Durbanville Race 3 - Centenary Syndicate Class 4
CORK BAY (2) saluted at the first run back from a spell last start over 1200m at Kenilworth, scoring by 1.75 lengths. Has been given a let-up of eight weeks since that outing. Open to plenty of improvement and looms as the one to beat again. KELP FOREST (5) did a good job last start to finish second at Kenilworth over 1200m, beaten one length. Craig Zackey stays aboard and although yet to win has been in the money on three occasions. Best form puts him right in this. LYRICAL GANGSTER (3) missed the placings two runs back then improved last start when he did his best work late but found one better over 1000m at Kenilworth, beaten only 0.8 lengths. Nicely placed to find winning ways. VOLEGOV (1) finished 3.5 lengths from the winner in fifth last time out over 1000m at Kenilworth on May 19. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Should give backers a sight.

Jockey: Gareth Wright
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 39-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 11 at Kenilworth on May 19 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind All About Al carrying 58kg at $7. The run before that 3rd of 8 at Kenilworth on April 18 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Palace Gift carrying 58.5kg at $41. Sure to be about the money.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 19/05/2026 | 31 | BM79 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:01.37 | - | 5 |
| 3.7L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/04/2026 | 19 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 58.5kg | 0:59.63 | - | 7 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 30/03/2026 | 36 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | V Bikwe | 62kg | 1:07.34 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 10/13 | 22/02/2026 | 36 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:12.09 | - | 13 |
| 9.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/11 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 61kg | 1:25.16 | - | 1 |
| 0.9L | $3.00 |
| 4/13 | 21/12/2025 | 15 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:12.75 | - | 9 |
| 1.9L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 06/12/2025 | 17 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:13.86 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/14 | 19/11/2025 | 81 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59kg | 1:13.73 | - | 14 |
| 2.3L | $67.00 |
| 11/12 | 30/08/2025 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Corne Orffer | 58kg | 0:58.02 | - | 12 |
| 16.0L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Aldo Domeyer
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. Comes off a 55-day let-up. First-up after 16 months won by 1.75 len at Kenilworth May 3 over 1200m in soft going defeating Blind Date carrying 57.5kg at $8. Previously second-up 2nd of 10 at this track on October 5 2024 over 1000m, head behind Bagatelle Flash with 59kg at $6. Strong winning chance again.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 03/05/2026 | 463 | BM82 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Keagan De Melo | 57.5kg | 1:12.65 | - | 10 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 10/14 | 25/01/2025 | 21 | BM80 | $12,830.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Corne Orffer | 59kg | 1:11.17 | - | 4 |
| 3.3L | $5.00 |
| 10/13 | 04/01/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $14,970.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 54kg | 0:56.94 | - | 3 |
| 7.6L | $3.80 |
| 2/17 | 14/12/2024 | 28 | C4 | $11,470.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good Soft | Corne Orffer | 57.5kg | 1:11.08 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/16 | 16/11/2024 | 42 | MPLATE | $9,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:12.16 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $2.65 |
| 2/10 | 05/10/2024 | 25 | MPLATE | $9,200.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Corne Orffer | 59kg | 0:58.32 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $6.00 |
| 3/7 | 10/09/2024 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Corne Orffer | 58kg | 0:59.64 | - | 2 |
| 1.6L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 39-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at Kenilworth on May 19 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind All About Al with 59kg at $5. The start before that ran second last of 8 at Kenilworth on April 18 over 1000m, 6 len behind Palace Gift with 56.4kg at $5.50. Another bold run is expected.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/11 | 19/05/2026 | 31 | BM79 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 59kg | 1:01.37 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/04/2026 | 19 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Varun Jodhee | 56.4kg | 0:59.63 | - | 6 |
| 6.2L | $5.50 |
| 2/9 | 30/03/2026 | 26 | BM82 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 57kg | 0:59.92 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 04/03/2026 | 158 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 0:57.62 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $13.50 |
| 2/11 | 27/09/2025 | 14 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | S Bungane | 60kg | 0:59.25 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 13/09/2025 | 31 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58kg | 0:59.28 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $2.00 |
| 3/10 | 13/08/2025 | 84 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Sean Veale | 58kg | 1:14.60 | - | 3 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
| 8/11 | 21/05/2025 | 66 | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:12.94 | - | 11 |
| 15.0L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 16/03/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,890.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 0:58.05 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Andrew Fortune
Weight: 62kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a spell. Finished off last preparation ran last of 8 at Kenilworth in the G1 Cape Derby on February 28 over 2000m, 24 len behind Wish List carrying 60kg at $101. First up last campaign 5th of 13 at this track on October 8 over 1500m, 4 len behind Beware with 58kg at $101. Capable of a big run.
Last Starts 119 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 28/02/2026 | 69 | G1 OPEN 3 | $126,370.00 | Kenilworth | 2000m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 2:06.33 | - | 4 |
| 24.3L | $101.00 |
| 5/7 | 21/12/2025 | 18 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58.5kg | 1:52.21 | - | 4 |
| 5.6L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 03/12/2025 | 35 | BM70 | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Damyan Pillay | 57.1kg | 1:40.73 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/10/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:26.30 | - | 6 |
| 0.4L | $8.00 |
| 5/13 | 08/10/2025 | 113 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58kg | 1:32.66 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $101.00 |
| 16/16 | 17/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Devin Ashby | 60kg | 1:12.78 | - | 3 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 34-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 8 at Kenilworth on May 24 over 1200m, 1.0 len behind Fast Train carrying 58.5kg at $5.50. The start before that 5th of 10 at Kenilworth on May 3 over 1200m, slow going 3.5 len behind Cork Bay with 59kg at $11. Nice effort last time. Can go on with the job now.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 24/05/2026 | 21 | BM82 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 1:14.51 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 03/05/2026 | 15 | BM82 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:12.65 | - | 1 |
| 3.6L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 18/04/2026 | 31 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 60.8kg | 0:59.63 | - | 8 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 9/9 | 18/03/2026 | 24 | BM82 | $10,530.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Craig Bantam | 60kg | 1:13.26 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $15.00 |
| 11/14 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | BM82 | $12,220.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:11.87 | - | 9 |
| 8.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/19 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 62.5kg | 1:12.35 | - | 9 |
| 2.9L | $21.00 |
| 1/15 | 10/01/2026 | 61 | C4 | $12,220.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58.5kg | 1:11.56 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $51.00 |
| 13/14 | 10/11/2025 | 26 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 61.5kg | 1:09.48 | - | 4 |
| 20.2L | $5.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/10/2025 | 36 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58.5kg | 1:14.80 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/8 | 09/09/2025 | 56 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60.5kg | 1:25.10 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/13 | 15/07/2025 | 28 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Heavy | Craig Bantam | 61.5kg | 1:27.56 | - | 5 |
| 5.3L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Brevan Plaatjies
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 55 day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 10 at Kenilworth on May 3 over 1200m, on a slow track; 6 len behind Cork Bay with 56kg at $17. Before that won by a neck at Kenilworth April 15 over 1200m defeating Pritti United carrying 60kg at $7.50. Looks tested again.
Last Starts 55 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 | 03/05/2026 | 18 | BM82 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Callan Murray | 56kg | 1:12.65 | - | 7 |
| 6.3L | $17.00 |
| 1/8 | 15/04/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:12.83 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 18/03/2026 | 24 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 59.5kg | 0:58.82 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 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 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after six months favourite; won by 5 len at Kenilworth June 2 over 1200m defeating Madra Rua with 60kg at $2. Previously second-up 3rd of 12 at Turffontein Standside on November 1 over 1160m, 2.25 len behind Grand Empire carrying 59kg at $3.80. Fitter and worth including.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 02/06/2026 | 185 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:16.08 | - | 6 |
| 5.0L | $2.00 |
| 3/19 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | MPLTE | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 57.5kg | 1:09.51 | - | 7 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 01/11/2025 | 32 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Richard Fourie | 59kg | 1:08.45 | - | 7 |
| 2.2L | $3.80 |
| 3/12 | 30/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:10.99 | - | 7 |
| 4.6L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last campaign when last of 8 at this track March 18 over 1600m, 10 len behind Boogiefied carrying 52.5kg at $6. First up last campaign fourth of 9 at Kenilworth April 28 2025 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Thomas Jenkins carrying 56kg at $17. Looking to others for the winner.
Last Starts 101 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 18/03/2026 | 46 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 52.5kg | 1:37.14 | - | 8 |
| 10.5L | $6.00 |
| 4/15 | 31/01/2026 | 18 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:39.19 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 5/10 | 13/01/2026 | 31 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:50.16 | - | 5 |
| 1.9L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 13/12/2025 | 35 | BM82 | $12,216.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 56.5kg | 1:39.98 | - | 11 |
| 1.1L | $15.00 |
| 2/9 | 08/11/2025 | 31 | BM82 | $12,216.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 55kg | 1:38.65 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 08/10/2025 | 39 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 55kg | 1:23.97 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 30/08/2025 | 46 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 57kg | 1:31.83 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $4.30 |
| 2/9 | 15/07/2025 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Heavy | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:42.97 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 3/10 | 24/06/2025 | 34 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Heavy | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 56kg | 1:40.79 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $9.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/05/2025 | 23 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 56kg | 1:27.73 | - | 7 |
| 11.2L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 28/04/2025 | 135 | MPLATE | $9,600.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 56kg | 1:27.56 | - | 1 |
| 1.6L | $17.00 |