Today’s Hollywoodbets Scottsville inside track racemeeting offers a bumper and testing card for exotic bet players.
With temperatures expected to reach 31 degrees today, it should be a sizzler all round.
The false rail is at 2m with the going recorded as ‘good to soft’.
The first of eight races is off at 12h45 and it is also the 101st race in the R750 000 Hollywoodbets KZN Sizzling Summer Challenge.
After Sunday’s Hollywoodbets Greyville meeting, Serino Moodley was the top points scorer on the jockey’s log with 58 points from his 7 rides, including a winner for the Mike Miller stable. The win also marked the 200th different winner of the KZN Grooms’ Initiative, with Litha Nzxana grooming the winner.
Read about the Hollywood Syndicate runners here
Keagan de Melo scored 47 points from his 7 rides, including two winners. He’s thus cut down Anton Marcus’ lead on the Summer Challenge leaderboard to just 9 points.
Alyson Wright has five runners today (Pic- hamishNIVENPhotography)
Alyson Wright was the leading point scorer for trainers with 41 points from her 5 runners, including the impressive Hollywood Syndicate owned winner Gail Force in the first race.
See the latest leaderboard here
Tabnews have published trainer comments ahead of today’s meeting.
- Race 1
Karen Anthony
No 2 Miller Man – He ran a nice barrier trial on the poly. He should prefer the grass and I’m expecting a decent run from him.
Wayne Badenhorst
No 10 Cardboard Cowboy – Is fit and well and can finish in the money.
Doug Campbell
No 11 Night Journey – Has been showing some nice work and I’m hoping to see improvement.
Dennis Drier/Stuart Ferrie
No 16 Darkest Dawn – He’s a nice horse and if not too green, should be competitive.
Julie Guthrie
No 13 Enzo – Choked up last time out so we have fitted the tongue tie. Expecting a better run
No 9 Solicitor General – His last two runs have been very good and I’m expecting him to fight out the finish.
Glen Kotzen
No 5 Stormin Norman – Has his first run for the stable but his work has been good and he should be competitive.
Garth Puller
No 6 August Red – He’s coming along nicely. He is looking for further but can be in the places.
- Race 2
Wayne Badenhorst
No 6 Frankie Two Shoes – He’s fit and well. Trying the 1600 meters again and can finish in the placings.
Doug Campbell
No 10 Master George – If jockey Danielson can get him to settle in running he is capable of placing.
Dennis Drier/Stuart Ferrie
No 4 Eagles Vision – Comes back to 1600 meters and from a good draw should be thereabouts.
Dean Kannemeyer
No 5 Fade To Black – Will continue to improve and is one to include in all bets.
Paul Lafferty
No 14 Black Fox – If he can overcome his bad draw he will be a big runner.
No 15 Grey Linngari – Also badly drawn but could be in the first three.
- Race 3
Doug Campbell
No 11 Stunning Guest – He’s working well and if he can get luck in running from his wide draw he should be a big runner.
Julie Guthrie
No 12 Thrace – Has been off since August last year and should need the run.
Glen Kotzen
No 7 Imperial Rage – Has his first run in KZN but he has been running against stronger in the Cape and he should be the one to beat.
Paul Lafferty
No 13 Noble Flight – Is well and should run a big race.
No 5 Wisp Of Glory – She’s been battling and has it all to do against the males.
Garth Puller
No 9 Cassius Colt – He’s a hard knocker and can hopefully run into the money.
No 8 Magari – He will probably need another run or two.
- Race 4
Doug Campbell
No 11 Impact Zone – He’s drawn out wide but does like the Scottsville track and hopefully he can run into the places.
Dean Kannemeyer
No 12 Greek Sword – He’s been holding form well since racing in KZN. He is bred to go this distance but only the race will tell. Include in exotics.
Garth Puller
No 8 Twice Golden – He takes a big jump up in distance which is not easy but should be included in quartets.
- Race 5
Dennis Drier/Stuart Ferrie
No 5 Blackburn Roc – Has been racing against stronger recently. This appears to be the right race for him and he should be competitive.
Paul Lafferty
No 2 Share Holder – If he can settle early on he will run a big race.
- Race 6
Karen Anthony
No 13 Zadora – She’s well within herself and is always consistent. She does seem to prefer the polytrack but should nevertheless give a good account of herself.
Dennis Drier/Stuart Ferrie
No 6 Rule Of Law – Comes back after a lay-off and should be included in the quartets.
Dean Kannemeyer
No 11 Dive Captain – She has solid form and this 1000 meters should be right up her alley. It is a tricky race but she should be competitive.
- Race 7
Doug Campbell
No 5 Ooh La La – She’s been working well and should be in the money.
Garth Puller
No 1 Inn A Minute – Takes a big jump in class and may not be quite ready for it. She is also bred for further.
No 12 La Bella – She’s drawn out wide but I’m hoping for a nice run.
No 8 Wishful Girl Linn – Has her second run after a rest and she may still need it.
- Race 8
Wayne Badenhorst
No 14 Class Of Eight – She’s fit and well and if she can overcome her wide draw, can place.
No 11 Satin Slipper – Has her first run for the stable but is well and could place.
Doug Campbell
No 5 Kildonan Bay – Had a decent first run out of maiden company and I’m hoping she can make the frame.
Glen Kotzen
No 1 Apache Dream – Gets a 4kg apprentice allowance and she can be in the first 4.
Paul Lafferty
No 15 Bint El Malak – She has a very wide draw to overcome but is in good form and with luck in running will be running on strongly.
Garth Puller
No 6 First Sighting – Has her first run over 1400 meters and I’m hoping for a nice run.
