Scottsville Race 2 - Race Coast - Bright Future For SA Horse Racing Maiden Juvenile Plate
SCOTS WAE HAE (2) sets the standard after a debut 3rd at Greyville over 1000m, beaten 0.92L from the inside draw, and maps to improve again from gate 2. STRONGER TOGETHER (1) was 3rd here over 1000m on debut then 4th on soft last time, and draws the rail with a weight drop. TIGER CODY (4) returns to 1000m after an 11th over 1199m, and his prior Scottsville 3rd at 1000m reads well. SO INDI (7) was 3rd in a Scottsville fillies 1000m on debut and gets a pull in the weights.
Jockey: Nicholas Patel
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt drawn barrier 1 for Matthys Odendaal with Nicholas Patel up. Last start 4th of 7 at Scottsville over 1000m on 26 Apr, beaten 3.25L on Soft going with 57.5kg at $2.15, behind Amber Alert. Previous run 3rd of 11 at the same track/trip on 5 Apr, beaten 1.15L on Good with 60kg at $26. Carries 60kg here and stays at 1000m; can feature with the right run from the inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 26/04/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | SOFT | Nicholas Patel | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.25L | $2.15 |
| 3/11 | 05/04/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Nicholas Patel | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.15L | $26.00 |
Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes off a debut 3rd of 9 at Greyville over 1000m on 2 May, beaten 0.92L on Good going with 60kg at $4.40 behind Kudikaran. Draws barrier 2 after jumping from 1 last time, with Gavin Lerena up for Mike/Mathe Kock. Two-year-old colt by Malmoos who has placed at the trip. Can feature with natural improvement second start.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Greyville | 1000m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.92L | $4.40 |
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60kgs
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Back to 1000m after a tough Grade 3 at Scottsville last start when 6th of 7 over 1100m on 29 Apr, beaten 27L with 58.5kg at $41. Prior run was more encouraging: 4th of 11 at Scottsville over 1000m on 5 Apr, beaten 1.61L with 60kg at $16 behind Tommy Greaney. Draws barrier 3 and carries 60kg with Mickaelle Michel for Marthinus Nicolas Prinsloo. Can improve back in trip and with a softer draw.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $284,984.00 | Scottsville | 1100m | GOOD | Chad Little | 58.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 27L | $41.00 |
| 4/11 | 05/04/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Dezahn Louw | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.61L | $16.00 |
Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Back in trip after a 6th-length 11th of 14 at Greyville over 1200m on 9 May, with 60kg at $6. Third on debut at Scottsville over 1000m on 26 Apr, beaten 2.75L on soft going at $8. Draws barrier 4 again and stays with K De Melo for Kumaran Naidoo. Can improve back to 1000m and has place claims.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 09/05/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.12L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 26/04/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | SOFT | K De Melo | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.75L | $8.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Fortune
Weight: 60kgs
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Back to Scottsville after an 8th of 9 at Greyville over 1000m on 24 Apr, beaten 6L with 60kg at $41 behind Fire Chief. Prior run was more competitive when 6th of 11 here over 1000m on 5 Apr, 4.58L off Tommy Greaney at $41. Two-year-old colt by Willow Magic; draws barrier 5 and stays at 60kg for Andrew Fortune, trained by Garth Puller. Can improve with a soft run from the draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Greyville | 1000m | GOOD | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 05/04/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.58L | $41.00 |
| 13/13 | 11/03/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | GOOD | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.91L | $61.00 |
| 16/16 | 18/02/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUVENILE | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 137.75L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Visionaire having his second start. Last start 8th of 9 at Greyville over 1000m on 2 May, beaten 7.56L by Kudikaran, with 60kg from barrier 9 at $91 on good ground. Drops three gates to barrier 6 and keeps 60kg, with Rachel Venniker riding for Paul Gadsby. Can improve with race experience.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Greyville | 1000m | GOOD | Nicholas Patel | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.56L | $91.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Placed on debut when 3rd of 9 at Scottsville over 1000m on 26 Apr, beaten 4.25L on soft going at $41 behind Anushka. Drops 2.5kg to 57.5kg and draws slightly better from barrier 7 after jumping from 8. Craig Zackey takes over for Paul Lafferty. Can improve with that run under the belt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 26/04/2026 | - | Fillies | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | SOFT | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.25L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Siphesihle Hlengwa
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by New Predator on debut for Garth Puller. Draws barrier 8 with Siphesihle Hlengwa up and carries 60kg. Early outing will guide. Can feature with a clean start.
Jockey: S Veale
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Gimmethegreenlight on debut for Mike/Mathe Kock. Draws barrier 9 with S Veale up and carries 60kg. Breeding suggests speed and precocity. Can feature with the right run.