Greyville Race 1 - Hollywoodbets Greyville Welcomes You Mdn Plate
CASINO ROYALE (14) sets the standard after a debut second at this track, beaten two and a half lengths by Major League despite starting at big odds. He has already placed at the venue and distance, and with natural improvement second-up he looks the runner the others have to get past. EMERALD VISIONARY (9) also defied market expectations on debut, running third at Scottsville over 1200m and finishing ahead of several rivals he meets again. RED HOT GUY (11) brings a different profile, having resumed with a solid third over 1000m at Scottsville; the move to 1200m is new, but his latest effort was sharp enough to put him right in the winning mix. ELSHAM (2) was unwanted in betting when fifth in an FM MPLTE at Scottsville, yet the beaten margin was respectable and she draws to make further progress at start two.
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up after a plain debut at Scottsville, finishing 12th in an MPLTE and beaten over 14 lengths by Hadrian's Wall on soft ground. There was some market interest despite long odds, and the class drop offers minor help, but he was well behind Emerald Visionary from that race. Considerable improvement is required to trouble the main chances.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/16 | 21/09/2026 | - | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Soft | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:09.47 | - | 15 |
| 14.0L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Weight: 56.5kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing fifth on debut in an FM MPLTE at Scottsville, beaten four and a half lengths by One Flight on soft ground. She was unwanted in the market, so the run had more merit than betting expected, and the class drop gives her a suitable second-up platform. From barrier two, she has enough upside to be a genuine winning chance.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 21/09/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $10,740.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Soft | Cole Dicken | 58kg | 1:09.77 | - | 1 |
| 4.7L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Jeffery Syster
Weight: 59kgs
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Back after five weeks following an 11th on debut at Scottsville, where he was beaten over 14 lengths by Hadrian's Wall in an MPLTE on soft ground. Support at long odds hinted at some expectation, but the race result was plain and he was safely held by Emerald Visionary. The class drop is noted, though he must lift sharply on race-day evidence.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/16 | 21/09/2026 | - | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Soft | Q Ngcobo | 54kg | 1:09.47 | - | 4 |
| 13.7L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Jabu Jacobs
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing second last on debut at Scottsville, beaten over 17 lengths by Hadrian's Wall in an MPLTE. He started at long odds and offered little on exposed race form, with Emerald Visionary far superior out of the same reference point. Even with class relief, he has to find a much stronger performance.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/16 | 21/09/2026 | - | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Soft | Jabu Jacobs | 58kg | 1:09.47 | - | 10 |
| 17.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 59kgs
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Makes his debut as a R1m yearling purchase for the Peter Muscutt stable, with Richard Fourie booked and a pedigree that includes sprinting influence through the Gypsy Pirate family. The stable's debut record shows one win and five placings from eight starters, which gives him some respect. Lack of race experience keeps him more in the place mix than as a clear top pick.
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a one-month freshening after finishing seventh at Greyville Aw in a Mdn over 1400m, beaten over 16 lengths by Royale Jacket at long odds. His previous run was also well held when last over 1600m, despite a notable firm from a bigger opening quote. He has not raced around 1200m before, and recent margins make this a demanding assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 24/09/2026 | 74 | MDN | $8,590.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Serino Moodley | 52.5kg | 1:23.29 | - | 7 |
| 15.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/7 | 12/07/2026 | 20 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Sean Veale | 56kg | 1:35.47 | - | 2 |
| 17.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/11 | 22/06/2026 | 12 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Sean Veale | 56kg | 1:36.27 | - | 2 |
| 4.4L | $9.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $13,750.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 0:58.79 | - | 5 |
| 6.7L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 59kgs
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Debuts as a R500,000 buy with Craig Zackey aboard, and the family has produced San Simon and Buzz Bomb as winners. Adam Azzie's recent debut figures show no wins but four placings from seven starters, so the profile leans more towards being competitive first time than demanding win confidence. Respect for exotics, especially if the market is kind.
Jockey: Siphesihle Hlengwa
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a six-month break with useful earlier form at this venue, having run second here over 1400m before ending last campaign fourth at Scottsville, beaten over 12 lengths by Vibe Check. He has placed once from three starts overall and once from one start at this track, though his only previous try around 1200m was unplaced. Capable of running into the money if forward enough.
Last Starts 178 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 29/04/2026 | 33 | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Soft | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:24.68 | - | 2 |
| 11.6L | $5.00 |
| 2/14 | 27/03/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:27.53 | - | 7 |
| 1.9L | $5.00 |
| 7/13 | 11/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:10.09 | - | 5 |
| 3.7L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up after a strong debut third at Scottsville, beaten five lengths by Hadrian's Wall in a 16-runner MPLTE on soft ground. He started at long odds, so there was plenty of merit in the performance, and the 1200m placing gives him a solid foundation. With natural improvement, he is a major danger to the top selection.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/16 | 21/09/2026 | - | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Soft | Tristan Godden | 58kg | 1:09.47 | - | 14 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Finished seventh at this track last start in an MPLTE over 1400m, beaten over 12 lengths by Sensei Of Spin after being unwanted in the market. His prior fourth at Scottsville over 1000m was far better, beaten two and a half lengths at long odds, but he is unplaced in all six starts and has no placing from three goes around 1200m. A return to his best still leaves a gap to bridge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 11/10/2026 | 49 | MPLTE | $10,500.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Q Ngcobo | 56kg | 1:26.52 | - | 5 |
| 12.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/13 | 23/08/2026 | 14 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 0:57.19 | - | 11 |
| 2.7L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/08/2026 | 11 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:08.40 | - | 5 |
| 10.2L | $6.50 |
| 5/16 | 29/07/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | A Mosaheb | 56kg | 1:08.76 | - | 10 |
| 7.2L | $126.00 |
| 10/14 | 08/07/2026 | 91 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 0:56.45 | - | 9 |
| 10.8L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:11.39 | - | 7 |
| 40.5L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Damyan Pillay
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a six-week let-up after resuming with a solid third at Scottsville over 1000m, beaten two and a half lengths by Barry's Boy at generous odds. The move to 1200m is new, and his previous 1400m run was only fair when second last, but the latest effort gives him a genuine platform. If he carries that form across, he can be right in the finish.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/15 | 13/09/2026 | 113 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Damyan Pillay | 56.5kg | 0:57.01 | - | 5 |
| 2.7L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/05/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 56kg | 1:24.04 | - | 2 |
| 4.6L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 02/05/2026 | 27 | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Y | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:01.48 | - | 8 |
| 4.7L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:57.64 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Jason Gates
Weight: 59kgs
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Finished eighth at this track last start over 1400m, beaten over 12 lengths by Sensei Of Spin after being unwanted in the market. The run prior was stronger when fourth at Scottsville, beaten just over six lengths after support in betting, and he has placed once from four starts around 1200m. Fourth-up fitness helps, but he looks more a rough place hope than a winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 11/10/2026 | 20 | MPLTE | $10,500.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Cole Dicken | 58kg | 1:26.52 | - | 12 |
| 12.4L | $34.00 |
| 4/16 | 21/09/2026 | 22 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:09.47 | - | 9 |
| 6.1L | $4.50 |
| 4/16 | 30/08/2026 | 72 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Cole Dicken | 58kg | 1:09.17 | - | 8 |
| 1.4L | $67.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/06/2026 | 56 | MPLTE | $7,220.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Yuzae Ramzan | 56kg | 1:22.16 | - | 5 |
| 11.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/5 | 24/04/2026 | 42 | PLATE 2 | $6,990.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Yuzae Ramzan | 60kg | 1:22.35 | - | 5 |
| 19.5L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/03/2026 | 14 | PLATE 2 | $6,990.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Good | Sandile Khathi | 57kg | 1:08.52 | - | 6 |
| 12.8L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 27/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $6,570.00 | Fairview | 1200m | Soft | Sandile Khathi | 60kg | 1:10.46 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 59kgs
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Debuts from the Mark Dixon yard with Callan Murray taking the ride, and the family has produced Stolen Thunder as a winner. The stable's first-starter numbers are quiet, with no wins or placings from five, and barrier 13 gives him a tougher introduction than some of the other newcomers. Pedigree offers some interest, but race experience may prove decisive against him.
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a one-month let-up after an excellent debut second at this track, beaten two and a half lengths by Major League in an MPLTE despite starting at big odds. He has already placed at both the venue and distance, and that race experience gives him a clear edge over many of these. Barrier 14 is the obvious hurdle, but his first-up effort sets the benchmark.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 25/09/2026 | - | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:12.99 | - | 11 |
| 2.7L | $41.00 |