Best bets and value tips for racing from Hollywoodbets Scottsville on Sunday 17th January with selections provided by Winning Form as well as their back page tipster

Winning Form Best Bets

Race 1: IRISH BELLE (6)

Race 3: FLYMEFREE (5)

Race 4: LEGISLATE'S DANCE (11)

Race 6: DIAMONDSANDPEARLS (3)

Magic Tips Best Bets

Race 1: IRISH BELLE (6)

Jockey: Gumede T - Trainer: Howells D 

IRISH BELLE has finished second in her last four starts. She showed good speed last time, but found one too good in the form of Palmheart. It must be noted that the form of that race has been franked. The daughter of What A Winter gets the services of 2.5kgs claiming apprentice Thabiso Gumede, which should help her chances. 

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Race 3: FLYMEFREE (5)

Jockey: Dillon D - Trainer: Hill R A/S R

FLYMEFREE ran a good race when finishing second over this distance at Hollywoodbets Greyville last time. It must be noted that the form of that race has been franked. The daughter of Flying The Flag makes her course debut and does not meet the strongest field. The blinkers remain fitted and she can go one better here. 

Race 4: GALABIER (2)

Jockey: Agrella W - Trainer: Van Zyl G

GALABIER produced a promising debut effort over 1500m on this course. He should have finished closer that day as he had to switch at the 200m mark. The son of Ideal World would have gained from the experience and should enjoy the extra distance on offer. With the natural improvement that is expected, he should be the one to beat. 

Race 6: DIAMONDSANDPEARL (3)

Jockey: Dillon D - Trainer: Humby S

DIAMONDSANDPEARLS ran a fair race in the Grade 3 Flamboyant Stakes last time. Her form prior to that in handicap company was good. She will enjoy the rise in distance this afternoon and from her good draw of three, she can get back to winning ways. 

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Race 2: SANCTITY (8) 

Jockey: Ferraris L - Trainer: Kotzen N

SANCTITY showed some improvement in his last start over this C&D. The manner in which he ran on at the finish that day was encouraging. The son of Var is having his peak run today and should be cherry-ripe. Serino Moodley steps back into the saddle and the combination should find themselves in the winner's enclosure

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