Durbanville Race 1 - Hollywoodbets Durbanville Welcomes You Mdn Plate
THE BIG BANG (11) missed the frame last time when seventh at this track. Prior to that had been in the money on two consecutive occasions. Freshened, back in trip and change of rider. Better than last start and is a leading hope this time. KING OF FATE (7) is back after a break of five months. At the last run before the layoff he finished seventh over 1200m at Kenilworth. Nicely placed and expected to go well. LE SOLEIL (8) has not raced since his debut on May 24 over 1200m at Kenilworth when he finished sixth, beaten 11 lengths. Worth following up. FINE SILVER (1) is a first-starter by Futura out of Silver Stripe. Tough to line up. Half to dual Grade 1 winner One Stripe. Profiles nicely and is worth keeping safe.
Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Futura out of Silver Stripe. Tough to line up. Half to dual Grade 1 winner One Stripe. Profiles nicely and is worth keeping safe.
Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming after a five-and-a-half months break. Finished off last preparation second last in a small field at this track March 21 over 1400m, 7 len behind From The Island carrying 60kg at $51. On debut 11th of 13 at Kenilworth February 22 over 1200m, 15 len behind Lady Jean with 60kg at $51. May need the hitout.
Last Starts 169 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/6 | 21/03/2026 | 27 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:24.72 | - | 6 |
| 7.8L | $51.00 |
| 11/13 | 22/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:12.69 | - | 9 |
| 15.4L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 58kgs
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Three-year-old colt (Pathfork - Dark Journey) making his debut. Expected to have plenty of admirers.
Jockey: Keanen Steyn
Weight: 60kgs
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Second run back. First-up after nine months 8th of 12 at this track on August 22 over 1250m, 11 len behind Viva Asterix with 57.5kg at $101. Previously second-up ran last of 9 at this track on October 29 over 1400m, 22 len behind Ignite The Fire carrying 60kg at $126. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 15 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 22/08/2026 | 276 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 57.5kg | 1:15.32 | - | 1 |
| 11.7L | $101.00 |
| 14/14 | 19/11/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 59kg | 1:13.73 | - | 3 |
| 22.3L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 29/10/2025 | 50 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:26.30 | - | 9 |
| 22.7L | $126.00 |
| 12/12 | 09/09/2025 | - | MDN | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Grant Behr | 58.5kg | 1:15.47 | - | 6 |
| 12.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Grant Behr
Weight: 60kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last campaign fourth of 9 at Kenilworth February 26 2025 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Umfula with 60kg at $6. Previously first up; fifth of 12 at Kenilworth November 5 2024 over 1200m, 5 len behind Golden Destiny carrying 60kg at $76. Can sneak into the finish fresh.
Last Starts 557 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 | 26/02/2025 | 21 | MDN | $8,470.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:53.09 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/02/2025 | 18 | MPLATE | $10,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:39.54 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/01/2025 | 56 | BM66 | $8,550.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60.5kg | 1:39.97 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 23/11/2024 | 18 | MDN | $7,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Corne Orffer | 56.5kg | 1:38.71 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/12 | 05/11/2024 | 66 | MPLATE | $9,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:13.20 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $76.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/08/2024 | 67 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 58kg | 1:17.79 | - | 9 |
| 7.2L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/06/2024 | - | MPLATE | $9,000.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good Soft | Gareth Wright | 57kg | 1:01.57 | - | 6 |
| 6.9L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming. Finished off last preparation seventh of 9 at Kenilworth April 6 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Earn The Weekend carrying 60kg at $21. On debut ninth of 13 at Kenilworth February 22 over 1200m, 12 len behind Lady Jean carrying 60kg at $21. Has upside. Can return in winning form.
Last Starts 153 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 | 06/04/2026 | 43 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:14.20 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |
| 9/13 | 22/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $13,480.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:12.69 | - | 12 |
| 12.7L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming after a break; only one run when 6th of 9 at Kenilworth on May 24 over 1200m, 11 len behind Aquae Calidae carrying 60kg at $7. This is an ideal race to kick off. Top hope.
Last Starts 105 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 | 24/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:14.32 | - | 7 |
| 11.2L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58kgs
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Three-year-old gelding who is first starter by Hawwaam out of Moonlight 'N Roses. Expecting a bright start to his career.
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Hawwaam out of Puritani. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Sean Veale
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes here off a 43-day let-up. Most recently 7th of 9 at this track on July 25 over 1500m, 7 len behind Royal Influencer carrying 60kg at $17. The run before that 3rd of 9 at this track on July 7 over 1250m, 4.5 len behind Protector Of Peace with 60.5kg at $5.50. Freshened and back in trip. Change of rider. Best figures stack up and can do much better.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 25/07/2026 | 18 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 1:31.99 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $17.00 |
| 3/9 | 07/07/2026 | 21 | MDN | $7,730.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 60.5kg | 1:14.79 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 16/06/2026 | 31 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:02.34 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $8.00 |
| 6/10 | 16/05/2026 | 31 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:31.15 | - | 9 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/8 | 15/04/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:12.83 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 30/03/2026 | 33 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Lungisani Geledu | 62kg | 1:07.34 | - | 7 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/02/2026 | 52 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 58.5kg | 0:59.04 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $101.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/01/2026 | 32 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 2000m | Good | Oswald Noach | 58kg | 2:06.72 | - | 9 |
| 13.3L | $126.00 |
| 8/14 | 03/12/2025 | 23 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Good | Oswald Noach | 52.5kg | 1:33.55 | - | 3 |
| 9.0L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/11/2025 | 49 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Devin Ashby | 59kg | 1:09.58 | - | 9 |
| 30.0L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 22/09/2025 | 23 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 54kg | 1:16.71 | - | 5 |
| 22.3L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Ashton Arries
Weight: 60kgs
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Back from a long spell. Only had one start last preparation ran last of 13 at Kenilworth on December 21 over 1200m, 24 len behind Influence with 60kg at $126. First up last campaign ran last of 13 at this track on October 8 over 1250m, 15 len behind Marcus Aurelius carrying 59.5kg at $126. Prefer to see how he returns.
Last Starts 259 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 21/12/2025 | 74 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Devin Ashby | 60kg | 1:12.75 | - | 11 |
| 24.6L | $126.00 |
| 13/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Devin Ashby | 59.5kg | 1:15.44 | - | 9 |
| 15.7L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Querari out of Hungry Heart. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.