Greyville Race 1 - Tote For The Win Open Mdn
TP THUNDERCHILD (4) has been consistently around the mark and gets the nod after another sound placing at Fairview Aw, where she was heavily backed favourite and beaten two lengths. Her synthetic record is solid, she carries a light weight, and the sequence of seconds, fourth and third gives her a reliable profile for a Mdn of this shape. BRIGHTSUNNYDAY (2) has also been building well, with a second and a third from her past two starts at this venue, including a narrow defeat two back, so she looks the main danger if she copes with returning to 1200m. MEGHAN'S DIAMOND (1) brings the strongest recent run of the De Kock pair after finishing second in FM MPLTE grade at Greyville, and her repeated 1200m placings keep her firmly in the winning mix despite the maiden record. ROXBURY PARK (15) has done little wrong in two starts, placing at Scottsville and then Greyville, and his third-up profile gives him every right to progress again from that one-length second.
Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Went close in FM MPLTE grade at Greyville last start, finishing second to Forthegoodtimes and beaten a length and a half at long odds. That followed a third at Vaal behind Treasure State, beaten just over a length, so her current form is sound. She has placed five times at this distance without winning, but the weight relief and inside draw keep her right among the main chances.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/15 | 02/10/2026 | 10 | MPLTE FM | $8,750.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Jeffery Syster | 60kg | 1:13.34 | - | 9 |
| 1.4L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 22/09/2026 | 45 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:10.52 | - | 4 |
| 1.2L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 08/08/2026 | 16 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 0:58.27 | - | 10 |
| 4.3L | $4.00 |
| 5/8 | 23/07/2026 | 26 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1300m | Good | Chamu Mabaya | 60kg | 1:17.77 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 27/06/2026 | 115 | MPLTE FM | $9,450.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:07.66 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 04/03/2026 | 18 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:24.35 | - | 7 |
| 5.2L | $3.25 |
| 3/10 | 14/02/2026 | 24 | MPLTE FM | $10,530.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:15.70 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.30 |
| 8/14 | 21/01/2026 | 28 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59.5kg | 1:14.62 | - | 13 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/12/2025 | 44 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 57.5kg | 1:13.94 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/11/2025 | 107 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58kg | 1:10.82 | - | 2 |
| 6.7L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/07/2025 | 32 | PLATE F 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:16.63 | - | 2 |
| 10.7L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Mathew Thackeray
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after a much better third in FM MPLTE grade at this venue, beaten a length and a half by Cartel Queen after firming near the top of an open market. That was a clear lift on her second-last at Scottsville two back. The class drop and weight relief help, though her overall one placing from seven starts keeps her more in the minor-money bracket.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 11/09/2026 | 54 | MPLTE FM | $10,740.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:12.12 | - | 3 |
| 1.7L | $7.00 |
| 10/11 | 19/07/2026 | 32 | MPLTE FM | $10,740.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Mathew Thackeray | 60kg | 1:25.59 | - | 6 |
| 10.1L | $51.00 |
| 5/10 | 17/06/2026 | 54 | MDN FM | $7,730.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:24.04 | - | 9 |
| 2.9L | $8.00 |
| 10/11 | 24/04/2026 | 33 | MPLTE FM | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Y | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 2:00.07 | - | 7 |
| 15.9L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 22/03/2026 | 142 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:39.98 | - | 2 |
| 5.4L | $15.00 |
| 11/14 | 31/10/2025 | 40 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Soft | Tristan Godden | 58kg | 1:26.97 | - | 9 |
| 7.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/16 | 21/09/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:09.36 | - | 12 |
| 10.8L | $76.00 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Continued a solid run of form when third to Tipsy at Fairview Aw last start, beaten two lengths after being heavily backed favourite. Her previous fourth to Lovely Dancer was also competitive, and she has placed five times from eight synthetic starts. Still chasing that first win, but the light weight and consistent profile make her the runner they have to beat.
Last Starts 21 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 | 25/09/2026 | 35 | MDN FM | $6,870.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 56.5kg | 1:10.71 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |
| 4/8 | 21/08/2026 | 11 | MDN FM | $6,870.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Marco V'rensburg | 55kg | 1:08.75 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 10/08/2026 | 24 | MPLATE FM | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Marco V'rensburg | 58kg | 1:10.82 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 17/07/2026 | 23 | MPLTE 2 | $7,560.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Marco V'rensburg | 57.5kg | 1:09.93 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/06/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $7,560.00 | Fairview | 1300m | Neutral | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:14.76 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/5 | 08/06/2026 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $7,560.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Neutral | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:11.13 | - | 4 |
| 2.7L | $8.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/05/2026 | 31 | MPLTE 2 | $6,570.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Kyle Strydom | 60kg | 1:23.45 | - | 8 |
| 2.4L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 10/04/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $6,570.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Good | Yuzae Ramzan | 60kg | 1:25.71 | - | 6 |
| 9.4L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 20/03/2026 | 14 | MPLTE 2 | $6,570.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Soft | Bavish Soodoo | 57.5kg | 1:11.87 | - | 6 |
| 14.9L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/03/2026 | 35 | MPLTE 2 | $6,570.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:09.47 | - | 4 |
| 12.8L | $13.50 |
| 6/9 | 30/01/2026 | 42 | MPLTE F 2 | $6,571.00 | Fairview | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 0:57.16 | - | 6 |
| 5.4L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Damyan Pillay
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing sixth at this venue, beaten just over six lengths, though the market support from bigger odds was at least a hint of stable confidence. His prior tenth at Scottsville was plain, and he is still only one placing from six starts. A previous placing at this track gives him some minor hope, but he must sharpen to threaten the better chances.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 11/09/2026 | 19 | MDN | $8,590.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Dezahn Louw | 57kg | 1:11.13 | - | 5 |
| 6.2L | $9.00 |
| 10/13 | 23/08/2026 | 42 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 55.5kg | 0:57.19 | - | 3 |
| 8.0L | $34.00 |
| 3/6 | 12/07/2026 | 22 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Dezahn Louw | 54.5kg | 1:10.62 | - | 1 |
| 2.4L | $101.00 |
| 11/12 | 20/06/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Y | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 56kg | 1:27.55 | - | 8 |
| 12.8L | $101.00 |
| 12/16 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 60kg | 1:09.08 | - | 15 |
| 11.2L | $101.00 |
| 12/14 | 09/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 60kg | 1:13.41 | - | 2 |
| 9.5L | $76.00 |
Jockey: A Mosaheb
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a three-month break following a third at Scottsville, where he was beaten four lengths by Prized Possession as an outside chance in betting. He had earlier run fourth at Greyville, beaten five lengths, after firming from opening levels. The apprentice claim is useful and he has only had three starts, but he is yet to place at this distance and looks a place hope first-up.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 22/07/2026 | 89 | MPLTE 2 | $13,750.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:25.26 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $15.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/04/2026 | 65 | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Y | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | 1:00.95 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 11/16 | 18/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:09.21 | - | 12 |
| 12.3L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Siphesihle Hlengwa
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held on debut at Scottsville, finishing ninth to Hadrian's Wall and beaten over 12 lengths after being unwanted in the market. He was also behind Roxbury Park there, which is a testing reference for this. Natural second-up improvement is possible and the class drop assists, but top weight leaves him requiring a sharp step forward to reach the placings.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/16 | 21/09/2026 | - | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Soft | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 58kg | 1:09.47 | - | 11 |
| 12.2L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Dezahn Louw
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been beaten a long way at both starts, most recently last behind Sensei Of Spin at Greyville over 1400m at big odds. His debut was also last, well beaten behind Bello Gallico, so there is no solid race evidence yet. The class drop and race fitness are small positives, but the quick back-up and first try around 1200m make this a difficult assignment.
Last Starts 5 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 11/10/2026 | 44 | MPLTE | $10,500.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Tristan Godden | 58kg | 1:26.52 | - | 9 |
| 20.5L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 28/08/2026 | - | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Soft | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:28.63 | - | 11 |
| 23.9L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Latest run was very hard to recommend, finishing last at Scottsville behind Wo Zai and beaten out of sight at long odds. He had also been last behind Gimme A Fireball two back, beaten over 13 lengths, so the recent form line is weak. Weight relief and race fitness are positives on paper, but he has not shown enough under race conditions to appeal strongly.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 21/09/2026 | 54 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Soft | Cole Dicken | 60kg | 1:38.12 | - | 2 |
| 33.8L | $67.00 |
| 16/16 | 29/07/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Chad Little | 57kg | 1:08.76 | - | 12 |
| 12.9L | $67.00 |
| 12/14 | 08/07/2026 | - | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 57kg | 0:56.45 | - | 8 |
| 12.3L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Y Leung
Weight: 53.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumed at Greyville with a 13th in FM MPLTE grade, beaten over 10 lengths by Forthegoodtimes at long odds, and Meghan's Diamond had her measure there. Her previous seventh at Scottsville was also only fair. The claim and weight relief give the set-up some help, but an eight-start maiden record with no placings leaves her with plenty to turn around.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/15 | 02/10/2026 | 72 | MPLTE FM | $8,750.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Mathew Thackeray | 60kg | 1:13.34 | - | 12 |
| 10.5L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Mathew Thackeray | 60kg | 0:57.88 | - | 8 |
| 4.6L | $126.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/07/2026 | 18 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 57kg | 1:25.19 | - | 9 |
| 16.2L | $126.00 |
| 5/12 | 20/06/2026 | 3 | MDN FM | $7,730.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | A Mosaheb | 50.5kg | 1:40.78 | - | 1 |
| 4.9L | $13.50 |
| 6/10 | 17/06/2026 | 14 | MDN FM | $7,730.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | A Mosaheb | 50kg | 1:24.04 | - | 8 |
| 3.0L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 03/06/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $10,740.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Mathew Thackeray | 60kg | 1:23.60 | - | 6 |
| 8.8L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 20/05/2026 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Mathew Thackeray | 60kg | 1:35.16 | - | 2 |
| 13.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/11 | 06/05/2026 | - | MDN FM | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Mathew Thackeray | 60.5kg | 1:11.30 | - | 6 |
| 8.7L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a three-month break following a last placing in a small field at Vaal, beaten over 10 lengths by One State despite some market support. His previous fifth behind Silver Comet was more competitive, but still nearly five lengths away. He is yet to place from five starts and has not raced around 1200m, so he looks more a first-four hope than a winning play.
Last Starts 71 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 06/08/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1700m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:46.18 | - | 3 |
| 10.4L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/07/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Thomas Ncume | 56kg | 1:31.13 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $9.50 |
| 8/14 | 09/07/2026 | 81 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Callan Murray | 56kg | 1:28.89 | - | 11 |
| 5.4L | $34.00 |
| 5/5 | 19/04/2026 | 22 | MPLTE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:28.09 | - | 1 |
| 5.9L | $3.50 |
| 9/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:23.41 | - | 4 |
| 12.3L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Makes his debut without race experience, so the market may be the best guide closer to start time. The Paul Lafferty debut record supplied is winless from 12 starters, with three placings, which keeps expectations measured. He carries top weight and has to do it at his first public race appearance, so a cautious approach is the sensible one.