Durbanville Race 8 - Hollywoodbets Bright Future Apprentice Class 5
NOON DAY GUN (2) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a strong race when fresh from a spell last time out, finishing third and beaten only 2 lengths over 1400m at Kenilworth. Fitter and is a second-up winner. Improver with winning prospects. BACKINTHEFASTLANE (3) finished 5 lengths from the winner in fourth last start over 1600m at Kenilworth. Back in grade and well weighted with the claim. Deserves another chance. LANDSEER (5) finished second last start at the first run back from a spell over 1800m at this track, beaten 2 lengths. In the right race and is a winning hope. SPIRIT OF LEVANA (7) hasn't been able to break through for an extended period, the latest effort a sixth over 1600m at this track. Finds a more suitable contest and can turn things around.

Jockey: Varun Jodhee
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Having second run back today. Not raced for 46 days. Last start ran last of 15 at Kenilworth on January 31 over 1600m, 13 len behind Foudre carrying 58.5kg at $41. At only start last preparation won by a 0.1 len at this track September 22 over 1600m defeating Greenchoice with 60kg at $8. One of the top chances.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15/15 | 31/01/2026 | 131 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:39.19 | - | 9 |
| 13.4L | $41.00 |
| 1/12 | 22/09/2025 | 90 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:38.68 | - | 10 |
| 0.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/06/2025 | 30 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Heavy | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:40.79 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/8 | 25/05/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Soft | Ashton Arries | 60kg | 1:38.66 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/10 | 04/05/2025 | 109 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 61kg | 1:51.56 | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 11/14 | 15/01/2025 | 50 | MPLATE | $10,690.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:39.11 | - | 13 |
| 7.2L | $34.00 |
| 3/9 | 26/11/2024 | 28 | MPLATE | $9,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:27.58 | - | 4 |
| 1.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/11 | 29/10/2024 | 234 | MPLATE | $9,200.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:25.32 | - | 7 |
| 6.6L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/03/2024 | 42 | PLATE | $10,760.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:29.74 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $26.00 |
| 14/20 | 27/01/2024 | 21 | OPEN | $100,320.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | D W Schwarz | 60kg | 1:12.83 | - | 15 |
| 8.7L | $76.00 |
| 8/13 | 06/01/2024 | 21 | OPEN | $32,100.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | D W Schwarz | 60kg | 0:58.56 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Blaine Marx-Jacobson
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 10 at Kenilworth on February 22 over 1400m, 2 len behind District Master with 58kg at $17. Previously second-up 7th of 9 at Kenilworth on December 3 over 1400m, 4 len behind Kebonalesedi with 59kg at $51. Fitter and is a second-up winner. Improver with winning prospects.
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 | 81 | BM70 | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:27.00 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $17.00 |
| 7/9 | 03/12/2025 | 23 | BM70 | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Devin Ashby | 59kg | 1:26.60 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 10/11/2025 | 68 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 57kg | 1:25.88 | - | 8 |
| 17.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/09/2025 | 43 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Gareth Wright | 55kg | 1:15.17 | - | 4 |
| 8.2L | $41.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/07/2025 | 35 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Heavy | Oswald Noach | 55.5kg | 1:15.49 | - | 4 |
| 11.6L | $21.00 |
| 6/12 | 17/06/2025 | 16 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Devin Ashby | 56kg | 1:27.67 | - | 4 |
| 4.4L | $67.00 |
| 5/13 | 01/06/2025 | 77 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Devin Ashby | 56.5kg | 1:11.87 | - | 1 |
| 2.4L | $67.00 |
| 12/13 | 16/03/2025 | 36 | C4 | $12,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 56.5kg | 1:26.60 | - | 10 |
| 53.0L | $34.00 |
| 7/13 | 08/02/2025 | 24 | OPEN | $16,950.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 56.5kg | 1:27.46 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 1/10 | 15/01/2025 | 28 | C5 | $8,550.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 61.5kg | 1:26.65 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 9/9 | 18/12/2024 | 25 | C4 | $10,200.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good Soft | Oswald Noach | 55.5kg | 1:39.57 | - | 3 |
| 5.1L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Sifisokuhle Bungane
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 9 at Kenilworth on February 28 over 1600m, 5 len behind Money Extractor carrying 58.5kg at $9. The race before that 6th of 10 at this track on February 11 over 1800m, 6 len behind Double Dash carrying 58.5kg at $13.50. Back in grade and well weighted with the claim. Deserves another chance.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 28/02/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58.5kg | 1:43.22 | - | 6 |
| 5.1L | $9.00 |
| 6/10 | 11/02/2026 | 38 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 58.5kg | 1:50.86 | - | 10 |
| 5.8L | $13.50 |
| 1/11 | 04/01/2026 | 32 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 53kg | 1:42.67 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 10/14 | 03/12/2025 | 85 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 59.5kg | 1:33.55 | - | 11 |
| 10.4L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/09/2025 | 107 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 57kg | 1:25.75 | - | 8 |
| 5.0L | $51.00 |
| 11/12 | 25/05/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:12.80 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Damyan Pillay
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 9 at Kenilworth on February 25 over 1200m, 6 len behind Avignon with 59.1kg at $4. The run before that 8th of 15 at Kenilworth on January 31 over 1600m, 6 len behind Foudre with 50kg at $34. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 20 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 | 25/02/2026 | 25 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Damyan Pillay | 59.1kg | 1:12.70 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.00 |
| 8/15 | 31/01/2026 | 18 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Eduan Muller | 50kg | 1:39.19 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/10 | 13/01/2026 | 27 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Rene Piechulek | 55.5kg | 1:50.16 | - | 8 |
| 3.6L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 17/12/2025 | 37 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Rene Piechulek | 62.5kg | 1:52.70 | - | 5 |
| 8.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 10/11/2025 | 23 | CUP | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 63.5kg | 1:38.86 | - | 7 |
| 5.1L | $17.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/10/2025 | 10 | OPEN | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Chad Little | 58.5kg | 1:36.87 | - | 8 |
| 11.9L | $26.00 |
| 10/11 | 08/10/2025 | 35 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 64.5kg | 1:37.64 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $13.50 |
| 4/6 | 03/09/2025 | 7 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:50.40 | - | 3 |
| 4.7L | $17.00 |
| 8/11 | 27/08/2025 | 29 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Gareth Wright | 57.5kg | 1:32.68 | - | 6 |
| 3.1L | $67.00 |
| 3/10 | 29/07/2025 | 14 | BM80 | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:39.87 | - | 1 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 15/07/2025 | 44 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Heavy | Gareth Wright | 61.5kg | 1:54.84 | - | 1 |
| 10.6L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Mxolisi Mbuto
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 32 day let-up. At the latest run second last of 10 at this track on February 14 over 1400m, 10 len behind Boogiefied carrying 57.5kg at $76. The start before that second last of 19 at Kenilworth on January 31 over 1200m, 8 len behind Whirlwind with 61.5kg at $126. Needs to find extra to beat these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | BM82 | $12,220.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Rene Piechulek | 57.5kg | 1:23.19 | - | 1 |
| 10.5L | $76.00 |
| 18/19 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Craig Bantam | 61.5kg | 1:12.35 | - | 12 |
| 9.0L | $126.00 |
| 15/15 | 10/01/2026 | 118 | C4 | $12,220.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Ryan Munger | 58kg | 1:11.56 | - | 15 |
| 18.0L | $126.00 |
| 6/11 | 14/09/2025 | 46 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good Soft | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:24.40 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/10 | 30/07/2025 | 17 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60.5kg | 1:35.71 | - | 9 |
| 7.6L | $11.00 |
| 12/12 | 13/07/2025 | 14 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Brevan Plaatjies | 59kg | 1:37.33 | - | 12 |
| 52.9L | $34.00 |
| 4/15 | 29/06/2025 | 22 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 61kg | 1:35.82 | - | 6 |
| 3.7L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 07/06/2025 | 35 | C3 | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | J Jacobs | 54kg | 1:37.56 | - | 2 |
| 1.4L | $41.00 |
| 10/13 | 03/05/2025 | 44 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good Soft | Andrew Fortune | 61.5kg | 1:24.98 | - | 12 |
| 8.9L | $17.00 |
| 2/9 | 20/03/2025 | 152 | RBH90 | $11,170.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good Soft | Raymond Danielson | 56kg | 1:30.02 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/9 | 19/10/2024 | 35 | RBH99 | $11,710.00 | Turffontein | 1450m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 1:29.09 | - | 4 |
| 5.4L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Bavish Soodoo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 32-day let-up. At the latest run 6th of 10 at this track on February 14 over 1600m, 4 len behind Amayah with 57kg at $26. The start before that second last of 15 at Kenilworth on January 31 over 1600m, 13 len behind Foudre carrying 57.5kg at $101. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 14/02/2026 | 14 | OPEN FM | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Chad Little | 57kg | 1:36.02 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $26.00 |
| 14/15 | 31/01/2026 | 27 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Joshwin Solomons | 57.5kg | 1:39.19 | - | 13 |
| 13.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 04/01/2026 | 29 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 2500m | Good | Chad Little | 57.5kg | 2:40.66 | - | 1 |
| 11.0L | $15.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/12/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Chad Little | 59kg | 1:53.68 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $41.00 |
| 3/7 | 22/11/2025 | 12 | OPEN | $14,322.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Joshwin Solomons | 51.5kg | 1:51.44 | - | 4 |
| 4.9L | $51.00 |
| 8/8 | 10/11/2025 | 26 | BM82 FM | $11,373.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Chad Little | 63.5kg | 1:39.29 | - | 6 |
| 7.7L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/10/2025 | 102 | OPEN FM | $10,531.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Chad Little | 57kg | 1:15.73 | - | 3 |
| 9.6L | $21.00 |
| 14/14 | 05/07/2025 | 17 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good Soft | J Botes | 53.5kg | 1:36.98 | - | 1 |
| 10.4L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/06/2025 | 18 | C3 FM | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | J Botes | 55kg | 1:21.29 | - | 6 |
| 2.4L | $9.50 |
| 12/15 | 31/05/2025 | 48 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good Soft | Diego De Gouveia | 56kg | 1:08.73 | - | 14 |
| 6.7L | $67.00 |
| 6/9 | 13/04/2025 | 70 | OPEN FM | $16,140.00 | Scottsville | 1750m | Good Soft | Andrew Fortune | 57kg | 1:45.93 | - | 2 |
| 13.1L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Girish Dookhit
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign won by 2 len Kenilworth December 3 over 1200m defeating Lovers Lane with 56kg at $3. First up last campaign third of 8 at Kenilworth July 22 over 1200m, on rain affected going; 8 len behind Late December carrying 51.0kg at $17. Will struggle against these.
Last Starts 104 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 03/12/2025 | 39 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Bavish Soodoo | 56kg | 1:13.67 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 8/11 | 25/10/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | 0:58.54 | - | 8 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 0:59.25 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 6/10 | 30/08/2025 | 39 | OPEN | $16,850.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | C F Dicken | 51.5kg | 1:15.45 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/07/2025 | 97 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Heavy | Brevan Plaatjies | 51kg | 1:15.49 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/15 | 16/04/2025 | 49 | C5 | $7,850.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good Soft | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 60kg | 1:12.16 | - | 6 |
| 6.4L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/02/2025 | 18 | C4 | $11,860.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 54kg | 0:58.49 | - | 7 |
| 3.2L | $15.00 |
| 9/11 | 08/02/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $16,950.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Craig Bantam | 54.5kg | 1:12.39 | - | 5 |
| 4.7L | $8.00 |
| 6/15 | 11/01/2025 | 14 | BM80 | $11,980.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Ashton Arries | 55.5kg | 1:11.24 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $21.00 |
| 4/13 | 28/12/2024 | 17 | C4 | $10,200.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good Soft | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 56kg | 1:04.65 | - | 2 |
| 2.7L | $8.50 |
| 7/11 | 11/12/2024 | 32 | HCP0-78 | $8,920.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 60kg | 0:58.31 | - | 8 |
| 4.2L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of three months. Finished off last campaign second last of 7 at Kenilworth December 21 over 1800m, 7 len behind Noble Hero with 58.5kg at $11. Previously first up; second last of 12 at this track March 5 2025 over 1600m, 12 len behind Okavango carrying 55kg at $101. Must be included.
Last Starts 86 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/12/2025 | 15 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 58.5kg | 1:52.21 | - | 3 |
| 7.4L | $11.00 |
| 7/8 | 06/12/2025 | 42 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 58.5kg | 1:53.68 | - | 4 |
| 3.4L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 25/10/2025 | 20 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Callan Murray | 56kg | 1:51.12 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $5.00 |
| 2/13 | 05/10/2025 | 22 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 2000m | Good | Varun Jodhee | 51kg | 2:01.07 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $8.00 |
| 2/7 | 13/09/2025 | 14 | C5 | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Richard Fourie | 63kg | 1:50.67 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $3.00 |
| 4/11 | 30/08/2025 | 39 | OPEN | $16,850.00 | Durbanville | 2000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 55.5kg | 2:02.52 | - | 4 |
| 2.1L | $3.50 |
| 1/7 | 22/07/2025 | 35 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Heavy | Richard Fourie | 64kg | 1:56.50 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $2.00 |
| 1/8 | 17/06/2025 | 23 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1950m | Soft | Richard Fourie | 61.5kg | 2:08.46 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.50 |
| 2/12 | 25/05/2025 | 27 | HCP0-69 | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Soft | Richard Fourie | 61.5kg | 1:51.49 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 28/04/2025 | 12 | OPEN | $9,600.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | B Plaatjies | 51.5kg | 1:51.99 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $4.50 |
| 6/16 | 16/04/2025 | 31 | OPEN | $7,850.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good Soft | Keanen Steyn | 61.5kg | 1:41.71 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |