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SCOTTSVILLE 11 March 2026
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- Channel:
- Distance: 6f
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Racecard
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Runner
Best Odds
Didn't run too badly when out of the frame at Greyville (beaten just under 4l) two months ago; has won over C&D.
1700-5
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 84
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 26 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 9-3 | 5/8 | Umzingeli Wenyathi (3¾L) | 25/1 | 86 | 60 | |
| 14 Dec 25 | Sco Scottsville | 6f | 9-7 | 15/16 | Fortress Of Fire (16L) | 10/1 | 91 | 4 | |
| 12 Oct 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 9-9 | 12/12 | Cognac (7L) | 20/1 | 96 | 45 | |
| 27 Jul 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 9-6 | 7/11 | Zalatoris (2L) | 25/1 | 86 | 61 | |
| 14 Jun 25 | Sco Scottsville | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 1/10 | Gotta Go Eddie (1¾L) | 5/2 | - | - |
| 30 Apr 25 | Sco Scottsville | 6f | Md | 9-0 | 3/12 | Yippee Kiyay (3¾L) | 16/1 | - | 43 |
Well held when third three weeks ago; has won over C&D.
0655-3
Age: 5
Weight: 9-5
OR: 81
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 26 | Sco Scottsville | 6f | 9-7 | 3/13 | Who Blinked (3¾L) | 10/1 | 83 | 53 | |
| 28 Dec 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 8-10 | 5/9 | Wild Justice (6½L) | 8/1 | 84 | 74 | |
| 14 Dec 25 | Sco Scottsville | 6f | 9-8 | 5/16 | Fortress Of Fire (2L) | 10/1 | 84 | 53 | |
| 16 Nov 25 | Gre Greyville | 7f | Md | 9-5 | 6/8 | Golden Rule (5¾L) | 20/1 | 85 | 68 |
| 12 Oct 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 8-3 | 11/12 | I Am Giant (10½L) | 20/1 | 85 | 41 | |
| 17 Sep 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 8-3 | 2/9 | Icy Blast (shd) | 9/2 | 83 | 64 |
Had Gorgeous Guy, Cowboy Country and Dapper in arrears when springing a surpise to score by just under 2l (went off 33-1) three weeks ago; the stable has enjoyed plenty of winners of late; can be in the mix.
330-61
Age: 4
Weight: 9-3
OR: 79
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 26 | Sco Scottsville | 6f | 8-12 | 1/13 | The Mask (1¾L) | 33/1 | 75 | 61 | |
| 18 Jan 26 | Gre Greyville | 5f | 9-6 | 6/8 | Smorgasbord (3¼L) | 40/1 | 75 | 51 | |
| 7 Jun 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 9-2 | 12/12 | Gimmethegoodlife (6L) | 7/2 | 78 | 52 | |
| 24 May 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 9-1 | 3/14 | Turbo Power (½L) | 16/1 | 78 | - | |
| 6 Apr 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 9-1 | 3/14 | Moya Wa Laliga (4¼L) | 11/2 | 79 | 59 | |
| 9 Mar 25 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | 9-6 | 6/10 | Future Flo (2¼L) | 17/2 | 80 | 60 |
He meets the required standard ability wise; could not compete with Who Blinked when fifth last month.
33-495
Age: 4
Weight: 8-10
OR: 73
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 26 | Sco Scottsville | 6f | 8-9 | 5/13 | Who Blinked (4¾L) | 6/1 | 75 | 44 | |
| 28 Jan 26 | Gre Greyville | 7f | 9-6 | 9/11 | Eventidor (4L) | 33/10 | 77 | 65 | |
| 2 Jan 26 | Gre Greyville | 8f | 9-3 | 4/11 | Master Du Rouvray (5½L) | 25/2 | 79 | - | |
| 14 Dec 25 | Sco Scottsville | 6f | 9-3 | 3/16 | Fortress Of Fire (1¾L) | 7/1 | 79 | 52 | |
| 19 Oct 25 | Gre Greyville | 7f | 8-10 | 3/14 | Treaty Of Paris (¾L) | 5/1 | 79 | 51 | |
| 3 Oct 25 | Gre Greyville | 7f | 8-9 | 2/12 | Golden Rule (3¾L) | 28/10 | 79 | 64 |
Has won here previously; this just his fifth race; displayed a fair level of form when just under 4l third last month; should figure.
14-63
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 87
Days: 24
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Feb 26 | Sco Scottsville | 6f | 9-7 | 3/13 | Who Blinked (3¾L) | 8/1 | 89 | 53 | |
| 11 Jan 26 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | 8-4 | 6/9 | Hithemhardsunshine (1¾L) | 9/4 | 89 | 62 | |
| 25 Nov 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 9-3 | 4/12 | Circumbendibus (2¾L) | 8/1 | 89 | 58 | |
| 14 Sep 25 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 1/6 | Bombardier Boy () | 14/10 | - | 55 |
Can be a player at this level; has winning track form; not disgraced when sixth of eight at Greyville two months ago.
232-26
Age: 4
Weight: 9-6
OR: 82
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jan 26 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 9-7 | 6/8 | Umzingeli Wenyathi (3¾L) | 3/1 | 83 | 62 | |
| 2 Jan 26 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 9-7 | 2/6 | Fortress Of Fire (¾L) | 3/1 | 83 | - | |
| 14 Dec 25 | Sco Scottsville | 6f | 9-7 | 2/16 | Fortress Of Fire (1½L) | 33/10 | 83 | 55 | |
| 18 Nov 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 8-5 | 3/5 | Major Tommie (2¾L) | 3/1 | 84 | - | |
| 19 Oct 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 8-12 | 2/8 | Tara Star (½L) | 25/2 | 84 | 65 | |
| 17 Sep 25 | Gre Greyville | 7f | Md | 9-0 | 5/9 | Regeneration (7½L) | 28/10 | 86 | 44 |
Finished seventh but wasn't beaten too far (4l) when close behind Who Blinked 52 days ago at Greyville in a stakes race; has won here before; on target twice in his last three outings; should prove competitive.
3/11-7
Age: 5
Weight: 9-0
OR: 76
Days: 52
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 Jan 26 | Gre Greyville | 5f | 9-6 | 7/8 | Smorgasbord (3¾L) | 7/1 | 76 | 49 | |
| 14 May 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 9-9 | 1/8 | Cotton Ron (4¼L) | 28/10 | 69 | 62 | |
| 13 Apr 25 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 1/10 | Grand Force (1L) | 6/1 | 69 | 56 |
| 11 Jun 24 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | Md | 9-3 | 3/13 | Becky Sharp (1¾L) | 6/1 | 71 | 35 |
| 18 May 24 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | Md | 9-2 | 5/13 | Azzurri (4¾L) | 20/1 | 73 | 24 |
| 23 Mar 24 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 7/10 | Voorloopertjie (7L) | 17/2 | 75 | 22 |
Narrow winner on his debut over C&D at 80-1 in September; returns from a layoff; should give it a bold bid.
1-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 87
Days: 171
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Sep 25 | Sco Scottsville | 6f | Md | 8-11 | 1/11 | The Marquee (¾L) | 80/1 | - | 58 |
Verdict
A tight one to call but CHICARITO is the selection. He has every chance with winning C&D form and kicked off his career with a success. Who Blinked has run well previously over this C&D.
Chicarito
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