Durbanville Race 2 - Happy Valentines Day From Race Coast Maiden Plate (F & M)
IONA CASTLE (9) raced on the speed and was game in defeat when a close second last start over 1400m at this track when well in the market. Has registered four minor placings from five runs this preparation. Sean Veale stays aboard and should be hard to stop. HAZEL GREEN (7) has been in the money six times including last start on January 13 when third over 1200m at Kenilworth. Has been in the frame at all three runs at this track. Likely to be in the finish. REDLIGHT LANE (2) progressed nicely last time out to finish just 1.3 lengths from the winner in third over 1400m at this track. Looks well placed so expect another big run. THELEIA (8) was beaten 5 lengths into fifth over 1000m at Kenilworth two months ago. Likely improver with strong top-three prospects.

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 13 at this track on January 21 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Amayah carrying 59kg at $5. The race before that 5th of 9 at Kenilworth on December 17 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Ocean Sky with 56kg at $26. Solid prospects and a good gate doesn't hurt.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 21/01/2026 | 35 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 59kg | 1:37.32 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $5.00 |
| 5/9 | 17/12/2025 | 45 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 56kg | 1:27.32 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $26.00 |
| 11/12 | 02/11/2025 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:28.75 | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 05/10/2025 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58kg | 1:27.34 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 07/09/2025 | 25 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:26.65 | - | 1 |
| 1.9L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 13/08/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:15.41 | - | 2 |
| 14.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Rene Piechulek
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 3rd of 13 at this track on January 17 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind South Of France with 60kg at $34. The race before that 4th of 8 at Kenilworth on December 24 over 1200m, 3.5 len behind Malibu Blitz carrying 59kg at $5.50. Making headway. Likely to measure up again.
Last Starts 27 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 | 17/01/2026 | 24 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Rene Piechulek | 60kg | 1:26.43 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $34.00 |
| 4/8 | 24/12/2025 | 44 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:14.49 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $5.50 |
| 6/10 | 10/11/2025 | 23 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:27.17 | - | 8 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 10/11 | 18/10/2025 | 52 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 59kg | 1:16.56 | - | 11 |
| 6.4L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 27/08/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | 1:18.46 | - | 7 |
| 11.4L | $9.00 |

Jockey: Grant Van Niekerk
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 6th of 11 at Kenilworth on December 17 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Wyze Declaration carrying 59kg at $11. Second-up 6th of 13 at this track on January 17 over 1400m, 4 len behind South Of France with 60kg at $51. Will be doing best work late.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 17/01/2026 | 31 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | 1:26.43 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 17/12/2025 | 73 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Corne Orffer | 59kg | 1:29.69 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $11.00 |
| 10/11 | 05/10/2025 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 54kg | 1:27.34 | - | 9 |
| 6.8L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/09/2025 | 25 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Corne Orffer | 57kg | 1:27.36 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $67.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/08/2025 | 34 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 58kg | 1:16.01 | - | 8 |
| 5.9L | $9.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/07/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Heavy | Corne Orffer | 57kg | 1:16.25 | - | 10 |
| 11.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Grant Behr
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 52 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 13 at Kenilworth on December 24 over 1600m, 7 len behind Silver Salute with 52kg at $126. The race before that 12th of 14 at Kenilworth on December 3 over 1500m, 12 len behind Sommerstern carrying 51kg at $126. Will need to improve many lengths to feature.
Last Starts 51 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 24/12/2025 | 21 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Nichola Yuen | 52kg | 1:42.65 | - | 8 |
| 7.9L | $126.00 |
| 12/14 | 03/12/2025 | 31 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Good | Varun Jodhee | 50.9kg | 1:33.55 | - | 14 |
| 12.4L | $126.00 |
| 11/12 | 02/11/2025 | 28 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Varun Jodhee | 50kg | 1:53.08 | - | 12 |
| 10.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/10/2025 | 32 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Nichola Yuen | 58.5kg | 1:51.94 | - | 3 |
| 7.3L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 03/09/2025 | 74 | C5 FM | $6,740.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Joshwin Solomons | 52kg | 1:15.31 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $76.00 |
| 7/10 | 21/06/2025 | 39 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Joshwin Solomons | 51.5kg | 1:27.75 | - | 10 |
| 5.9L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/05/2025 | 15 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Joshwin Solomons | 51.5kg | 1:12.34 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 28/04/2025 | 160 | C5 FM | $6,980.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | J Solomons | 52kg | 1:11.62 | - | 8 |
| 4.2L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 19/11/2024 | 31 | MPLATE FM | $9,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Oswald Noach | 58kg | 1:38.94 | - | 12 |
| 16.3L | $151.00 |
| 13/14 | 19/10/2024 | 14 | MPLATE FM | $9,200.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Oswald Noach | 58kg | 1:39.15 | - | 11 |
| 17.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/14 | 05/10/2024 | - | MPLATE FM | $9,200.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Oswald Noach | 58kg | 1:25.91 | - | 4 |
| 11.1L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Aldo Domeyer
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after nine weeks in the paddock. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at Kenilworth December 10 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Her World carrying 59kg at $3.80. Previously first up; fifth of 14 at this track September 27 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Eisteddfod with 58kg at $101. Can figure in the finish.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 10/12/2025 | 30 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Sean Veale | 59kg | 1:40.89 | - | 8 |
| 3.6L | $3.80 |
| 4/10 | 10/11/2025 | 44 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Sean Veale | 58kg | 1:27.17 | - | 9 |
| 4.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/14 | 27/09/2025 | 74 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:15.68 | - | 11 |
| 4.4L | $101.00 |
| 10/12 | 15/07/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Heavy | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:00.73 | - | 12 |
| 14.8L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Craig Bantam
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 9 at Kenilworth December 10 over 1200m, 6 len behind Black Erika carrying 56kg at $26. First up last campaign ninth of 12 at this track October 18 over 1250m, 12 len behind Saachi One with 60kg at $126. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 10/12/2025 | 32 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 56kg | 1:13.65 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
| 7/12 | 08/11/2025 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 56.4kg | 1:13.08 | - | 8 |
| 6.6L | $101.00 |
| 9/12 | 18/10/2025 | 84 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Craig Bantam | 60kg | 1:16.77 | - | 7 |
| 12.9L | $126.00 |
| 10/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | PLATE F 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Craig Bantam | 60kg | 1:16.63 | - | 4 |
| 22.2L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 14 at Kenilworth on January 13 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Seven No Trump carrying 60kg at $2.30. The run before that 2nd of 11 at Kenilworth on December 17 over 1400m, 1.0 len behind Wyze Declaration with 59kg at $3. Placed 6/8 starts, all three here. Rates highly after a strong run last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 13/01/2026 | 27 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:13.17 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $2.30 |
| 2/11 | 17/12/2025 | 60 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 59kg | 1:29.69 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 18/10/2025 | 26 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:16.77 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/9 | 22/09/2025 | 23 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 1:26.87 | - | 7 |
| 0.1L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 30/08/2025 | 35 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58kg | 1:16.73 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 26/07/2025 | 39 | PLATE F 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:16.63 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/16 | 17/06/2025 | 44 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 0:59.75 | - | 9 |
| 3.4L | $41.00 |
| 12/12 | 04/05/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 57kg | 1:11.11 | - | 8 |
| 16.6L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Andrew Fortune
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 59-day let-up. Last start 5th of 9 at Kenilworth on December 17 over 1000m, 5 len behind Whirlwind carrying 60kg at $4.30. Before that 8th of 14 at Kenilworth on November 22 over 1200m, 10 len behind One Dance with 59kg at $3.30. Another bold run is expected.
Last Starts 58 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 17/12/2025 | 25 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 0:59.47 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $4.30 |
| 8/14 | 22/11/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59kg | 1:13.13 | - | 13 |
| 10.7L | $3.25 |
| 2/13 | 08/11/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:13.68 | - | 12 |
| 1.5L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Sean Veale
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 13 at this track on January 17 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind South Of France carrying 60kg at $5. Before that 2nd of 10 at Kenilworth on December 17 over 1400m, 2 len behind Kubu with 60kg at $3.50. Long overdue for a win and placed 3/3 this trip. Narrowly missed last start and is a top chance again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 17/01/2026 | 31 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:26.43 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 17/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:27.12 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 26/11/2025 | 24 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Sean Veale | 58kg | 1:26.91 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/14 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:13.09 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $4.50 |
| 4/12 | 18/10/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:16.77 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 7th of 9 at Kenilworth on December 17 over 1000m, 7 len behind Whirlwind with 60kg at $101. Last start 12th of 14 at Kenilworth on January 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Seven No Trump carrying 60kg at $126. Better than that recent moderate performance suggests.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/14 | 13/01/2026 | 27 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:13.17 | - | 6 |
| 6.5L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 17/12/2025 | 144 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 0:59.47 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | PLATE F 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Brevan Plaatjies | 58.5kg | 1:16.63 | - | 5 |
| 15.7L | $41.00 |

Jockey: Gareth Wright
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start ran last of 13 at Kenilworth on November 8 over 1200m, 20 len behind Innerbloom carrying 60kg at $41. Returned from break ran last of 14 at this track on January 21 over 1250m, 16 len behind Raffish Trend carrying 60.5kg at $101. Needs more time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/14 | 21/01/2026 | 74 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Craig Bantam | 60.5kg | 1:14.62 | - | 12 |
| 16.3L | $101.00 |
| 13/13 | 08/11/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:13.68 | - | 13 |
| 20.8L | $41.00 |