Durbanville Race 7 - Lucky Fish Fire Strike Middle Stakes
WHAT A FORTUNE (7) was always forward and boxed on to finish fourth over 1200m at Kenilworth last time. Form here at this trip is sound. Likely improver who should run well. SCOTTISH KISS (6) is a distance specialist who finished 1.3 lengths from the winner in fifth last start over 1400m at Kenilworth, an improvement on his sixth at Kenilworth the run before. Ideally placed and is sure to play a pivotal role. OBJET D' ART (4) was sent out at long odds when resuming last time but ran above expectations to finish second, beaten only a head, over 1200m at Kenilworth. Among the leading hopes. ABSOLUTELY YES (2) ran a better race last start, finishing 1.75 lengths away in sixth over 1100m at Kenilworth. Juan Paul V'd Merwe gets the best out of this three-year-old gelding. Better than recent efforts suggest.

Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 63.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 9th of 14 at Kenilworth in the G2 WPOTA Diadem Stakes on February 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Questioning with 59kg at $126. The run before that 11th of 14 at Kenilworth on January 31 over 1400m, 7 len behind Snow Pilot with 57kg at $126. Beaten comfortably last time out but this suits.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/14 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN | $50,550.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Rene Piechulek | 59kg | 1:10.25 | - | 7 |
| 6.4L | $126.00 |
| 11/14 | 31/01/2026 | 27 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Denis Schwarz | 57kg | 1:24.90 | - | 10 |
| 7.8L | $126.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/01/2026 | 22 | BM114 | $15,586.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Good | Chad Little | 59kg | 1:36.08 | - | 1 |
| 5.4L | $21.00 |
| 17/18 | 13/12/2025 | 161 | G2 HCP 3 | $42,123.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 57kg | 1:10.96 | - | 2 |
| 9.4L | $81.00 |
| 13/14 | 05/07/2025 | 19 | LR HCP | $16,850.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good Soft | Chad Little | 63kg | 1:35.79 | - | 7 |
| 15.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/06/2025 | 37 | C2 | $14,740.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 61kg | 0:56.05 | - | 7 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 10/05/2025 | 105 | OPEN | $15,590.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | D W Schwarz | 61.5kg | 0:58.92 | - | 6 |
| 4.7L | $34.00 |
| 14/14 | 25/01/2025 | 21 | G1 OPEN | $128,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | D W Schwarz | 60kg | 0:56.76 | - | 6 |
| 30.0L | $67.00 |
| 8/13 | 04/01/2025 | 78 | G1 PLATE | $256,630.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | D W Schwarz | 60kg | 1:37.63 | - | 2 |
| 10.7L | $101.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/10/2024 | 21 | OPEN | $14,630.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | D W Schwarz | 62kg | 1:35.72 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $1.36 |
| 1/11 | 27/09/2024 | 35 | OPEN | $14,760.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | D W Schwarz | 62kg | 1:21.61 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $2.10 |

Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start 6th of 16 at Kenilworth on January 31 over 1100m, 1.75 len behind All The Rage carrying 50kg at $26. The start before that second last of 15 at Kenilworth in the G1 Cape Guineas on December 13 over 1600m, 11 len behind Jan Van Goyen with 60kg at $101. Thereabouts last time out. Definite top-three prospect.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/16 | 31/01/2026 | 49 | CUP | $21,061.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Philasande Mxoli | 50kg | 1:04.80 | - | 9 |
| 1.7L | $26.00 |
| 14/15 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | G1 HCP 3 | $168,492.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 60kg | 1:38.45 | - | 3 |
| 11.3L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | G2 CUP 3 | $42,123.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 58kg | 1:39.62 | - | 4 |
| 4.9L | $17.00 |
| 9/9 | 02/11/2025 | 36 | HCP | $29,486.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:27.29 | - | 6 |
| 7.1L | $5.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/09/2025 | 24 | G3 OPEN | $29,490.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 51kg | 1:23.96 | - | 9 |
| 4.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/5 | 03/09/2025 | 74 | PPLTE | $13,480.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58.5kg | 1:25.49 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 21/06/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN 2 | $42,120.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:33.56 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $7.50 |
| 1/5 | 01/06/2025 | 28 | OPEN 2 | $21,060.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:13.23 | - | 2 |
| 0.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/8 | 04/05/2025 | 71 | G3 HCP 2 | $25,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:04.55 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/02/2025 | 56 | G3 OPEN 2 | $84,750.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:09.47 | - | 5 |
| 8.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 28/12/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,470.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good Soft | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 0:59.78 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Luyolo Mxothwa
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of five months. Finished off last campaign fourth in a small field at this track October 29 over 1250m, 2 len behind Powerandtheglory with 61.5kg at $3.50. When resuming last campaign third of 8 at this track September 13 over 1250m, 2 len behind Scottish Kiss with 60.5kg at $34. Anticipate a bold showing.
Last Starts 142 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 29/10/2025 | 24 | OPEN | $11,373.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Richard Fourie | 61.5kg | 1:14.97 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 2/7 | 05/10/2025 | 22 | OPEN | $11,373.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Richard Fourie | 61.5kg | 1:14.38 | - | 2 |
| 2.0L | $4.30 |
| 3/8 | 13/09/2025 | 93 | C3 | $11,370.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | 1:15.23 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/9 | 12/06/2025 | 39 | OPEN | $16,850.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Craig Bantam | 54kg | 1:11.81 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/10 | 04/05/2025 | 49 | BM96 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Corne Orffer | 61kg | 1:09.43 | - | 2 |
| 6.8L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 16/03/2025 | 36 | C2 | $15,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Craig Bantam | 53kg | 1:27.43 | - | 8 |
| 1.1L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/02/2025 | 35 | C3 | $13,560.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 61kg | 1:11.43 | - | 1 |
| 3.9L | $11.00 |
| 10/16 | 04/01/2025 | 39 | OPEN | $14,970.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | 1:24.90 | - | 9 |
| 10.5L | $11.00 |
| 5/8 | 26/11/2024 | 38 | C3 | $11,700.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 61kg | 1:11.24 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/12 | 19/10/2024 | 28 | C3 | $11,290.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 59kg | 1:25.30 | - | 9 |
| 1.5L | $4.30 |
| 1/13 | 21/09/2024 | 88 | C3 | $11,380.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 56.5kg | 1:23.13 | - | 5 |
| 1.3L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Gareth Wright
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 2nd of 14 at Kenilworth on February 22 over 1200m, head behind Spirit with 60kg at $41. Previously second-up 2nd of 8 at this track on September 7 over 1000m, 2.75 len behind Demanding Dave with 58kg at $3.30. Improver with winning prospects.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 22/02/2026 | 78 | BM82 | $12,220.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:11.87 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $41.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | BM82 | $12,216.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:25.61 | - | 9 |
| 14.2L | $21.00 |
| 1/11 | 08/11/2025 | 24 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 61kg | 1:13.04 | - | 1 |
| 2.0L | $2.25 |
| 3/10 | 15/10/2025 | 38 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:14.78 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.70 |
| 2/8 | 07/09/2025 | 43 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 58kg | 0:58.94 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $3.25 |
| 4/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Brevan Plaatjies | 58.5kg | 1:01.56 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Sean Veale
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 10th of 12 at Kenilworth on February 22 over 1600m, 7 len behind Chasingtherainbow carrying 60kg at $21. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Kenilworth on February 4 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Stormwatch carrying 60kg at $11. Can't recommend.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 22/02/2026 | 18 | OPEN | $14,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:40.09 | - | 12 |
| 7.8L | $21.00 |
| 3/8 | 04/02/2026 | 45 | BM98 | $13,901.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:26.99 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $11.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/12/2025 | 25 | OPEN | $14,322.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 61.5kg | 1:33.86 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.30 |
| 3/7 | 26/11/2025 | 24 | BM98 | $13,901.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59.5kg | 1:12.47 | - | 2 |
| 2.1L | $5.00 |
| 7/16 | 02/11/2025 | 134 | HCP | $18,955.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Serino Moodley | 53.5kg | 1:04.34 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/06/2025 | 39 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 0:58.83 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/05/2025 | 29 | BM96 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Y | Corne Orffer | 60.5kg | 1:04.57 | - | 1 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 14/04/2025 | 40 | OPEN | $11,780.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:04.88 | - | 8 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/03/2025 | 81 | OPEN | $13,750.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Corne Orffer | 58.5kg | 0:56.56 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 14/12/2024 | 18 | C3 | $12,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good Soft | Corne Orffer | 59kg | 1:10.67 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/11/2024 | 24 | C3 | $11,700.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Corne Orffer | 59kg | 1:11.24 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Tristan Godden
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes here off a 49-day let-up. Last start 5th of 14 at Kenilworth on January 31 over 1400m, 1.3 len behind Snow Pilot carrying 54kg at $15. Before that 6th of 8 at Kenilworth on December 10 over 1500m, 2 len behind Ardabil with 55kg at $15. Showed enough last start to suggest he can take this out.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/14 | 31/01/2026 | 52 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 54kg | 1:24.90 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 6/8 | 10/12/2025 | 38 | BM114 | $15,586.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Good | Sean Veale | 55kg | 1:32.86 | - | 8 |
| 1.9L | $15.00 |
| 14/16 | 02/11/2025 | 28 | HCP | $18,955.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Callan Murray | 56kg | 1:04.34 | - | 6 |
| 8.6L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/10/2025 | 22 | OPEN | $11,373.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:14.38 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/8 | 13/09/2025 | 46 | C3 | $11,370.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Callan Murray | 56.5kg | 1:15.23 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 29/07/2025 | 58 | HCP0-102 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Sean Veale | 55.5kg | 1:12.12 | - | 4 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/12 | 01/06/2025 | 28 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Richard Fourie | 60.5kg | 1:25.74 | - | 9 |
| 0.4L | $8.50 |
| 7/10 | 04/05/2025 | 60 | BM96 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54.5kg | 1:09.43 | - | 10 |
| 3.4L | $26.00 |
| 11/11 | 05/03/2025 | 39 | C4 | $12,030.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Sean Veale | 61kg | - | - | 5 |
| 26.4L | $9.00 |
| 7/14 | 25/01/2025 | 45 | BM80 | $12,830.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Sean Veale | 60.5kg | 1:11.17 | - | 12 |
| 2.8L | $26.00 |
| 1/10 | 11/12/2024 | 43 | MDN | $7,220.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Sean Veale | 61kg | 1:11.64 | - | 4 |
| 7.5L | $2.00 |

Jockey: Corne Orffer
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after five months 4th of 11 at Kenilworth on February 22 over 1200m, 1.5 len behind Black Eagle with 57kg at $21. Previously second-up 2nd of 11 at Kenilworth on May 25 over 1400m, on a slow track; head behind Thomas Jenkins carrying 58.5kg at $15. Even fitter and is an excellent winning chance.
Last Starts 26 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 | 22/02/2026 | 153 | OPEN | $14,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Rene Piechulek | 57kg | 1:11.53 | - | 4 |
| 1.6L | $21.00 |
| 1/13 | 22/09/2025 | 26 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 58.5kg | 1:15.53 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/08/2025 | 43 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 62.5kg | 1:32.68 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $4.30 |
| 1/13 | 15/07/2025 | 51 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Heavy | Aldo Domeyer | 59.5kg | 1:27.56 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 2/11 | 25/05/2025 | 27 | BM80 | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58.5kg | 1:25.45 | - | 9 |
| 0.2L | $15.00 |
| 7/14 | 28/04/2025 | 79 | C4 | $10,470.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Ashton Arries | 59kg | 1:25.54 | - | 14 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
| 13/13 | 08/02/2025 | 24 | OPEN | $16,950.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 58.5kg | 1:27.46 | - | 11 |
| 6.6L | $9.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/01/2025 | 57 | C5 | $8,550.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 62.5kg | 1:26.65 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 19/11/2024 | 24 | C5 | $7,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 59kg | 1:26.47 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $4.00 |
| 3/8 | 26/10/2024 | 21 | MDN | $7,110.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 58kg | 1:15.24 | - | 2 |
| 0.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/11 | 05/10/2024 | 21 | OPEN | $7,110.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Anthony Andrews | 60.5kg | 1:26.14 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Sifisokuhle Bungane
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after two months ran last of 11 at Kenilworth on February 22 over 1200m, 15 len behind Black Eagle carrying 55.5kg at $26. Previously second-up 5th of 7 at Kenilworth on November 26 over 1200m, 5 len behind One Liner with 54.5kg at $9. Fitter but must improve sharply.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 22/02/2026 | 63 | OPEN | $14,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 55.5kg | 1:11.53 | - | 9 |
| 15.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/12/2025 | 25 | BM98 | $13,901.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 54.5kg | 1:11.44 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $21.00 |
| 5/7 | 26/11/2025 | 52 | BM98 | $13,901.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 54.5kg | 1:12.47 | - | 6 |
| 4.8L | $9.00 |
| 3/7 | 05/10/2025 | 74 | OPEN | $11,373.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Devin Ashby | 55.5kg | 1:14.38 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 1/11 | 23/07/2025 | 18 | BM80 | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | R A Venniker | 59kg | 1:10.38 | - | 11 |
| 2.9L | $7.00 |
| 4/12 | 05/07/2025 | 28 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Andrew Fortune | 61kg | 1:23.01 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/12 | 07/06/2025 | 47 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 61kg | 1:12.37 | - | 11 |
| 1.2L | $21.00 |
| 7/17 | 21/04/2025 | 58 | C4 | $10,470.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good Soft | Oswald Noach | 60.5kg | 1:11.93 | - | 2 |
| 5.2L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 22/02/2025 | 14 | C4 | $12,710.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:27.14 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $7.00 |
| 2/13 | 08/02/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $16,950.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60.5kg | 1:27.46 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $26.00 |
| 12/12 | 11/01/2025 | 31 | BM80 | $11,980.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Y | Morne Winnaar | 57kg | 1:39.57 | - | 2 |
| 17.4L | $26.00 |