Hollywood Racing has ten runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Wednesday, 23 July 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday, 23 July 2025
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 2 – 13:15
1000m – Bet With Tote Maiden Plate
7 – Mfethu
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Fiorella by Captain Al
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/10
He ran an encouraging race on his debut over 1100m on this course. The son of Vercingetorix is doing well at home and Gavin Lerena is booked to ride. A good run is expected, and he has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Brown T-2025.05.31. Was not far behind the winner in first run. The 3rd horse has come out and won since.
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Race 3 – 13:50
1400m – Tote For The Win Maiden Juvenile Plate
3 – Director
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Villa Paloma (IRE) by Rock Of Gibraltar (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (10 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/2
He’s a progressive youngster who is working well heading into this race. The son of Master Of My Fate is strengthening up and learning what racing is about. He jumps from a good draw of three with Sporting Post-sponsored Jockey Athandiwe Mgudlwa booked to ride. He’s expected to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Improved over this distance in second run. Genuine chance.
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Race 4 – 14:25
1400m – Gallop Form Class 4 (Benchmark 80)
11 – Ralph The Rascal
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ice Link by Toreador (IRE)
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo
Jockey: *Brevan Plaatjies -1.5kg
Wgt: 56.5kg
Draw: 11 (13 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He returned to winning ways over this course and distance last time. He’s working very well at home and 1.5kgs claiming Apprentice Brevan Plaatjies retains the ride. With luck from his wide barrier position, he should have an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:87. Won latest over this C&D. Merits respect.
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Race 5 – 15:00
1600m – www.gallop.co.za B Stakes
3 – Tobacconist – SCRATCHED (Sprained back muscle)
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – La Linea by Dynasty
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Wgt: 55.5kg
Draw: 3 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
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Winning Form Comment: Best MR:83. In good form. Tried hard last time and should go close.
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Race 5 – 15:00
1600m – www.gallop.co.za B Stakes
5 – Uzwano
Breeding: Ideal World (USA) – Banbury by Horse Chestnut
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 5 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/10
He is a winner of his last two starts over this distance on the polytrack. The son of Ideal World has won on this course previously. He’s a tough horse who is doing well in the lead up to this race. He does take on stronger company, but we’re hoping to see him bring up the hat-trick.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:90. Given a peach of a ride to win latest. Hat-trick is on the cards.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1200m – Race Coast Class 3 (Benchmark 96)
2 – Khethiwe’s Destiny
Breeding: Buffalo Bill Cody (IRE) – Gimmethemoney by Gimmethegreenlight (AUS)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 2 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
She returns from an 11-week break and has freshened up nicely for this race. The stable has opted to fit her with the blinkers and tongue-tie. Her work has been excellent and if putting her best foot forward, she should be in with a big chance.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 11 wks. Blinkers ON. Best MR:102. Two-time winner from 4 starts over this distance. Can show.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1200m – Race Coast Class 3 (Benchmark 96)
9 – Elizabedi Gold
Breeding: Gold Standard – Sparkling Gem by Joshua Dancer (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: *Petra Porffy -4.0kg
Wgt: 52.5kg
Draw: 9 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 33/1
He returns from a 30-week break and is having his first run for the Gareth van Zyl stable. He carries a light mass thanks to the services of 4kgs claiming Apprentice Petra Porffy. The son of Gold Standard is expected to need this outing and the run will bring him on nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Bass-Robinson C-2024.12.28. Rested 30 wks. Best MR:86. Disappointing post maiden form. First run in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Race 7 – 16:10
1200m – Race Coast Class 3 (Benchmark 96)
10 – Maphaka
Breeding: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS) – Ghaalla by Var (USA)
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Wgt: 54.5kg
Draw: 10 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He returns from a 27-week break and is having his first run as a gelding. He’s had a grass gallop heading into this race and the stable was happy with his workout. He may need one run to bring him to his peak. He’s doing very well, and we’re expecting a positive return to the races.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 27 wks. Gelded 2025.02.03. Best MR:94. Been gelded. Likes this C&D and can show if fit.
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Race 8 – 16:45
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4 (Benchmark 80)
5 – Moya Wa LaLiga
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Mrs Everest (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: *Damyan Pillay -4.0kg
Wgt: 61.5kg
Draw: 5 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He’s in a good space and is doing well at home. Three of his five career victories have come over this course and distance. 4kgs claiming Apprentice Savanna Valjalo takes the 4kgs off his back and if all goes according to plan, he’s expected to put up a big effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:83. Three-time winner from 6 starts over this C&D. Merits respect.
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Race 8 – 16:45
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4 (Benchmark 80)
7 – Veldskoen
Breeding: Snitzel (AUS) – Belle Miraaj (NZ) by Iffraaj (GB)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Callan Murray
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 7 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He was in need of his last two starts, the latest of which was over this course and distance. He has improved since his last outing and is almost at his peak. Callan Murray is booked to ride, and he is capable of finishing in the first three.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Crawford B-2024.12.05. 3rd run after rest. Best MR:85. Has peak run. Would not be a shock winner.