Durbanville Race 2 - Join The Race Coast Turf Club Open Maiden
SICILY (2) has been winding up strongly in stronger races. Placed 2/4 this course and distance. Big chance to break through. PITERAQ (1) ran fifth but was narrowly beaten in a blanket finish last time and freshened since. Racing well. Top prospects. SKY ROCKET (10) was fair last time over further but coming back in trip. Rates highly on best form. Can do much better. SLASH 'N BURN (7) is fitter again and expecting improvement. Among the better chances on bets figures.

Jockey: Luyolo Mxothwa
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 14 at Kenilworth on January 13 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind Seven No Trump with 60kg at $13.50. Second run from a spell 5th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1250m, 0.5 len behind Winter In Auckland with 57.5kg at $6. Narrowly beaten in a blanket finish last time and freshened since. Racing well. Top prospects.
Last Starts 34 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | 29 | MDN FM | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 57.5kg | 1:15.05 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/14 | 13/01/2026 | 87 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:13.17 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $13.50 |
| 6/11 | 18/10/2025 | 84 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Sean Veale | 59kg | 1:16.56 | - | 9 |
| 4.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/10 | 26/07/2025 | 44 | PLATE F 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:17.23 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/9 | 12/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Luyolo Mxothwa | 57kg | 1:13.70 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Comes off a 32 day let-up. Last start 4th of 7 at this track on February 14 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Country Time carrying 59kg at $5. The start before that came home strongly from last on the turn; 3rd of 10 at this track on January 21 over 1000m, 0.5 len behind Gravity with 59kg at $41. Has been winding up strongly in stronger races. Placed 2/4 this course and distance. Big chance to break through.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 14/02/2026 | 24 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 59kg | 0:59.33 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/01/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 59kg | 0:58.86 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 24/12/2025 | 46 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Bonga Ncwadi | 62kg | 1:00.90 | - | 7 |
| 7.9L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 08/11/2025 | 34 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Chad Little | 59kg | 1:13.04 | - | 9 |
| 5.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/10 | 05/10/2025 | 22 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 0:58.01 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $21.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/09/2025 | 298 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 0:59.28 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/11/2024 | 17 | MPLATE | $9,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | B Ncwadi | 61kg | 1:08.37 | - | 2 |
| 10.0L | $34.00 |
| 11/13 | 02/11/2024 | 158 | MPLATE | $9,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 2/13 | 28/05/2024 | 5 | HCP | $6,110.00 | Vaal | 1000m | Good | Diego De Gouveia | 55.5kg | 0:57.83 | - | 8 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |
| 7/11 | 23/05/2024 | 11 | PLATE 2 | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1200m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 60kg | 1:12.74 | - | 9 |
| 9.5L | $101.00 |
| 8/9 | 12/05/2024 | 10 | MPLATE | $7,330.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Raymond Danielson | 56kg | 1:39.70 | - | 5 |
| 14.6L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 59kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 8th of 10 at Kenilworth on February 22 over 1000m, 11 len behind Starting Point with 60kg at $4. The start before that 2nd of 11 at Kenilworth on February 4 over 1000m, long-neck behind Cantona with 57.5kg at $9. Nice alley and worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 22/02/2026 | 18 | MPLTE FM | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:59.24 | - | 3 |
| 11.2L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 04/02/2026 | 49 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 0:59.43 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/12/2025 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:27.12 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/12 | 08/11/2025 | 42 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:13.08 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 12/14 | 27/09/2025 | 20 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | V Jodhee | 54kg | 1:15.68 | - | 9 |
| 16.8L | $67.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/09/2025 | 78 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 57kg | 1:27.36 | - | 8 |
| 5.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/06/2025 | 66 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Brevan Plaatjies | 57.5kg | 1:28.52 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 10/12 | 16/04/2025 | 95 | PLATE 2 | $10,910.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:59.84 | - | 3 |
| 8.2L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/01/2025 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $10,690.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:59.50 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/12/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $16,990.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:00.40 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Sifisokuhle Bungane
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 3rd of 10 at Kenilworth on February 22 over 1000m, 2.5 len behind Starting Point carrying 56kg at $81. The race before that second last of 9 at Kenilworth on February 4 over 1000m, 5 len behind Different World with 53.5kg at $76. Nice draw and worth thought.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 22/02/2026 | 18 | MPLTE FM | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 56kg | 0:59.24 | - | 8 |
| 2.5L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 04/02/2026 | 56 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Eduan Muller | 53.5kg | 0:59.06 | - | 7 |
| 5.0L | $76.00 |
| 6/9 | 10/12/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:13.65 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $67.00 |
| 9/11 | 26/11/2025 | 24 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:26.91 | - | 9 |
| 7.1L | $101.00 |
| 9/12 | 02/11/2025 | 165 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Corne Orffer | 58kg | 1:28.75 | - | 3 |
| 6.9L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/05/2025 | 30 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:29.33 | - | 8 |
| 7.0L | $101.00 |
| 10/11 | 21/04/2025 | 128 | MPLATE FM | $8,730.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good Soft | B Plaatjies | 53.5kg | 1:30.47 | - | 8 |
| 10.6L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 14/12/2024 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $16,990.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good Soft | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:00.40 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 23/11/2024 | - | PLATE | $21,660.00 | Kenilworth | 800m | Good | Corne Orffer | 57.5kg | 0:47.79 | - | 7 |
| 11.5L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Grant Van Niekerk
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 11 at Kenilworth on February 4 over 1000m, 3 len behind Cantona carrying 60kg at $76. The start before that 11th of 14 at Kenilworth on January 13 over 1000m, 9 len behind Trailfinder carrying 60kg at $51. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 04/02/2026 | 22 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Rene Piechulek | 60kg | 0:59.43 | - | 10 |
| 3.0L | $76.00 |
| 11/14 | 13/01/2026 | 20 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 0:58.66 | - | 5 |
| 9.4L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/12/2025 | 77 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Bulelani Thwalani | 62kg | 1:00.90 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 13/13 | 08/10/2025 | 16 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Craig Bantam | 60kg | 1:32.66 | - | 8 |
| 13.6L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/09/2025 | 26 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:16.71 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/08/2025 | 154 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:16.15 | - | 5 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/03/2025 | 18 | MDN | $8,730.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Ashton Arries | 56.5kg | 1:31.44 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/03/2025 | 25 | MPLATE | $10,740.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | S H Feni | 62kg | 1:14.76 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/12 | 11/02/2025 | 181 | MPLTE | $10,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 0:59.43 | - | 9 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/08/2024 | 21 | MPLATE | $9,700.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:22.79 | - | 4 |
| 7.6L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/07/2024 | 46 | MPLATE | $9,410.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Derryl Daniels | 57kg | 0:56.44 | - | 4 |
| 5.2L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 7th of 10 at Kenilworth on February 22 over 1000m, 10 len behind Starting Point carrying 60kg at $13.50. Before that 5th of 11 at Kenilworth on February 4 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Cantona carrying 57.5kg at $11. Likely to find them too smart.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 22/02/2026 | 18 | MPLTE FM | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | 0:59.24 | - | 7 |
| 10.2L | $13.50 |
| 5/11 | 04/02/2026 | 49 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 57.5kg | 0:59.43 | - | 11 |
| 3.4L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 17/12/2025 | 25 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:27.12 | - | 7 |
| 7.2L | $67.00 |
| 9/14 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Corne Orffer | 59kg | 1:13.13 | - | 5 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/14 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:13.09 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $76.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/10/2025 | 13 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Corne Orffer | 59kg | 1:16.18 | - | 8 |
| 5.6L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Corne Orffer | 59kg | 0:58.39 | - | 9 |
| 10.3L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after three months 6th of 9 at Kenilworth on February 4 over 1000m, 4.5 len behind Different World with 60kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 5th of 10 at this track on October 25 over 1000m, 5 len behind William's Woman carrying 59kg at $34. Expecting improvement and is among the better chances.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 04/02/2026 | 86 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 0:59.06 | - | 4 |
| 4.6L | $13.50 |
| 7/9 | 10/11/2025 | 16 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 59kg | 1:09.58 | - | 6 |
| 16.5L | $9.00 |
| 5/10 | 25/10/2025 | 20 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 59kg | 0:58.85 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
| 10/10 | 05/10/2025 | - | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 59kg | 0:58.01 | - | 10 |
| 9.9L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Girish Dookhit
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 42-day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at Kenilworth on February 4 over 1000m, 6 len behind Different World with 57.5kg at $67. The start before that second last of 8 at Kenilworth on January 4 over 1000m, 7 len behind Digby with 51kg at $26. Would be better placed in something easier.
Last Starts 41 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 | 04/02/2026 | 31 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 57.5kg | 0:59.06 | - | 8 |
| 6.0L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 04/01/2026 | 50 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Varun Jodhee | 51kg | 0:59.68 | - | 4 |
| 7.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 15/11/2025 | 13 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Girish Dookhit | 48.5kg | 1:05.95 | - | 7 |
| 4.7L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 02/11/2025 | 18 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | William Bambiso | 62kg | 1:00.57 | - | 6 |
| 8.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/10/2025 | 18 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Girish Dookhit | 49kg | 0:59.86 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $21.00 |
| 10/11 | 27/09/2025 | 146 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 52kg | 0:59.25 | - | 9 |
| 6.2L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/05/2025 | 6 | HCP0-69 | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Devin Ashby | 55kg | 1:05.75 | - | 1 |
| 16.7L | $26.00 |
| 12/12 | 28/04/2025 | 12 | MPLATE | $9,600.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 57.5kg | 0:58.80 | - | 5 |
| 10.1L | $51.00 |
| 12/13 | 16/04/2025 | 91 | OPEN | $7,850.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good Soft | Ashton Arries | 55kg | 1:00.04 | - | 13 |
| 11.3L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/01/2025 | 24 | C5 FM | $6,840.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 1:12.55 | - | 11 |
| 6.8L | $11.00 |
| 7/13 | 22/12/2024 | 18 | HCP0-78 FM | $10,200.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 51.5kg | 0:59.11 | - | 3 |
| 5.4L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Varun Jodhee
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
By Erupt out of Love Galore on debut. Purchased for ZAR R 20,000 (Cape Thoroughbred Sales 2024 WINTER YEARLING SALE). Maybe later.

Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 13 at Kenilworth on February 22 over 1200m, 5 len behind Fast Train with 60kg at $15. The run before that 4th of 14 at Kenilworth on January 13 over 1000m, 4 len behind Trailfinder with 60kg at $21. Fair last time over further but coming back in trip. Rates highly on best form. 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/13 | 22/02/2026 | 40 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:12.09 | - | 8 |
| 5.1L | $15.00 |
| 4/14 | 13/01/2026 | 31 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 0:58.66 | - | 4 |
| 4.2L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 13/12/2025 | - | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Chad Little | 60.5kg | 1:12.82 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $51.00 |