Scottsville Race 5 - In The Box Seat Podcast Brought To You By Gallop Tv Progress Plate
POWERANDTHEGLORY (4) Won narrowly last time at Greyville and getting better in recent performances. In top racing shape since returning from a break. Should go close. BANGLADESH (5) Managed to come out on top by the slightest of margins last time at Greyville and good career start. Been in the money each start this preparation. A win wouldn't surprise. CARDINAL CHIEF (8) Came in 5th last run at Greyville. Giving another chance here. Expected to settle towards the tail. The large claim from Qiniso Ngcobo should help. Could be a value selection. PARISIAN WALKWAY (3) In the money when 2nd last time at Turffontein and competing at a lower grade. Should race on the speed. Respect against this field.

Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Below par performance when 12th last start at Greyville but lining up against easier rivals. Will be pushing for a forward position early. Not dismissing.
Last Starts 36 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 04/07/2026 | - | Flat | $161,478.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 12.3L | $29.00 |
| 3/6 | 05/04/2026 | - | Flat | $213,756.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 52.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2.74L | $10.00 |
| 4/11 | 15/03/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Scottsville | 1950m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 55.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.09L | $7.50 |
| 3/7 | 08/02/2026 | - | 3-Year-Olds | $142,527.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.75L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 05/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $118,770.00 | Greyville | 1900m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 62kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.55L | $8.00 |
| 2/9 | 19/10/2025 | - | Flat | $151,979.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Jacey Botes | 50kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.75L | $31.00 |
| 8/14 | 27/07/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $1,424,994.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 6.8L | $91.00 |
| 1/10 | 09/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $142,504.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.25L | $3.90 |
| 2/8 | 18/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $142,504.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $3.10 |
| 5/14 | 24/05/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.25L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 03/05/2025 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Dezahn Louw
Weight: 55kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a 28 week spell. Jumped at $15.00 and disappointing outing when 8th last start at this venue but drawn nicely. Prefers to settle towards the rear. Betting is the best guide.
Last Starts 196 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 25/01/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Scottsville | 1950m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 62kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.9L | $16.00 |
| 2/6 | 26/12/2024 | - | Flat | $87,748.00 | Greyville | 2300m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.75L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/12/2024 | - | Flat | $90,008.00 | Scottsville | 2400m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 55kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 27/11/2024 | - | Flat | $90,008.00 | Greyville | 2000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $4.50 |
| 5/10 | 03/11/2024 | - | Flat | $90,008.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.3L | $71.00 |
| 7/9 | 23/10/2024 | - | Flat | $90,008.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 8.35L | $31.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/10/2024 | - | Flat | $90,008.00 | Greyville | 1100m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.6L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Honest race when 2nd last time at Turffontein and up against a less competitive field. Expecting to settle positively. Nice value bet.
Last Starts 19 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 | 21/07/2026 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Diego De Gouveia | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/6 | 30/12/2025 | - | 1-2 WINS & MDN | $123,507.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.85L | $2.75 |
| 17/20 | 29/11/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $5,940,016.00 | Turffontein | 2000m | GOOD | Philasande Mxoli | 54kg | - | - | 16 |
| 99.55L | $61.00 |
| 3/5 | 26/10/2025 | - | 1 & 2 WINS & MDN | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.75L | $3.30 |
| 3/10 | 20/09/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.35L | $3.70 |
| 5/6 | 24/05/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $1,900,003.00 | Greyville | 2000m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8.85L | $23.00 |
| 4/6 | 11/05/2025 | - | Flat | $119,994.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Girish Samo Burthia | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4L | $3.10 |
| 10/13 | 29/03/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $1,250,012.00 | Turffontein | 2450m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 18.65L | $5.00 |
| 5/11 | 01/03/2025 | - | Grade 1 | $1,499,995.00 | Turffontein | 1800m | GOOD | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.55L | $5.00 |
| 1/11 | 01/02/2025 | - | Grade 2 | $1,000,005.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $23.00 |
| 4/13 | 30/11/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $650,001.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | GOOD | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.25L | $71.00 |
| 3/8 | 31/10/2024 | - | Flat | $115,008.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.75L | $3.10 |
| 9/14 | 28/07/2024 | - | Grade 1 | $1,000,013.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 14 |
| 6.6L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/07/2024 | - | 2Y | $139,987.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | GOOD | Kaidan Brewer | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 1.25L | $2.50 |
| 1/7 | 09/05/2024 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $90,008.00 | Vaal | 1600m | GOOD | Diego De Gouveia | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| - | $2.10 |
| 3/9 | 06/04/2024 | - | $0.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Diego De Gouveia | 57kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $23.00 |

Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Game effort to win narrowly last time at Greyville and showing improvement in recent outings. Been in the money frequently this preparation. Can win.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 12/07/2026 | - | CL3 | $156,764.00 | Greyville | 1399m | STANDARD | Tristan Godden | 62kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.90 |
| 2/8 | 10/06/2026 | - | Flat | $166,288.00 | Greyville | 1399m | STANDARD | Tristan Godden | 58.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.75L | $3.40 |
| 5/12 | 27/04/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $237,516.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 54.5kg | - | - | 13 |
| 2.45L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $166,288.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.7L | $3.60 |
| 2/14 | 31/01/2026 | - | Flat | $189,998.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 51kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $5.50 |
| 2/13 | 10/01/2026 | - | Flat | $161,478.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Oisin Murphy | 62kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.2L | $9.50 |
| 11/18 | 13/12/2025 | - | Grade 2 Handicap | $475,007.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Keanen Steyn | 52.5kg | - | - | 14 |
| 7.15L | $126.00 |
| 3/9 | 19/11/2025 | - | Flat | $166,288.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.75L | $3.60 |
| 1/6 | 29/10/2025 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $0.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/10/2025 | - | Flat | $151,979.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 55.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 3.85L | $0.00 |
| 4/6 | 22/03/2025 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 58.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.05L | $2.60 |
| 7/11 | 22/02/2025 | - | CL3 | $166,239.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 57.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 6.35L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 07/12/2024 | - | CL3 | $142,504.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | SOFT | Grant Van Niekerk | 54.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $4.80 |
| 5/13 | 16/11/2024 | - | CL3 | $128,523.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 53.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.55L | $3.20 |
| 1/11 | 02/06/2024 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $128,523.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.75L | $2.15 |
| 4/16 | 20/04/2024 | - | $0.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.55L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Brave effort to win narrowly last time at Greyville and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Has run into the placings at every start this campaign. Good chance in this.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/9 | 12/07/2026 | - | CL4 | $137,742.00 | Greyville | 1399m | STANDARD | Craig Zackey | 59.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/12 | 13/06/2026 | - | CL4 | $137,742.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/04/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $4.40 |
| 5/10 | 28/05/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Greyville | 1199m | GOOD | Raymond Danielson | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1L | $8.50 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran 6th last start at Greyville and carrying more weight than last time. Has shown early pace in races to date. K De Melo is a strong choice aboard. Can't have in this.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 26/07/2026 | - | Listed | $213,756.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 56kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.4L | $41.00 |
| 11/14 | 04/07/2026 | - | Listed | $189,998.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | Zac Lloyd | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 13.7L | $14.00 |
| 5/9 | 28/02/2026 | - | Listed | $261,227.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1.65L | $5.00 |
| 2/8 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $166,288.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 62kg | - | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/7 | 04/01/2026 | - | CL2 | $175,738.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | GOOD | K De Melo | 54.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.05L | $2.00 |
| 3/8 | 10/12/2025 | - | CL2 | $175,738.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | GOOD | K De Melo | 55.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.4L | $4.40 |
| 2/6 | 02/11/2025 | - | Flat | $166,288.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 62kg | - | - | 1 |
| 1.75L | $4.33 |
| 5/10 | 27/09/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $332,502.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Brevan Plaatjies | 55.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.25L | $26.00 |
| 4/5 | 03/09/2025 | - | Flat | $151,979.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 62kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.6L | $3.40 |
| 1/9 | 26/07/2025 | - | CL3 | $128,245.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | SOFT | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.5L | $7.50 |
| 3/8 | 17/06/2025 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | SOFT | Luyolo Mxothwa | 62kg | - | - | 6 |
| 2.75L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 25/05/2025 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | SOFT | Luyolo Mxothwa | 62kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.4L | $12.00 |
| 9/11 | 21/04/2025 | - | Grade 3 | $237,516.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 52.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.35L | $6.50 |
| 1/6 | 22/03/2025 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 0.05L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 08/02/2025 | - | CL3 | $152,004.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.45L | $14.00 |
| 7/12 | 25/01/2025 | - | CL3 | $168,432.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 18.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/5 | 23/11/2024 | - | Grade 2 | $474,994.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 8L | $23.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/11/2024 | - | Grade 3 | $285,006.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.85L | $5.00 |
| 3/14 | 14/09/2024 | - | CL4 | $114,007.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58kg | - | - | 14 |
| 6.55L | $8.00 |
| 1/10 | 17/08/2024 | - | 3Y MDN | $190,011.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 4.75L | $3.90 |

Jockey: Qiniso Ngcobo
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $4.50 and finished 5th last run at Greyville. Giving another chance here. Does take a while to get into stride. Qiniso Ngcobo takes a large claim. Very capable of taking this out.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/07/2026 | - | CL3 | $156,764.00 | Greyville | 1399m | STANDARD | Serino Moodley | 53kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.85L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 10/06/2026 | - | Flat | $166,288.00 | Greyville | 1399m | STANDARD | Calvin Habib | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 2L | $17.00 |
| 8/11 | 29/04/2026 | - | 4 | $137,742.00 | Scottsville | 1399m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 59.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.13L | $5.50 |
| 2/11 | 29/03/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Greyville | 1200m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 54kg | - | - | 5 |
| 0.01L | $11.00 |
| 5/6 | 01/03/2026 | - | Flat | $189,998.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 54kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.46L | $14.00 |
| 9/13 | 15/02/2026 | - | CL4 | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 10.25L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 02/01/2026 | - | Flat | $142,527.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 54.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 1L | $13.00 |
| 9/16 | 14/12/2025 | - | CL4 | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 5.8L | $29.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/09/2025 | - | FLAT | $151,979.00 | Greyville | 1399m | SOFT | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 53.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 9.25L | $26.00 |
| 9/13 | 31/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 56kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.45L | $12.00 |
| 4/10 | 06/08/2025 | - | CL4 | $133,005.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 54.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 09/07/2025 | - | Flat | $118,770.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1L | $12.00 |
| 3/8 | 16/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $142,504.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.75L | $51.00 |