RACE 1

2 GRISELDA 1 CUSTODIAN 3 LANZAROTE 6 VIKING LASS

Preview: 2 GRISELDA just failed on debut and can win with the weight advantage. 1 CUSTODIAN impressed last time but has to give Griselda 3kg. 3 LANZAROTE made a fair debut over 800m behind a promising sort and should improve. 6 VIKING LASS is an Erik The Red first-timer and Richard Fourie is an eye-catching booking. (David Thiselton 2-1-3-6)

RACE 2

4 NIGHTSHINE 7 SPEED STORM 9 WHATSDAMATTERWITHU 10 WORLD ATTRACTION

Preview: 4 NIGHTSHINE made a good debut and can go one better. 7 SPEED STORM Rafeef first-timer colt with De Melo up. 9 WHATSDAMATTERWITHU Fire Away first-timer colt out of a speedy Rich Man’s Gold mare. 10 WORLD ATTRACTION One World first-timer colt out of a Vercingetorix mare. (David Thiselton 4-7-9-10)

RACE 3

7 FIRE STORM 2 BALULE 9 ROYAL ENGAGEMENT 3 HIGHWAYMAN HARRY

Preview: 7 FIRE STORM made a good debut and will improve over this trip. 2 BALULE beat Fire Storm ls time and also steps up in trip but has a wide draw. 9 ROYAL ENGAGEMENT has run two fair races and should earn in this line up. 3 HIGHWAYMAN HARRY ran a fair race last time over 1450m from a good draw and now has pole position. (David Thiselton 7-2-9-3)

RACE 4

6 VIXENINTHEVINEYARD 1 KNOWMORE 2 ROYALE JACKET 8 SCARLET O’HARA

Preview: 6 VIXENINTHEVINEYARD is knocking on the door and has pole position over an ideal trip. 1 KNOWMORE is improving and will enjoy the step up in trip from a plum draw. 2 ROYALE JACKET is always thereabouts and is interesting stepped up in trip.  8 SCARLET O’HARA made a fair debut behind a fair sort and can improve. (David Thiselton 6-1-2-8)

RACE 5

3 TAXI TO THE MOON 1 WILLIAM ROBERTSON 4 MOUNT PINATUBO 6 ELEGANT ICE

Preview: 3 TAXI TO THE MOON is the one to beat of repeating his last start. 1 WILLIAM ROBERTSON full of class and still retains his ability so should be finishing strongly. 4 MOUNT PINATUBO has the class to be a contender. 6 ELEGANT ICE has a chance at the weights. (3-1-4-6)

RACE 6

1 GOLDEN PALM 8 LITTLEMISSMILLION 5 HAZY DAZY 9 TINA LOVELACE

Preview: 1 GOLDEN PALM seemed headed for big things until unplaced in the Gr 1 WSB Cape Fillies Guineas, but can bounce back with Craig Zackey now aboard over a suitable course and distance. 8 LITTLEMISSMILLION is full of ability and is improving all the time and so can do well despite a wide draw as she has a fine turn of foot. 5 HAZY DAZY is talented and has scope for further improvement but has to overcome a wide draw. 9 TINA LOVELACE has proven class and is well drawn over an ideal trip. (David Thiselton 1-8-5-9)

RACE 7

1 TRUST 12 SPLITTHEEIGHTS 2 TIN PAN ALLEY 3 GRAND EMPIRE

1 TRUST has his regular rider back aboard and can display his fine turn of foot from a great draw. 12 SPLITTHEEIGHTS has fine formlines and will be a big threat. 2 TIN PAN ALLEY has proven class and courage and should be in the shake up from draw despite a wide draw. 3 GRAND EMPIRE has shown a lot of ability and has Zackey up from a fair draw. (David Thiselton 1-12-2-3)

RACE 8

9 WILLY MEET AGAIN 4 BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW 3 CHOISAANADA 5 GREATERIX

Preview: 9 WILLY MEET AGAIN has plenty of ability and could be the one to beat. 4 BUSSTOPINHOUNSLOW should be running on strongly and is a big threat. 3 CHOISAANADA can go close if reproducing his best. 5 GREATERIX is talented and is due to bounce back. (David Thiselton 9-4-3-5)

RACE 9

3 ERROL FLYNN 4 WINSTON’S WONDER 5 TROMBOLINES 1 GOT THE FEELING

Preview: 3 ERROL FLYNN impressed second time out over 1450m and can follow up over a suitable step up in trip. 4 WINSTON’S WONDER is in good form and will enjoy the trip. 5 TROMBOLINES was a touch disappointing last time but can bounce back over a slight decrease in trip. 1 GOT THE FEELING has shown enough to be able to earn here. (David Thiselton 3-4-5-1)

Please Note: South African Quartet Pools with fractional betting offered at Lingfield and Southwell (UK) – 7 February 2026.

Warren Lenferna

The first race on the card at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday, 8th February, gets underway at 11:35pm, and it looks to be a two-horse race between Green Energy and Buffalo King Cody. Green Energy, for Adam Azzie and Serino Moodley, caught the eye on debut when finishing a close second at this venue. Buffalo King Cody is improving with racing and should provide plenty of cheek all the way home. He is from the visiting Tony Peter stable. A good race opens the meeting.

Race two, a Maiden Juvenile Plate over 1000m, is at 12:05pm and the firm first pick is the Mike Miller-trained Japura. She is improving with racing experience and looks cherry-ripe for victory today.

Sovereign Gem is the selection to take first prize in the third race. She is trained by Alyson Wright and will be ridden by Keagan De Melo. This filly has been catching the eye and her last effort was very good — the one to beat.

Peach Melba and Past Is Prologue should fight out the finish of the fourth race on the card, with Peach Melba being the narrow first choice. Calvin Habib rides the filly for the first time.

There is a possible banker in the fifth from the Nathan Kotzen barn — Etzebeth. He caught the eye on debut, gets the best draw, tries extra distance, and meets an average field.

Salani Kahle has grabbed the attention of many as a very talented and progressive colt from the Gareth Van Zyl stable. He lines up in the sixth race but will start from the widest draw. His maiden win and post-maiden win have been ultra-impressive and he can be followed with great interest.

The seventh race over 1750m sees the horse drawn at gate one, French Trip, as the first selection. This son of Trippi ran an absolute cracker in the Michael Roberts Stakes last time and can be given serious each-way claims. He will get valuable weight off his back from claiming apprentice Mxolisi Mbutho, who partnered him last time.

Talking of the Michael Roberts Stakes, the winner of that race, Down By The River, lines up in the eighth and has every chance of following up. He impressed when trotting up and beating Queue Wing by nearly three lengths. Talented stayer King Pelles is the obvious danger and can be expected to serve up far more than he did in the Betway Summer Cup on the Highveld on the 29th of November. Amor Fati and Isivivane have strong place chances and must be included in most betting perms.

Races nine and ten are competitive, and it is advisable to include as many runners as the budget will allow.

All in all, another competitive but exciting day’s racing awaits at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. With ten races on offer, there are plenty of betting opportunities. Punt and play well!

Race 1: Preview: GREEN ENERGY (1) was good on debut and with natural progression, should win. In saying that, plenty of cheek can be expected from the raiding runner, BUFFALO KING CODY (6) He nearly won last time and will be a huge danger here. DOG SOLDIER (2) and BON APPETITE (3) could run well on debut – watch the betting trends as race time looms. (Warren Lenferna 1-6-2-3)

Race 2: Preview: JAPURA (6) is improving with racing and posting promising performances. She looks hard to beat. AMC ROY’S FANTASY (3) improved at the second time of asking and can go very close to getting it all right. MEKONG (8) and FORCE OF AIR (7) could place on debut. (Warren Lenferna 6-3-8-7)

Race 3: Preview: SOVEREIGN GEM (2) is showing signs of wanting to win. She is lightly raced, her last run excellent and is therefore the first choice. TIPPERARY (3) is taking time to win but is doing well and can be given serious each way claims. I just believe that Sovereign Gem might have more to offer in the improvement department. HEY DIDDLE DIDDLE (5) ran an improved race last time and surely has more to come – strong place chance. BELLIGERENT (8) can be forgiven for the last run – quartet chance. (Warren Lenferna 2-3-5-8)

Race 4: Preview: PEACH MELBA (9) has run two fair races thus far and now gets the services of the Whitehead yard regular rider, Calvin Habib. PAST IS PROLOGUE (8) caught the eye in the second run and should go very close to winning. An obvious inclusion for all bets. LUTHANDO (12) can improve on the debut run and could be the value for the places. SIYABAMBELELA (14) is one for the shortlist – first four claims. (Warren Lenferna 9-8-12-14)

Race 5: Preview: ETZEBETH (1) caught the eye on debut and faces a very weak field today and from gate 1 over the extra distance, should be hard to oppose. OWNER OF CREATION (8) is well tried but will not get much more of an easier opportunity at getting it all right and has obvious serious winning claims. QUINCY TIME (9) has a huge place chance and TASTE THE RAINBOW (2) could be the value for the quartet play. (Warren Lenferna 1-8-9-2)

Race 6: Preview: SALANI KAHLE (9) has won both his maiden and post maiden races in the manner of a very progressive and talented horse. Despite the deep draw, he should reel off the hat trick. BRUH (6) has ability and solid form – each way chance. GOTTA GO EDDIE (2) and ROYAL SWORD (3) are natural inclusions for trifectas and quartets. (Warren Lenferna 9-6-2-3)

Race 7: Preview: FRENCH TRIP (1) ran an absolute cracker in the Michael Roberts Stakes and on that run alone, is the firm first suggestion. He gets the ace gate so should have a smooth run in transit and the weight off will again be a help. The one to beat. CONTINENTALEXPRESS (3) won well last time and it would be no shock if he were to follow up – bright chance. ACTOR (5) has a place chance and if THE MIKADO (4) does not need the run, could finish in the first four. (Warren Lenferna 1-3-5-4)

Race 8: Preview: DOWN BY THE RIVER (2) put the Michael Roberts Stakes to bed with consummate ease and is confidently selected to follow up. KING PELLES (1) needs absolutely no introduction, we know he is good and it would be silly to ignore his chances – strong win chance. Ignore the last run. AMOR FATI (3) showed guts and determination when winning on the Highveld last time and will be a serious runner here. ISIVIVANE (4) bounced back to winning ways last time and should be right there at the finish. Big runner. (Warren Lenferna 2-1-3-4)

Race 9: Preview: DAWN SURPRISE (9) is in healthy red-hot form currently and showed guts and determination to win last time. She can follow up. DAISY ROCKER (1) is the interesting runner – she could be absolutely anything – watch and include. LITTLEBLACKGEM (4) is taking time for the next win but is ultra-consistent and a must for everything – big chance. RUBY CLAIRE (6) could represent some place value. (Warren Lenferna 9-1-4-6)

Race 10: Preview: FASCINATION (8) has solid form and is way better than her last run. SCARLET STARLET (11) was impressive on debut and could be anything and might well remain unbeaten after this race. Serious claims. MOSCOW MISS (10) is never far adrift the winners and can give a good account of herself. TLADI MOTHWANA (12) looks useful and has a bright chance. Include in all bets. (Warren Lenferna 8-11-10-12)

Ends

Soccer6 Saturday 7 February 2026. Carryover R50 000. Estimated Pool: R 400 000. Pool Closes at 17h00. Sport 2 and Pool 2.

Soccer10 Saturday 7 February 2026. Carryover R150 000. Estimated Pool: R 1.7 Million. Pool Closes at 17h00. Sport 15 and Pool 1.

Soccer Any 13Xtra Saturday 7 February 2026. Carryover R100 000. Estimated Pool: R400 000. Pool Closes at 14h30. Sport 13 and Pool 1.

Soccer13 GUARANTEED JACKPOT Saturday 7 February 2026. R18 Million (If only One 13 of 13 Winner). Pool Closes at 16h30. Sport 10 Pool 1.

Soccer10 Sunday 8 February 2026. Carryover R150 000. Estimated Pool: R 1.7 Million. Pool Closes at 15h00. Sport 7 and Pool 1.