Greyville Race 1 - Bet With Tote Www.tote.co.za Mdn Plate (F & M)
WILLOW VALLI (10) Nice run when 2nd last run at this venue. Jockey K De Melo is a plus. Can get the job done. PEACH MELBA (5) Came in 5th last start around here. Must respect in this event. FLEUR DELACOUR (14) Came in 5th last run at this track and rising in weight. Expecting to settle positively. Underrated. GATCHINA (9) 4yo first starter sired by Visionaire (Usa) for G Van Zyl (Jnr). Follow the money. Something for the Multiples: YEAH BABY (7) EASTERN GLOW (1)
Jockey: Nicholas Patel
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a two-month freshening after going close at Scottsville, finishing third in a FM MPLTE over 1600m and beaten just under a length at generous odds. Her previous run at this track was only fair when seventh on yielding ground, and she is yet to place in three tries around 1200m. Even so, third-up fitness and the class drop give her a genuine winning profile if she brings that latest finish back in trip.
Last Starts 54 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 | 13/09/2026 | 37 | MPLTE FM | $10,740.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:37.90 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 07/08/2026 | 72 | MPLTE FM | $10,740.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:40.70 | - | 7 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 27/05/2026 | 18 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | 1:11.71 | - | 3 |
| 7.2L | $41.00 |
| 6/13 | 09/05/2026 | 15 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 57.5kg | 1:14.35 | - | 3 |
| 4.8L | $67.00 |
| 7/11 | 24/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Dezahn Louw | 57.5kg | 1:14.15 | - | 2 |
| 13.6L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Dezahn Louw
Weight: 59kgs
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Finished sixth at this track first-up over 1000m, beaten just under six lengths as only an outside chance in betting. Her debut at Scottsville was better on paper, ninth but beaten just under four lengths after being unwanted in the market. The 1.5kg claim and class drop help, but she is unplaced from two starts and has to find sharper improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 11/10/2026 | 105 | MPLTE FM | $8,750.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | Q Ngcobo | 55kg | 1:00.66 | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/15 | 28/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1100m | Y | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:04.31 | - | 9 |
| 3.9L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60kgs
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Back after five weeks since a sound first-up third at this track, where she was beaten just over four lengths on yielding ground at big odds. That followed a fourth over 1600m at Greyville Aw when near the top of an open market but easing. She has placed at this track and at the distance, though a 10-start maiden record tempers confidence. Still, the class drop and claim keep her in the mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 02/10/2026 | 79 | MPLTE FM | $8,750.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 60kg | 1:13.34 | - | 10 |
| 4.1L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/07/2026 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $10,740.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:35.54 | - | 3 |
| 5.1L | $5.50 |
| 7/10 | 17/06/2026 | 51 | MDN FM | $7,730.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:24.04 | - | 7 |
| 3.2L | $11.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/04/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Y | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 1:36.98 | - | 3 |
| 4.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/04/2026 | 16 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Oswald Noach | 54.5kg | 1:41.39 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $76.00 |
| 6/8 | 21/03/2026 | 35 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Craig Bantam | 54.5kg | 1:37.82 | - | 4 |
| 5.7L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 14/02/2026 | 32 | MPLTE FM | $10,530.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:24.91 | - | 10 |
| 8.7L | $151.00 |
| 12/14 | 13/01/2026 | 27 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:13.17 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/12/2025 | 144 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 0:59.47 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | PLATE F 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Brevan Plaatjies | 58.5kg | 1:16.63 | - | 5 |
| 15.7L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a four-month break with the best class references in the field, having finished fifth in F Open company at this track, beaten three and a half lengths. The start prior she was eighth in Open grade over 1400m, only beaten just over three lengths, so the form is stronger than the bare figures suggest. She has placed at this venue and twice with Serino Moodley, and the drop into this grade makes her the runner to beat.
Last Starts 103 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 26/07/2026 | 22 | G2 OPEN F 2 | $42,960.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 57.5kg | 1:13.21 | - | 3 |
| 3.7L | $13.50 |
| 8/14 | 04/07/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 2 | $42,960.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:24.84 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN 2 | $17,180.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:26.01 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 7/16 | 23/05/2026 | 24 | G2 OPEN 2 | $64,430.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:07.40 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $101.00 |
| 3/8 | 29/04/2026 | 33 | G3 OPEN 2 | $21,060.00 | Scottsville | 1100m | Y | Serino Moodley | 58.5kg | 1:03.54 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $21.00 |
| 4/11 | 27/03/2026 | 37 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:01.36 | - | 8 |
| 1.9L | $34.00 |
| 10/16 | 18/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1100m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:03.49 | - | 3 |
| 7.4L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 59kgs
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Makes her debut as a $340,000 yearling purchase from a yard with one winner and two placings from eight recent debut runners. Her half-sibling Finca won from three starts and was fourth on debut over 1200m at Scone, which offers some encouragement for a first race-day showing. Without race experience she is hard to declare, but the profile is interesting enough for place consideration.
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing third at Greyville Aw over 1400m, though she was beaten just under seven lengths despite being well-supported near the top of betting. Her previous run at this track was a midfield effort in a Mdn over 1400m, beaten five lengths. She is unplaced in two tries around 1200m, so the place case is stronger than the winning one.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 20/09/2026 | 44 | MPLTE FM | $10,740.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Chad Little | 57kg | 1:24.92 | - | 2 |
| 6.9L | $4.30 |
| 10/14 | 07/08/2026 | 23 | MDN | $8,590.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Y | Cole Dicken | 55kg | 1:26.13 | - | 4 |
| 5.0L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 15/07/2026 | 23 | MPLTE F 2 | $12,030.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:10.49 | - | 8 |
| 2.4L | $13.50 |
| 4/11 | 22/06/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $10,740.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Cole Dicken | 57kg | 1:11.00 | - | 7 |
| 3.6L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 59kgs
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Debuts with limited direct race evidence but does bring a strong family page, headed by half-sibling Underworld, a Listed winner with several Group and Listed placings. The trainer has had three placings from five recent debut runners, which is a useful pointer without being a winning guarantee. She may improve with experience, and others bring more immediate race credentials.
Jockey: S E Sesingi
Weight: 60kgs
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First starter from the Gareth Van Zyl stable, with the 4kg claim giving her some assistance at the weights. The trainer-sire combination has a 15% win rate and 27% place rate from 101 starters, which is a relevant background statistic. Her sibling profile leans more towards longer trips, however, and she may require race experience before showing her best.
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 59kgs
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Has been building a very honest maiden record, most recently second at Greyville Aw in a FM MPLTE, albeit beaten six and a half lengths by Lady Nancy after starting near the top of betting. Her Scottsville third the run prior was stronger, beaten only half a length by Theleia at an each-way price. Four placings from seven goes around 1200m make her one of the safer winning hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 23/10/2026 | 54 | MPLTE FM | $8,750.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 1:09.66 | - | 4 |
| 6.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/16 | 30/08/2026 | 46 | MPLTE FM | $10,740.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Mathew Thackeray | 58kg | 1:09.73 | - | 15 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 2/8 | 15/07/2026 | 32 | MPLTE F 2 | $12,030.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | 1:10.49 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $2.30 |
| 2/10 | 13/06/2026 | 50 | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | 1:13.42 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 24/04/2026 | 19 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 60kg | 1:14.15 | - | 11 |
| 5.5L | $13.50 |
| 7/16 | 05/04/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Nicholas Patel | 60kg | 1:10.07 | - | 13 |
| 2.2L | $101.00 |
| 11/16 | 15/03/2026 | 35 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | 1:09.79 | - | 15 |
| 7.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 08/02/2026 | - | MPLTE F 2 | $10,531.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | Deryl Daniels | 60kg | 0:58.10 | - | 2 |
| 5.6L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Siphesihle Hlengwa
Weight: 59kgs
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Makes her debut for a stable with a modest but workable first-starter record, showing two wins and two placings from 16 recent debut runners. There is little supporting sibling evidence supplied, and the trainer-sire combination is yet to win from 10 starters. She may take benefit from race experience, with the established runners holding clearer form credentials.
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a four-month break after an eighth at Kenilworth, where she was beaten just under nine lengths at big odds. Her previous run at Durbanville was a fifth in a small field, beaten four and a half lengths, again at long odds. She is unplaced from five starts overall and three runs around 1200m, so the class drop is only a small help unless she has come back improved.
Last Starts 93 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 05/08/2026 | 29 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 55.5kg | 1:15.13 | - | 11 |
| 9.0L | $67.00 |
| 5/6 | 07/07/2026 | 65 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 53.5kg | 1:25.66 | - | 4 |
| 4.6L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 03/05/2026 | 34 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 57.5kg | 1:13.88 | - | 4 |
| 13.9L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 30/03/2026 | 30 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 57.5kg | 1:14.94 | - | 2 |
| 4.1L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 0:59.09 | - | 4 |
| 9.7L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 59kgs
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Debuts for Gareth Van Zyl and has some statistical support through the trainer-sire combination, which has produced 12 wins and 45 placings from 128 starters. The stable's recent debut record is only two wins from 29, so expectations should stay measured. With no race experience she is not easy to line up, but the Rafeef profile gives her enough appeal for a minor role.
Jockey: A Mosaheb
Weight: 59kgs
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Finished sixth on debut at Greyville Aw, beaten nine and a half lengths by Lady Nancy after starting at long odds. That same race has Willow Valli ahead of her, so she has a clear form gap to close on at least one key rival. She should be better for the outing, but the debut margin and market profile make this a demanding second assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 23/10/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,750.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Nicholas Patel | 59kg | 1:09.66 | - | 8 |
| 9.6L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Divesh Ramkhalawon
Weight: 59kgs
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Back after five weeks and now third-up, having finished sixth at this track last start in a FM MPLTE, beaten five and a half lengths after being unwanted in the market. Her debut at Scottsville was weaker, 12th and beaten just over nine lengths at big odds. The race fitness is a plus, but she lost to Chihiro last time and has yet to place, so only a minor case can be made.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 02/10/2026 | 40 | MPLTE FM | $8,750.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Damyan Pillay | 57.5kg | 1:13.34 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $101.00 |
| 12/15 | 23/08/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $10,740.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 58kg | 0:57.47 | - | 4 |
| 9.2L | $101.00 |