Durbanville Race 2 - Lucky Fish Gates Of Olympus Mdn Plate (F & M)
LADY SUNSHINE (3) is back after a break of four-and-a-half months. At the last run before the layoff she finished fourth over 1200m at Kenilworth. Rates on top and is a great chance to break through. AFRICAN KINGFISHER (4) produced a fair effort on debut last time out when 4.5 lengths from the winner in fifth at Kenilworth over 1200m. Wound up strongly late. Expected to finish much closer with the race experience on board. VIRGINIA BLUEBELL (12) returns after four-and-a-half months in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a ninth over 1200m at Kenilworth. Good effort to kick-off last prep when in the money at Kenilworth over 1200m. Among the chances while fresh. BEAUTIFUL STRANGER (10) is facing the starter for the first time. By Gold Standard and hails from the Justin Snaith stable. Watch the market closely.
Jockey: Mpumelelo Mjoka
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Erik The Red out of Acey Deucey. Sure to be better for this experience.
Jockey: Girish Samo-Burthia
Weight: 60kgs
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Second-up. First start ran second last of 7 at Kenilworth on May 3 over 1000m, on a slow track; 10 len behind Take That carrying 60kg at $26. Went for a break before returning ran last of 13 at Kenilworth on August 12 over 1000m, 27 len behind Viridian Ruby carrying 60kg at $126. Must improve significantly.
Last Starts 41 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 | 12/08/2026 | 101 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Ashton Arries | 60kg | 1:02.21 | - | 13 |
| 27.9L | $126.00 |
| 6/7 | 03/05/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:00.62 | - | 2 |
| 10.2L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming after a four-and-a-half months break. Finished off last campaign fourth of 11 at Kenilworth May 19 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind In Hot Water with 60kg at $13.50. On debut fifth of 11 at Kenilworth May 3 over 1200m, soft track; 6 len behind Fog In Finland carrying 60kg at $21. Has kept coming both starts before a spell. Has upside and extra bit of ground helps. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 126 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 | 19/05/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:17.03 | - | 3 |
| 4.7L | $13.50 |
| 5/11 | 03/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:13.88 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 58kgs
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At debut, 5th of 14 at Kenilworth on August 15 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Red Flag carrying 58kg at $11. Wound up strongly on debut. Will have benefited from that outing and is likely to measure up.
Last Starts 38 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 | 15/08/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58kg | 1:16.43 | - | 4 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Weight: 58kgs
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Back after a long spell. Finished off last campaign ran last of 10 at Kenilworth on April 15 over 1200m, 8 len behind Black Nightshade with 60kg at $34. When resuming last campaign 11th of 13 at Kenilworth on January 13 over 1000m, 11 len behind St Harry with 57.5kg at $41. Unlikely to feature.
Last Starts 160 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 15/04/2026 | 92 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 1:14.33 | - | 9 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 11/13 | 13/01/2026 | - | MPLTE | $13,479.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Rene Piechulek | 57.5kg | 1:00.65 | - | 9 |
| 11.2L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Oswald Noach
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Legislate out of Possibility. Watch for a market push.
Jockey: Joshwin Solomons
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by Pathfork out of Maple Story. Prefer to see her under race conditions.
Jockey: Sean Veale
Weight: 58kgs
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Jumped at big odds at debut, 8th of 13 at Kenilworth on August 12 over 1000m, 17 len behind Viridian Ruby carrying 58kg at $26. Cannot enthuse after the moderate debut effort.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 12/08/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 58kg | 1:02.21 | - | 12 |
| 17.4L | $26.00 |
Jockey: A Mosaheb
Weight: 58kgs
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Three-year-old filly (Querari - Shastina) making her debut. Expecting a bright start to her career.
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 58kgs
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Three-year-old filly (Gold Standard - Madonna) making her debut. Expected to have plenty of admirers.
Jockey: Dezahn Louw
Weight: 58kgs
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Resuming after a three months break. Finished off last preparation second last of 7 at this track June 27 over 1000m, 14 len behind My Bonny Boy carrying 57.5kg at $51. On debut second last of 7 at Kenilworth May 16 over 1000m, soft track; 10 len behind Sparkling Star carrying 60kg at $41. Happy to risk.
Last Starts 87 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 | 27/06/2026 | 25 | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 57.5kg | 0:59.12 | - | 6 |
| 14.3L | $51.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/06/2026 | 17 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Keanen Steyn | 60kg | 1:17.79 | - | 1 |
| 5.0L | $41.00 |
| 6/7 | 16/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Keanen Steyn | 60kg | 1:02.91 | - | 1 |
| 10.8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 58kgs
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Filly back from a spell of four-and-a-half months. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last preparation ninth of 11 at Kenilworth May 19 over 1200m, 11 len behind In Hot Water with 60kg at $6. When resuming last campaign second of 10 at Kenilworth April 15 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Black Nightshade with 60kg at $4.50. Best career figure was when fresh-up last time in. Definite winning hope.
Last Starts 126 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 19/05/2026 | 34 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:17.03 | - | 9 |
| 11.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/04/2026 | 74 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:14.33 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 11/13 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $50,548.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 56.5kg | 1:06.62 | - | 2 |
| 7.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | OPEN | $33,700.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 56.5kg | 0:58.28 | - | 3 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 58kgs
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First-starter by One World out of Summer Moon. Respect any positive market lead.