Greyville Race 6 - In The Box Seat Podcast Brought To You By Gallop Tv Mr 89 Open Hcp (3 Year Olds)
DEONARIE (9) Displayed potential when winning by more than 2 1/2L last run at the track. Should muster plenty of early toe. Capable of forward showing and can be competitive. PRIZED POSSESSION (4) Ran 4th last start at this track. Should improve from the last run and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Has plenty of early speed. Has to be included. REIGN MAN (1) Fresh today. Handy enough when winning by just short of 3L last run at Scottsville and gets a favourable draw. Calvin Habib and Lucinda Woodruff have a good working relationship. Must be considered. SENSEI OF SPIN (8) Solid win by 1 1/2L last time here. Will be pushing for a forward position early. One of the major players.
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Returns from a two-month freshening after putting away a Scottsville Mdn by just over three lengths as a firming favourite. That built neatly on his debut fourth at the same venue, where he was beaten five and a half lengths at generous odds. Still lightly raced and drawn to get every chance from barrier 1, he has the upside to run well again, though this asks for another step forward.
Last Starts 62 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 30/08/2026 | 32 | MDN | $8,590.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:37.28 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 4/16 | 29/07/2026 | - | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 1:08.76 | - | 15 |
| 5.7L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 58kgs
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Returns from a five-week freshening after winning by a nose at Scottsville in MPLTE grade on soft ground, having been near the top of betting despite easing. His debut third behind Reign Man came at big odds and showed enough substance to the line. Weight relief helps, and with two placings from two starts overall he profiles as a genuine place hope again.
Last Starts 40 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 21/09/2026 | 22 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:38.12 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 30/08/2026 | - | MDN | $8,590.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Cole Dicken | 60kg | 1:37.28 | - | 5 |
| 4.4L | $34.00 |
Jockey: A Mosaheb
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a six-week freshening after a fair fourth in a BM66 at Vaal, beaten just under six lengths over 1400m. His previous fifth in a GPLATE came at big odds, but the more important angle is the return to 1600m, where he is one from one. With weight relief and the apprentice claim in play, he finds the right set-up to make a stronger winning statement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/12 | 17/09/2026 | 7 | BM66 | $7,730.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:24.31 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/7 | 10/09/2026 | 14 | GPLATE | $9,450.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Y | Craig Zackey | 56kg | 1:10.44 | - | 5 |
| 4.6L | $67.00 |
| 1/8 | 27/08/2026 | 8 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:37.97 | - | 6 |
| 0.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 19/08/2026 | 11 | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Jacey Botes | 54.5kg | 1:24.36 | - | 6 |
| 12.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 08/08/2026 | - | MPLTE | $9,880.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Jacey Botes | 54.5kg | 1:27.02 | - | 4 |
| 3.4L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Resumed with a solid fourth at this track, beaten two and a half lengths in a Handicap after being well-supported near the top of betting. Two back he won a Scottsville MPLTE by just under four lengths, beating Deonarie. The first try around 1600m is the query, but his overall record is sound enough to keep him in the each-way conversation.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 02/10/2026 | 72 | HCP 3 | $11,810.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Y | Sean Veale | 56.5kg | 1:26.02 | - | 8 |
| 2.7L | $3.80 |
| 1/11 | 22/07/2026 | 24 | MPLTE 2 | $13,750.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:25.26 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $1.83 |
| 2/16 | 28/06/2026 | 98 | MPLTE 2 | $13,750.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:09.14 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 22/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Soft | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:00.69 | - | 7 |
| 2.2L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Siphesihle Hlengwa
Weight: 57kgs
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Has been safely held in both runs this campaign, finishing last at this track in a PLATE when beaten nine and a half lengths and unwanted in the market. The run prior was a sixth at Scottsville in BM82 grade, beaten four lengths at big odds. His sole 1600m attempt was a win, but recent figures leave him with plenty to find.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 11/10/2026 | 20 | PLATE | $13,120.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 53kg | 1:25.91 | - | 8 |
| 9.5L | $67.00 |
| 6/12 | 21/09/2026 | 75 | BM82 | $12,460.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 54kg | 1:09.17 | - | 10 |
| 4.1L | $67.00 |
| 1/9 | 08/07/2026 | 18 | MPLTE 2 | $13,750.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 60kg | 1:39.67 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 2/12 | 20/06/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Y | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 56kg | 1:27.55 | - | 3 |
| 0.6L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 30/05/2026 | 31 | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 60kg | 1:25.79 | - | 3 |
| 7.4L | $151.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/04/2026 | 24 | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Soft | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 60kg | 1:24.68 | - | 8 |
| 22.4L | $126.00 |
| 7/11 | 05/04/2026 | 25 | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 60kg | 0:57.64 | - | 11 |
| 6.8L | $101.00 |
| 13/13 | 11/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 60kg | 1:10.09 | - | 3 |
| 21.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 59kgs
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Improved sharply from debut to win a 1200m MPLTE at this track by a length, despite being unwanted in the market. That followed a 12th at Scottsville, so there is clear progression but also a limited evidence base. The jump to an untried 1600m is the main question, and he is more a place chance if that latest win proves reliable.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 02/10/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,500.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:13.36 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $41.00 |
| 12/15 | 13/09/2026 | - | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Mathew Thackeray | 58kg | 0:57.01 | - | 9 |
| 9.6L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Has not fired in two runs this campaign, most recently finishing eighth at this track in a CUP, beaten five lengths after being unwanted in the market. His previous run was a last of seven at Greyville Aw, beaten just over six lengths. A prior win at this track is some help, but the new 1600m task and current form keep him to minor claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 11/10/2026 | 21 | CUP | $13,120.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52.5kg | 1:12.97 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $67.00 |
| 7/7 | 20/09/2026 | 106 | BM82 | $12,460.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | A Mosaheb | 51.5kg | 1:23.13 | - | 2 |
| 6.4L | $9.00 |
| 12/12 | 06/06/2026 | 28 | LR OPEN 2 | $25,770.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:26.33 | - | 3 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 1/14 | 09/05/2026 | 10 | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | 1:13.41 | - | 4 |
| 1.2L | $5.50 |
| 5/7 | 29/04/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 2 | $25,270.00 | Scottsville | 1100m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | 1:01.95 | - | 3 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 08/04/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:11.39 | - | 2 |
| 10.0L | $1.83 |
| 2/13 | 11/03/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | 1:09.74 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
| 3/16 | 18/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | 1:09.21 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
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Won a 1400m MPLTE at this track by a length and a half as a heavily backed favourite, a clear step on his debut fifth at Scottsville. That gives him some upside, but he rises to 1600m for the first time and carries the top weight of 60kg. The stable and jockey profile commands respect, yet he must improve again to trouble the stronger chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 11/10/2026 | 20 | MPLTE | $10,500.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:26.52 | - | 2 |
| 1.7L | $3.00 |
| 5/16 | 21/09/2026 | - | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Soft | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:09.47 | - | 3 |
| 6.6L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 58kgs
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Comes off a decisive Greyville Aw MPLTE win, scoring by just under three lengths after firming sharply into a dominant favourite. Before that he was beaten just over a length at Scottsville when again heavily backed. With one win and four places from six starts, plus a win at this distance, he brings the consistency to be a major winning threat.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 09/10/2026 | 61 | MPLTE | $10,500.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Keagan De Melo | 58kg | 1:35.40 | - | 5 |
| 2.9L | $1.25 |
| 4/8 | 09/08/2026 | 18 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:38.05 | - | 6 |
| 1.1L | $3.00 |
| 2/11 | 22/07/2026 | 14 | MPLTE 2 | $13,750.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 60kg | 1:25.26 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/11 | 08/07/2026 | 25 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 56kg | 1:25.19 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.30 |
| 2/9 | 13/06/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $13,750.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 60kg | 1:12.16 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/16 | 23/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 60kg | 1:09.08 | - | 3 |
| 0.9L | $101.00 |