Durbanville Race 2 - Lucky Fish New Fortune Mdn Juvenile Plate
MORDECHAI (2) debuted five weeks ago when he wasn't the best away and was always well back but really got warm late with a fast finishing fourth over 1000m at Kenilworth, beaten 4 lengths. Can improve sharply and is expected to feature. CALIFORNIA CAT (6) is a son of Futura from the Listed winner Cat's Paw who makes his debut. Profiles strongly and expecting a strong performance. VISIONARY FLAME (9) is facing the starter for the first time. By Rafeef and hails from the Michelle Rix stable. Expect a bold run. PLATINUM GREY (7) is back from a spell of four months. Closed last prep with a fourth, beaten 7 lengths, over 1000m at this track. Strong top-three chance.
Jockey: Corne Orffer
Weight: 60kgs
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At debut, 9th of 12 at Kenilworth on June 23 over 1200m, 18 len behind Like Dynamite with 60kg at $21. Requires plenty of improvement after a modest debut.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 23/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 1:17.29 | - | 4 |
| 18.1L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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At debut, ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 9 at Kenilworth on June 2 over 1000m, 4 len behind One Magic with 60kg at $13.50. Not the best away but really wound up late. Improver who looks ideally placed here. Can measure up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 02/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:02.10 | - | 5 |
| 3.9L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Oswald Noach
Weight: 60kgs
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Jumped at very long odds at debut, ran second last of 9 at Kenilworth on May 16 over 1000m, on a slow track; 14 len behind Reef Runner carrying 60kg at $67. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/9 | 16/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:01.50 | - | 1 |
| 14.0L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Sean Veale
Weight: 60kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At long odds at debut, ran last of 7 at Kenilworth on March 30 over 1000m, 11 len behind Rich Man's World carrying 57kg at $34. Last start ran last of 9 at Kenilworth on May 24 over 1200m, 19 len behind Aquae Calidae with 60kg at $101. Capable of a strong showing.
Last Starts 43 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 | 24/05/2026 | 55 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Joshwin Solomons | 60kg | 1:14.32 | - | 8 |
| 19.9L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 30/03/2026 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Joshwin Solomons | 57kg | 0:59.48 | - | 5 |
| 11.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when 6th of 10 at Kenilworth on March 30 over 1200m, 11 len behind Kalahari King carrying 60kg at $34. A big run will not surprise.
Last Starts 98 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 | 30/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:12.80 | - | 1 |
| 11.2L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Futura out of Cat's Paw. Likely to be the medium of solid backing.
Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 60kgs
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Back from a spell. Finished off last campaign 4th of 8 at this track on March 18 over 1000m, 7 len behind Winter Pirate with 60kg at $21. When resuming last campaign ran second last in a small field at Kenilworth on December 21 over 1000m, 14 len behind Marseilles carrying 60kg at $4.30. Will take a lot from this run but stays under notice.
Last Starts 110 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 18/03/2026 | 87 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 0:58.90 | - | 6 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 3/4 | 21/12/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $12,519.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:00.85 | - | 3 |
| 14.5L | $4.30 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
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Second run back. First-up after two months 5th of 12 at Kenilworth on June 23 over 1200m, 14 len behind Like Dynamite carrying 60kg at $17. Previously second-up ran second last of 11 at Kenilworth on April 18 over 1200m, 10 len behind Tag And Release carrying 60kg at $126. Needs more time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 23/06/2026 | 66 | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:17.29 | - | 11 |
| 14.0L | $17.00 |
| 10/11 | 18/04/2026 | 12 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:13.37 | - | 10 |
| 10.9L | $126.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:14.20 | - | 8 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Sifisokuhle Bungane
Weight: 60kgs
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First-starter by Rafeef out of Blonde Vision. Likely to be the medium of solid backing.