Scottsville Race 8 - In The Box Seat Podcast Brought To You By Gallop Tv Class 4
CHICARITO (8) wasted no time getting off the mark on debut over 1200m at this track six months ago and has not raced since. Looks promising and can measure up again. TAM'S KNIGHT (7) returned from a spell seven-and-a-half weeks ago when he was beaten 4 lengths into seventh over 1000m at Greyville. Has never missed the placings at the second run back. Strips fitter and can feature. WHO BLINKED (3) did a great job to score by 1.75 lengths over today's course and distance last start in a nice progression on the first-up performance. No reason he cannot salute again. MAPHAKA (6) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a sixth over 1200m at Greyville All Weather. Good enough on his day and can run a bold race.

Jockey: Cole Dicken
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Comes off a 56 day let-up. First-up second last of 16 at this track on December 14 over 1200m, 15 len behind Fortress Of Fire with 60.5kg at $11. Second-up 5th of 8 at Greyville All Weather on January 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Umzingeli Wenyathi with 58.5kg at $26. Thereabouts last time but others are preferred.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 14/01/2026 | 31 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Cole Dicken | 58.5kg | 1:12.61 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 15/16 | 14/12/2025 | 63 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60.5kg | 1:08.11 | - | 5 |
| 15.5L | $11.00 |
| 12/12 | 12/10/2025 | 77 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 61.5kg | 1:11.29 | - | 10 |
| 7.2L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/07/2025 | 43 | G2 OPEN 2 | $42,120.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:11.64 | - | 6 |
| 2.2L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 14/06/2025 | 45 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:09.84 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/12 | 30/04/2025 | 28 | MPLTE | $10,910.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:10.06 | - | 10 |
| 3.7L | $17.00 |
| 6/13 | 02/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,780.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Soft | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 0:58.12 | - | 13 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 13 at this track on February 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind Who Blinked carrying 60.5kg at $11. Before that 5th of 9 at Greyville on December 28 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Wild Justice with 55.5kg at $9. Likely to play a big role.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 15/02/2026 | 49 | BM82 | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60.5kg | 1:08.88 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/12/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Soft | Calvin Habib | 55.5kg | 1:11.07 | - | 2 |
| 6.6L | $9.00 |
| 5/16 | 14/12/2025 | 28 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Cole Dicken | 61kg | 1:08.11 | - | 2 |
| 2.1L | $11.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/11/2025 | 35 | PLATE | $12,637.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Rachel Venniker | 59.5kg | 1:22.69 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 11/12 | 12/10/2025 | 25 | OPEN | $13,901.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 52kg | 1:10.34 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
| 2/9 | 17/09/2025 | 56 | BM96 | $11,373.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Soft | Rachel Venniker | 52kg | 1:12.15 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/11 | 23/07/2025 | 24 | BM96 | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | C F Dicken | 53.5kg | 1:09.50 | - | 11 |
| 2.6L | $4.50 |
| 1/14 | 29/06/2025 | 18 | OPEN | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 61.5kg | 1:09.17 | - | 8 |
| 2.7L | $6.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/06/2025 | 70 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 59.5kg | 1:08.93 | - | 8 |
| 2.7L | $9.00 |
| 2/11 | 02/04/2025 | 52 | C4 | $10,470.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Soft | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:10.45 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/12 | 09/02/2025 | 21 | C4 | $10,170.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Soft | K Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:10.10 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Nicholas Patel
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 6th of 8 at Greyville on January 18 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Smorgasbord with 60kg at $41. Last start won by 1.75 len at this track February 15 over 1200m defeating The Mask carrying 56.5kg at $34. Strong winning hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 15/02/2026 | 28 | BM82 | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Nicholas Patel | 56.5kg | 1:08.88 | - | 13 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/01/2026 | 225 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | Nicholas Patel | 60kg | 0:57.86 | - | 7 |
| 3.4L | $41.00 |
| 12/12 | 07/06/2025 | 14 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:12.37 | - | 8 |
| 6.4L | $4.50 |
| 3/14 | 24/05/2025 | 48 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Marco Van Rensburg | 57.5kg | 1:12.54 | - | 14 |
| 0.6L | $17.00 |
| 3/14 | 06/04/2025 | 28 | BM80 | $12,220.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 1:11.58 | - | 3 |
| 4.1L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 09/03/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $9,450.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good Soft | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 0:56.82 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $9.50 |
| 9/12 | 09/02/2025 | 28 | C4 | $10,170.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Soft | Raymond Danielson | 57kg | 1:10.10 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $11.00 |
| 1/13 | 12/01/2025 | 46 | MPLTE | $9,410.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:10.04 | - | 6 |
| 0.9L | $3.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/11/2024 | 63 | MPLATE | $7,800.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good Soft | M Van Rensburg | 59kg | 1:11.91 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $2.00 |
| 5/12 | 25/09/2024 | 94 | MPLATE | $7,590.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good Soft | Nicholas Patel | 58kg | 1:00.12 | - | 5 |
| 2.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 23/06/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,640.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good Soft | Nicholas Patel | 60kg | 1:09.87 | - | 1 |
| 3.4L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 13 at this track on February 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Who Blinked with 55.1kg at $7. The run before that 9th of 11 at Greyville All Weather on January 28 over 1400m, 4 len behind Eventidor carrying 60kg at $4.30. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 15/02/2026 | 18 | BM82 | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Mxolisi Mbuto | 55.1kg | 1:08.88 | - | 10 |
| 4.7L | $7.00 |
| 9/11 | 28/01/2026 | 26 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:23.68 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $4.30 |
| 4/11 | 02/01/2026 | 19 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58.5kg | 1:35.14 | - | 10 |
| 5.7L | $13.50 |
| 3/16 | 14/12/2025 | 56 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58.5kg | 1:08.11 | - | 9 |
| 1.6L | $8.00 |
| 3/14 | 19/10/2025 | 16 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Y | Mxolisi Mbuto | 55.5kg | 1:25.31 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 03/10/2025 | 12 | BM80 | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Damyan Pillay | 55.1kg | 1:23.48 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 21/09/2025 | 16 | BM80 | $10,110.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 57kg | 1:09.18 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $9.00 |
| 3/13 | 05/09/2025 | 35 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | K Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:23.97 | - | 10 |
| 3.4L | $8.00 |
| 3/10 | 01/08/2025 | 27 | BM80 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | K Matsunyane | 59kg | 1:23.76 | - | 9 |
| 1.4L | $7.00 |
| 5/12 | 05/07/2025 | 42 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | K Matsunyane | 59.5kg | 1:23.01 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $21.00 |
| 4/14 | 24/05/2025 | 24 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | K Matsunyane | 59.5kg | 1:12.54 | - | 5 |
| 1.1L | $5.00 |

Jockey: Jabu Jacobs
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 13 at this track on February 15 over 1200m, 4 len behind Who Blinked carrying 60.5kg at $9. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track on January 11 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Hithemhardsunshine carrying 52.5kg at $3.30. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 15/02/2026 | 35 | BM82 | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Callan Murray | 60.5kg | 1:08.88 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 11/01/2026 | 47 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 52.5kg | 0:56.73 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $3.25 |
| 4/12 | 25/11/2025 | 72 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Jabu Jacobs | 58.5kg | 1:10.46 | - | 6 |
| 2.6L | $9.00 |
| 1/6 | 14/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good Soft | J Jacobs | 60kg | 0:58.62 | - | 2 |
| 1.2L | $2.40 |

Jockey: Sean Veale
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 56-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at Greyville All Weather on January 14 over 1200m, 4 len behind Umzingeli Wenyathi with 60.5kg at $4. Before that 2nd in a small field at Greyville on January 2 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Fortress Of Fire with 60.5kg at $4.30. Will be doing best work late.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 14/01/2026 | 12 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Sean Veale | 60.5kg | 1:12.61 | - | 5 |
| 4.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/01/2026 | 19 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Tristan Godden | 60.5kg | 1:10.09 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.30 |
| 2/16 | 14/12/2025 | 26 | BM82 | $10,531.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 60.5kg | 1:08.11 | - | 7 |
| 1.4L | $4.30 |
| 3/5 | 18/11/2025 | 30 | BM96 | $12,216.00 | Greyville | 1100m | Neutral | Sean Veale | 53kg | 1:04.52 | - | 1 |
| 2.9L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/10/2025 | 32 | OPEN | $11,373.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Y | Sean Veale | 56.5kg | 1:11.42 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $13.50 |
| 5/9 | 17/09/2025 | 38 | PLATE | $13,479.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Soft | Sean Veale | 57kg | 1:24.95 | - | 6 |
| 7.6L | $3.80 |
| 3/8 | 10/08/2025 | 18 | C3 | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 55kg | 1:08.65 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/11 | 23/07/2025 | 186 | BM96 | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 54.5kg | 1:09.50 | - | 10 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/01/2025 | 42 | BM96 | $13,690.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Craig Bantam | 52.5kg | 1:38.66 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $17.00 |
| 9/12 | 07/12/2024 | 14 | BM96 | $12,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 1:26.25 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/7 | 23/11/2024 | 35 | OPEN 3 | $21,660.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.9L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 52-day let-up. First-up after nine months second last of 8 at Greyville on January 18 over 1000m, 4 len behind Smorgasbord carrying 60kg at $8. Previously second-up scored a big 4.5 len win at Greyville All Weather May 14 over 1200m defeating Cotton Ron with 61.5kg at $3.80. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 18/01/2026 | 249 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 0:57.86 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/8 | 14/05/2025 | 31 | C5 | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Tristan Godden | 61.5kg | 1:11.40 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $3.80 |
| 1/10 | 13/04/2025 | 306 | MPLATE | $10,910.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good Soft | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 0:57.90 | - | 3 |
| 1.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/13 | 11/06/2024 | 24 | MDN | $6,960.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58.5kg | 1:13.02 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 5/13 | 18/05/2024 | 56 | MDN | $6,920.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58kg | 1:40.90 | - | 13 |
| 4.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/10 | 23/03/2024 | 46 | MPLATE | $8,760.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:42.84 | - | 4 |
| 7.1L | $9.50 |
| 5/5 | 06/02/2024 | 17 | MPLATE | $9,710.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 60kg | 0:58.54 | - | 5 |
| 2.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 20/01/2024 | 28 | MPLATE | $9,630.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | William Bambiso | 62kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/12 | 23/12/2023 | - | MPLATE | $9,620.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Craig Bantam | 60kg | 1:13.50 | - | 11 |
| 4.6L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a lengthy spell. Only one run when won by 0.7 len at this track September 21 over 1200m defeating The Marquee with 56kg at $81. Looked talented on debut and sure to be improved. Can go on with the job this prep.
Last Starts 170 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 21/09/2025 | - | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 56kg | 1:09.61 | - | 7 |
| 0.7L | $81.00 |