Greyville Race 5 - Www.galloptv.co.za Apprentice Class 5
SPECTACULAR (2) was running on well when fifth of 12 over this distance at Kenilworth last time. It must be noted that multiple horses from that form line have come out and won since. Apprentice Jacey Botes takes the 4kgs off his back and if taking to the surface, he may be the one to beat. COUNT MARSH (8) stayed on well at the finish when fourth of nine over 1600m on this course last time. With luck in the running, he would not be a shock winner. SHINY BOB (5) stayed on well when second of nine over 1600m on this course last time. He finished second in his only attempt over this distance, three runs back. If jumping on level terms with his rivals should be figuring in the finish. WAVE WARRIOR (6) resumed from a spell and finished third of nine last start at the first run back from a spell over 1600m at this track. Won his only start last prep and in a fitter state today rates well as a leading chance.

Jockey: T Mayhew
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Comes off a 59 day let-up. First-up 6th of 12 at Vaal on March 25 over 2000m, 6 len behind Instant Attraction carrying 60kg at $17. Last start ran last of 10 at Turffontein Inside on April 27 over 2000m, 16 len behind Bob Lee Swagger with 59.5kg at $11. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
10/10 | 27/04/2025 | 33 | RBH66 | $7,850.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | J Gates | 59.5kg | 2:10.48 | - | 4 |
| 16.5L | $11.00 |
6/12 | 25/03/2025 | 187 | MPLATE | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 2:05.42 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
5/8 | 19/09/2024 | 5 | RBH66 | $6,320.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 1:51.99 | - | 2 |
| 5.3L | $5.50 |
2/9 | 14/09/2024 | 42 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Piere Strydom | 60kg | 2:07.59 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
7/7 | 03/08/2024 | 11 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:54.51 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $9.00 |
3/10 | 23/07/2024 | 26 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 2:06.86 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
4/10 | 27/06/2024 | 313 | HCP | $6,140.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | A R Al-Mansouri | 56.5kg | 2:08.56 | - | 8 |
| 1.6L | $15.00 |
6/8 | 19/08/2023 | 30 | MPLATE | $6,330.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 2:52.02 | - | 7 |
| 7.1L | $1.72 |
2/7 | 20/07/2023 | 39 | MPLATE | $6,020.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 2:07.07 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
2/10 | 11/06/2023 | 8 | MPLATE | $5,840.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:53.79 | - | 3 |
| 1.1L | $4.00 |
5/11 | 03/06/2023 | 25 | MPLATE | $7,780.00 | Scottsville | 1950m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 2:03.52 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $4.50 |

Jockey: J Botes
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 12 at Kenilworth on May 25 over 1800m, 0.8 len behind English Mistress with 60.5kg at $13.50. The run before that 2nd of 10 at Kenilworth on May 4 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Jet A One carrying 54kg at $11. Not a bad effort last time and is open to improvement.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5/12 | 25/05/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Sean Veale | 60.5kg | 1:51.49 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $13.50 |
2/10 | 04/05/2025 | 18 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Sean Veale | 54kg | 2:31.00 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
8/13 | 16/04/2025 | 39 | MPLATE | $9,600.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:13.04 | - | 6 |
| 7.2L | $34.00 |
5/11 | 08/03/2025 | 130 | MDN | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Ashton Arries | 54.5kg | 1:25.06 | - | 5 |
| 2.9L | $17.00 |
10/11 | 29/10/2024 | 21 | MPLATE | $9,200.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 60kg | 1:25.32 | - | 10 |
| 11.8L | $51.00 |
7/10 | 08/10/2024 | 142 | MDN | $7,110.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Dennis Schwarz | 59.5kg | 1:15.81 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $13.50 |
6/16 | 19/05/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,590.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Mathew Thackeray | 60kg | 1:09.59 | - | 4 |
| 7.2L | $101.00 |

Jockey: K J Lihaba
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after six months 8th of 11 at this track on June 11 over 2000m, 4 len behind Azaleas For All carrying 52.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 7th of 11 at Greyville on March 5 2023 over 1600m, 11 len behind Grandi Orecchie carrying 60kg at $67. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/11 | 11/06/2025 | 178 | OPEN FM | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Neutral | Serino Moodley | 52.5kg | 2:03.79 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
3/6 | 15/12/2024 | 5 | RBH67 FM | $7,460.00 | Scottsville | 1950m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56kg | 2:00.19 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
3/7 | 10/12/2024 | 23 | RBH74 FM | $7,650.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Good | Serino Moodley | 52.5kg | 1:54.54 | - | 6 |
| 2.6L | $15.00 |
6/13 | 17/11/2024 | 32 | RBH69 FM | $7,800.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Good | M Van Rensburg | 55.5kg | 1:58.34 | - | 8 |
| 6.4L | $34.00 |
3/7 | 16/10/2024 | 35 | RBH66 FM | $7,530.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:57.71 | - | 2 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
5/8 | 11/09/2024 | 42 | RBH68 FM | $7,590.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:56.30 | - | 5 |
| 6.6L | $9.50 |
1/7 | 31/07/2024 | 10 | MDN FM | $9,000.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:50.52 | - | 2 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
6/12 | 21/07/2024 | 43 | MPLATE FM | $9,410.00 | Scottsville | 1950m | Good | K A Brewer | 60kg | 2:01.76 | - | 11 |
| 5.2L | $67.00 |
9/10 | 08/06/2024 | 38 | MPLATE FM | $9,410.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:57.07 | - | 5 |
| 6.6L | $21.00 |
5/8 | 01/05/2024 | 49 | MPLATE FM | $9,360.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:52.01 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $51.00 |
7/12 | 13/03/2024 | 51 | HCP FM | $7,970.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:49.32 | - | 10 |
| 8.4L | $21.00 |

Jockey: D Pillay
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 7 at this track on June 4 over 2000m, 9 len behind King Bavarian with 64kg at $7. The start before that ran last of 8 at Greyville on April 28 over 1800m, 14 len behind National Dream carrying 61kg at $6.50. Better than that recent ordinary performance suggests.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/7 | 04/06/2025 | 37 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Neutral | Sean Veale | 64kg | 2:01.34 | - | 2 |
| 9.2L | $7.00 |
8/8 | 28/04/2025 | 22 | C5 | $8,730.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Tristan Godden | 61kg | 1:55.68 | - | 7 |
| 14.7L | $6.50 |
8/14 | 06/04/2025 | 65 | OPEN | $7,850.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Tristan Godden | 64kg | 1:52.38 | - | 8 |
| 6.1L | $17.00 |
4/9 | 31/01/2025 | 52 | C4 | $10,270.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Good | Tristan Godden | 55.5kg | 2:00.78 | - | 1 |
| 6.9L | $11.00 |
5/7 | 10/12/2024 | 20 | RBH75 | $7,650.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Good | R A Venniker | 58.5kg | 1:53.68 | - | 7 |
| 3.2L | $9.50 |
2/5 | 20/11/2024 | 35 | RBH69 | $7,600.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Good | R A Venniker | 61.5kg | 2:01.55 | - | 2 |
| 7.9L | $9.50 |
3/7 | 16/10/2024 | 7 | RBH72 | $7,530.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Good | R A Venniker | 60kg | 2:02.11 | - | 3 |
| 2.7L | $8.00 |
4/6 | 09/10/2024 | 12 | RBH80 | $7,340.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Neutral | Sean Veale | 56kg | 1:56.71 | - | 3 |
| 9.0L | $11.00 |
8/9 | 27/09/2024 | 58 | RBH73 | $7,590.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Neutral | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:47.26 | - | 4 |
| 12.1L | $9.50 |
2/12 | 31/07/2024 | 17 | RBH70 | $9,000.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:55.92 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
8/10 | 14/07/2024 | 25 | RBH70 | $9,000.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:34.62 | - | 10 |
| 7.9L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Brevan Plaatjies
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on June 11 over 1600m, 3 len behind Numzaan with 60kg at $13.50. Before that 6th of 9 at this track on May 7 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Eventidor with 60kg at $5. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
2/9 | 11/06/2025 | 35 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | S Hlengwa | 60kg | 1:34.87 | - | 6 |
| 3.2L | $13.50 |
6/9 | 07/05/2025 | 31 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | J Jacobs | 60kg | 1:35.89 | - | 1 |
| 4.6L | $5.00 |
2/14 | 06/04/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $7,850.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | J Jacobs | 60kg | 1:52.38 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $21.00 |
6/12 | 23/03/2025 | 44 | OPEN | $7,850.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | J Jacobs | 61.5kg | 1:39.17 | - | 1 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |
7/7 | 07/02/2025 | 43 | PPLTE | $12,540.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | J Jacobs | 56.5kg | 1:23.41 | - | 2 |
| 21.0L | $51.00 |
10/12 | 26/12/2024 | 74 | RBH77 | $7,650.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | S Hlengwa | 56kg | 1:37.58 | - | 1 |
| 9.8L | $13.50 |
2/10 | 13/10/2024 | 14 | MPLATE | $7,530.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | S Hlengwa | 60kg | 1:39.61 | - | 6 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |
3/14 | 29/09/2024 | 28 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | S Hlengwa | 60kg | 1:37.92 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
8/12 | 01/09/2024 | 165 | MPLATE | $9,700.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | S Hlengwa | 60kg | 1:25.02 | - | 12 |
| 5.9L | $26.00 |
4/8 | 20/03/2024 | 21 | MPLATE | $7,970.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:09.46 | - | 4 |
| 0.6L | $26.00 |
8/10 | 28/02/2024 | - | MPLATE | $8,090.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Chase Maujean | 60kg | 1:13.44 | - | 5 |
| 4.7L | $67.00 |

Jockey: B Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Last run 3rd of 9 at this track on June 11 over 1600m, 4 len behind Numzaan with 60.0kg at $9. At only start last preparation won by a long-neck at this track February 7 over 1800m defeating English Primrose carrying 61.5kg at $2.40. Among the leading chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
3/9 | 11/06/2025 | 124 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | M Mbuto | 60kg | 1:34.87 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
1/8 | 07/02/2025 | 79 | OPEN | $7,630.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 61.5kg | 1:51.91 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $2.40 |
2/7 | 20/11/2024 | 7 | RBH66 | $7,600.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 58kg | 1:36.39 | - | 6 |
| 1.2L | $4.00 |
3/6 | 13/11/2024 | 21 | RBH68 | $7,800.00 | Greyville | 1700m | Good | N Nastili | 54.5kg | 1:41.25 | - | 6 |
| 0.9L | $6.50 |
4/8 | 23/10/2024 | 14 | RBH65 | $7,530.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 1:35.16 | - | 5 |
| 4.9L | $3.00 |
4/10 | 09/10/2024 | 28 | RBH67 | $7,530.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | R A Venniker | 59kg | 1:37.67 | - | 10 |
| 3.2L | $5.00 |
2/7 | 11/09/2024 | 28 | RBH67 | $7,590.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | R A Venniker | 57.5kg | 1:34.99 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
2/10 | 14/08/2024 | 31 | RBH68 | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 57kg | 1:35.09 | - | 3 |
| 3.7L | $7.00 |
5/10 | 14/07/2024 | 25 | RBH70 | $9,000.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 56.5kg | 1:34.62 | - | 9 |
| 5.4L | $15.00 |
4/10 | 19/06/2024 | 23 | RBH64 | $9,000.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 60.5kg | 1:47.20 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $5.00 |
5/10 | 27/05/2024 | 5 | RBH66 | $8,960.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 58.5kg | 1:21.42 | - | 5 |
| 3.9L | $6.50 |

Jockey: M Mbuto
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 9 at Greyville on June 7 over 1900m, 4.5 len behind Chill In The Air carrying 48.0kg at $34. The race before that second last of 14 at Greyville on April 6 over 1800m, 17 len behind Animal Impact carrying 61.5kg at $13.50. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
8/9 | 07/06/2025 | 62 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Good | M Mbuto | 48kg | 1:58.87 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $34.00 |
13/14 | 06/04/2025 | 30 | OPEN | $7,850.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 61.5kg | 1:52.38 | - | 4 |
| 17.0L | $13.50 |
11/13 | 07/03/2025 | 65 | C5 | $7,730.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | J Jacobs | 58.5kg | 1:53.09 | - | 8 |
| 5.9L | $9.50 |
1/9 | 01/01/2025 | 6 | C5 | $7,700.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 56.5kg | 1:52.19 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
5/12 | 26/12/2024 | 46 | RBH77 | $7,650.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | M Mbuto | 48kg | 1:37.58 | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $17.00 |
5/9 | 10/11/2024 | 7 | RBH76 | $7,800.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Good | Mathew Thackeray | 52.5kg | 2:00.62 | - | 9 |
| 4.6L | $21.00 |
5/10 | 03/11/2024 | 25 | RBH66 | $7,800.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:51.47 | - | 1 |
| 2.7L | $13.50 |
9/10 | 09/10/2024 | 38 | RBH67 | $7,530.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:37.67 | - | 8 |
| 7.2L | $15.00 |
3/9 | 01/09/2024 | 88 | RBH73 | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | Good | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 1:48.41 | - | 9 |
| 0.7L | $17.00 |
9/10 | 05/06/2024 | 73 | RBH72 | $9,000.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | J Jacobs | 58kg | 1:34.64 | - | 5 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
7/8 | 24/03/2024 | 7 | RBH68 | $7,970.00 | Greyville | 2000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 2:05.41 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $4.00 |

Jockey: V Jodhee
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on May 7 over 1600m, 3 len behind Eventidor carrying 55.5kg at $6.50. Before that 10th of 14 at Greyville on April 6 over 1800m, 8 len behind Animal Impact carrying 55.5kg at $8. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
4/9 | 07/05/2025 | 31 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Tristan Godden | 55.5kg | 1:35.89 | - | 5 |
| 2.9L | $6.50 |
10/14 | 06/04/2025 | 30 | OPEN | $7,850.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 1:52.38 | - | 14 |
| 8.0L | $8.00 |
2/13 | 07/03/2025 | 28 | C5 | $7,730.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | B Plaatjies | 50kg | 1:53.09 | - | 3 |
| 0.6L | $15.00 |
4/8 | 07/02/2025 | 37 | OPEN | $7,630.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Mathew Thackeray | 55.5kg | 1:51.91 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $11.00 |
8/9 | 01/01/2025 | 70 | C5 | $7,700.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | S Hlengwa | 54kg | 1:24.68 | - | 6 |
| 5.1L | $26.00 |
5/8 | 23/10/2024 | 26 | RBH65 | $7,530.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Derryl Daniels | 55.5kg | 1:35.16 | - | 7 |
| 6.7L | $9.00 |
8/9 | 27/09/2024 | 33 | RBH65 | $7,590.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | D Pillay | 52.5kg | 1:23.19 | - | 9 |
| 3.6L | $8.50 |
4/9 | 25/08/2024 | 11 | RBH68 | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 56kg | 1:25.44 | - | 8 |
| 3.1L | $6.50 |
7/10 | 14/08/2024 | 31 | RBH68 | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Nicholas Patel | 56.5kg | 1:35.09 | - | 10 |
| 8.9L | $21.00 |
4/8 | 14/07/2024 | 32 | RBH66 | $9,000.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57.5kg | 1:22.25 | - | 5 |
| 1.7L | $3.50 |
2/10 | 12/06/2024 | 16 | RBH67 | $9,000.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | S'manga Khumalo | 56kg | 1:22.23 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |