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Greyville Race 5 - Antony Kerdachi & Associates Middle Stakes
ZAGREB (12) Secured the win by a slim margin last time around here and dropping weight. Won last 2 on the trot. Looks promising in this race. THOUGHT CONTROL (10) Solid win by 3/4L last start at this venue and gets some weight taken off. Unbeaten last 3 starts. Expect to go close. BLUE STEEL (5) Honest race when 2nd last time around here and dropping weight. Displays good tactical speed. Amongst the placegetters regularly this campaign. Gets a chance to win. NORDIC CHIEF (4) Was fighting out the finish when winning last start here and getting better in recent performances. First appearance for a new trainer. Producing consistent results this campaign. Key player.
Race Time:1:30 PM
Sunday, November 15, 2026Track:Good
Weather:Showers
Prize Money:$0.00
Distance:1400m
1
Licence To Thrill (1)x3348x4233
Trainer: Michael Miller 12 mths 33: 6-3-7
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 58.5kgs
6 yo Bay G
Sire: TWICE OVER (GB)
Dam: BLACK CURRENT (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Mogok
Stats
Prize Money$58,415.00
Avg $$1,770.15
Win %18.18%
Place %48.48%
Career33: 6-3-7
Track7: 0-0-2
Distance3: 0-0-0
Tr / Dist2: 0-0-0
1st Up6: 0-1-1
2nd Up6: 1-2-2
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good17: 3-2-3
Soft15: 3-1-4
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic1: 0-0-0
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing third at this track over 1200m, beaten two and a half lengths by Maphaka, and that followed another third at Scottsville when beaten a length and a half. His consistency is clear and Tristan Godden has an excellent record on him, but three unplaced runs around 1400m leave a genuine distance question. Still, the form and draw keep him well in the winning discussion.
Last Starts 50 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 | 4 | OPEN | $14,600.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Tristan Godden | 61.5kg | 1:11.67 | - | 9 |
| 2.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/14 | 21/09/2026 | 29 | OPEN | $15,030.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 0:56.72 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $13.50 |
| 2/7 | 23/08/2026 | 32 | OPEN | $15,030.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:08.45 | - | 2 |
| 0.6L | $6.50 |
| 4/9 | 22/07/2026 | 87 | BM98 | $14,180.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Tristan Godden | 59.5kg | 1:07.79 | - | 1 |
| 4.4L | $21.00 |
| 8/16 | 26/04/2026 | 56 | LR HCP | $18,960.00 | Scottsville | 1100m | Soft | Tristan Godden | 56kg | 1:01.85 | - | 11 |
| 2.8L | $51.00 |
| 4/9 | 01/03/2026 | 35 | BM98 | $12,220.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Tristan Godden | 60.5kg | 1:08.29 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 25/01/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Tristan Godden | 62kg | 1:07.33 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 28/12/2025 | 70 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Soft | Tristan Godden | 62kg | 1:11.07 | - | 8 |
| 5.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 19/10/2025 | 49 | PLATE | $13,479.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Y | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:25.25 | - | 2 |
| 6.1L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 31/08/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:08.82 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 10/08/2025 | 18 | C3 | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Tristan Godden | 60.5kg | 1:08.65 | - | 2 |
| 1.6L | $6.50 |
2
Down By The River (2)476639x244
Trainer: Kumaran Naidoo 12 mths 41: 5-2-4
Jockey: Damyan Pillay
Weight: 57kgs
6 yo Chestnut G
Sire: FIRE AWAY (USA)
Dam: OH MY DARLING (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Western Winter
Stats
Prize Money$50,916.00
Avg $$1,241.85
Win %12.20%
Place %26.83%
Career41: 5-2-4
Track14: 1-0-2
Distance9: 1-0-2
Tr / Dist4: 0-0-2
1st Up5: 1-1-0
2nd Up5: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good26: 4-2-3
Soft10: 1-0-1
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic5: 0-0-0
Comments
Back after five weeks, he has been close enough without threatening to win, finishing fourth at this track over 1200m in a CUP and fourth at Scottsville over 1600m prior. The weight relief and return to a winning-distance range are positives, but his overall strike rate and recent margins say he has to find sharper acceleration to trouble the main chances.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 11/10/2026 | 20 | CUP | $13,120.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:12.97 | - | 6 |
| 2.6L | $13.50 |
| 4/9 | 21/09/2026 | 29 | OPEN | $14,600.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Y | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:36.51 | - | 1 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 23/08/2026 | 78 | OPEN | $15,030.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:34.86 | - | 6 |
| 0.9L | $9.00 |
| 9/10 | 06/06/2026 | 20 | G3 CUP | $25,770.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Cole Dicken | 52kg | 1:50.73 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $101.00 |
| 3/10 | 17/05/2026 | 8 | OPEN | $14,320.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:36.33 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 6/6 | 09/05/2026 | 34 | PLATE | $12,800.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Callan Murray | 59.5kg | 1:38.12 | - | 3 |
| 4.4L | $101.00 |
| 6/6 | 05/04/2026 | 14 | LR OPEN | $18,960.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | Y | Cole Dicken | 53.5kg | 1:47.50 | - | 4 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |
| 7/14 | 22/03/2026 | 42 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Y | Cole Dicken | 60kg | 1:25.14 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/02/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Scottsville | 1950m | Y | Cole Dicken | 56.5kg | 1:59.72 | - | 2 |
| 4.1L | $6.50 |
| 1/11 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | Good | Cole Dicken | 53.5kg | 1:44.53 | - | 8 |
| 2.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/12/2025 | 21 | HCP | $16,849.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Cole Dicken | 52kg | 1:35.72 | - | 3 |
| 3.1L | $26.00 |
3
Banff (3)1x2796x835
Trainer: Frank Robinson 12 mths 12: 2-1-3
Jockey: Dezahn Louw
Weight: 55.5kgs
5 yo Bay G
Sire: THE UNITED STATES (IRE)
Dam: SHE'S SO COLD (ARG)
Dam's Sire: Orpen
Stats
Prize Money$19,704.00
Avg $$1,642.00
Win %16.67%
Place %50.00%
Career12: 2-1-3
Track1: 0-0-0
Distance2: 0-0-1
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up5: 2-1-0
2nd Up3: 0-0-2
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good8: 2-1-3
Soft3: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic1: 0-0-0
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up after a plain fifth at this track, beaten five and a half lengths by Maphaka when easing near the top of an open market. His Scottsville third prior in a PLATE was better, and the apprentice claim helps his setup. He has placed once from two tries around 1400m, so a minor placing is more likely than a dominant winning push.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 25/09/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $14,600.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 58.5kg | 1:11.67 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/09/2026 | 23 | PLATE | $15,030.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Tristan Godden | 57kg | 1:07.68 | - | 2 |
| 2.2L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 21/08/2026 | 68 | OPEN | $14,600.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:22.45 | - | 7 |
| 3.6L | $6.00 |
| 6/14 | 14/06/2026 | 22 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | 1:07.08 | - | 3 |
| 2.2L | $9.00 |
| 9/16 | 23/05/2026 | 27 | OPEN | $14,740.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 60kg | 1:07.53 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/16 | 26/04/2026 | 24 | LR HCP | $18,960.00 | Scottsville | 1100m | Soft | Keagan De Melo | 55.5kg | 1:01.85 | - | 2 |
| 2.7L | $6.50 |
| 2/7 | 02/04/2026 | 291 | GPLATE | $10,950.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Ryan Munger | 60kg | 0:56.01 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 1/15 | 15/06/2025 | 110 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Callan Murray | 56kg | 1:06.90 | - | 15 |
| 1.2L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 25/02/2025 | 17 | RBH100 3 | $9,320.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:25.26 | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $2.10 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2025 | 42 | GPLATE | $11,020.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 56.5kg | 1:07.25 | - | 4 |
| 1.9L | $41.00 |
| 9/9 | 28/12/2024 | 343 | OPEN 3 | $12,740.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | Soft | K A Brewer | 55.5kg | 0:58.60 | - | 7 |
| 15.1L | $26.00 |
4
Nordic Chief (4)2305x52721
Trainer: Andre Nel 12 mths 28: 5-4-4
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 57kgs
6 yo Bay G
Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)
Dam: NORDIC WIND (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Windrush
Stats
Prize Money$53,785.00
Avg $$1,920.89
Win %17.86%
Place %46.43%
Career28: 5-4-4
Track1: 1-0-0
Distance6: 1-2-1
Tr / Dist1: 1-0-0
1st Up6: 1-1-0
2nd Up5: 0-1-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good21: 4-4-3
Soft6: 1-0-1
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic1: 0-0-0
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up in excellent order, having won at this track last start by a head from Klein Karoo after being beaten a nose at Scottsville. He is proven at the trip, has already won at this venue and Serino Moodley stays with a solid rider-horse record. With recent form that reads win-and-near-miss, he looks a major threat again.
Last Starts 50 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 | 25/09/2026 | 12 | OPEN | $15,030.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Y | Serino Moodley | 58.5kg | 1:24.99 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 13/09/2026 | 23 | OPEN | $14,600.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58.5kg | 1:23.44 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/08/2026 | 30 | OPEN | $14,600.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:22.45 | - | 10 |
| 3.5L | $13.50 |
| 2/8 | 22/07/2026 | 24 | OPEN | $14,600.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:23.58 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/06/2026 | 99 | OPEN | $14,600.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:08.18 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $13.50 |
| 5/7 | 21/03/2026 | 27 | OPEN | $12,640.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:14.08 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $9.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/02/2026 | 18 | OPEN | $14,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:40.09 | - | 12 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/02/2026 | 45 | BM98 | $13,901.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:26.99 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/12/2025 | 25 | OPEN | $14,322.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 61.5kg | 1:33.86 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.30 |
| 3/7 | 26/11/2025 | 24 | BM98 | $13,901.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59.5kg | 1:12.47 | - | 2 |
| 2.1L | $5.00 |
| 7/16 | 02/11/2025 | 134 | HCP | $18,955.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Serino Moodley | 53.5kg | 1:04.34 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
5
Blue Steel (5)52215x1242
Trainer: Candice Bass 12 mths 14: 2-5-0
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Weight: 54kgs
4 yo Bay G
Sire: ERIK THE RED (SAF)
Dam: POPOVA (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Elusive Fort
Stats
Prize Money$23,447.00
Avg $$1,674.79
Win %14.29%
Place %50.00%
Career14: 2-5-0
Track2: 0-0-0
Distance9: 2-4-0
Tr / Dist2: 0-0-0
1st Up2: 1-0-0
2nd Up2: 0-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good4: 0-2-0
Soft6: 0-1-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic4: 2-2-0
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up with the strongest overall case, having run second in a BM82 at Greyville Aw, beaten just over a length, after a fourth in the same grade at this track by a similar margin. He gets significant weight relief, is proven at 1400m and has worked well with A Mgudlwa. The turf win record is the only small reservation, but his current form gives him the right platform to win.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 20/09/2026 | 44 | BM82 | $12,460.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 61.5kg | 1:22.43 | - | 1 |
| 1.1L | $4.30 |
| 4/11 | 07/08/2026 | 26 | BM82 | $12,460.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Y | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 62kg | 1:24.92 | - | 6 |
| 1.2L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 12/07/2026 | 20 | BM82 | $12,460.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 60.5kg | 1:23.22 | - | 5 |
| 0.7L | $11.00 |
| 1/11 | 22/06/2026 | 92 | BM82 | $12,460.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 58.5kg | 1:22.46 | - | 7 |
| 0.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/11 | 22/03/2026 | 27 | BM70 | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 63kg | 1:25.99 | - | 1 |
| 1.7L | $5.50 |
| 1/6 | 23/02/2026 | 29 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Serino Moodley | 61.5kg | 1:24.11 | - | 2 |
| 3.5L | $1.46 |
| 2/10 | 25/01/2026 | 32 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Y | Andrew Fortune | 59kg | 1:23.61 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 24/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Good | Corne Orffer | 59kg | 1:35.97 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/14 | 03/12/2025 | 46 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:33.55 | - | 1 |
| 3.6L | $11.00 |
| 6/11 | 18/10/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:25.52 | - | 5 |
| 4.9L | $17.00 |
| 2/11 | 27/09/2025 | 45 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 54kg | 1:25.06 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $26.00 |
6
Cognac (6)9x0x608436
Trainer: Stuart Ferrie 12 mths 11: 2-0-1
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 55.5kgs
4 yo Bay G
Sire: RAFEEF (AUS)
Dam: TIFFINDELL (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Silvano
Stats
Prize Money$13,836.00
Avg $$1,257.82
Win %18.18%
Place %27.27%
Career11: 2-0-1
Track3: 1-0-0
Distance4: 0-0-1
Tr / Dist1: 0-0-0
1st Up3: 1-0-0
2nd Up2: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good9: 2-0-1
Soft1: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic1: 0-0-0
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening after a below-par sixth at Greyville Aw, beaten seven and a half lengths despite being well-supported near the top of betting. His previous third at Scottsville, beaten just under two lengths, is the run that keeps him in calculations. A prior win at this track helps, but he looks more a place chance than a clear winning play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/10/2026 | 33 | OPEN | $13,120.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Tristan Godden | 58.5kg | 1:22.01 | - | 4 |
| 7.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/9 | 13/09/2026 | 53 | OPEN | $14,600.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Sean Veale | 58.5kg | 1:23.44 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 22/07/2026 | 24 | OPEN | $14,600.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Sean Veale | 58.5kg | 1:23.58 | - | 7 |
| 1.9L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 28/06/2026 | 36 | OPEN | $14,600.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:08.18 | - | 9 |
| 7.9L | $51.00 |
| 14/16 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $14,740.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Sean Veale | 58.5kg | 1:07.53 | - | 11 |
| 9.2L | $21.00 |
| 6/10 | 09/05/2026 | 76 | OPEN | $14,320.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 0:59.44 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $7.00 |
| 10/11 | 22/02/2026 | 63 | OPEN | $14,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 58.5kg | 1:11.53 | - | 8 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/12/2025 | 44 | BM98 | $13,901.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Sean Veale | 56kg | 1:11.44 | - | 9 |
| 8.7L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 07/11/2025 | 26 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Sean Veale | 62kg | 1:25.90 | - | 10 |
| 1.6L | $3.80 |
| 1/12 | 12/10/2025 | 21 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Sean Veale | 61kg | 1:11.29 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $2.65 |
| 1/10 | 21/09/2025 | - | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:09.41 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $6.00 |
7
El Dante (7)541x83x08x
Trainer: M J Odendaal 12 mths 31: 6-4-4
Jockey: Mathew Thackeray
Weight: 54kgs
9 yo Bay G
Sire: WYLIE HALL (AUS)
Dam: JET PRINCESS (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Jet Master
Stats
Prize Money$43,602.00
Avg $$1,406.52
Win %19.35%
Place %45.16%
Career31: 6-4-4
Track15: 4-1-3
Distance7: 1-1-1
Tr / Dist4: 0-0-1
1st Up8: 0-1-0
2nd Up8: 3-0-1
Firm1: 0-1-0
Good17: 6-0-2
Soft11: 0-3-2
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic3: 0-1-0
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with two last-placed finishes, beaten four and a half lengths at Scottsville and just under four lengths at this track. His career record is sound enough, but he was big odds both times and has not won in four tries at this track and distance. At nine, he must show a clear turnaround to be competitive.
Last Starts 115 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 | 22/07/2026 | 39 | OPEN | $14,600.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 57kg | 1:23.58 | - | 5 |
| 4.5L | $26.00 |
| 12/12 | 13/06/2026 | 76 | OPEN | $15,030.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Y | Nicholas Patel | 57kg | 0:59.26 | - | 9 |
| 3.9L | $41.00 |
| 3/11 | 29/03/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Nicholas Patel | 57kg | 1:12.09 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 01/03/2026 | 86 | BM98 | $12,220.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Nicholas Patel | 54.5kg | 1:08.29 | - | 2 |
| 9.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/9 | 05/12/2025 | 19 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:56.33 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 16/11/2025 | 28 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Callan Murray | 60.5kg | 1:36.06 | - | 7 |
| 1.4L | $8.00 |
| 5/14 | 19/10/2025 | 7 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | 1:25.31 | - | 12 |
| 1.7L | $17.00 |
| 7/12 | 12/10/2025 | 67 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | 1:11.29 | - | 3 |
| 2.4L | $17.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/08/2025 | 60 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Marco Van Rensburg | 61.5kg | 1:25.79 | - | 10 |
| 1.6L | $9.00 |
| 1/11 | 07/06/2025 | 7 | C3 | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Nicholas Patel | 53kg | 1:37.56 | - | 11 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 5/14 | 31/05/2025 | 28 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good Soft | Marco Van Rensburg | 60.5kg | 1:35.65 | - | 6 |
| 1.6L | $21.00 |
8
Jp's Palace (8)221322339x
Trainer: Darryl Moore 12 mths 20: 3-6-5
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
5 yo Bay G
Sire: POTALA PALACE (SAF)
Dam: LOVE'S APPROVAL (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Miesque's Approval
Stats
Prize Money$40,693.00
Avg $$2,034.65
Win %15.00%
Place %70.00%
Career20: 3-6-5
Track10: 1-2-4
Distance5: 1-3-0
Tr / Dist3: 1-2-0
1st Up4: 0-1-1
2nd Up4: 0-1-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good14: 1-3-5
Soft3: 2-1-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic3: 0-2-0
Comments
Resumes after a four-month break with respectable Listed form from last campaign, including a third at this track over 1600m beaten just over half a length before a ninth beaten just over two lengths. His track-and-distance record is a clear positive, with one win and two placings from three attempts. The fresh setup is the unknown, so improvement may be needed despite the class in his profile.
Last Starts 111 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 26/07/2026 | 22 | LR OPEN | $19,330.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 54.5kg | 1:37.82 | - | 12 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 3/14 | 04/07/2026 | 28 | LR HCP | $17,180.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 55.5kg | 1:36.41 | - | 14 |
| 0.7L | $26.00 |
| 3/10 | 06/06/2026 | 14 | G3 CUP | $25,770.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 52kg | 1:50.73 | - | 4 |
| 0.9L | $17.00 |
| 2/12 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $14,740.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | 1:36.76 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 09/05/2026 | 55 | BM95 | $13,900.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Rachel Venniker | 57.5kg | 1:22.49 | - | 3 |
| 0.6L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 15/03/2026 | 14 | LR CUP | $13,900.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 51.5kg | 1:35.73 | - | 4 |
| 2.9L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 01/03/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1500m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 55.5kg | 1:30.82 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 2/13 | 15/02/2026 | 32 | OPEN | $16,850.00 | Scottsville | 1500m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 53.5kg | 1:30.72 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/7 | 14/01/2026 | 26 | OPEN | $12,637.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:24.11 | - | 1 |
| 3.2L | $6.00 |
| 5/10 | 19/12/2025 | 33 | OPEN | $12,637.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 58.5kg | 1:56.77 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/11/2025 | 84 | PLATE | $12,637.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 58kg | 1:22.69 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
9
Chestnut Bomber (9)35763523x3
Trainer: Tienie Prinsloo 12 mths 23: 2-3-5
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 55.5kgs
5 yo Bay G
Sire: LANCASTER BOMBER (USA)
Dam: CHESTNUTS N PEARLS (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Horse Chestnut
Stats
Prize Money$28,476.00
Avg $$1,238.09
Win %8.70%
Place %43.48%
Career23: 2-3-5
Track2: 1-0-1
Distance5: 0-1-3
Tr / Dist1: 0-0-1
1st Up4: 0-0-2
2nd Up3: 0-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good19: 2-1-5
Soft4: 0-2-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Back after five weeks following a strong first-up third at this track in a PLATE, beaten only a head by Scarlet Macaw at generous odds. He had also placed in a BM96 at Turffontein Standside, so the form is holding together. His distance record is more place-heavy than winning, but the recent ratings and Keagan De Melo booking make him a genuine winning chance.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 11/10/2026 | 98 | PLATE | $13,120.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 58.5kg | 1:25.91 | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/07/2026 | 59 | BM96 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57.5kg | 1:24.63 | - | 4 |
| 2.4L | $2.40 |
| 2/7 | 07/05/2026 | 28 | BM86 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 61kg | 1:41.48 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/04/2026 | 58 | HCP | $13,480.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 53kg | 1:38.58 | - | 7 |
| 3.1L | $9.00 |
| 3/4 | 10/02/2026 | 33 | PLATE | $12,340.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56.5kg | 2:03.48 | - | 1 |
| 5.1L | $4.30 |
| 6/6 | 08/01/2026 | 28 | GPLATE | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 1:48.65 | - | 5 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 11/12/2025 | 12 | HCP | $12,637.00 | Vaal | 1800m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 1:51.92 | - | 1 |
| 3.9L | $6.00 |
| 5/14 | 29/11/2025 | 34 | CUP | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 2:06.31 | - | 2 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/10/2025 | 36 | OPEN | $12,637.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | Good | Louis Nhlapo | 50kg | 2:04.78 | - | 5 |
| 2.4L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/09/2025 | 34 | GPLATE | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59.5kg | 1:37.92 | - | 9 |
| 2.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 17/08/2025 | 15 | GPLATE | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:37.32 | - | 6 |
| 7.4L | $4.30 |
10
Thought Control (10)2214644111
Trainer: Adam Azzie 12 mths 10: 4-2-0
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 53.5kgs
4 yo Bay M
Sire: WHAT A WINTER (SAF)
Dam: PLATINUM CLASS (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Silvano
Stats
Prize Money$30,404.00
Avg $$3,040.40
Win %40.00%
Place %60.00%
Career10: 4-2-0
Track4: 2-1-0
Distance5: 2-2-0
Tr / Dist3: 2-1-0
1st Up1: 0-1-0
2nd Up1: 0-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good1: 1-0-0
Soft4: 1-2-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic5: 2-0-0
Comments
Returns from a two-month let-up chasing four wins in a row after scoring at this track in FM BM82 grade by just under a length from Greek Heritage. She had earlier won at Greyville Aw as a heavily backed favourite, and her record at this track and distance is excellent. The wider draw is a consideration, but the winning habit and light weight give her a strong winning case.
Last Starts 50 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/09/2026 | 38 | BM82 FM | $11,600.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Y | S E Sesingi | 57kg | 1:25.60 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
| 1/9 | 18/08/2026 | 45 | BM81 FM | $11,600.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Serino Moodley | 59.5kg | 1:09.90 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $3.25 |
| 1/11 | 04/07/2026 | 17 | BM82 FM | $11,600.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Serino Moodley | 57kg | 1:09.69 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/06/2026 | 18 | BM79 FM | $11,600.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:10.35 | - | 8 |
| 1.7L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 30/05/2026 | 57 | BM82 FM | $11,370.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Serino Moodley | 57kg | 1:10.36 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 03/04/2026 | 47 | BM80 FM | $11,370.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Serino Moodley | 57kg | 1:23.86 | - | 4 |
| 5.5L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 15/02/2026 | 28 | BM82 FM | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Y | Tristan Godden | 54.5kg | 1:37.57 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/01/2026 | 35 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 1:23.55 | - | 4 |
| 0.7L | $4.30 |
| 2/11 | 14/12/2025 | 44 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 1:23.63 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/14 | 31/10/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Soft | S'manga Khumalo | 58kg | 1:26.97 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
11
Amor Fati (11)242183853x
Trainer: Nathan Kotzen 12 mths 19: 3-3-3
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Weight: 55.5kgs
5 yo Bay G
Sire: GLOBAL VIEW (USA)
Dam: SALIMAH (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Trippi
Stats
Prize Money$31,750.00
Avg $$1,671.05
Win %15.79%
Place %47.37%
Career19: 3-3-3
Track8: 0-1-1
Distance10: 2-3-0
Tr / Dist4: 0-1-0
1st Up2: 0-0-0
2nd Up2: 1-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good5: 1-0-0
Soft5: 1-1-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic9: 1-2-3
Comments
Resumes from a four-month break after finishing third at Greyville Aw over 1600m, beaten just over half a length by Rollo The Viking, with a fifth at this track prior. He has three wins around 1400m across his broader record, which is the main positive. Even so, his track-and-distance record is modest and he may be better watched until he shows he has returned in the same form.
Last Starts 92 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 14/08/2026 | 55 | OPEN | $14,600.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | S E Sesingi | 54.5kg | 1:35.88 | - | 4 |
| 0.7L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 20/06/2026 | 42 | OPEN 3U | $55,840.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Mickaelle Michel | 60kg | 1:39.15 | - | 7 |
| 3.4L | $17.00 |
| 8/10 | 09/05/2026 | 41 | BM95 | $13,900.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | 1:22.49 | - | 5 |
| 3.9L | $15.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/03/2026 | 49 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 1:34.76 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/02/2026 | 50 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Scottsville | 1950m | Y | Calvin Habib | 55kg | 1:59.72 | - | 3 |
| 20.1L | $13.50 |
| 1/10 | 20/12/2025 | 34 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Vaal | 1475m | Good | Richard Fourie | 57kg | 1:27.43 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 16/11/2025 | 16 | PLATE | $12,637.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:22.69 | - | 3 |
| 1.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/13 | 31/10/2025 | 35 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Soft | Dezahn Louw | 53kg | 1:25.12 | - | 5 |
| 1.9L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 26/09/2025 | 28 | BM96 | $11,373.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54.5kg | 1:25.29 | - | 9 |
| 0.2L | $151.00 |
| 12/12 | 29/08/2025 | 37 | C3 | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good Soft | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 1:23.63 | - | 6 |
| 19.2L | $15.00 |
| 1/12 | 23/07/2025 | 56 | BM80 | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:24.14 | - | 2 |
| 1.4L | $15.00 |
12
Zagreb (12)5x25313311
Trainer: Ricky Maingard 12 mths 11: 3-2-3
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 54kgs
4 yo Grey G
Sire: VERCINGETORIX (SAF)
Dam: ZAPPY CHOICE (AUS)
Dam's Sire: Redoute's Choice
Stats
Prize Money$29,298.00
Avg $$2,663.45
Win %27.27%
Place %72.73%
Career11: 3-2-3
Track2: 0-0-2
Distance5: 2-0-1
Tr / Dist1: 0-0-1
1st Up2: 0-1-0
2nd Up2: 0-1-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good5: 0-2-0
Soft3: 0-0-3
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic3: 3-0-0
Comments
Returns from a one-month freshening in winning form, having scored twice at Greyville Aw in BM82 grade, most recently as very short odds-on when beating Gurkha by just over half a length. His season reads well and the weight relief is useful, but this is a broader Open test away from the all-weather form line. He is progressive enough to be a strong place chance with winning upside.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 16/10/2026 | 26 | BM82 | $10,940.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:22.73 | - | 4 |
| 0.6L | $1.46 |
| 1/7 | 20/09/2026 | 16 | BM82 | $12,460.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Tristan Godden | 57kg | 1:23.13 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $2.65 |
| 3/9 | 04/09/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $12,030.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:39.86 | - | 7 |
| 3.4L | $2.80 |
| 3/11 | 07/08/2026 | 55 | BM82 | $12,460.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Y | Serino Moodley | 57kg | 1:24.92 | - | 11 |
| 0.7L | $3.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/06/2026 | 47 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:10.25 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $1.36 |
| 3/11 | 27/04/2026 | 28 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Y | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 61.5kg | 1:43.33 | - | 5 |
| 1.4L | $4.00 |
| 5/11 | 30/03/2026 | 36 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:27.68 | - | 7 |
| 1.4L | $3.50 |
| 2/13 | 22/02/2026 | 88 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:12.09 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 26/11/2025 | 24 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | 1:26.48 | - | 5 |
| 1.7L | $2.40 |
| 2/14 | 02/11/2025 | 41 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:12.87 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/11 | 22/09/2025 | - | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | 1:16.71 | - | 10 |
| 3.8L | $15.00 |
13
Handsome Prince (13)5x56445373
Trainer: Michelle Rix 12 mths 26: 2-1-6
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Weight: 54kgs
5 yo Bay G
Sire: QUERARI (GER)
Dam: MALEFICENT (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Judpot
Stats
Prize Money$37,447.00
Avg $$1,440.27
Win %7.69%
Place %34.62%
Career26: 2-1-6
Track1: 0-0-1
Distance5: 0-1-0
Tr / Dist0: 0-0-0
1st Up6: 0-0-2
2nd Up4: 2-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good21: 2-1-6
Soft5: 0-0-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic0: 0-0-0
Comments
Back after five weeks following a third at this track in a CUP, beaten two and a half lengths by City Of Love when near the top of betting. That was a better run than his Kenilworth seventh at big odds, and the weight relief is a positive. However, his distance record is limited for wins and the wide draw leaves him with work to do against sharper recent profiles.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/10/2026 | 60 | CUP | $13,120.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 57kg | 1:12.97 | - | 8 |
| 2.6L | $4.30 |
| 7/8 | 12/08/2026 | 29 | OPEN | $12,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Gareth Wright | 58.5kg | 1:26.15 | - | 7 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/07/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $12,030.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Gareth Wright | 58.5kg | 1:13.66 | - | 2 |
| 1.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/06/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 57kg | 1:27.91 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 19/05/2026 | 22 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Corne Orffer | 58.5kg | 1:28.63 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/04/2026 | 40 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Corne Orffer | 58.5kg | 1:13.32 | - | 8 |
| 4.6L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/03/2026 | 24 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Corne Orffer | 58.5kg | 1:37.14 | - | 7 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/12 | 22/02/2026 | 63 | OPEN | $14,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | 1:40.09 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $17.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/12/2025 | 18 | OPEN | $14,322.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:33.86 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 03/12/2025 | 18 | OPEN | $14,322.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:32.15 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/6 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $14,322.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:25.43 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $34.00 |
14
Johnny The Thief (14)50x37x29x5
Trainer: M J Odendaal 12 mths 28: 5-6-3
Jockey: A Mosaheb
Weight: 57kgs
6 yo Bay G
Sire: TIME THIEF (AUS)
Dam: BLACK BANCA (AUS)
Dam's Sire: Tale Of The Cat
Stats
Prize Money$48,068.00
Avg $$1,716.71
Win %17.86%
Place %50.00%
Career28: 5-6-3
Track17: 4-2-3
Distance1: 0-0-1
Tr / Dist1: 0-0-1
1st Up9: 1-2-2
2nd Up7: 0-1-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good14: 2-2-0
Soft11: 3-2-3
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic3: 0-2-0
Comments
Second-up after finishing fifth at this track over 1600m, beaten four lengths by In A Timely Manner at big odds. His previous run was a safely held ninth in a G3 CUP over 3200m, so his recent form has not been sharp enough for this. The 2.5kg claim and strong track record are positives, but he will have to lift appreciably to become a winning factor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 25/10/2026 | 91 | OPEN | $13,120.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Nicholas Patel | 58.5kg | 1:35.25 | - | 14 |
| 4.0L | $34.00 |
| 9/12 | 26/07/2026 | 22 | G3 CUP | $85,910.00 | Greyville | 3200m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 52kg | 3:28.73 | - | 1 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/07/2026 | 71 | G3 HCP | $25,770.00 | Greyville | 2200m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 52kg | 2:14.93 | - | 1 |
| 1.4L | $9.50 |
| 7/11 | 24/04/2026 | 33 | BM96 | $13,900.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Y | Callan Murray | 59.5kg | 1:58.03 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $8.00 |
| 3/14 | 22/03/2026 | 70 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Y | Marco V'rensburg | 60kg | 1:25.14 | - | 5 |
| 1.1L | $11.00 |
| 10/11 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | Good | Nicholas Patel | 56.5kg | 1:44.53 | - | 2 |
| 13.4L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/12/2025 | 75 | HCP | $16,849.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 53.5kg | 1:35.72 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $4.50 |
| 2/11 | 12/10/2025 | 99 | HCP | $14,743.00 | Greyville | 1900m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 55kg | 1:57.13 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 05/07/2025 | 42 | G3 OPEN | $25,270.00 | Greyville | 2200m | Good Soft | Marco Van Rensburg | 52kg | 2:16.81 | - | 7 |
| 2.4L | $7.00 |
| 1/14 | 24/05/2025 | 48 | C3 | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Marco Van Rensburg | 57kg | 1:51.07 | - | 14 |
| 0.1L | $17.00 |
| 3/12 | 06/04/2025 | 41 | HCP0-101 | $13,960.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Y | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:50.79 | - | 8 |
| 1.2L | $9.00 |
15
Diani (15)4534659776
Trainer: Dennis Bosch 12 mths 50: 7-2-5
Jockey: Reserve 1
Weight: 54kgs
7 yo Bay G
Sire: IDEAL WORLD (USA)
Dam: MOMBASA (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Tiger Ridge
Stats
Prize Money$47,983.00
Avg $$959.66
Win %14.00%
Place %28.00%
Career50: 7-2-5
Track22: 3-0-3
Distance20: 6-0-0
Tr / Dist8: 2-0-0
1st Up5: 1-0-0
2nd Up5: 0-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good14: 2-0-2
Soft19: 2-0-3
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic17: 3-2-0
Comments
Comes back after only one week, having finished sixth at this track over 1600m, beaten just over two lengths at long odds. The run prior was also only fair, but his profile at 1400m is hard to ignore, with six wins around the trip and two wins at this track and distance. Recent form is plain, yet the ratings and suitable conditions keep him in the minor-money mix.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 06/11/2026 | 7 | OPEN | $17,020.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Cole Dicken | 51kg | 1:38.64 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/12 | 30/10/2026 | 47 | OPEN | $12,250.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Damyan Pillay | 57kg | 1:12.63 | - | 10 |
| 4.1L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/09/2026 | 23 | OPEN | $14,600.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:23.44 | - | 9 |
| 5.4L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/08/2026 | 30 | OPEN | $14,600.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Chad Little | 58.5kg | 1:22.45 | - | 1 |
| 3.7L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/07/2026 | 18 | OPEN | $14,600.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Chad Little | 58.5kg | 1:23.58 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $11.00 |
| 6/12 | 04/07/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $14,600.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:33.43 | - | 9 |
| 5.7L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 17/06/2026 | 25 | OPEN | $15,030.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Chad Little | 58.5kg | 1:09.46 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/12 | 23/05/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $14,740.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Chad Little | 58.5kg | 1:36.76 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 09/05/2026 | 15 | BM95 | $13,900.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:22.49 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/04/2026 | 33 | BM97 | $13,900.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Chad Little | 59.5kg | 1:40.01 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $34.00 |
| 4/14 | 22/03/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Y | Chad Little | 61.5kg | 1:25.14 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
16
Icy Blast (16)x2123347x0
Trainer: Mike & Mathew De Kock 12 mths 31: 3-7-4
Jockey: Reserve 2
Weight: 52.5kgs
6 yo Chestnut G
Sire: ERUPT (IRE)
Dam: ICY SPIRIT (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Western Winter
Stats
Prize Money$50,182.00
Avg $$1,618.77
Win %9.68%
Place %45.16%
Career31: 3-7-4
Track7: 1-0-2
Distance5: 1-0-1
Tr / Dist2: 0-0-1
1st Up7: 0-4-2
2nd Up6: 1-0-0
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good19: 1-4-4
Soft7: 2-1-0
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic5: 0-2-0
Comments
Second-up after finishing last at this track over 1200m, beaten over 11 lengths and unwanted in the market. His earlier Scottsville run was also well below the required level, so the recent form is a serious concern. He does have a prior win at both this track and the distance, but that evidence is not enough without a much sharper finish this time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 25/10/2026 | 238 | BM82 | $10,940.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | S E Sesingi | 58kg | 1:10.51 | - | 5 |
| 11.1L | $34.00 |
| 7/9 | 01/03/2026 | 46 | BM98 | $12,220.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 55.5kg | 1:08.29 | - | 9 |
| 9.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/01/2026 | 19 | OPEN | $12,637.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 1:24.11 | - | 5 |
| 3.4L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/12/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 55.5kg | 1:24.21 | - | 2 |
| 1.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/11 | 05/12/2025 | 17 | OPEN | $12,637.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:10.96 | - | 3 |
| 0.7L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 18/11/2025 | 62 | BM96 | $12,216.00 | Greyville | 1100m | Neutral | Callan Murray | 55.5kg | 1:04.52 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $6.50 |
| 1/9 | 17/09/2025 | 17 | BM96 | $11,373.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 55kg | 1:12.15 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 2/10 | 31/08/2025 | 74 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 55.5kg | 1:08.82 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/06/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Callan Murray | 55.5kg | 1:33.19 | - | 9 |
| 5.7L | $8.00 |
| 4/11 | 28/05/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Callan Murray | 55.5kg | 1:22.73 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 14/05/2025 | 17 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:10.21 | - | 1 |
| 2.2L | $4.50 |
17
Klein Karoo (17)5211912123
Trainer: Ricky Maingard 12 mths 19: 4-3-3
Jockey: Reserve 3
Weight: 52.5kgs
5 yo Bay G
Sire: CANFORD CLIFFS (IRE)
Dam: NASTERGAL (SAF)
Dam's Sire: Duke Of Marmalade
Stats
Prize Money$36,810.00
Avg $$1,937.37
Win %21.05%
Place %52.63%
Career19: 4-3-3
Track3: 1-1-1
Distance10: 3-3-0
Tr / Dist2: 1-1-0
1st Up3: 0-0-1
2nd Up3: 0-0-1
Firm0: 0-0-0
Good12: 2-2-2
Soft5: 0-1-1
Heavy0: 0-0-0
Synthetic2: 2-0-0
Comments
Went close again last start when third at this track over 1200m, beaten just over half a length by Maphaka as firming favourite. Two back he was beaten a head by Nordic Chief at this venue, so the form ties in neatly with one of the key chances. He is proven around 1400m and very consistent this season, which makes him a realistic place hope with some upset claims.
Last Starts 15 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 | 30/10/2026 | 35 | OPEN | $12,250.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Tristan Godden | 55.5kg | 1:12.63 | - | 9 |
| 0.6L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 25/09/2026 | 35 | OPEN | $15,030.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 55.5kg | 1:24.99 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 1/7 | 21/08/2026 | 23 | OPEN | $12,030.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Keagan De Melo | 61.5kg | 1:22.65 | - | 6 |
| 3.9L | $1.91 |
| 2/8 | 29/07/2026 | 53 | BM82 | $12,460.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:24.25 | - | 1 |
| 0.6L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 06/06/2026 | 40 | BM82 | $12,460.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Andrew Fortune | 55.5kg | 1:22.66 | - | 9 |
| 0.6L | $6.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/04/2026 | 33 | BM70 | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Brevan Plaatjies | 61.5kg | 1:29.43 | - | 9 |
| 8.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | 42 | BM70 | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 1:23.61 | - | 4 |
| 1.8L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 11/02/2026 | 29 | MDN | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 59kg | 1:14.23 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $2.40 |
| 2/12 | 13/01/2026 | 41 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Rene Piechulek | 60kg | 1:25.39 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 03/12/2025 | 35 | BM70 | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 59kg | 1:26.60 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/10/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Grant Behr | 60kg | 1:25.28 | - | 3 |
| 6.3L | $9.00 |