Scottsville Race 2 - Valverite Maiden Juvenile Plate
OMKHULU BOSS (16)ran on well on debut then sat closer and fought on well latest. Key chance expected to feature. The Miller yard has seven runners engaged and a few love chances. One of those is SMART CHOICE (1) who is close to a win. Take catching with the low draw and claim. Nicely placed to score. Stablemate RIFF RAFF BOY (13) kept lifting to finish a close-up fourth latest. Looks an improver and this race is well within his grasp. BETTER NEVER ENDS (11) is better than last start when always well back. Rates highly on previous effort.
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Form hard to fault. Returns from a 38-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 10 at this track on January 11 over 1000m, neck behind Ode To The Sea carrying 57.5kg at $7. Before that 4th of 9 at Greyville on December 26 over 1000m, 5.5 len behind Kavady with 57.5kg at $2.70. Close to a win. Take catching with the low draw and claim. Nicely placed to score.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $11,794.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | Mathew Thackeray | 57.5kg | 0:57.95 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/12/2025 | 12 | PLATE | $21,061.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | Tristan Godden | 57.5kg | 0:58.59 | - | 5 |
| 5.6L | $2.65 |
| 3/12 | 14/12/2025 | - | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | 0:56.10 | - | 9 |
| 6.9L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 60kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when 6th of 12 at this track on December 14 over 1000m, 9 len behind Master Magician with 60kg at $15. Major upset if he won.
Last Starts 65 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 | 14/12/2025 | - | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | Mathew Thackeray | 60kg | 0:56.10 | - | 3 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Siphesihle Hlengwa
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Willow Magic out of Sunrise In Africa. Maybe later.
Jockey: Andrew Fortune
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt (Master Of My Fate - Black Flame) making his debut. Purchased for ZAR R 475,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2025 Cape Yearling Sale). A bold showing is likely.
Jockey: S'manga Khumalo
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old gelding who is first starter by Red Ray out of Smouldering. Nice profile and a bold showing is expected.
Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Visionaire out of Quest D'ore. Watch for a market push.
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt (Rafeef - Wake Up Maggie) making his debut. Key runner likely to measure up.
Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Act Of War out of Supercilious. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Damyan Pillay
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old gelding (Red Ray - Tramontana) making his debut. Nice profile and a bold showing is on the cards.
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Captain Of All out of Treasured Pearl. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Dezahn Louw
Weight: 60kgs
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At the latest run 6th of 8 at this track on January 25 over 1000m, 8 len behind Master Magician with 60kg at $9.50. The start before that 2nd of 10 at this track on January 11 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Global Trend with 60kg at $34. Better than last start when always well back. Rates highly on previous effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 25/01/2026 | 14 | PLATE | $21,061.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 0:56.16 | - | 6 |
| 8.4L | $9.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/01/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $11,794.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | Cole Dicken | 60kg | 0:56.93 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 26/12/2025 | - | PLATE | $21,061.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 60kg | 0:58.59 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt (Declarationofpeace - Double Rosie) making his debut. Profiles nicely for this.
Jockey: Mathew Thackeray
Weight: 60kgs
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Raced two times to date. At debut, 7th of 12 at this track on December 14 over 1000m, 10 len behind Master Magician with 57.5kg at $17. Last start 4th of 10 at this track on January 11 over 1000m, 1.75 len behind Ode To The Sea carrying 60kg at $67. Kept lifting to finish a close-up fourth latest. Looks an improver and this race is well within his grasp.
Last Starts 37 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 | 11/01/2026 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $11,794.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 0:57.95 | - | 2 |
| 1.7L | $67.00 |
| 7/12 | 14/12/2025 | - | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | Damyan Pillay | 57.5kg | 0:56.10 | - | 10 |
| 10.2L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Malmoos out of Hill Of Fire. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Jabu Jacobs
Weight: 60kgs
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By Rafeef out of Movingandgrooving on debut. Purchased for ZAR R 650,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2025 National Yearling Sale). Happy to watch and learn this time.
Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 60kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At debut, 7th of 9 at Kenilworth on December 13 over 1000m, 8 len behind Champagne Castle carrying 60kg at $6. Second-up 4th of 13 at Kenilworth on January 13 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind St Harry with 60kg at $26. Ran on well on debut then sat closer and fought on well latest. Key chance expected to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 13/01/2026 | 31 | MPLTE | $13,479.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:00.65 | - | 11 |
| 0.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/12/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $21,061.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 0:59.58 | - | 4 |
| 8.0L | $6.00 |