Scottsville Race 2

Valverite Maiden Juvenile Plate

Prize Money: $11,794

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.

Distance: 1200m
Class: PLATE
Track: Good
Weather: Showers
Surface: Turf

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Smart Choice (1) 342
Trainer: Michael Miller()
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel (a1.5)
Weight: 57.5kg
Prize Money: $4,361
Win / Place: 0% / 66%

2 yo Bay Filly

Sire: ERIK THE RED (SAF)

Dam: HIJACKED (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Jet Master

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Comments

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.

Expected Settling Position: Leader

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
2nd of 10	11/1/26	Scottsville	1000m	MPLTE 2	9	Mathew Thackeray	57.5kg	Y	0:57.95	62.1 km/h	0.3L	-	$7.00	16	$11,794	$2,241	1. Ode To The Sea 2. Smart Choice 3. Green Energy
4th of 9	26/12/25	Greyville	1000m	PLATE	5	Tristan Godden	57.5kg	Good	0:58.59	61.4 km/h	5.6L	-	$2.65f	12	$21,061	$1,000	1. Kavady 2. Japura 3. Ode To The Sea
3rd of 12	14/12/25	Scottsville	1000m	MPLTE	9	Calvin Habib	57.5kg	Y	0:56.10	64.2 km/h	6.9L	-	$26	-	$11,794	$1,120	1. Master Magician 2. Lady Godiva 3. Smart Choice

Steamy Windows (2) 6x
Trainer: Michael Miller()
Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: MASTER OF MY FATE (SAF)

Dam: HOT AFFAIR (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Jay Peg

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1000m

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Comments

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.

Expected Settling Position: Backmarker

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 12	14/12/25	Scottsville	1000m	MPLTE	3	Mathew Thackeray	60kg	Y	0:56.10	64.2 km/h	9.5L	-	$15	-	$11,794	-	1. Master Magician 2. Lady Godiva 3. Smart Choice

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6th of 12

14/12/25

Scottsville

1000m

MPLTE

Mathew Thackeray

60kg

0:56.10

64.2 km/h

9.5L

$15

$11,794

1. Master Magician

2. Lady Godiva

3. Smart Choice

African Ruby (3)
Trainer: Garth Puller()
Jockey: Siphesihle Hlengwa
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Chestnut Colt

Sire: WILLOW MAGIC (AUS)

Dam: SUNRISE IN AFRICA (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Trippi

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First-starter by Willow Magic out of Sunrise In Africa. Maybe later.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Flamethrower (4)
Trainer: Yogas Govender()
Jockey: Andrew Fortune
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: MASTER OF MY FATE (SAF)

Dam: BLACK FLAME (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Silvano

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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.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Action Thriller (5)
Trainer: Michael Miller()
Jockey: S'manga Khumalo
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: RED RAY (SAF)

Dam: SMOULDERING (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Parade Leader

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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.

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Quest Of Valor (6)
Trainer: Doug Campbell()
Jockey: Rachel Venniker (a1.5)
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: VISIONAIRE (USA)

Dam: QUEST D'ORE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Seventh Rock

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First-starter by Visionaire out of Quest D'ore. Watch for a market push.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Namir (7)
Trainer: Kumaran Naidoo()
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: RAFEEF (AUS)

Dam: WAKE UP MAGGIE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Var

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Two-year-old colt (Rafeef - Wake Up Maggie) making his debut. Key runner likely to measure up.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Last Superman (8)
Trainer: Michael Miller()
Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto (a1.5)
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: ACT OF WAR (SAF)

Dam: SUPERCILIOUS (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Visionaire

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First-starter by Act Of War out of Supercilious. Betting the best guide.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Bold Pursuit (9)
Trainer: Michael Miller()
Jockey: Damyan Pillay (a2.5)
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: RED RAY (SAF)

Dam: TRAMONTANA (IRE)

Dam's Sire: Peintre Celebre

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Two-year-old gelding (Red Ray - Tramontana) making his debut. Nice profile and a bold showing is on the cards.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Royal Sceptre (10)
Trainer: Michael Miller()
Jockey: Cole Dicken
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Gelding

Sire: CAPTAIN OF ALL (SAF)

Dam: TREASURED PEARL (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Philanthropist

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First-starter by Captain Of All out of Treasured Pearl. Betting the best guide.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Better Never Ends (11) 526
Trainer: Siboniso Ngcobo()
Jockey: Dezahn Louw (a2.5)
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $2,741
Win / Place: 0% / 33%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: DECLARATIONOFPEACE (USA)

Dam: ENDEARMENT (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Hussonet

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m

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Comments

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.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
6th of 8	25/1/26	Scottsville	1000m	PLATE	6	S'manga Khumalo	60kg	Y	0:56.16	64.1 km/h	8.4L	-	$9.50	14	$21,061	-	1. Master Magician 2. Japura 3. Spirit Of Gabz
2nd of 10	11/1/26	Scottsville	1000m	MPLTE 2	8	Cole Dicken	60kg	Y	0:56.93	63.2 km/h	3.3L	-	$34	16	$11,794	$2,241	1. Global Trend 2. Better Never Ends 3. Japura
5th of 9	26/12/25	Greyville	1000m	PLATE	7	Athandiwe Mgudlwa	60kg	Good	0:58.59	61.4 km/h	7.0L	-	$51	-	$21,061	$500	1. Kavady 2. Japura 3. Ode To The Sea

Rocco's Peace (12)
Trainer: Peter Muscutt()
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: DECLARATIONOFPEACE (USA)

Dam: DOUBLE ROSIE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Dynasty

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Two-year-old colt (Declarationofpeace - Double Rosie) making his debut. Profiles nicely for this.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Riff Raff Boy (13) 74
Trainer: Michael Miller()
Jockey: Mathew Thackeray
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $560
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Chestnut Gelding

Sire: CHIMICHURI RUN (SAF)

Dam: KARATAGE (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Kahal

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Distance Range Last 6 months

1000m

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Comments

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.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 10	11/1/26	Scottsville	1000m	MPLTE 2	2	Gareth Wright	60kg	Y	0:57.95	62.1 km/h	1.7L	-	$67	28	$11,794	$560	1. Ode To The Sea 2. Smart Choice 3. Green Energy
7th of 12	14/12/25	Scottsville	1000m	MPLTE	10	Damyan Pillay	57.5kg	Y	0:56.10	64.2 km/h	10.2L	-	$17	-	$11,794	-	1. Master Magician 2. Lady Godiva 3. Smart Choice

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4th of 10

11/1/26

Scottsville

1000m

MPLTE 2

Gareth Wright

60kg

0:57.95

62.1 km/h

1.7L

$67

$11,794

$560

1. Ode To The Sea

2. Smart Choice

3. Green Energy

7th of 12

14/12/25

Scottsville

1000m

MPLTE

Damyan Pillay

57.5kg

0:56.10

64.2 km/h

10.2L

$17

$11,794

1. Master Magician

2. Lady Godiva

3. Smart Choice

Captain Josh (14)
Trainer: Wendy Whitehead()
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: MALMOOS (SAF)

Dam: HILL OF FIRE (AUS)

Dam's Sire: Danehill Dancer

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First-starter by Malmoos out of Hill Of Fire. Betting the best guide.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Secret Rendezvous (15)
Trainer: Robbie Hill()
Jockey: Jabu Jacobs
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $0
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: RAFEEF (AUS)

Dam: MOVINGANDGROOVING (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Jet Master

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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.

Expected Settling Position: No speed data

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Omkhulu Boss (16) 74
Trainer: Glen Kotzen()
Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 60kg
Prize Money: $640
Win / Place: 0% / 0%

2 yo Bay Colt

Sire: MALMOOS (SAF)

Dam: RISK TAKER (SAF)

Dam's Sire: Frankel

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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.

Expected Settling Position: Midfield

Last Starts days since last start

Place	Date	Track	Distance	Class	Barrier	Jockey	Weight	Cond.	Race Time	Avg. Speed	Margin	800/400	SP	Days	Prize	Prize Won	Result
4th of 13	13/1/26	Kenilworth	1000m	MPLTE	11	Chad Little	60kg	Good	1:00.65	59.4 km/h	0.8L	-	$26	31	$13,479	$640	1. St Harry 2. Hero's Journey 3. Godric Gryffindor
31 Day Freshen-Up
7th of 9	13/12/25	Kenilworth	1000m	PLATE 2	4	Chad Little	60kg	Good	0:59.58	60.4 km/h	8.0L	-	$6.00	-	$21,061	-	1. Champagne Castle 2. Red Spice 3. Roskilde

Race Review Abbreviations

3WNC: Three wide no cover, Awk: Awkwardly away, Bk: Back, Blkd: Blocked, Btld: Battled, Chal: Challenged, Chkd: Checked, Cvr: Cover, Fdd: Faded, Fght: Fought, Fin: Finish, Hdd: Headed, Hld up: Held up, Hmprd: Hampered, Hndy: Handy, Kikd: Kicked, Kn: Keen, Ld: Led/Lead, Midf: Midfield, Mod pc: Moderate pace, Otf: On the Fence, ROS: Ran on strongly, Slow: Slow away, Snagd: Snagged, Stld: Settled, Tn: Turn, Trld: Trailed, Under pres: Under pressure, Under rd: Under riding, Urgd: Urged, Wd: Wide, Wdr: Wider, Weavd: Weaved, Wknd: Weakened, Wrkd: Worked

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