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SCOTTSVILLE 18 February 2026
Valverite Maiden Juvenile Plate(For 2 yo R100 000 Win BSA / RCS Bonus) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 6f
- Runners
- 16
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Appears to be going forwards; close up second over 5f here (maiden juvenile plate) with Riff Raff Boy just behind last month.
34-2
Age: 2
Weight: 9-1
OR: -
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 26 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | Md | 9-1 | 2/10 | Ode To The Sea (nk) | 6/1 | - | 46 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Gre Greyville | 5f | 9-1 | 4/9 | Kavady (5¾L) | 33/20 | - | 46 | |
| 14 Dec 25 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | Md | 9-1 | 3/12 | Master Magician (7L) | 25/1 | - | 61 |
Beaten 10l when sixth on his debut here at 14-1 two months ago; entitled to be better for that run.
6-
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 66
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Dec 25 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 6/12 | Master Magician (9½L) | 14/1 | - | 54 |
Related to 5f winner Serengetti Sun; should go close with signs of encouragement in profile and his sire is a speed influence.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Record of the stable offers some encouragement; breeding suggests he may improve with time; related to 7f winner Forged In Flame; sire has produced lots of sprint winners; gelded already.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Gelded already; early foal; can be in the thick of things with signs of encouragement in profile and his sire is a speed influence.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
September foal; from the same family as Trompie, a winner over 5f; looks likely to be involved with signs of encouragement in profile and could be a speedy type on breeding.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Bred on sire side to appreciate sprint distances; from the same family as Bossy Boots, a winner over 5f; already gelded; trainer's record a potential plus; unless there is significant market confidence this newcomer is probably best watched.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Early foal; sibling of Assertive Power (1m1f winner); trainer's stats offers some hope; the sire's progeny are not always overly precocious; gelded already.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Trainer's stats offers some hope; sire offers hope the distance might suit; early foal; already a gelding; any market positivity behind this newcomer should be noted.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Came home sixth, beaten 8l, here over 5f (conditions race) three weeks ago; winless in three starts but has shown promise with second his top showing; wears first-time blinkers.
5-26
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 25 Jan 26 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | 9-6 | 6/8 | Master Magician (8¼L) | 17/2 | - | 35 | |
| 11 Jan 26 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 2/10 | Global Trend (3¼L) | 33/1 | - | 58 |
| 26 Dec 25 | Gre Greyville | 5f | 9-6 | 5/9 | Kavady (7¼L) | 50/1 | - | 44 |
Bred to get better as he gets older; shares a dam with Union Rose, a 1m winner; stable get a steady supply of winners; probably best watched for now but it will be interesting to see if there is any market confidence.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Not far behind Smart Choice when fourth over 5f here (maiden juvenile plate) 38 days ago.
7-4
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 Jan 26 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 4/10 | Ode To The Sea (1¾L) | 66/1 | - | 44 |
| 14 Dec 25 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | Md | 9-1 | 7/12 | Master Magician (10½L) | 16/1 | - | 51 |
Having first race; related to 6f winner Keep It Green; he's an attractive contender as some good aspects to his profile.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Should have speed for this if taking after sire; stable know the time of day; early foal; the betting can guide but a watching brief probably the best policy.
Form:
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: -
Far from disgraced (beaten less than a length) over 5f at Kenilworth (maiden juvenile plate) five weeks ago.
7-4
Age: 2
Weight: 9-6
OR: -
Days: 36
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 4/13 | St Harry (¾L) | 25/1 | - | 26 |
| 13 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | 9-6 | 7/9 | Champagne Castle (8L) | 5/1 | - | 23 |
Verdict
It's hard to confidently rule out many of these. Captain Josh might have a say while Quest Of Valor and Namir are bred for the job in hand. However, the vote goes to AFRICAN RUBY. He looks the part on paper despite lacking previous experience.
African Ruby
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