Greyville Race 1 - Lucky Fish Lucky Break Mdn Plate
GALLIC KING (1) Ran 7th last time in a chase at Vaal. Looking past the last run and drawn well. Jockey K De Melo is in form. Well placed and has solid claims. MIDNIGHT HOUR (4) Resumes after a break. Placed 2nd last start around here. First appearance for a new trainer. Will be giving the leaders a big start. Will be around the mark at odds. TASK FORCE (7) Amongst the placegetters when 3rd last start here but up in weight. Good prospects. ENJOY THE RIDE (3) Ran 7th last start at Scottsville. Likely to settle back in the field. Underrated.
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a six-week let-up after finishing seventh at Vaal, beaten five and a half lengths as a well-supported favourite behind Time To Fire. He was also backed when fifth at Kenilworth the run prior, so the market has kept finding him despite the maiden record. The class drop and strong 12-month profile keep him high in calculations, and second-up improvement would put him right in the winning argument.
Last Starts 43 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 27/08/2026 | 226 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 0:58.20 | - | 5 |
| 5.6L | $3.00 |
| 5/12 | 13/01/2026 | 31 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59kg | 1:25.39 | - | 2 |
| 5.9L | $4.30 |
| 2/7 | 13/12/2025 | 24 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60.5kg | 1:12.82 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $2.25 |
| 3/14 | 19/11/2025 | 17 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59kg | 1:13.73 | - | 13 |
| 1.6L | $7.00 |
| 6/14 | 02/11/2025 | 25 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:12.87 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $6.50 |
| 5/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59.5kg | 1:15.44 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Q Ngcobo
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after ending last campaign with a plain second last at Scottsville, beaten over 18 lengths at long odds. His prior fourth at this track was sounder, though still more than six lengths from Molten Rock in a small field. First-time blinkers and the 4kg claim offer practical help, but he has to show a sharper finish to push beyond minor claims.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 22/07/2026 | 10 | MPLTE 2 | $13,750.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Q Ngcobo | 56kg | 1:25.26 | - | 11 |
| 17.6L | $126.00 |
| 4/6 | 12/07/2026 | 20 | MPLTE 2 | $13,750.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:09.92 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/06/2026 | 12 | MDN | $8,590.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Serino Moodley | 57.5kg | 1:10.81 | - | 3 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/06/2026 | 39 | MPLTE 2 | $13,750.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Jason Gates | 60kg | 0:58.79 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Y | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 60kg | 1:01.48 | - | 3 |
| 11.9L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a two-month let-up after a seventh at Scottsville, beaten just over four lengths behind Ashvendra when drifting from opening levels. His previous third at this track was much better, beaten just under a length by Camogie after being well-supported, and he has already beaten Task Force at this venue. The 1000m record is not flawless, but his best recent run makes him a genuine winning chance.
Last Starts 47 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 23/08/2026 | 9 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 0:57.19 | - | 7 |
| 4.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/08/2026 | 53 | MDN | $8,590.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Gavin Lerena | 56kg | 0:59.19 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 8/8 | 22/06/2026 | 30 | MDN | $8,590.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 1:10.81 | - | 8 |
| 5.1L | $15.00 |
| 8/16 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:09.08 | - | 13 |
| 5.1L | $4.00 |
| 5/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Y | Dezahn Louw | 57.5kg | 1:01.48 | - | 7 |
| 2.2L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Returns from a four-month break after finishing second at this track, beaten just under two lengths by Come Together with some market support. She had earlier run fourth at the same venue, so her local profile is reliable for this grade. The first attempt around 1000m is the obvious query, but two placings from three starts at this track give her a solid platform for a forward fresh run.
Last Starts 109 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 22/06/2026 | 115 | MPLTE FM | $10,740.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:11.00 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/10 | 27/02/2026 | 275 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Eduan Muller | 56kg | 1:10.79 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/12 | 28/05/2025 | 28 | MDN FM | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:12.17 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 7/16 | 30/04/2025 | 73 | MPLTE FM | $9,600.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:10.55 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 6/13 | 16/02/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,470.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Soft | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:10.40 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $9.50 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a two-month let-up with a run of fourths beside his name, most recently beaten five and a half lengths by Rocking In Rio in a five-runner MPLTE at Fairview Aw. He was also safely held at Fairview two back despite finishing fourth. A class drop and race fitness help, and he has placed at the trip, but the recent margins say he must find more to threaten.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/5 | 26/08/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1300m | Neutral | Bongani Makhubo | 54kg | 1:16.46 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/10 | 07/08/2026 | 7 | MDN | $6,870.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 1:10.22 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $9.50 |
| 4/8 | 31/07/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Neutral | Girish Dookhit | 54.5kg | 0:57.06 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/12 | 10/07/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 0:57.47 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/6 | 19/06/2026 | 35 | MPLTE 2 | $7,560.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Neutral | Bavish Soodoo | 57.5kg | 0:56.79 | - | 3 |
| 7.5L | $17.00 |
| 3/5 | 15/05/2026 | 56 | MPLTE 2 | $6,570.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Neutral | Bavish Soodoo | 57.5kg | 0:57.73 | - | 2 |
| 2.1L | $9.00 |
| 7/8 | 20/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $6,570.00 | Fairview | 1100m | Soft | Bavish Soodoo | 57.5kg | 1:06.63 | - | 8 |
| 19.3L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Returns from a four-month break after two unplaced juvenile runs, finishing sixth at Greyville behind Sweet Green before the spell. Her debut at this venue was tougher to like, ending seventh and beaten over 12 lengths after being unwanted in betting. She is still lightly raced, but the exposed form is thin and she has to improve markedly to trouble the main chances.
Last Starts 118 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 13/06/2026 | 17 | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Jabu Jacobs | 60kg | 1:13.42 | - | 2 |
| 5.1L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 27/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Jabu Jacobs | 57.5kg | 0:58.80 | - | 7 |
| 12.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: A Mosaheb
Weight: 60kgs
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Lifted sharply at this track last start when third to Xiphos, beaten just over two lengths in a Maiden while near the top of an open market. That was a clear step back in the right direction after an 11th at Scottsville, and he now has first-time blinkers, an apprentice claim and a fourth-up profile to work with. The 1000m record is only fair, but his latest figure and setup make him the horse to beat.
Last Starts 28 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 | 11/09/2026 | 12 | MDN | $8,590.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Q Ngcobo | 56kg | 1:11.13 | - | 1 |
| 2.2L | $7.50 |
| 11/16 | 30/08/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Q Ngcobo | 56kg | 1:09.17 | - | 1 |
| 7.1L | $67.00 |
| 8/9 | 14/08/2026 | 172 | MDN | $8,590.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 61.5kg | 0:59.19 | - | 3 |
| 7.2L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 23/02/2026 | 29 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Keagan De Melo | 61.5kg | 1:00.04 | - | 4 |
| 1.4L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 25/01/2026 | 25 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Y | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:23.61 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 31/12/2025 | 61 | MDN | $7,582.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Mxolisi Mbuto | 58kg | 1:12.59 | - | 8 |
| 4.2L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 31/10/2025 | 47 | MPLTE | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Soft | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 59kg | 1:13.48 | - | 1 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/6 | 14/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good Soft | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 60kg | 0:58.62 | - | 1 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
Jockey: S E Sesingi
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Has been well held at both recent runs, finishing 11th at Scottsville last start when beaten eight lengths behind Barry's Boy after starting big odds. Her previous tenth in an FM MPLTE was no stronger, and there was no clear excuse in either performance. The apprentice claim is useful and she has placed at the distance, but others arrive with more convincing recent form.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/15 | 13/09/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 55.5kg | 0:57.01 | - | 3 |
| 8.0L | $51.00 |
| 10/15 | 23/08/2026 | 35 | MPLTE FM | $10,740.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Kaidan Brewer | 58kg | 0:57.47 | - | 14 |
| 8.2L | $26.00 |
| 3/5 | 19/07/2026 | 21 | MPLTE F 2 | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 60kg | 0:57.93 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 11/15 | 28/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1100m | Y | Mxolisi Mbuto | 58.5kg | 1:04.31 | - | 2 |
| 7.3L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Dezahn Louw
Weight: 59kgs
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Made a fair debut at Scottsville when fifth to Wild And Free, beaten just over six lengths after being kept safe enough near the top of an open market. He should be better for that first race experience and the apprentice claim is a plus, but he has not raced around 1000m before. With limited evidence, he shapes more as a place chance than a runner to declare on top.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 13/09/2026 | - | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:24.33 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Siphesihle Hlengwa
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Makes her debut from a wide barrier after selling for 200000 at the 2025 Cape Yearling Sale. Garth Puller's stable profile is a positive general pointer, but the supplied debut record shows no wins and four placings from 27 starters. With no race experience and little family evidence supplied, she may require the outing before her best is seen.