Scottsville Race 2 - Alesian Chief (2022) Maiden Plate
THE NAME OF DLADLA (3) sets the standard after a narrow 2nd at Turffontein over 1399m, beaten 1.25L, following back-to-back mile seconds. ETZEBETH (7) rates the main danger with a last-start 2nd at Scottsville over 1399m, 1.75L off, and a prior 3rd here at the trip. WAR EMPEROR (9) is knocking on the door after three recent seconds, the latest at Scottsville over 1199m beaten 0.05L, and has previous 1399m form. RED HOT GUY (2) showed promise on debut at Scottsville over 1000m when 5th, 1.84L, and can improve up in trip.
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after a 5th of 6 at Greyville over 1199m on 17 Apr, beaten 6.8L with 60.5kg at $11 behind William Of Orange. Prior run was better when 6th of 10 over 1400m on 22 Mar at Greyville (Soft), beaten 1.83L with 60kg at $81. Draws barrier 1 and drops 0.5kg with Callan Murray up for Gareth (Jnr). Can improve from the inside draw.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 17/04/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Divesh Ramkhalawon | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 22/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Greyville | 1400m | SOFT | Cole Dicken | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.83L | $81.00 |
| 13/13 | 14/12/2025 | - | 3UP OPEN MDN | $85,512.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 59.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 13L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Marco V'Rensburg
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Placed 5th of 11 at Scottsville over 1000m on 5 Apr, beaten 1.84L with 60kg at $7.50 behind Tommy Greaney. Last start 7th of 9 at Greyville over 1000m on 2 May, beaten 4.13L with 60kg at $9 behind Kudikaran. Drops 4kg to 56kg and draws barrier 2, with Marco V'Rensburg riding for Robbie Hill. Can feature with the right 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 02/05/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Greyville | 1000m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.13L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 05/04/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.84L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Andrew Fortune
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with three straight placings. Last start 2nd of 9 at Turffontein over 1399m on 10 May, beaten 1.25L by Quevano, with 56kg at $6. Two back 2nd of 5 over 1600m there on 23 Apr, beaten 0.23L at $3.10. Draws barrier 3 and stays on 56kg; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 12 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 | 10/05/2026 | - | Flat | $109,269.00 | Turffontein | 1399m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.25L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 23/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.23L | $3.10 |
| 2/6 | 09/04/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.23L | $4.80 |
| 3/9 | 28/03/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Vaal | 1400m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.83L | $201.00 |
| 7/8 | 12/03/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | SOFT | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.97L | $12.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/01/2026 | - | Flat | $123,507.00 | Vaal | 1199m | GOOD | Smanga Khumalo | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 11.05L | $61.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/12/2025 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1000m | GOOD | Malesela Katjedi | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 11.8L | $91.00 |
| 9/15 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 800m | GOOD | Nathan Klink | 60kg | - | - | 14 |
| 9.45L | $91.00 |
Jockey: Jabu Jacobs
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 55-day break after a close 5th at Greyville over 1200m on 27 Mar, beaten 0.69L with 60.5kg at $13 behind Higher Love. Prior run 6th of 10 at Scottsville over 1200m on 11 Mar, 1.83L off Frostbite at $41. Carries 60kg here from barrier 4 for Jabu Jacobs, dropping 0.5kg and stepping up 199m. Can feature with a similar effort.
Last Starts 56 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 27/03/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Greyville | 1200m | GOOD | Jabu Jacobs | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.69L | $13.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.83L | $41.00 |
| 12/12 | 05/09/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Mathew Thackeray | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 12.6L | $51.00 |
Jockey: A Mgudlwa
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up here after 221 days. Last start 10th of 13 at Greyville over 1199m on 12 Oct, beaten 11.3L with 59kg at $126 behind Johnny Boy. Up 1kg to 60kg and draws barrier 5. Needs to lift but can improve with the break.
Last Starts 222 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 12/10/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 11.3L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 12-day turnaround after a solid 5th at Greyville over 1199m on 9 May, beaten 2.74L with 60kg at $81 behind Quest Of Valor. Prior run was 6th of 9 over 1000m at Greyville, beaten 5.04L at $41. Drops 4kg to 56kg and draws four spots better. Can improve with the weight drop and quick backup.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 09/05/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 2.74L | $81.00 |
| 6/9 | 24/04/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Greyville | 1000m | GOOD | Cole Dicken | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.04L | $41.00 |
| 5/6 | 08/02/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Cole Dicken | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 10.25L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Dezahn Louw
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 25-day break after a solid 2nd at Scottsville over 1399m on 26 Apr, beaten 1.75L on soft with 60kg at $6.50 behind Viking Leader. Also placed 3rd over this trip at Scottsville on 8 Feb, 0.6L off the winner at $2.80. Track and trip stats read 2: 0-1-1, and he maps from barrier 7 with Dezahn Louw up for Nathan Kotzen. Consistent at 1399m and can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 26/04/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | SOFT | Dezahn Louw | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.75L | $6.50 |
| 6/11 | 11/04/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.48L | $10.00 |
| 5/8 | 29/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Greyville | 1900m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.46L | $4.40 |
| 5/7 | 27/02/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Greyville | 1800m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.91L | $1.95 |
| 3/8 | 08/02/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Chad Little | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.6L | $2.80 |
| 3/12 | 11/01/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Chad Little | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.75L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark at 1399m, placing in three of six. Last start 4th of 6 at Scottsville over 1399m on 29 Apr, beaten 8.5L by Greek Heritage, with 60kg at $31 on good ground. Prior Greyville runs at this trip included a 2nd beaten 2L (60kg, $6) on 18 Jun and a 3rd beaten 3L (56kg, $4.50) on 13 Jul. Drops 2.5kg to 57.5kg here and can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 29/04/2026 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 8.5L | $31.00 |
| 3/12 | 13/07/2025 | - | F & M | $85,512.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3L | $4.50 |
| 2/7 | 18/06/2025 | - | F & M | $104,510.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2L | $6.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/12/2024 | - | F & M | $90,008.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Deryl Daniels | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.45L | $20.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/03/2024 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Greyville | 1800m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 59.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 5L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2024 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.33 |
| 7/12 | 21/01/2024 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | SOFT | Rachel Venniker | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.2L | $10.00 |
| 4/7 | 10/01/2024 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $8.50 |
| 4/14 | 20/12/2023 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Greyville | 1400m | SOFT | Rachel Venniker | 59kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $67.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/11/2023 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | SOFT | Kobeli Lihaba | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 5.5L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 11/11/2023 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/14 | 08/10/2023 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 58kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.75L | $12.00 |
| 6/12 | 10/09/2023 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | SOFT | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | - | - | 11 |
| 9.45L | $7.00 |
| 3/9 | 13/08/2023 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $4.75 |
| 7/10 | 16/07/2023 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Greyville | 1400m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 56kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.6L | $7.50 |
| 5/12 | 19/06/2023 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Greyville | 1400m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 56kg | - | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 27/05/2023 | - | F & M | $0.00 | Greyville | 1200m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 57kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4L | $16.00 |
| 5/13 | 13/05/2023 | - | Fillies | $0.00 | Greyville | 1200m | SOFT | Rachel Venniker | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.6L | $41.00 |
Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, with three seconds in his last four starts. Last start 2nd of 7 at Scottsville over 1199m on 29 Apr, beaten 0.05L by Roskilde with 60kg at $7.50. Steps up 200m and returns to a trip where he ran 3rd over 1399m in Nov. Consistent and can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 29/04/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Divesh Ramkhalawon | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.05L | $7.50 |
| 2/10 | 11/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | GOOD | Kobeli Lihaba | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.37L | $4.80 |
| 2/7 | 02/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Greyville | 1000m | GOOD | Cole Dicken | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.75L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 18/11/2025 | - | for All MDNs | $85,512.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Cole Dicken | 59.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 21/09/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Siyanda Sosibo | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 9L | $67.00 |