Hollywood Racing has seven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Wednesday, 8 July 2026. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday, 8 July 2026
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 3 – 12:55
1000m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za Maiden Plate
13 – Hot Blooded
Breeding: Trippi (USA) – King’s Temptress by King Of Kings (IRE)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 13 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is making his debut over 1000m with Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena booked to ride. The son of Trippi is showing very good work at home and if not too green in running, we think he will run well. This outing will bring him on nicely for future races.
Winning Form Comment: Brother to: WALLIS SIMPSON10m(20: 5, 7),CAN’T SAY NO4f(23: 3, 9). *Trippi gelding.
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Race 6 – 14:45
2000m – Tote For The Win B Stakes
7 – Uzwano
Breeding: Ideal World (USA) – Banbury by Horse Chestnut
Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He finished off his race strongly over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. The son of Ideal World came through that run well and should enjoy the rise to 2000m. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena knows him well and we can expect a competitive effort.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:96. Finished third behind a decent sort last time. Chance.
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Race 6 – 14:45
2000m – Tote For The Win B Stakes
8 – Salani Kahle
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Insignis by Go Deputy (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 62.5kg
Draw: 8 (9 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He returns from a 14-week break after finishing second to Curious Girl in the Grade 2 TAB SA Derby. The son of Master Of My Fate has matured nicely and is in a good space. He does give weight away to some hard knocking individuals. With a bit of luck from his awkward draw of eight, we can expect a good return.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 14 wks. Best MR:103. Finished second in a Grade 2 last time. Chance if fit.
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Race 7 – 15:20
2000m – In The Box Seat Podcast Brought To You By Gallop TV C Stakes
3 – Syx Hotfix
Breeding: Flower Alley (USA) – Kiss For Kate by Jallad (USA)
Trainer: Alyson Wright
Jockey: *Anaas Mosaheb -4.0kg
Wgt: 63.0kg
Draw: 3 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
We do feel that he is at his best on the polytrack surface. He gets the services of 4kgs claiming Apprentice Anaas Mosaheb which will assist his cause. The son of Flower Alley is well in himself and from his good draw of three, he can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:92. Prefers poly. Place chance.
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Race 7 – 15:20
2000m – In The Box Seat Podcast Brought To You By Gallop TV C Stakes
6 – High Queue
Breeding: Master Of My Fate – Silver Mountain by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 58.5kg
Draw: 6 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 7/1
He produced an encouraging run over 1600m on the polytrack last time. The stable feels that he has improved since that outing and is a fitter horse. He will enjoy the rise to 2000m and with Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Gavin Lerena aboard, we can expect a good run from him.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:76. Was not beaten far last time and the form line has been franked.
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Race 9 – 16:30
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 5
2 – Lions Eye
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Sea Cat by Var (USA)
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Wgt: 59.0kg
Draw: 2 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is better than his comeback run over this distance on the polytrack. The son of Silvano has come on from the run and is doing well at home. The stable is happy to see him back on the grass and we should see an improved performance.
Winning Form Comment: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:74. Had excuses last time. Lerena rides.
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Race 9 – 16:30
1200m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 5
7 – Yannakis
Breeding: Erupt (IRE) – Arissa by Silvano (GER)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: *Divesh Ramkhalawon -4.0kg
Wgt: 60.5kg
Draw: 7 (14 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 5/1
He is a winner of his last two starts over this course and distance. The son of Erupt returns from a well-deserved 10-week break and is very well heading into this race. 4kgs claiming Apprentice Divesh Ramkhalawon knows him well and we are hoping to see the combination complete the hat-trick.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 10 wks. Best MR:82. Goes for hat-trick. Definitely Yes has given recent form line a boost.