Winning Form selections for @Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Wednesday 11th March where there are huge prizes available in the free to enter Punters Challenge
Race 1
BISON WARRIOR ran a fair race on debut in the Non-Black Type KZN Futurity Plate. The son of The United States showed signs of needing the run and would have gained from the experience. He should enjoy the extra 200m on offer and with the natural improvement that is expected, he may be the one to side with.
BETTER NEVER ENDS found one too good in the form of Steamy Windows last time. He finished 1.3 lengths behind the top choice in his penultimate run. The pair meet on the same weight terms today and he may have to settle for the same result.
ACTION THRILLER was in need of his debut effort over this C&D. The son of Red Ray is the stable elect with Tristan Godden aboard. With the natural improvement that is expected, he can finish in the placings.
Race 2
QUEST OF VALOR produced an encouraging debut effort over this C&D. He lost a length leaving the start but stayed on at the finish. The son of Visionaire would have gained from the experience and with the natural improvement that is expected, he may be the one to beat.
FLAMETHROWER finished 0.4 lengths behind the top choice on debut. The son of Master Of My Fate would have come on from the run and should make the natural progression.
RIFF RAFF BOY did not go on with the effort over this C&D last time. His penultimate run when fourth over 1000m on this course catches the eye. Tristan Godden steps into the saddle and the combination cannot be discounted.
Race 3
RANDOLPH HEARST is better than his last start in the Grade 3 HKJC World Pool Politician Stakes. He was far from disgraced when third in the Grade 1 Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas in his penultimate effort. He has won once and finished third once from as many starts over this distance. If taking to this course, he should take a power of beating.
TALK TO THE MASTER kept finding to win the Non-Black Type Fever Tree Stakes last time. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. Should the top choice fluff his lines, he may be the one to pick up the pieces.
REGENERATION is better than her last two starts suggest. She has won twice and finished third twice from five starts over this distance. On best form shown, she may have a say in the outcome of this contest.
Race 4
WAR EMPEROR ran a good race when second over 1000m at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. He stumbled leaving the start that day, but finished off his race nicely. It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since. The son of Act Of War is a progressive type and if not in need of the run, he can go one better.
HIGHVELD STORM ran a good race when second in his stable debut over this C&D. He was reported to be distressed and coughing that day. He will strip much fitter and should the top choice fluff his lines, he may be the one to pick up the pieces.
GOOD OMEN found one too good in the form of Best Of All over this C&D last time. The son of Querari is in a good space and can earn another cheque for his patrons.
Race 5
CAN WE START showed some improvement when third over 1750m on this course last time. The manner in which she finished off her race that day suggests that she will love the rise to 2400m. The daughter of The Apache is a progressive type and she may be the one to side with.
MANIKONGO ran a fair race over 1800m on the polytrack last time. The blinkers have been removed as he steps up to 2400m. The son of American Pharoah will strip much fitter and he may be the one to fill the exacta spot.
OSMIUM is lightly raced and his last two starts have been fair. The son of Querari tries the 2400m which may suit him well. From pole position, he can improve to finish in the placings.
Race 6
LADYOFDISTINCTION has top consistent form lines to her credit. She fought hard to hold off Amelia’s Legacy in the Listed Flamboyant Stakes last time. The daughter of Vercingetorix returns from a well- deserved 11-week break. If not in need of the outing, she can bring up the hat-trick.
ICE RAIN finished 1.4 lengths behind the top choice last time. She is 1kg worse off at the weights today and may have to settle for the same result.
ONE SMART COOKIE stayed on after a slow start over 1200m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville last time. It must be noted that the form of that race has been franked. If finding the form of her penultimate run when victorious, she should be competitive.
Race 7
ACACIA‘S BLOSSOM was running on when beaten a short-head over this distance on the polytrack last time. Four of her five career victories have come over this distance. 4kgs claiming Apprentice Blaine Marx-Jacobson steps back into the saddle and in this line-up, she may be the one to side with.
POETIC PRINCESS found one too good in the form of Dawn Surprise last time. She would have come on from the run and should strip much fitter. She gets the services of 4kgs claiming Apprentice Sifisokuhle Bungane which will assist her cause.
GRUE OF ICE finished 0.7 lengths behind the top choice last time. She is 2.5kgs worse off at the weights today and may have to settle for the same result.
Race 8
MAPHAKA finished 0.15 lengths behind MIGHTY ZAMBEZI last time. He is 0.5kgs better off at the weights today and there should not be much separating the pair at the finish. He has won once, finished second twice and third once from five starts over this C&D. The son of Gimmethegreenlight can notch up his second-career victory.
MIGHTY ZAMBEZI showed good signs of a form return over this distance on the polytrack last time. He has won once and finished third once from three starts over this C&D. If confirming his recent improvement, he can cause the upset.
WHO BLINKED showed good speed when winning his last start over this C&D. He received a four-pound penalty for that victory. The son of Erupt is in a good space and merits healthy respect.
Race 9
DEFINITELY YES has good recent form lines to his name. He stayed on when third over 1400m last time. The son of Vercingetorix is unbeaten from two starts over this C&D. He runs well for Chad Little and may be the one to side with.
SUN DAZED has not finished too far off the winner in recent outings. He stayed on when fifth over 1400m last time. The son of What A Winter gets the blinkers fitted for the first time which should sharpen him up.
YANNAKIS should have finished closer to the winner last time as he was bumped at the 300m mark. Both his career victories have come over this C&D. If all goes according to plan, he should be competitive