Winning Form selections for @Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday 8th February where there are huge prizes available in the free to enter Punters Challenge
Race 1
BUFFALO KING CODY hails from the visiting Tony Peter stable. He showed good speed over this distance on the Vaal Classic course last time, but found one too good in the form of Time Is Precious. The blinkers seem to have done the trick on the son of Buffalo Bill Cody. If all went well with his travels, he can go one better.
GREEN ENERGY produced a promising debut effort over this C&D. He lost a length leaving the start, raced green but finished off his race strongly. He would have gained from the experience and with the natural improvement that is expected, he should be competitive.
KA CHOW is an unraced son of Buffalo Bill Cody from the Louis Goosen stable with Deryl Daniels in the saddle. If not in need of the run, he should start his career on a positive note. The betting market will be the best guide with regards to him and the other unraced entrants.
Race 2
JAPURA showed pace in the Non-Black Type KZN Futurity Plate last time, but found one too good in the form of Master Magician. The daughter of Querari is a progressive individual. Tristan Godden steps back into the saddle and she may be the one to side with.
AMC ROY‘S FANTASY should have finished closer last time as she hung inwards in the final 400m. The daughter of Querari is coming along the right way and with Callan Murray back in the saddle, she may be the one to fill the exacta spot.
DURBAN DIAMOND is an unraced daughter of Hawwaam from the Dennis Bosch stable with Keagan de Melo booked to ride. Her mother, Mill Queen was a four-time winner from 1200m to 1400m. If not in need of the run, she should start her career on a positive note. The betting market will be the best guide with regards to her and the other unraced entrants.
Race 3
SOVEREIGN GEM ran a good race when third over this distance at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. She received a bump leaving the start, but stayed on at the finish. If repeating that effort in this field, she can shed her maiden tag.
TIPPERARY showed speed over 1200m on this course last time, but found one too good in the form of Scarlet Starlet. She is in a good space and should the top choice fluff her lines, she may be the one to pick up the pieces.
FLEUR DE LING has finished fourth in her last three starts. She stayed on at the finish over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. She is a progressive type and can earn another cheque for her patrons.
Race 4
PAST IS PROLOGUE showed improvement when third in her last outing over this C&D. She raced on the pace and stayed on at the finish. The daughter of Futura would have come on from the run and should strip much fitter. In this line-up, she can shed her maiden tag.
PEACH MELBA finished 2.2 lengths behind the top choice last time. The pair meet on the same weight terms today and she may have to settle for the same result.
SIYABAMBELELA was a tad disappointing over 1400m last time. She caught the eye when third on debut over this distance at Hollywoodbets Greyville. If finding the form of that effort, she should be involved at the finish.
Race 5
ETZEBETH produced a promising debut effort over 1200m. He lost three lengths leaving the start, raced green but the manner in which he finished off his race was encouraging. The son of Erik The Red would have gained from the experience and should love the extra 200m on offer. Chad Little retains the ride from pole position and he may be the one to beat.
OWNER OF CREATION is still a maiden after 22 starts. He should have finished closer last time as he was switched for running room at the 300m mark. Keagan de Melo steps back into the saddle and he may be the one to fill the exacta spot.
QUINCY TOWN did not go on with the effort last time. If finding the form of his penultimate outing, he should have a say in the outcome of this contest.
Race 6
SALANI KAHLE is the top bet on the programme. He followed up his maiden win with an impressive victory over 1800m on the polytrack. The manner in which he drew clear of the opposition was eye-catching. The son of Master Of My Fate looks to have class about him and with luck from the widest draw, he can bring up the hat-trick.
GOTTA GO EDDIE tried hard in his last start, but was touched off by Master Du Rouvray. He has finished second once and fourth once from as many starts over this C&D. The son of Gimmethegreenlight is one of the leading contenders.
BRUH ran a creditable race when fourth over 1900m at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. He won his only attempt on this course. Muzi Yeni steps back into the saddle and the combination cannot be discounted.
Race 7
FRENCH TRIP was not disgraced when third in the Non-Black Type Michael Roberts Stakes over this C&D last time. 2.5kgs claiming Apprentice Mxolisi Mbuto retains the ride. He drops back in class and can notch up his fourth-career victory.
CONTINENTALEXPRESS took the lead at the 300m mark last time and won easier than the official margin suggests. He drops back in distance but is in a good space and merits healthy respect.
ACTOR stayed on when fourth over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. The manner in which he finishes off his races suggests that he will enjoy the rise to 1750m. Keagan de Melo rides and the combination merit healthy respect.
Race 8
KING PELLES is better than his last start in the Grade 1 Betway Summer Cup. He returns from a 10-week break which would have done him the world of good. The son of Duke Of Marmalade is the class horse in this race and should take a power of beating.
ISIVIVANE was given a peach of a ride when winning his last start over 1600m on the polytrack. He is an honest individual and if seeing out the 1950m, he may be the one to fill the exacta spot.
DOWN BY THE RIVER was an easy winner of his last start in the Non-Black Type Michael Roberts Stakes. He finished 1.1 lengths behind the second choice in his penultimate outing. The pair meet on the same weight terms today and he may have to settle for the same result.
Race 9
DAWN SURPRISE has top consistent form lines to her credit. She was given a peach of a ride when winning her last start over this distance on the polytrack. She has won twice, finished second three times and third once from ten starts over this C&D. She gets the services of 4kgs claiming Apprentice Divesh Ramkhalawon and if all goes according to plan, she can follow up with another victory.
JAZZ DIVA finished 0.3 lengths behind the top choice last time. She is 1.5kgs worse off at the weights today and may have to settle for the same result.
LITTLEBLACKGEM ran a good race when second over this distance at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. The daughter of New Predator will be mowing down the frontrunners.
Race 10
TLADI MOTHWANA was far from disgraced against stronger company over 1400m on the polytrack last time. She was super-impressive when winning on debut over this C&D. The daughter of Buffalo Bill Cody looks to have some class about her and back up the straight, she may be the one to beat.
SCARLET STARLET won a game race on debut over this C&D. The daughter of Erik The Red takes on stronger, but she could be anything and can remain unbeaten.
CAPTAIN‘S PRIDE won a good race over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. She has won once, finished second once and third once from four starts on this course. She is in a good space and with Keagan de Melo in the saddle, she merits healthy respect.