Scottsville Race 4 - Camargue Stud Syndicate Apprentice Maiden Plate
HIGHVELD STORM (1) returned last time with a solid second at this track over 1200m when kept coming. Even fitter and long overdue for a maiden win. Gets chance. GOOD OMEN (3) has been in the placings at his last two starts, finishing second last time over 1200m at this track. Has placed three of last four. Has his share of ability. Hard to beat. WAR EMPEROR (8) is back after a break of ten weeks. Went close to a maiden win before the layoff, finishing second at his latest appearance over 1000m at Greyville. Placed 2/3 so far. Leading player on best figures - bold showing expected. NAVAL OFFICER (4) is a four-year-old gelding on debut from the stable of Gareth Van Zyl. By The United States from Love To Sail. Worth watching for a betting push.

Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 45-day let-up. First-up after eight months 2nd of 8 at this track on January 25 over 1200m, 1.75 len behind Winter In London with 60kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 8th of 16 at Vaal on May 29 over 1200m, 7 len behind Got The Feeling with 60kg at $9. Kept coming and just missed fresh. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 25/01/2026 | 241 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Jason Gates | 60kg | 1:08.47 | - | 8 |
| 1.7L | $13.50 |
| 8/16 | 29/05/2025 | 30 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | M K Katjedi | 60kg | 1:10.39 | - | 8 |
| 7.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 29/04/2025 | 89 | MPLATE | $9,160.00 | Vaal | 1300m | Good | Phillip Mlangeni | 60kg | 1:16.65 | - | 6 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 30/01/2025 | 56 | MPLATE | $8,980.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | 1:11.01 | - | 1 |
| 1.2L | $2.25 |
| 3/15 | 05/12/2024 | 30 | MPLATE | $10,200.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | J Gates | 60kg | 1:21.47 | - | 14 |
| 4.7L | $13.50 |
| 4/15 | 05/11/2024 | 103 | MPLATE | $10,400.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 57.5kg | 1:23.79 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 25/07/2024 | 35 | HCP | $6,140.00 | Vaal | 1450m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 55kg | 1:27.26 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 20/06/2024 | 133 | MPLATE | $7,360.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Trent Mayhew | 56kg | 1:09.55 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/13 | 08/02/2024 | 35 | MPLATE | $6,470.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Tshepiso Matsoele | 60kg | 1:29.37 | - | 4 |
| 7.2L | $5.50 |
| 8/10 | 04/01/2024 | 37 | MPLATE | $8,430.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | D W Schwarz | 60kg | 1:07.16 | - | 9 |
| 10.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/14 | 28/11/2023 | - | MPLATE | $6,690.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Good | Thomas Ncume | 59kg | 1:10.94 | - | 14 |
| 11.3L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when ran last of 12 at Greyville on September 5 over 1400m, 13 len behind Master Du Rouvray with 57kg at $67. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 186 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 05/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Mathew Thackeray | 57kg | 1:24.49 | - | 4 |
| 13.6L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Sifisokuhle Bungane
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 2nd of 8 at this track on February 15 over 1200m, 5 len behind Best Of All with 58.6kg at $7.50. The race before that 2nd of 12 at this track on January 11 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Penan Nom with 57kg at $4.30. Overdue for a win. Leading chance again.
Last Starts 23 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 15/02/2026 | 35 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 58.6kg | 1:09.01 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $7.50 |
| 2/12 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | MDN | $7,582.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 57kg | 1:09.91 | - | 12 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
| 4/8 | 26/12/2025 | 21 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 57.5kg | 1:24.93 | - | 6 |
| 2.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 05/12/2025 | 54 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 57.5kg | 1:25.07 | - | 3 |
| 0.7L | $13.50 |
| 6/14 | 12/10/2025 | 37 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 56.5kg | 1:38.01 | - | 3 |
| 4.2L | $34.00 |
| 5/12 | 05/09/2025 | 26 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | R A Venniker | 57kg | 1:24.49 | - | 8 |
| 3.9L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/08/2025 | 18 | MPLATE | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | R A Venniker | 57kg | 1:38.32 | - | 4 |
| 5.9L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/07/2025 | 35 | MPLTE 2 | $12,640.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Y | R A Venniker | 58.6kg | 1:25.92 | - | 10 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/06/2025 | 25 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | K Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:23.61 | - | 7 |
| 4.0L | $21.00 |
| 11/14 | 24/05/2025 | 24 | MPLATE | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | S Hlengwa | 56kg | 1:26.77 | - | 9 |
| 7.9L | $81.00 |
| 8/12 | 30/04/2025 | - | MPLTE | $10,910.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | S Hlengwa | 57kg | 1:10.06 | - | 11 |
| 8.9L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Iannish Taka
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Four-year-old gelding by The United States out of Love To Sail having his first start. Purchased for ZAR R 400,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2023 KZN Yearling Sale). Expecting a bright start to his career.

Jockey: Nirvan Nastili
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 8 at Greyville All Weather November 30 over 1000m, 31 len behind Grand Force carrying 59kg at $41. Previously first up; 11th of 13 at Greyville October 12 over 1200m, 12 len behind Johnny Boy carrying 59kg at $101. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 100 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 | 30/11/2025 | 12 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 0:57.90 | - | 6 |
| 31.6L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 18/11/2025 | 37 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Dezahn Louw | 54kg | 1:24.94 | - | 4 |
| 15.1L | $41.00 |
| 11/13 | 12/10/2025 | 118 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:12.10 | - | 4 |
| 12.9L | $101.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:57.94 | - | 4 |
| 13.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Bongani Makhubo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 59-day let-up. At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on January 11 over 1500m, 9 len behind Past And Present carrying 50kg at $17. The run before that ran last of 8 at Greyville on December 26 over 1400m, 18 len behind Vencedor with 59kg at $34. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | MDN | $7,582.00 | Scottsville | 1500m | Y | Mxolisi Mbuto | 50kg | 1:30.76 | - | 3 |
| 9.9L | $17.00 |
| 8/8 | 26/12/2025 | 17 | MPLATE | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 1:24.93 | - | 8 |
| 18.6L | $34.00 |
| 4/9 | 09/12/2025 | 90 | MDN | $7,582.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Eduan Muller | 50.5kg | 1:10.69 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/12 | 10/09/2025 | 17 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | D D Louw | 50kg | 1:13.71 | - | 9 |
| 8.4L | $15.00 |
| 6/13 | 24/08/2025 | 21 | MDN | $8,420.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | D D Louw | 48.5kg | 1:09.20 | - | 6 |
| 7.6L | $101.00 |
| 14/15 | 03/08/2025 | 14 | MPLTE | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | 1:52.90 | - | 10 |
| 11.9L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 20/07/2025 | 57 | MPLATE | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good Soft | G Dookhit | 52kg | 1:24.93 | - | 1 |
| 12.8L | $81.00 |
| 9/12 | 24/05/2025 | 62 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:13.68 | - | 7 |
| 8.0L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 23/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,780.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:26.19 | - | 4 |
| 19.1L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Bavish Soodoo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at long odds at debut, 4th of 8 at this track on February 15 over 1200m, 10 len behind Best Of All with 60kg at $26. Satisfactory effort on debut and can go on with it now.
Last Starts 23 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 | 15/02/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:09.01 | - | 4 |
| 10.6L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Kobeli Lihaba
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation second of 7 at Greyville January 2 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Black Frost with 60kg at $17. On debut fifth of 10 at this track September 21 over 1200m, 9 len behind Cognac with 60kg at $81. Was close to a win before a break. Should be right in the finish.
Last Starts 67 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 | 02/01/2026 | 45 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | Cole Dicken | 60kg | 0:58.97 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $17.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/11/2025 | 58 | MDN | $7,582.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Cole Dicken | 59.5kg | 1:11.26 | - | 5 |
| 7.6L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/09/2025 | - | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Siyanda Sosibo | 60kg | 1:09.41 | - | 7 |
| 9.3L | $81.00 |

Jockey: A Mosaheb
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th in a small field at Greyville All Weather on February 23 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Blue Steel carrying 57kg at $9. Previously second-up 6th of 9 at Greyville on June 22 over 1400m, 9 len behind Blackjack Randall carrying 60kg at $101. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 23/02/2026 | 76 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:24.11 | - | 1 |
| 5.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/12/2025 | 27 | MDN | $7,582.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Rachel Venniker | 58kg | 1:10.69 | - | 6 |
| 6.1L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 12/11/2025 | 21 | MDN | $7,582.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Callan Murray | 57.5kg | 1:12.17 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $2.50 |
| 2/7 | 22/10/2025 | 15 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Girish Dookhit | 55kg | 1:14.09 | - | 5 |
| 1.1L | $3.25 |
| 2/12 | 07/10/2025 | 13 | MDN | $7,582.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Serino Moodley | 56.5kg | 1:26.16 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 2/7 | 24/09/2025 | 14 | MDN | $7,582.00 | Greyville | 1200m | R | Serino Moodley | 56.5kg | 1:11.11 | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $3.50 |
| 4/12 | 10/09/2025 | 17 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Serino Moodley | 55.5kg | 1:13.71 | - | 10 |
| 1.3L | $21.00 |
| 5/13 | 24/08/2025 | 46 | MDN | $8,420.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | B Marx-Jacobson | 52.5kg | 1:09.20 | - | 4 |
| 6.0L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 09/07/2025 | 17 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:37.83 | - | 4 |
| 15.3L | $67.00 |
| 6/9 | 22/06/2025 | 35 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:26.18 | - | 8 |
| 9.9L | $101.00 |
| 6/7 | 18/05/2025 | - | MPLATE | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 57kg | 1:08.98 | - | 6 |
| 37.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Girish Dookhit
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at very long odds at debut, second last of 10 at this track on February 8 over 1000m, 10 len behind Sovereign Gem with 57.5kg at $101. Capable of plenty of improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 08/02/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 57.5kg | 0:57.36 | - | 6 |
| 10.3L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Brevan Plaatjies
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 8th of 11 at Greyville All Weather on February 6 over 1600m, 14 len behind Takeyourbestshot carrying 50.5kg at $34. Last start ran last in a small field at Greyville All Weather on February 23 over 1400m, 10 len behind Blue Steel with 51.4kg at $81. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 23/02/2026 | 17 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Dezahn Louw | 51.4kg | 1:24.11 | - | 5 |
| 10.8L | $81.00 |
| 8/11 | 06/02/2026 | 107 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 50.5kg | 1:36.00 | - | 5 |
| 14.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/10/2025 | 26 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:38.20 | - | 9 |
| 10.8L | $67.00 |
| 9/9 | 26/09/2025 | 376 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:12.44 | - | 6 |
| 25.3L | $67.00 |
| 11/11 | 15/09/2024 | 11 | MPLATE 3 | $7,590.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good Soft | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:37.73 | - | 10 |
| 23.1L | $151.00 |
| 12/12 | 04/09/2024 | 13 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:36.87 | - | 8 |
| 39.3L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/08/2024 | - | MPLATE | $9,700.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Sean Veale | 58kg | 1:12.15 | - | 1 |
| 19.2L | $17.00 |