Greyville Race 4 - Independent On Saturday Sports Maiden Plate
BLACK PLATINA (8) brings strong recent form, finishing 2nd at Greyville over 1600m last start, beaten just 0.46L. GOOD OMEN (7) is a key chance after a 2nd at Scottsville over 1400m, with consistent recent placings. DIRECTOR (3) and PRINCESS TRIPPI (4) both come off last-start placings and have shown the ability to figure at this level. BOURBON'S BEAST (5) has placed in three of his last five, including a close 2nd at this track and trip earlier in the season. HARPA (9) and KAZ FROM ALCATRAZ (10) also come off recent placings and can be included in the mix. Something for the Multiples: GOOD OMEN (7) DIRECTOR (3) PRINCESS TRIPPI (4) BLACK PLATINA (8)

Jockey: Nicholas Patel
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 8 at Greyville over 1900m on 29 Mar, beaten 0.46L with 60kg at $21 behind No Pressure. Drops back 300m in trip and draws barrier 1. Only placing came over this distance at Scottsville when 2nd to Brand New World. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 29/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Greyville | 1900m | GOOD | Nicholas Patel | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.46L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 08/02/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.85L | $4.33 |
| 9/9 | 18/06/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 2000m | GOOD | Nicholas Patel | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 11.75L | $8.50 |
| 2/12 | 18/05/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | GOOD | Nicholas Patel | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 20/04/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Greyville | 1800m | SOFT | Sean Veale | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 15.75L | $10.00 |
| 2/6 | 02/03/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | SOFT | Sean Veale | 60.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.75L | $7.50 |

Jockey: Jabu Jacobs
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished 5th of 9 at Scottsville over 1000m on 15 Mar, beaten 1.6L by Fleur De Ling, with 60kg at $7.50. Drops from barrier 8 to 2 and steps up 600m in trip. Lightly raced 3yo gelding by Captain Of All. Can improve with the better draw and extra distance.
Last Starts 48 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 | 15/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.6L | $7.50 |

Jockey: S Veale
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in both runs this campaign, including a last start 3rd of 9 at Scottsville over 1400m on 5 Apr, beaten 2.97L with 60kg at $6.50 behind Taylor's Version. Steps up 200m in trip and draws better in barrier 3. Has placed at this distance before and is consistently around the mark. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 27 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 | 05/04/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.97L | $6.50 |
| 3/9 | 28/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Greyville | 1800m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $3.90 |
| 4/13 | 14/12/2025 | - | 3UP OPEN MDN | $85,512.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 3.45L | $3.60 |
| 10/14 | 31/10/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Greyville | 1600m | SOFT | Sean Veale | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 15.65L | $4.33 |
| 2/9 | 29/08/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3L | $3.00 |
| 3/10 | 23/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $142,504.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.25L | $3.25 |
| 2/9 | 22/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $142,504.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.75L | $3.90 |
| 5/9 | 03/05/2025 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9L | $10.00 |

Jockey: Andrew Fortune
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed at her last two starts, including a 3rd at Greyville over 1600m on 22 Mar, beaten 2.29L by Red Taffety with 60kg at $7. Also finished 3rd at Scottsville two runs back over 1399m, beaten 2.75L at $9. Drops 2.5kg and draws better here. Can feature with a repeat of recent efforts.
Last Starts 41 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 | 22/03/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 1600m | SOFT | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.29L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 15/02/2026 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.75L | $9.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/01/2026 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3L | $17.00 |
| 7/16 | 14/12/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $114,008.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.25L | $26.00 |
| 8/14 | 19/10/2025 | - | F & M | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.25L | $31.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 9th of 11 at Greyville over 1600m on 11 Apr, beaten 5.6L with 60kg at $7.50. Placed in three of his last five, including a close 2nd to Christmas Cactus over this trip in December. Has yet to break through in ten starts but is often around the placings. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 11/04/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.6L | $7.50 |
| 4/8 | 18/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.15L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 18/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.75 |
| 2/10 | 28/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Greyville | 1600m | SOFT | Calvin Habib | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | for All MDNs | $114,008.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3L | $4.33 |
| 5/10 | 26/09/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.55L | $0.00 |
| 4/12 | 05/09/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 3/10 | 20/07/2025 | - | 2Y JUV | $142,504.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.75L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 14/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $142,504.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.05L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 03/05/2025 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 12.85L | $23.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start finished 6th of 11 at Greyville over 1800m on 17 Apr, beaten 4.8L with 61kg at $11 behind Wonderful Tonight. Previous run was a close 5th at the same track over 1400m, beaten just 0.23L at $8. Drops 1kg and draws better today. Can improve with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/11 | 17/04/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 1800m | GOOD | K De Melo | 61kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 5/10 | 22/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Greyville | 1400m | SOFT | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.23L | $8.00 |
| 7/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Oswald Noach | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.6L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 27/09/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 55kg | - | - | 9 |
| 9.6L | $61.00 |
| 7/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.95L | $12.00 |
| 6/7 | 29/07/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | SOFT | Sean Veale | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 14.75L | $22.00 |
| 13/17 | 12/06/2025 | - | for All MDNs | $104,510.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | SOFT | Chad Little | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 12.7L | $51.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/04/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.6L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed in four of his last five, including a last start 2nd at Scottsville over 1400m on 5 Apr, beaten 2.06L by Taylor's Version at $4.20. Steps up to 1600m for the first time after consistent efforts at shorter trips. Still searching for a breakthrough win after 13 starts but rarely far away. Each-way claims if he handles the extra distance.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 05/04/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.06L | $4.20 |
| 3/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | GOOD | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.6L | $3.30 |
| 2/8 | 15/02/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5L | $8.00 |
| 2/12 | 11/01/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 1.25L | $4.40 |
| 4/8 | 26/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.05L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 05/12/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $13.00 |
| 6/14 | 12/10/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 5/12 | 05/09/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/10 | 10/08/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $0.00 |
| 6/10 | 23/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $142,504.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 8.05L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $142,504.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $18.00 |
| 11/14 | 24/05/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.35L | $61.00 |
| 8/12 | 30/04/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 9.25L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Dezahn Louw
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Has placed in all five recent runs, including a last start 2nd of 11 at Greyville over 1600m, beaten 0.46L by Qhude Manikiniki at $9.50. Consistent performer with five placings from eight runs this season, but still searching for a breakthrough win. Regularly in the finish at this track and trip. Can feature with another honest effort.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 11/04/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Dezahn Louw | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.46L | $9.50 |
| 3/6 | 27/02/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Greyville | 1800m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 62kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.37L | $3.20 |
| 2/11 | 06/02/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Dezahn Louw | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $3.30 |
| 2/10 | 11/01/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Scottsville | 1500m | GOOD | Dezahn Louw | 59.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.10 |
| 2/7 | 09/12/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Dezahn Louw | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $2.90 |
| 3/14 | 12/10/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Deryl Daniels | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $18.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/09/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Deryl Daniels | 59.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2L | $12.00 |
| 5/12 | 14/09/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | GOOD | Deryl Daniels | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| 8.2L | $67.00 |
| 6/10 | 01/08/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 59kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 16/07/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Deryl Daniels | 59.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 28/05/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Greyville | 2000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.85L | $12.00 |
| 3/11 | 07/05/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 1800m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.75L | $12.00 |
| 4/9 | 20/04/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Greyville | 1800m | SOFT | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.25L | $17.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/04/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 7.75L | $19.00 |
| 2/8 | 29/12/2024 | - | Flat | $90,008.00 | Scottsville | 1500m | SOFT | Craig Zackey | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.05L | $4.75 |
| 4/7 | 13/12/2024 | - | Flat | $90,008.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Deryl Daniels | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/11/2024 | - | Flat | $90,008.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Deryl Daniels | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 27.55L | $41.00 |
| 7/10 | 27/10/2024 | - | Flat | $90,008.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Deryl Daniels | 58kg | - | - | 11 |
| 6.05L | $151.00 |
| 12/16 | 17/06/2024 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $129,991.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Jabu Jacobs | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 16.2L | $31.00 |
| 8/16 | 19/05/2024 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $129,991.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Jabu Jacobs | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 8.25L | $91.00 |

Jockey: Jacey Botes
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 3rd last start at Scottsville over 1400m, beaten 1.83L behind Lilting Song at $18. Has placed in three of her past five runs, including a close 2nd over this trip at Greyville in December. Drops 2.5kg and steps back up to 1600m. Consistent at the distance and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 27 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 | 05/04/2026 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.83L | $18.00 |
| 7/7 | 28/01/2026 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 62kg | - | - | 8 |
| 15L | $5.50 |
| 7/9 | 18/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.6L | $13.00 |
| 3/8 | 07/01/2026 | - | 3UP MDN | $85,512.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.75L | $5.50 |
| 2/7 | 26/12/2025 | - | F & M | $75,991.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $21.00 |
| 12/13 | 10/08/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 56kg | - | - | 9 |
| 16L | $7.50 |
| 3/12 | 30/07/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 56kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.25L | $8.00 |
| 3/9 | 09/07/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.05L | $29.00 |
| 5/12 | 22/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 10.1L | $51.00 |
| 11/13 | 14/06/2025 | - | Fillies | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 17.55L | $41.00 |

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 5 at Greyville over 1399m on 8 Apr, beaten 1.75L by Green Energy with 57.5kg at $8. Ran 5th at Greyville prior over 1000m on soft going. Steps up in trip and drops 1.5kg. Can feature with a repeat of last run.
Last Starts 24 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/5 | 08/04/2026 | - | Flat | $166,239.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/03/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Greyville | 1000m | SOFT | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 3.2L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 01/03/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.83L | $31.00 |