Greyville Race 8 - Lucky Fish Crazy Time Class 4 (F & M)
PRETTY KARA (3) continues to race well with a win two back at Greyville before finishing 0.8 lengths away in third last time over 1600m at Scottsville. Can return to winning ways. BLUE POPPY (6) was thereabouts last time out when second at Scottsville over 1600m, beaten a neck. Cherry-ripe now. Sure to go well. OPERA FAN (2) is a distance specialist who finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 5.5 lengths when fourth over 1600m at Turffontein Inside a week-and-a-half ago. This is a nice drop in grade so she is one of the main contenders. BOOM BOOM (4) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 2000m at Turffontein Inside, beaten 4.5 lengths into fourth. Better than recent efforts suggest.

Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently ran last of 8 at this track on February 23 over 1200m, 6 len behind Tladi Mothwana carrying 55kg at $76. The start before that ran last of 12 at Scottsville on January 25 over 1200m, 19 len behind One Smart Cookie carrying 52.5kg at $67. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 12 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 23/02/2026 | 29 | BM82 FM | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Mxolisi Mbuto | 55kg | 1:11.30 | - | 7 |
| 6.2L | $76.00 |
| 12/12 | 25/01/2026 | 28 | OPEN FM | $10,952.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Mathew Thackeray | 52.5kg | 1:07.79 | - | 4 |
| 19.1L | $67.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/12/2025 | 182 | BM82 FM | $9,267.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Soft | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56.5kg | 1:12.56 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $41.00 |
| 11/11 | 29/06/2025 | 25 | C4 | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | J Botes | 56kg | 1:37.01 | - | 11 |
| 12.0L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 04/06/2025 | 171 | C4 FM | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | K Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:22.34 | - | 1 |
| 10.1L | $17.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/12/2024 | 18 | HCP FM | $7,070.00 | Scottsville | 1950m | Y | K Matsunyane | 59.5kg | 2:00.19 | - | 3 |
| 3.4L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 27/11/2024 | 45 | RBH70 FM | $7,800.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Soft | M Van Rensburg | 58.5kg | 1:42.22 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/10/2024 | 28 | RBH82 FM | $7,530.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | K J Lihaba | 54kg | 1:12.29 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/09/2024 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $7,590.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good Soft | K J Lihaba | 58kg | 1:10.56 | - | 3 |
| 0.6L | $34.00 |
| 8/11 | 25/08/2024 | - | MPLATE F 3 | $9,700.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | K J Lihaba | 60kg | 1:09.92 | - | 7 |
| 9.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 7 at Turffontein Inside on February 26 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind King Harald with 57kg at $41. The race before that 4th of 8 at Vaal on January 22 over 1450m, 2.75 len behind Fair Proposal carrying 57kg at $2.10. Can atone.
Last Starts 9 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 | 26/02/2026 | 35 | GPLATE | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 57kg | 1:38.75 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/8 | 22/01/2026 | 14 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 57kg | 1:26.26 | - | 4 |
| 2.7L | $2.10 |
| 1/7 | 08/01/2026 | 28 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 57kg | 1:38.71 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 5/9 | 11/12/2025 | 14 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Damyan Pillay | 51.5kg | 1:37.15 | - | 7 |
| 3.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/10 | 27/11/2025 | 26 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Y | Kobeli Lihaba | 57kg | 1:29.75 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/15 | 01/11/2025 | 23 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 52.5kg | 1:10.08 | - | 10 |
| 5.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 09/10/2025 | 92 | HCP FM | $8,425.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 58.5kg | 1:09.60 | - | 8 |
| 3.1L | $13.50 |
| 1/9 | 09/07/2025 | 35 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:39.19 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.25 |
| 2/9 | 04/06/2025 | 13 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:23.24 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $3.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/05/2025 | 33 | PLATE 2 | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 57kg | 1:31.49 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $9.50 |
| 5/8 | 19/04/2025 | 35 | PLATE 2 | $11,340.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Wesley Marwing | 57.5kg | 0:57.72 | - | 2 |
| 6.6L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Most recently 3rd of 12 at Scottsville on February 15 over 1600m, 0.8 len behind Grand Occasion with 55kg at $26. The run before that won by a long-neck at Greyville December 26 over 1600m defeating Harpa with 59.5kg at $11. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12 | 15/02/2026 | 51 | BM82 FM | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55kg | 1:37.57 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/7 | 26/12/2025 | 56 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:39.54 | - | 3 |
| 0.4L | $11.00 |
| 7/14 | 31/10/2025 | 40 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Soft | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 58kg | 1:26.97 | - | 3 |
| 6.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/16 | 21/09/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:09.36 | - | 3 |
| 11.1L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 7 at Turffontein Inside on February 19 over 2000m, 4.5 len behind Kissing Machine carrying 54.5kg at $6. The race before that from last on the turn 6th of 8 at Vaal on February 5 over 1800m, 3 len behind Dimako's Jet with 55kg at $13.50. Genuine contender under these conditions.
Last Starts 16 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 | 19/02/2026 | 14 | BM96 FM | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54.5kg | 2:07.02 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 05/02/2026 | 14 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 55kg | 1:50.79 | - | 5 |
| 3.1L | $13.50 |
| 5/7 | 22/01/2026 | 35 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 55.5kg | 2:01.47 | - | 5 |
| 5.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/6 | 18/12/2025 | 14 | HCP FM | $11,373.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54kg | 2:04.26 | - | 2 |
| 3.1L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 04/12/2025 | 23 | HCP FM | $11,370.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Soft | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52kg | 1:52.12 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $6.50 |
| 4/12 | 11/11/2025 | 16 | HCP FM | $8,846.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Soft | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:43.63 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 26/10/2025 | 17 | HCP FM | $8,425.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 2:07.15 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 09/10/2025 | 9 | HCP FM | $9,267.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 51.5kg | 1:51.02 | - | 7 |
| 2.9L | $4.50 |
| 4/13 | 30/09/2025 | 33 | RBH78 FM | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Soft | Callan Murray | 59.5kg | 1:23.87 | - | 7 |
| 6.7L | $13.50 |
| 2/11 | 28/08/2025 | 14 | RBH76 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:51.23 | - | 4 |
| 0.6L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 14/08/2025 | 7 | RBH81 FM | $8,420.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58.5kg | 1:37.20 | - | 7 |
| 2.7L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Siphesihle Hlengwa
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 30 day let-up. Most recently 5th of 7 at this track on February 6 over 1400m, 5 len behind De Vlugge carrying 56kg at $9. The start before that 3rd in a small field at this track on January 14 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Poursomesugaronme carrying 56kg at $7. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 06/02/2026 | 23 | BM82 FM | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Callan Murray | 56kg | 1:22.13 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 14/01/2026 | 19 | BM82 FM | $9,267.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Callan Murray | 56kg | 1:13.17 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $7.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/12/2025 | 26 | C4 FM | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 57kg | 1:38.44 | - | 1 |
| 7.7L | $13.50 |
| 3/7 | 30/11/2025 | 186 | BM82 FM | $9,267.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 56kg | 0:57.58 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/05/2025 | 25 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Mathew Thackeray | 51kg | 1:35.99 | - | 1 |
| 9.4L | $34.00 |
| 11/12 | 03/05/2025 | 31 | PPLTE F | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good Soft | J Jacobs | 55.5kg | 1:11.85 | - | 8 |
| 9.6L | $34.00 |
| 1/14 | 02/04/2025 | 31 | MDN FM | $6,980.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Soft | J Jacobs | 60.5kg | 1:11.18 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 3/11 | 02/03/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,590.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Soft | J Jacobs | 60kg | 1:12.60 | - | 5 |
| 2.2L | $76.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 7th of 10 at Greyville on January 18 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Happy Fortune carrying 56.5kg at $15. Last start 2nd of 12 at Scottsville on February 15 over 1600m, neck behind Grand Occasion with 56.5kg at $15. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 15/02/2026 | 28 | BM82 FM | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Y | Calvin Habib | 56.5kg | 1:37.57 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 18/01/2026 | 63 | C4 FM | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56.5kg | 1:23.02 | - | 10 |
| 5.6L | $15.00 |
| 1/9 | 16/11/2025 | 25 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:24.92 | - | 3 |
| 0.6L | $1.72 |
| 2/9 | 22/10/2025 | 35 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:26.82 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 4/11 | 17/09/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Soft | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:13.16 | - | 5 |
| 0.6L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Cole Dicken
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four months break. Not seen since winning by nose Fairview All Weather November 7 over 2000m defeating Terminal Velocity with 54.5kg at $2.70. On debut fifth of 7 at Fairview February 21 2025 over 1000m, 6 len behind Anotherdanceforme carrying 57kg at $101. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 120 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 07/11/2025 | 37 | MDN FM | $5,981.00 | Fairview | 2000m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 54.5kg | 2:06.24 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.65 |
| 2/9 | 01/10/2025 | 26 | MDN FM | $5,981.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Malesela Katjedi | 56.5kg | 1:36.65 | - | 8 |
| 4.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/4 | 05/09/2025 | 11 | MPLATE | $6,320.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Good | M K Katjedi | 54kg | 1:40.34 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $4.30 |
| 5/9 | 25/08/2025 | 13 | MPLATE | $6,320.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | M K Katjedi | 57kg | 1:34.91 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/08/2025 | 53 | MPLATE | $6,320.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | M K Katjedi | 57kg | 1:36.10 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/06/2025 | 39 | PLATE 2 | $6,570.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Good Soft | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:28.14 | - | 6 |
| 21.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/8 | 12/05/2025 | 52 | PLATE F 2 | $6,570.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:23.13 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 21/03/2025 | 28 | PLATE 2 | $6,810.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:09.91 | - | 5 |
| 5.4L | $7.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/02/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $7,030.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Good | M K Katjedi | 57kg | 0:56.41 | - | 7 |
| 6.6L | $101.00 |

Jockey: S'manga Khumalo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently second last of 12 at Scottsville on February 15 over 1600m, 5 len behind Grand Occasion with 59.5kg at $9. The race before that 3rd of 10 at Greyville on January 18 over 1400m, 1.2 len behind Happy Fortune with 60kg at $4.30. Didn't fire last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 15/02/2026 | 28 | BM82 FM | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Y | Serino Moodley | 59.5kg | 1:37.57 | - | 8 |
| 5.2L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/01/2026 | 23 | C4 FM | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:23.02 | - | 2 |
| 1.2L | $4.30 |
| 1/8 | 26/12/2025 | 40 | C4 FM | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 59kg | 1:38.44 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/11/2025 | 20 | BM82 FM | $9,267.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:24.22 | - | 8 |
| 2.9L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 27/10/2025 | 15 | OPEN FM | $8,425.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:35.71 | - | 8 |
| 2.1L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 12/10/2025 | 25 | BM82 FM | $9,267.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:37.24 | - | 10 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 17/09/2025 | 17 | BM80 FM | $9,267.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Soft | Serino Moodley | 59.5kg | 1:25.90 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $3.25 |
| 7/11 | 31/08/2025 | 25 | C4 FM | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:36.03 | - | 11 |
| 1.1L | $8.50 |
| 2/9 | 06/08/2025 | 17 | C4 FM | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:26.03 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/07/2025 | 32 | C4 FM | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good Soft | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:25.11 | - | 10 |
| 2.1L | $8.50 |
| 4/9 | 18/06/2025 | 35 | C4 FM | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:35.87 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.80 |