Scottsville Race 1 - Battle Force (2021) Maiden Juvenile Plate
LENOXX (9) appeals off a strong last run, 4th at Greyville over 1199m beaten 2.28L from a wide gate and draws better. KIARTAY (6) has race fitness and wasn’t far away two back at Greyville over 1000m before an 8th from the outside draw over 1199m. ENJOY THE RIDE (13) was 5th at Greyville over 1000m beaten 1.84L on debut and can progress. GOLDEN DIADEM (2) was 7th at Greyville over 1199m beaten 5.02L and can improve from the inside draw.
Jockey: Nicholas Patel
Weight: 60kgs
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First-up after 146 days. Debuted 6th of 9 at Greyville over 1000m on 26 Dec, beaten 9L at $7 on GOOD going with 60kg. Draws barrier 1 and rises 199m in trip. Can improve.
Last Starts 147 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 26/12/2025 | - | 2Y PLATE | $237,516.00 | Greyville | 1000m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up after a 12-day turnaround. Last start 7th of 14 at Greyville over 1199m on 9 May, beaten 5.02L with 60kg at $19 behind Quest Of Valor. Draws barrier 2 and stays at the trip for Chad Little for trainer Glen Kotzen. Can improve.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/14 | 09/05/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.02L | $19.00 |
Jockey: Siphesihle Hlengwa
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Querari out of Flying Silver on debut. Trained by Garth Puller with Siphesihle Hlengwa to ride and draws barrier 3 with 60kg. Profile suggests natural speed influences on pedigree. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Marco V'Rensburg
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by The United States out of Kiribati on debut. Draws barrier 4 for trainer Robbie Hill with Marco V'Rensburg up, carrying 60kg. Profile is untapped at this stage. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Danon Platina out of Koopa Troopa on debut. Draws barrier 5 with K De Melo riding for Paul Lafferty. Debut profile only, so race-day experience is the query. Can feature with a clean break and professionalism.
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60kgs
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Back from a 12-day turnaround after finishing 8th at Greyville over 1199m on 9 May, beaten 5.25L from barrier 14 at $34. Two runs prior he was 5th of 9 at Greyville over 1000m on 24 Apr, beaten 4.58L at $3. Earlier 2nd of 4 at Kenilworth over 1000m on debut. Draw improves to barrier 6 and can feature with a cleaner run.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 09/05/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Dezahn Louw | 60kg | - | - | 14 |
| 5.25L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Greyville | 1000m | GOOD | Chad Little | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.58L | $3.00 |
| 12/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | 2yo | $379,972.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Rene Piechulek | 59kg | - | - | 11 |
| 18.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/4 | 21/12/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $152,004.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Rene Piechulek | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| - | $10.00 |
Jockey: G Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Rafeef out of Walk Of Fame on debut for trainer Wengesai Masawi. Draws barrier 7 with G Lerena booked and carries 60kg. Keeps to standard gear with no listed changes. Can feature with a smooth run from the draw.
Jockey: Rachel Venniker
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Twice Over out of Magic Smoke on debut for Michael Roberts. Carries 60kg from barrier 8 with Rachel Venniker booked. Stable often presents juveniles ready. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes off a 12-day turnaround after a solid 4th at Greyville over 1199m on 9 May, beaten 2.28L on good going with 60kg at $29. Two-year-old colt by Querari trained by Dean Kannemeyer, again ridden by Craig Zackey. Prior run was 10th of 10 at Kenilworth over 1000m on 25 Feb, beaten 3.66L at $14. Can feature with natural second-up improvement at this trip.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 09/05/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 2.28L | $29.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/02/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 3.66L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Dezahn Louw
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Danon Platina out of Rosier on debut. Draws barrier 10 with Dezahn Louw riding for Glen Kotzen at 57.5kg. Debut profile only, so race-day experience is the query. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Elusive Fort on debut for trainer Matthys Odendaal. Draws barrier 11 with Serino Moodley up and carries 60kg. Early experience will be key from the wide gate. Not without hope.
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes off a 17-day turnaround after a solid 3rd at Vaal over 1000m on 4 May, beaten 6.63L at $34 with 57.5kg. Earlier Vaal runs at 1200m were 5th and 7th, both on good going, carrying 60kg. Two-year-old gelding by Declarationofpeace for Alson Ndzilana; Calvin Habib takes over from barrier 12 with 60kg. Can feature with further improvement at this trip.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 04/05/2026 | - | Flat | $71,252.00 | Vaal | 1000m | GOOD | Thomas Ncume | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.63L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 21/04/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 8.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/03/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1200m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 6.72L | $126.00 |
| 6/6 | 07/12/2025 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 14.05L | $26.00 |
Jockey: S Veale
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Real Gone Kid who debuted 19 days ago. Last start 5th of 9 at Greyville over 1000m on 2 May, beaten 1.84L at $26 with 60kg on a Good track behind Kudikaran. Draws wide in barrier 13 and rises 199m in trip. Can improve with experience and a kinder run.
Last Starts 20 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 | 02/05/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Greyville | 1000m | GOOD | Dezahn Louw | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.84L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Malmoos for Yogas Govender, drawn wide in barrier 14 with 60kg under Tristan Godden. Last start 6th of 7 at Scottsville over 1199m on 29 Apr, beaten 7.77L on good going with 57.5kg at $23 behind Roskilde. Faces a weight rise and tougher draw after 22 days. Needs to lift but has place claims with improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Damyan Pillay | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.77L | $23.00 |
Jockey: A Mgudlwa
Weight: 60kgs
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Two-year-old colt by Chimichuri Run from Georgina Rose. Last start 12th of 14 at Greyville over 1199m on 9 May, beaten 7.95L with 60kg from barrier 2 at $61 on GOOD. Draws wide in barrier 15 today after that debut effort for A Mgudlwa and Garth Puller. Can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 09/05/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 7.95L | $61.00 |
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Two-year-old filly by Futura out of Summer Afternoon on debut. Draws wide in barrier 16 for M Yeni for trainer Paul Lafferty. Pedigree suggests some speed, and the setup looks straightforward. Can feature with the right run.