Hollywood Racing has seven runners carded at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Wednesday, 9 July 2025. See what we are expecting here.
Wednesday, 9 July 2025
Hollywoodbets Scottsville
Race 2 – 12:55
1600m – Bet With The Tote Maiden Juvenile Plate
1 – Pied Piper
Breeding: Potala Palace – Follow The Piper by Tiger Ridge (USA)
Trainer: Wengesai Masawi
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 1 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 14/1
He was in need of his debut effort over 1100m on this course. The son of Potala Palace has come on from the outing and he is doing well at home. He jumps from pole position with Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale booked to ride. Improvement is expected and he has an each way chance.
Winning Form Comment: Ex Brown T-2025.05.31. First runner for Masawi. Has scope for improvement in this field.
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Race 3 – 13:30
1200m – Online Form Guide www.gallop.co.za Maiden Plate
4 – Next Of Kin
Breeding: Canford Cliffs (IRE) – My Friend Lee by Pathfork (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 4 (11 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 2/1
He produced an encouraging debut effort when second over this course and distance. He has progressed since that run and keeps getting better. The son of Canford Cliffs will be at his best over further, but he has the ability to be competitive.
Winning Form Comment: Promising debut over this C&D. Hollywood Racing retained Jockey up.
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Race 5 – 14:45
1600m – www.galloptv.co.za Maiden Plate
1 – El Capitan
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Baqueira by Western Winter (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 1 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 3/1
He is working well, fit and in a good space heading into this contest. The son of Rafeef jumps from pole position and Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale retains the ride. He has a big winning chance.
Winning Form Comment: 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2024.08.13. Best MR:87. Keeps running into the money. Chance from pole.
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Race 5 – 14:45
1600m – www.galloptv.co.za Maiden Plate
3 – O Space O
Breeding: Vercingetorix – Principessa by Querari (GER)
Trainer: MJ Odendaal
Jockey: Marco van Rensburg
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 3 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 16/1
He returns from a short 10-week break and comes into this contest a fresh horse. He is a horse that likes to race on the speed and jumps from an ideal draw of three. He is expected to run a decent race and can finish in the money.
Winning Form Comment: Rested 10 wks. Gelded 2024.05.22. Best MR:78. Some fair recent form. Can earn another cheque for his patrons.
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Race 7 – 15:55
1750m – Gallop TV B Stakes
5 – Tirpitz
Breeding: Silvano (GER) – Exotic (IRE) by Galileo (IRE)
Trainer: Gary Rich
Jockey: Siyanda Sosibo
Wgt: 57.0kg
Draw: 5 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
The stable is very happy with him and how he is doing at home. He steps up to 1750m and should have no issues with the extra distance on offer. Siyanda Sosibo steps back into the saddle and he is expected to go close to winning.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:89. Is 2kgs worse off at the weights with number 6 on latest.
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Race 7 – 15:55
1750m – Gallop TV B Stakes
7 – Trois Trois Quatre
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Badger Creek by Ideal World (USA)
Trainer: Mike and Mathew de Kock
Jockey: Sean Veale
Wgt: 60.0kg
Draw: 7 (8 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 10/1
He is better than his last start over 1800m at Hollywoodbets Greyville. The stable has been ticking him over at home and he is doing well. Hollywood Racing-retained Jockey Sean Veale rides and on best form shown, he should be involved at the finish.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:92. Better than latest. Chance on attractive previous form.
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Race 8 – 16:30
1000m – Hollywoodbets Bright Future C Stakes
10 – Rafa’s Boy
Breeding: Rafeef (AUS) – Flame Cat (AUS) by Tale Of The Cat (USA)
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Jockey: #Savanna Valjalo -4.0kg
Wgt: 64.0kg
Draw: 10 (12 Runners)
Predicted Betting: 4/1
He is a winner of his last two starts over this course and distance. He is doing well at home, looks good and is working nicely. He gets the services of 4kgs claiming apprentice Savanna Valjalo and if all goes according to plan, we are hoping to see him bring up the hat-trick.
Winning Form Comment: Best MR:81. Showed good speed and kept finding to win latest. Hat-trick chance.