Hollywood Racing has twelve runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Wednesday, 20 August 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday, 20 August 2025
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 2 – 13:15
1200m – Bet With The Tote Maiden Plate (F & M)
5 – Peggy Sue Shake
Breeding: Soqrat (AUS) – Scarlet Chill by What A Winter
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 5 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
Debut run. The daughter of Soqrat has had plenty of work and the stable have given her a few gallops. She is likely to be at her best over further and this outing will bring her on nicely for future races. We are hoping for an encouraging introduction to racing.
Winning Form Comment: *Soqrat filly(Cost R400000).
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Race 3 – 13:50
1600m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za Class 3
5 – Uzwano
Breeding: Ideal World (USA) – Banbury by Horse Chestnut
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 59.5kg
Draw: 5 (6 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/10
He is a winner of his last three starts, the latest of which was over this course and distance. He took his last race well and is improving all the time. Although he has gone up in the ratings, he is doing well and should produce a competitive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:96. Winner of last three starts. Merits healthy respect.
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Race 3 – 13:50
1600m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za Class 3
6 – Tirpitz
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Exotic (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 55.0kg
Draw: 6 (6 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He has been putting up good work heading into this race. The son of Silvano drops back to 1600m and he has won over this distance previously. It is a small field of six runners, he will be finishing strongly and is expected to go close to winning.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:89. The second horse in latest has come out and won since. Don’t ignore.
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Race 4 – 14:25
1600m – Gallop Form Maiden Plate (F & M)
8 – Nkwenkwezi
Breeding: Erupt (Ire) – Sainte Camille by Lateral (GB)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 8 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She is better than her last start over this distance on the Vaal Classic course. The daughter of Erupt finished second in her previous three outings under SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Calvin Habib. She is doing well at home and with luck from her awkward draw of eight, she should go close to winning.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:72. Is better than latest. Chance on previous form.
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Race 4 – 14:25
1600m – Gallop Form Maiden Plate (F & M)
9 – Curious Girl
Breeding: Futura – Idaho by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 9 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
Debut run. She has not shown much speed in her work and the stable have opted to start her over 1600m. The daughter of Futura has good action and we are hoping for an encouraging start to her career. SplashOut-sponsored Jockey Callan Murray will do duty from an awkward draw of nine.
Winning Form Comment: *Futura filly(Cost R160000).
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Race 6 – 15:35
1200m – Tote For The Win Class 5
5 – Yannakis
Breeding: Erupt (IRE) – Arissa by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Wgt: 58.0kg
Draw: 5 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He returns from a short 10-week break and is doing well at home. He has been disappointing since winning his maiden over this course and distance. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Cole Dicken rides and if all goes according to plan, he can earn.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 10 wks. Best MR:82. Drops back in distance. Can improve to place.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1000m – Gallop TV A Stakes
1 – Ziyasha – SCRATCHED (No Transport)
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Kelly’s Olympics (USA) by Kingmambo (USA)
Trainer: Clinton Binda
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 1 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:119. Is better than last two starts over 1200m. Can return to best form.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1000m – Gallop TV A Stakes
2 – Lion Rampart
Breeding: One World – Saltire by Var (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: S’manga Khumalo
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 2 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is better than his last outing as he raced wide around the turn. He is doing well at home and his work has been good. He does meet a small field and S’manga Khumalo is booked to ride. We are expecting a good run, and he should be right there.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Marshall VH-2025.04.21. Best MR:111. Is held by number 8 on latest. Watch.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1000m – Gallop TV A Stakes
6 – Hithemhardsunshine
Breeding: What A Winter – Agra by Trippi (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 6 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 25/1
His last start is best ignored as he was reported to be not striding out. The son of What A Winter is fit and well heading into this race. Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa retains the ride and we are expecting a much better run from him.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:108. Had excuses in latest. Chance on best form shown.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1000m – Gallop TV A Stakes
7 – Luhamba Phambili – SCRATCHED (Not Eating Up)
Breeding: Danon Platina (JPN) – Simply Royal by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 15/10
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:112. Easy winner of latest. Is speedy and can follow up.
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Race 8 – 16:45
1750m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4
1 – Gotta Go Eddie
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Carmalita (AUS) by Commands (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Wgt: 52.5kg
Draw: 1 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
He won a good race when shedding his maiden tag over 1600m on the polytrack last time. He is doing well at home. He jumps from pole position and will carry a nice weight of 52.5kgs. The son of Gimmethegreenlight takes on stronger and it is hard to asses his chances in this company. We are hoping for an encouraging effort with Muzi Yeni booked to ride.
Winning Form Comment: Gelded 2025.04.02. Best MR:85. Won maiden over 1600m last time. The handy galloping weight will help.
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Race 8 – 16:45
1750m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4
3 – El Rey Viene
Breeding: William Longsword – Brave Bid by Qui Danzig (USA)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 3 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
His last two starts over 1600m on the polytrack have been good. The son of William Longsword jumps from a good draw of three and the stable feels that he will appreciate the step up to 1750m. With luck in running, he is more than capable of finishing in the first four.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:86. In good form and may be hard to peg back from barrier three.