Scottsville Horse Racing Tips

JAPURA tried hard but found one better in Durban Diamond who could be a smart filly in the making. JAPURA looks overdue but has drawn toward the outside. MEKONG made a fair debut, finishing only 1.70 lengths behind JAPURA and having drawn well could make more of a race of it. ANUSHKA caught the eye in her first try and may make the improvement needed to win in her second start. But there are first-timers to watch out for. CHERRYBLOSSOMPINK is very well bred and could be the one to follow.

Hawwaam filly DURBAN DIAMOND confirmed betting support, turning in a smart performance on debut. She has more to come and could pass this next test. Watch out for the newcomers as always. SILENT WORLD is by top stallion One World and leading rider Craig Zackey has been booked to ride. KAZ FROM ALCATRAZ has speed in her blood too. Stablemates GLOBAL TREND and ODE TO THE SEA have done little wrong and should be prominent contenders from plum barrier stalls.

PSYCHE attracted plenty betting support when taking on males last time but came up short. She could be looking for the extra and can make amends. SKYLINE BELL didn't enjoy the Polytrack last time and that run is best ignored. She made good progress in her penultimate start and lightly raced Master Of My Fate filly could show up well this time. SKIPPER O'MALLEY has been holding form well and must have a say from gate No 1. CRIMSON TYPHOON, AMPHITRITE and CAN WE START could have improvement to come.

JP's PALACE was gallant in defeat when narrowly beaten by high-class Talk To The Master. He can go one better after finishing runner-up in his last two. But there wasn't much between him and TYRCONNELL who jumped from a wide gate. The pair could fight it out for the win this time. CAPSAICIN and TERMINATOR have the pace to contribute to a hot pace. Both DIANI and WICCAN WARRIOR are better than their recent performances and could upset in a fast run race. QUEUE WING is rising nine years of age but has decent form and is not one to ignore.

Justin Snaith trained ROLAND GARROS sets the standard having run a decent race in the Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas before franking the form with a gutsy win. If he takes to Hollywoodbets Scottsville he could open his local account in style. But the Mike and Mathew de Kock partnership also has a smart sort in the line up. I'M A FIREBALL won his penultimate start, setting a new course record over 1450m, and he could be hard to peg back from gate No 1. It's hard to look past these but KANAAL SKATER, who needed his last start, will enjoy a good gallop and could threaten.

A Class 5 Handicap for fillies and mares where anything could happen. FLYING REIGN STORM is hard to peg back if allowed to dictate matters up front. She is switching from Poly to turf and is back from a rest. LILAC IN WINTER could take advantage. She ran on well to win her Maiden a few runs back giving the impression a distance like 1400m could suit. GREENLIGHT QUEEN hasn't been convincing but has run well over the track and trip and is drawn well. ETHEREAL VIEW could relish the drop in class and perhaps she could finally get the timing right. LITTLEBLACKGEM is one of many with a say.

LICENCE TO THRILL is in good form. He has an amazing record with all 6 wins coming over this course and distance so he sets the standard. FORTRESS OF FIRE looks to be on the up having won his last two in a row. He is up in class but could be up to the task. VIHAAN'S WEB has a bit to find with LICENCE TO THRILL on their last encounter but he punched above his weight against the likes of William Robertson last time and could be in for a fight. ICY BLAST is as consistent as they come but has drawn toward the outside. FUTURE FLO and CYMRIC aren't out of it either.

DAWN SURPRISE is on a roll. She shows relentless pace and could make it three wins on the trot. However, she is up in ratings and meets stronger. QUEEN BRAGANZA is dropping in class from her last start. She has drawn well to boot and could make a form return. Watch out for SUGARBUSH. She showed fair potential when racing in the Western Cape. The lightly raced daughter of Trippi's rating has dropped she and must be respected even if racing after a break. SARAGOSSA CAT showed good pace on the Highveld and could have a say if ready after a rest. More can earn.