Scottsville race preview, form and tips for Sunday, June 28
Our Scottsville racing tips, form and preview focus on a competitive nine-race card on Sunday, with punters facing several tricky betting races on the turf track.
The meeting opens with two juvenile maidens dominated by first starters, making market moves crucial, while the middle portion of the card features several competitive handicaps and strong betting contests.
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Dancing Party brings valuable race experience into the opener after improving nicely second-up, while Benny and Paul and Prized Possession look key runners in another tricky juvenile contest in Race 2 where betting support could prove telling.
Red Hot Miss shapes as one of the stronger runners on the card after back-to-back runner-up finishes, while Day Two and Princess Palace headline an intriguing fourth race that looks pivotal for Pick 6 players.
Race 5 is one of the standout contests of the meeting, with Educator and Ladyofdistinction both carrying strong credentials alongside the progressive Ovation Star. The closing races are highly competitive handicaps, with Hunga Tonga, Major Tommie, Cavalry Commander and Arverni Princess all expected to attract strong interest at South African betting sites.
Race 1
Scottsville Welcomes You Mdn Juvenile Plate (Fillies)
Mostly first timers so keep a keen eye on the betting. Of those that have run, DANCING PARTY (7) improved nicely second time out and coming on the right way. ICEBERG ROSE (6) was a beaten favourite last run when trying further. She has run well on this course. ASGARDIAN QUEEN (13) has found market support at her last two. She is well experienced, which will count. LADY JEROME (14) disappointed on the poly last run after an improved previous effort.
Our tip: 7-6-14-13
Race 2
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Many first timers. Of those that have run, BENNY AND PAUL (3) may just have needed is last run after returning from a break. The drop in trip should not be a concern. PRIZED POSSESSION (4) found strong market support on debut. He should come on with the experience down the straight course. OLD HARRY ROCKS (5) raced green in a promising debut, and any market support must be respected. YUKINKO (6) should come on from his poly debut and is another one to watch.
Our tip: 3-4-5-6
Race 3
Tote For The Win Mdn Plate (F & M)
Wide open. RED HOT MISS (1) was runner-up at her last two on the poly. She stays the trip and has the best of the draw. INDIGNATION (3) was much improved when tried over a mile last run. She was well beaten but can come on from that effort. ANYTHING BUT LOVE (4) is an older filly that has been close-up in all three starts. She can feature in this line-up. LEGAL TANGO (5) is way better than her poly debut and back to turf can see her home.
Our tip: 1-3-4-5
Race 4
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DAY TWO (2) is lightly raced but stays well and was a good second when taking on stronger last time out. He has the best of the draw and should be in the shake-up. PRINCESS PALACE (4) was up against stronger last run, but ran way below best. She can do much better in this line-up. GLOBAL MOVEMENT (5) has run two smart recent efforts although both were on the poly but he should go well here. THAMBI (8) was much improved on the poly last run. His turf form is patchy but he does have a 4kg claimer aboard.
Our tip: 2-4-5-8
Race 5
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This looms as a tricky race. OVATION STAR (6) is lightly raced but has garnered a hefty merit rating. She was a close-up second last run but takes on two Ridgemont Garden Province Grade 1 hopefuls in LADYOFDISTINCTION (5) and EDUCATOR (2). Dean Kannemeyer’s filly is the highest rated and won well enough on the poly last time out. She is still improving and may be the one to beat. LADYOFDISTINCTION ran well below best last start and should do better here. GRAND OCCASION (3) may be a touch out-classed but is in good form and can upset.
Our tip: 2-6-5-3
Race 6
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HUNGA TONGA (8) won well over course and distance at her penultimate start and followed up with another strong effort on the poly. She should put in another strong performance and should be well priced with Betway.co.za. OPEN SESAME (3) has improved in blinkers and has a favourable draw. BLUE POPPY (2) is never far back and only once out of the money. With a 1.5kg allowance she will be in the firing line. PAST IS PROLOGUE (15) has a tough draw to contend with, but her two wins have come on this course and she was narrowly beaten last time out.
Our tip: 8-3-2-15
Race 7
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MAJOR TOMMIE (4) is way better than his last two. He Goes well over this course and is seldom far back. HAH LAH LAH (7) was a touch disappointing last run when starting favourite, but shed his maiden over course and distance on debut and a repeat can see him close again. BEST OF ALL (6) is lightly raced and was a good second last run over course and distance although under a light weight. MILITARY COMMAND (8) has improved in blinkers and Gavin Lerena stays with the ride.
Our tip: 4-7-6-8
Race 8
Lucky Fish Magic Mile Class 4
CAVALRY COMMANDER (11) has been in good form since a change of stables. He has won over course and distance. STREET OUTLAW (10) does not have the best Cape form to recommend him but Ricky Maingard is a master of his craft and the gelding is not up to sample the air. LITTLE BOY BLUE (4) has a useful 4kg claimer aboard and should be competitive off a light weight. LUNELUCK (3) returns from a lengthy break, but had good form before that and he will have a chance if racingfresh.
Our tip: 11-10-4-3
Race 9
Hollywoodbets Bright Future D Stakes
Tough handicap. ARVERNI PRINCESS (1) is quick and loves this course and distance. She has a 4kg claimer aboard and should be competitive. JANE’S VISION (6) is seldom far back and her last win was over course and distance. NIGHT TIGER (3) has patchy form but never far back of late. BLESS ME FRED (10) is always in the game and another with a winning chance.
Our tip: 1-6-3-10
