There is a guaranteed R1 025 000 up for grabs to the player/s who can tip the entire card at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Monday 27 February 2023.
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Race 1
PRETTY ANALIA’S last three starts have been decent. She jumped inwards leaving the start last time, but the manner in which she stayed on at the finish was encouraging. The daughter of Captain Of All gets the blinkers fitted for the first time which should keep her mind on the task at hand. Sean Veale may be able to get the best out of her where it matters most.
KYNISKA is better than her last start as she stumbled leaving the start. She has finished third twice from as many starts over this C&D. The blinkers have been fitted for this outing and the headgear may have the desired effect.
GUEST GETORIXX’S last start can be ignored as she was reported to be not striding out and coughing. She has finished second three times and third three times from seven starts over this C&D. If not in need of the run, she should be competitive.
Race 2
GREY OCEAN has shown some signs of a form return in his last two starts. He raced from just off the pace last time and stayed on to finish third. It must be noted that Addiena has come out and won again since. He gets the services of 2.5kgs claiming apprentice Siphesihle Hlengwa which will help his cause. With a bit of luck in running, he may find himself in the winner’s enclosure.
BECKONING BEAUTY showed good pace over this C&D last time, fought hard but found one too good in the form of Iron Bark. She takes a drop in class and should give the males a run for their money once again. TANGERINE PEARL hails from the visiting Weiho Marwing yard. The daughter of Wylie Hall continues to drop in the ratings and she may be hard to peg back in the run down to the line.
Race 3
SKY VELOCITY has fair recent form lines to her name. She stayed on at the finish over 1450m last time, but found one too good in the form of Bushveld. The daughter of Querari should love the rise to 1700m and if suited to the Polytrack, she may find herself in the winner’s enclosure.
SATURN MOON should have finished closer to the winner last time as she had to be steadied at the 400m mark. It must be noted that multiple horses from that form line have come out and won since. With a bit of luck, she should throw out a challenge to the top choice.
SACRED LILY showed good improvement in her last start over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The daughter of Crusade should have no issues with the rise to 1700m and she can run into the money.
Race 4
AMERICAN DREAM raced from a handy position over 1700m last time and rallied late to finish second. He has cracked a good draw of four and against similar company, he can go one better.
LUCRETIUS finished 0.05 lengths behind the top choice last time. The pair meet on the same weight terms today and there should not be much separating them in the run down to the line. He has won three times and finished second once from six starts over this C&D.
HEY BILL ran a good race when 0.45 lengths behind the winner over 1750m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville last time. The 5yo gelding is in a good space and if this run has not come too soon, he should be involved in the fight to the finish.
Race 5
BAY BREEZE finished 0.9 lengths behind QUE FOR YOU last time. She is 1.5kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned. If Athandiwe Mgudlwa is able to switch her off early, she should notch up her third career victory.
QUE FOR YOU is a winner of her last two starts, the latest of which was over 2000m. She is likely to have her own way in front once again and can notch up the hat-trick.
ANGEL’S WISH has fair recent form lines to her credit. It must be noted that the form of her last outing has been franked. She should have no issues with the 1900m and must be included in all bets.
Race 6
FREESTATE STAR was given a peach of a ride when winning her last start over this distance on the turf. She returns from a well-deserved 10-week break which would have done her the world of good. She has won once and finished second twice from six starts on this course. If not in need of the run, she can follow up.
WARSHIP had excuses in her last start over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. She is unbeaten from two starts over this C&D. With a bit of luck from her awkward draw of eight, she may keep that record intact.
WINTER’S DESTINY finished 0.45 lengths behind TOTO last time. She is 1kg better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned.
Race 7
MARIA COROLINA has good consistent form lines to her credit. She lost a length at the start last time, but finished her race off strongly. If jumping on terms, she should return to winning ways.
FEELING GROOVY set the pace over 1600m last time and found more where it matters most to keep all challengers at bay. She finished third in her only attempt over this C&D. She is likely to have her own way in front and may be hard to peg back.
LUNA ECLIPSE finished 0.7 lengths behind FAMILY FAVOURITE last time. She is 3kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned. If repeating her penultimate run, she should be involved in the fight to the finish.
Race 8
STAR CHOICE stayed on nicely at the finish over 1600m on this course last time. She has finished second four times and third three times from ten starts over this C&D. The 6yo mare has dropped to a competitive rating and from her mid-field draw, she is capable of returning to winning ways in this field.
BIRDWATCHER’S last three starts have been good. She was running on nicely at the finish over this C&D last time. She runs well for Sean Veale and should the top choice fluff her lines, she may be the one to pick up the pieces.
CATALEYA SUMMER was a tad disappointing in her last start over 1750m. Her two previous efforts after shedding her maiden tag were encouraging. Ashton Arries steps back into the saddle and she may be hard to peg back.
Race 9
GENTLEMAN’S WAY raced wide around the turn over this C&D last time, but stayed on nicely to finish second behind William Rufus. He is having his peak run today and should be cherry-ripe. He jumps from a good draw of three and with a bit of luck, he can notch up his seventh career victory.
WINTER WAVES should have finished closer to the winner last time as he had to be switched for running room at the 300m mark. He takes a drop in class and will be at peak fitness. Keagan de Melo takes the ride and he may be able to coax that little bit extra out of him where it matters most.
ZOOBERI has good recent form lines to his name. He challenged strongly last time, but found one too good in the form of Master Tobe. From pole position, he should earn another cheque for his patrons.
