Durbanville Race 1 - Hollywoodbets Durbanville Welcomes You Maiden Plate (F & M)
EBISU (2) resumes from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Looked close to a win before that break, finishing off with a minor placing over 1250m at this track. Can make a winning return. EPERNAY (4) stepped out for her debut over 1200m at Kenilworth back on November 22 and finished fourth, beaten 5.5 lengths. Likely improver and worth following up. MEGHAN'S DIAMOND (1) was in the money two starts back at Kenilworth but was unable to repeat the effort last time when eighth, beaten 7 lengths, at this track over 1250m. Gets chance to atone. FUTURE RED (7) is on debut. By Futura and comes from the James Crawford stable. From a good family of winners. Should be ready to fire.

Jockey: Luyolo Mxothwa
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 8th of 14 at this track on January 21 over 1250m, 7 len behind Raffish Trend carrying 59.5kg at $6.50. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Kenilworth on December 24 over 1200m, 0.1 len behind Cutie Patootie with 57.5kg at $9. Has the ability. Can do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 21/01/2026 | 28 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59.5kg | 1:14.62 | - | 13 |
| 7.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/12/2025 | 44 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 57.5kg | 1:13.94 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $9.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/11/2025 | 107 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58kg | 1:10.82 | - | 2 |
| 6.7L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/07/2025 | 32 | PLATE F 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:16.63 | - | 2 |
| 10.7L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/06/2025 | 30 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Heavy | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:15.29 | - | 2 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 5/14 | 25/05/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 0:59.13 | - | 7 |
| 6.1L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation third of 13 at this track September 27 over 1250m, 4 len behind Calanque with 58kg at $3.80. On debut seventh of 14 at Scottsville July 9 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Lucienne with 57kg at $8. Has plenty of scope for improvement this time in work. Goes close fresh.
Last Starts 139 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 27/09/2025 | 59 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Chad Little | 58kg | 1:14.71 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 30/07/2025 | 21 | MPLATE FM | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Chad Little | 57kg | 1:10.15 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $5.00 |
| 7/14 | 09/07/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Chad Little | 57kg | 1:10.18 | - | 13 |
| 4.4L | $8.00 |

Jockey: Brevan Plaatjies
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Hawwaam out of Burnt Paper Sky. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.

Jockey: Sifisokuhle Bungane
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 4th of 14 at Kenilworth on November 22 over 1200m, 5.5 len behind One Dance carrying 56kg at $101. Worked home well on debut then put away again. Expect a forward showing.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 22/11/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 56kg | 1:13.13 | - | 6 |
| 5.7L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Grant Van Niekerk
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes from a spell. Not seen since she finished last of 9 at Kenilworth December 10 over 1600m, 12 len behind Her World carrying 59kg at $34. On debut tenth of 14 at Kenilworth November 22 over 1200m, 11 len behind One Dance with 59kg at $101. Will need this run.
Last Starts 65 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 10/12/2025 | 18 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 59kg | 1:40.89 | - | 4 |
| 12.8L | $34.00 |
| 10/14 | 22/11/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:13.13 | - | 11 |
| 11.2L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Aldo Domeyer
Weight: 60kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 9th of 11 at Kenilworth on November 26 over 1000m, 11 len behind Playing Trix with 60kg at $11. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 26/11/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:00.24 | - | 5 |
| 11.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 60kgs
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Three-year-old filly by Futura out of Madame Rooney having her first start. From a good family of winners. Should be ready to fire.

Jockey: Andrew Fortune
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up previously. Resuming 6th of 8 at Kenilworth on December 24 over 1200m, 10 len behind Cutie Patootie carrying 61.5kg at $15. Second-up ran last of 13 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, 11 len behind Amayah carrying 61.5kg at $101. Expect improvement on recent effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 21/01/2026 | 28 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 61.5kg | 1:37.32 | - | 10 |
| 11.5L | $101.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/12/2025 | 66 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 61.5kg | 1:13.94 | - | 2 |
| 10.2L | $15.00 |
| 2/12 | 19/10/2025 | 16 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:39.46 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $9.50 |
| 8/9 | 03/10/2025 | 12 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Jacey Botes | 57.5kg | 1:25.88 | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 6/16 | 21/09/2025 | 74 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:09.36 | - | 16 |
| 9.5L | $6.50 |
| 6/14 | 09/07/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $9,270.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:10.18 | - | 6 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Sean Veale
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Was as a despised roughie at debut, second last of 14 at Kenilworth on January 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Seven No Trump with 60kg at $101. Cannot enthuse after that sub-standard performance.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 13/01/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:13.17 | - | 12 |
| 7.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Corne Orffer
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 13 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Amayah carrying 60kg at $5. Before that 4th of 13 at Kenilworth on December 24 over 1600m, 4 len behind Silver Salute carrying 61kg at $13.50. Others favoured.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 21/01/2026 | 28 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:37.32 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 4/13 | 24/12/2025 | 14 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Corne Orffer | 61kg | 1:42.65 | - | 11 |
| 4.1L | $13.50 |
| 2/9 | 10/12/2025 | 38 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:40.89 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $9.00 |
| 6/12 | 02/11/2025 | 28 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Callan Murray | 61.5kg | 1:53.08 | - | 7 |
| 4.7L | $21.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/10/2025 | 26 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:51.94 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $1.83 |
| 2/10 | 09/09/2025 | 61 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 2000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 2:02.89 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 2/9 | 10/07/2025 | 28 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1700m | Heavy | Corne Orffer | 57.5kg | 1:50.26 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 5/12 | 12/06/2025 | 39 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Soft | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:34.23 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 04/05/2025 | 169 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:11.11 | - | 11 |
| 7.7L | $101.00 |
| 13/20 | 16/11/2024 | 63 | MPLATE FM | $9,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 59kg | 1:13.33 | - | 13 |
| 10.0L | $126.00 |
| 10/14 | 14/09/2024 | - | MPLATE FM | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Gareth Wright | 58kg | 1:16.92 | - | 14 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |