Scottsville racing tips for Sunday, May 17
Scottsville will host a 10 race card on Sunday, May 17, with some handy types and strong betting opportunities available to punters. Race 1 will feature the impressive Vibe Check, which won at the course and distance last start, while Aristocratic looks to be an outstanding each-way bet in the fifth on the card. David Thiselton’s free Scottsville racing tips for Sunday can give punters the inside running.
Race 1
LUCKY FISH NEW FORTUNE JUVENILE PLATE
VIBE CHECK (2) won well in his KZN debut and can repeat the dose here, but will be short with betting sites. KAZENOYONI (6) won nicely on debut and the form has worked out well. ODE TO THE SEA (7) can earn here if running to his best. SCOTT’S BAR (8) is a first-timer by Malmoos and a half-brother to a Hawwaam debut winner.
David Thiselton selects: 2,6,7,8
Race 2
RACE COAST – BRIGHT FUTURE FOR SA HORSE RACING MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE
SCOTS WAE HAE (2) made a fine debut and with improvement can win this. STRONGER TOGETHER (1) has run two good races and can go close. THUNDER STAR (3) ran well on debut before tackling an exceptional horse in a Grade 3 and can earn back in this company. SO INDI (7) made a fair debut and has a chance with improvement.
David Thiselton selects: 2,1,3,7
Race 3
BET WITH TOTE MAIDEN PLATE (F & M)
RAGS TO RICHES (15) made a good debut and has a chance with natural improvement. WATER HYACINTH (3) has been knocking on the door and brings plenty of course experience. COME TOGETHER (9) has run some fair races and could earn. CALIFORNIA DREAMER (11) was not disgraced on debut and can improve enough to get into the money.
David Thiselton selects: 15,3,9,11
Race 4
TOTE FOR THE WIN MAIDEN PLATE
OCTOBER RUSH (11) was a sales topper and, on breeding, can go close. PRITTI UNITED (10) has fine form and should be in the shake-up. QUICKSMART (8) has run well since arriving from the Cape and has a winning chance. LIGHT THE FIRE (2) has the form to earn in this field.
David Thiselton selects: 11,10,8,2
Race 5
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DAVE THE KING (6) goes for a third straight win in this race and his previous two victories were easy. ARISTOCRATIC (2) is on the up and, in his third run as a gelding, can give cheek. IMPOSING (5) has plenty of class and could earn. ZEITZ (7) also has the quality to take a place.
David Thiselton selects: 6,2,5,7
Race 6
GALLOP TV OPEN MAIDEN
GIMME THE TRUTH (2) has improved with cheekpieces and can get into the winner’s enclosure this time. GOOD OMEN (10) is knocking on the door and should be right there. FULL MONTY (4) has shown improvement and can earn again. ANEMIE (6) has shown glimpses of ability and can get involved.
David Thiselton selects: 2,10,4,6
Race 7
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CAPSAICIN (8) has a lot of class and should relish this course and distance, although he does have a tough draw. KANAAL SKATER (6) has a chance if finding his best form. THE SHEPHERD (7) has his third run after a rest and has the ability to go close. OFFICER IN COMMAND (10) is always capable of popping up.
David Thiselton selects: 8,6,7,10
Race 8
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TAYLOR’S VERSION (4) has won her first two starts at this track well and can complete the hat-trick. RED TAFFETY (9) won impressively last time and also has a chance of scoring a hat-trick. SILVER SALUTE (2) went close last time after winning her KZN debut and should be right there. PRETTY KARA (3) should not be far off Red Taffety and can earn.
David Thiselton selects: 4,9,2,3
Race 9
LUCKY FISH TURF LUCK CLASS 3 (F & M)
FIERY ROSE (1) has looked promising on the Highveld and has a chance in this line-up. TLADI MOTHWANA (2) was outgunned last time in a Grade 3 but should go close back in ordinary company. TULIP FIELDS (4) has a win and a good second in a Grade 3 at this course and should be competitive. QUERARI ROSE (5) is capable of placing if producing her best.
David Thiselton selects: 1,2,4,5
Race 10
HOLLYWOODBETS BRIGHT FUTURE CLASS 4 (F & M)
SUMMER WINTER (5) has the form to be a contender. CALL OF THE KAROO (4) should be in the shake-up if producing her best. ARVERNI PRINCESS (13) has good gate speed, early speed and a kick, so she gets another chance. CELESTIAL DIAMOND (1) was knocking on the door before a rest and can get away with it over this trip.
David Thiselton selects: 5,4,13,1
