5kgs. He does meet a competitive field and we’re hoping to see him finish his race strongly.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Can go close if finding form of penultimate run.
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Race 5 – 14:25
1400m – Austen Smith Class 5
11 – Phutulicious
Breeding: Fire Away (USA) – Centimes (GB) by Shamardal (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 62.0kg
Draw: 11 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He comes into this contest in good form. The son of Fire Away is fit and well. He drops back in class and Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale steps back into the saddle. With a bit of luck from his wide draw, he should be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:85. In a good space. Is likely to race on the speed and can go close.
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Race 6 – 15:00
1200m – Liberty Midlands Mall Middle Stakes (F & M)
7 – Ubukhwebezana
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Felicity Flyer by Noordhoek Flyer
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 7 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She showed signs of needing her comeback run over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. There are limited options in terms of races for her at this stage. This is not the ideal race for her, but it will keep her racing fit. The daughter of Vercingetorix ideally prefers the bend and she’ll be doing her best work late.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:88. Needed latest. Can return to winning ways.
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Race 8 – 16:10
1000m – Key Pmburg Class 4 (F & M)
11 – Ayuwi Yuwi
Breeding: Captain Of All – Neurose (BRZ) by Dubai Dust (USA)
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 11 (15 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
She drops back to 1000m after a disappointing last effort over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. The daughter of Captain Of All is doing well at home and the stable has opted to fit her with blinkers. She’s ideally suited to this course and we can look forward to a form return from her.
Winning Form Comment: Blinkers ON. Best MR:83. Is suited to this C&D. The blinkers should sharpen her up.
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Race 9 – 16:45
1000m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future D Stakes
12 – Purple Powahouse
Breeding: What A Winter – Clarion Call by Kabool (GB)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 12 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He’s finished fourth in his last two starts over this distance on the polytrack. The son of What A Winter is fit and well heading into this race. He’s at his best on the polytrack and we’re hoping for a positive run.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:77. Good last two runs and should be a factor again.