Hollywood Racing has six runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Wednesday, 23 April 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday, 23 April 2025
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 5 – 14:50
1600m – Follow In The Box Seat Podcast Class 3
2 – Tyrconnell
Breeding: The United States (IRE) – Carraig Aonair (IRE) by Fastnet Rock (AUS)
Trainer: Mike de Kock/Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.5kg
Draw: 2 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He was unlucky not to have won his last start over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville as he had to overcome a wide draw. The son of The United States steps up to 1600m from a good draw of two. He is expected to have a good winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:86. Honest form. Loves this course and can go close.
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Race 6 – 15:25
1200m – Gallop TV YouTube Channel Progress Plate
2 – Khethiwe’s Destiny
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Gimmethemoney by Gimmethegreenlight (AUS)
Trainer: Mike de Kock/Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 2 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
She has made improvement since her encouraging comeback run over this distance at Hollywoodbets Greyville. She is in a good space and has galloped well in the lead up to this contest. A good run is expected, and she should fight out the finish.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:102. Best-weighted. Chance on encouraging comeback effort.
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Race 6 – 15:25
1200m – Gallop TV YouTube Channel Progress Plate
8 – Thisiswhatitmeans
Breeding: What A Winter – Shufoog (AUS) by Star Witness (AUS)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 8 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
The stable feels that he will love racing over 1200m up the Hollywoodbets Scottsville straight. The rain has interrupted his work programme which is the biggest concern. If he behaves before the race, he is a horse that should run into the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:92. Fair last effort in Class 3. Can notch up third career win.
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Race 7 – 16:05
1200m – Open A TABGold Account – 031 314 1874 Class 4
6 – Wissa’s On Fire
Breeding: Captain Of All – Generous Anna (AUS) by General Nediym (AUS)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 6 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
His last run is best ignored as he bolted on the way to the start. The son of Captain Of All is doing well and he is a fit horse heading into this race. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale is booked to ride, and he has a good each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2024.04.24. Best MR:82. Ignore latest. The form of his penultimate run is appealing.
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Race 8 – 16:40
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4 (F & M)
6 – Izibulo
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Talitha Borealis by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Garth Puller
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 55.0kg
Draw: 6 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 20/1
She is doing well at home. Serino Moodley, who rode her last time, suggested that she drops back to 1200m. The stable expects her to run a nice race and she will be doing her best work at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:82. Moderate post maiden form. Could improve to find a place.
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Race 8 – 16:40
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4 (F & M)
7 – Mia’s Athena
Breeding: Lancaster Bomber (USA) – Tinder Box by Strike Smartly (CAN)
Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 7 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
She ran a fair race in her comeback run after 62 weeks off the track. She has come on from that outing, but we have had a lot of rain which is not in her favour. She will appreciate the step up to 1200m and is capable of finishing in the money.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:87. Needed latest run in soft conditions. Can improve.