Durbanville Race 5 - Settlers Trophy (Listed Hcp) (4-Year-Olds And Older)
PRAIRIE DAWN (5) resumes today after filling a minor placing at his last appearance at Listed level at Kenilworth over 1950m on May 24. Has found the right race. SOHO HEARTTHROB (4) won over 1600m at this track at his most recent appearance on July 14. Expect him to play a major role. MIAMI SUMMER (2) scored by one length over 1600m at this track last start. Has a very good record here including three wins from five starts. Capable of running a big race. GENTLEMAN JOE (1) resumes today after filling a minor placing at his only appearance last prep in stakes class at Fairview All Weather over 3150m on July 10. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.

Jockey: Gareth Wright
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last preparation 2nd of 9 at Listed level at Fairview All Weather at Fairview All Weather on July 10 over 3150m, 1.5 len behind Spoil Yourself with 53.5kg at $3.30. Won previous preparation first up won by 1.0 len at Kenilworth on January 4 over 2500m defeating Tothemoonandback carrying 61.5kg at $3.80. Resuming in easier grade. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 77 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 10/07/2026 | 107 | LR CUP | $15,030.00 | Fairview | 3150m | Neutral | Serino Moodley | 53.5kg | 3:00.19 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $3.25 |
| 4/6 | 25/03/2026 | 25 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 2400m | Good | Corne Orffer | 63kg | 2:29.18 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $7.00 |
| 3/4 | 28/02/2026 | 28 | LR CUP | $18,960.00 | Kenilworth | 2500m | Good | Richard Fourie | 54kg | 2:50.26 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $3.80 |
| 7/13 | 31/01/2026 | 27 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 2000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 63kg | 2:04.43 | - | 11 |
| 6.8L | $15.00 |
| 1/10 | 04/01/2026 | 71 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 2500m | Good | Richard Fourie | 61.5kg | 2:40.66 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $3.80 |
| 2/9 | 25/10/2025 | 20 | OPEN | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 2400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 61.5kg | 2:35.51 | - | 8 |
| 0.1L | $6.50 |
| 4/13 | 05/10/2025 | 36 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 2000m | Good | Corne Orffer | 59.5kg | 2:01.07 | - | 7 |
| 2.7L | $17.00 |
| 6/11 | 30/08/2025 | 98 | OPEN | $16,850.00 | Durbanville | 2000m | Good | Corne Orffer | 61.5kg | 2:02.52 | - | 10 |
| 3.7L | $26.00 |
| 5/14 | 24/05/2025 | 17 | C3 | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1800m | Good | Serino Moodley | 53kg | 1:51.07 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $7.50 |
| 7/9 | 07/05/2025 | 88 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Neutral | Serino Moodley | 57kg | 1:35.08 | - | 8 |
| 6.8L | $7.50 |
| 2/9 | 08/02/2025 | 52 | OPEN | $16,950.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Corne Orffer | 61.5kg | 1:52.64 | - | 7 |
| 1.8L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Chasing a hat-trick. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track on August 22 over 1600m defeating Clark Griswold carrying 55.5kg at $2.30. The race before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at this track on July 14 over 1400m defeating Clark Griswold carrying 60kg at $6.50. Hard to fault recent form. Can take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/5 | 22/08/2026 | 39 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 55.5kg | 1:38.67 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $2.25 |
| 1/9 | 14/07/2026 | 28 | BM82 | $10,740.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:23.69 | - | 3 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 16/06/2026 | 192 | BM82 | $10,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 59.5kg | 1:28.02 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 5/8 | 06/12/2025 | 38 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 57kg | 1:53.68 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 29/10/2025 | 37 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58kg | 1:25.28 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $2.10 |
| 2/11 | 22/09/2025 | 26 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58kg | 1:16.71 | - | 11 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 5/11 | 27/08/2025 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Sean Veale | 58kg | 1:16.15 | - | 10 |
| 6.4L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Sean Veale
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after seven months ran last in a small field at this track on August 22 over 1600m, 9 len behind Miami Summer carrying 57kg at $13.50. Previously second-up 8th of 15 at this track on October 18 over 1600m, 6 len behind Diogenes carrying 58.5kg at $13.50. Unlikely to threaten.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/5 | 22/08/2026 | 203 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Sean Veale | 57kg | 1:38.67 | - | 5 |
| 9.8L | $13.50 |
| 12/13 | 31/01/2026 | 18 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 2000m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 2:04.43 | - | 2 |
| 9.7L | $6.50 |
| 1/10 | 13/01/2026 | 55 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Sean Veale | 58.5kg | 1:50.16 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $13.50 |
| 1/10 | 19/11/2025 | 32 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1950m | Good | Sean Veale | 57kg | 2:02.48 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 8/15 | 18/10/2025 | 26 | MDN | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Sean Veale | 58.5kg | 1:38.23 | - | 13 |
| 5.8L | $13.50 |
| 6/12 | 22/09/2025 | 69 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Sean Veale | 57kg | 1:38.68 | - | 9 |
| 4.4L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/07/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Heavy | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:42.97 | - | 2 |
| 6.7L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after a break of 11 weeks and has been in the money when fresh before. Finished off last campaign by long-neck this track July 14 over 1600m defeating In A Timely Manner carrying 57kg at $9. Previously first up; eighth of 11 at Kenilworth February 22 over 1200m, 5 len behind Black Eagle with 57kg at $21. Goes well here. Likely to play a major role.
Last Starts 73 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 14/07/2026 | 23 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:36.83 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $9.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/06/2026 | 33 | OPEN | $12,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Y | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 1:40.66 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/11 | 19/05/2026 | 62 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:28.63 | - | 8 |
| 6.1L | $34.00 |
| 3/8 | 18/03/2026 | 24 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 55.5kg | 1:37.14 | - | 4 |
| 0.7L | $15.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/02/2026 | 113 | OPEN | $14,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:11.53 | - | 1 |
| 5.2L | $21.00 |
| 15/15 | 01/11/2025 | 16 | G3 OPEN 3 | $33,698.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Y | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:26.92 | - | 8 |
| 19.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 16/10/2025 | 44 | OPEN | $11,373.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 1:39.51 | - | 2 |
| 4.9L | $3.00 |
| 2/7 | 02/09/2025 | 58 | RBH86 | $10,110.00 | Vaal | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 54kg | 1:23.86 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 3/8 | 06/07/2025 | 28 | PLATE 2 | $10,950.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 1:27.36 | - | 7 |
| 2.3L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/06/2025 | 28 | OPEN 2 | $14,740.00 | Turffontein | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:25.31 | - | 1 |
| 10.3L | $7.00 |
| 1/8 | 11/05/2025 | 24 | MPLATE | $7,580.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:09.00 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $2.25 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a four months break. Finished off last preparation third of 7 at Kenilworth in the LR May 24 over 1950m, 0.6 len behind Future Free carrying 55kg at $4. On debut sixth of 13 at this track October 8 over 1250m, 1.5 len behind Marcus Aurelius carrying 59.5kg at $51. Narrowly beaten in stakes class before a spell. Looks a key runner.
Last Starts 124 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/7 | 24/05/2026 | 60 | LR OPEN 3U | $29,490.00 | Kenilworth | 1950m | Y | Craig Zackey | 55kg | 2:02.83 | - | 5 |
| 0.6L | $4.00 |
| 1/11 | 25/03/2026 | 28 | BM82 | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59.5kg | 1:36.53 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.65 |
| 2/9 | 25/02/2026 | 35 | BM82 | $12,220.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 57kg | 1:40.58 | - | 8 |
| 2.3L | $5.50 |
| 1/11 | 21/01/2026 | 49 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 59kg | 1:36.15 | - | 11 |
| 0.4L | $3.00 |
| 2/14 | 03/12/2025 | 23 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 59.5kg | 1:33.55 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 10/11/2025 | 33 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:09.58 | - | 7 |
| 3.2L | $3.00 |
| 6/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Craig Bantam | 59.5kg | 1:15.44 | - | 3 |
| 1.6L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign fourth of 7 at Kenilworth in the LR December 6 over 2500m, 2.75 len behind Holding Thumbs carrying 53.5kg at $6.50. Previously first up; second of 8 at this track September 27 over 2000m, 1.0 len behind Landoftherisingsun carrying 52kg at $6. Keep in mind.
Last Starts 293 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | LR OPEN | $18,955.00 | Kenilworth | 2500m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 53.5kg | 2:38.77 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $6.50 |
| 3/8 | 08/11/2025 | 42 | LR OPEN 4 | $18,955.00 | Kenilworth | 2500m | Good | Serino Moodley | 52kg | 2:36.15 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 27/09/2025 | 95 | OPEN 4 | $18,960.00 | Durbanville | 2000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 52kg | 1:59.92 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $6.00 |
| 1/8 | 24/06/2025 | 23 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Heavy | Corne Orffer | 55.5kg | 1:51.52 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $3.25 |
| 3/16 | 01/06/2025 | 71 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1700m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 60.5kg | 1:44.71 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 1/7 | 22/03/2025 | 119 | BM80 | $12,220.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Corne Orffer | 57.5kg | 1:50.21 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $15.00 |
| 1/11 | 23/11/2024 | 25 | MDN | $7,370.00 | Kenilworth | 2000m | Good | Corne Orffer | 61kg | 2:04.55 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $3.80 |
| 2/10 | 29/10/2024 | 38 | MPLATE | $9,200.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:50.82 | - | 6 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 5/12 | 21/09/2024 | 18 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:50.22 | - | 3 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/7 | 03/09/2024 | 40 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:51.97 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $5.50 |
| 2/8 | 25/07/2024 | 86 | MPLATE | $9,000.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good Soft | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:53.64 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Oswald Noach
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
First-up. Finished off last preparation when last of 12 at Greyville in the G3 July 4 over 3000m, 22 len behind Ahead Of The Facts carrying 52.5kg at $41. When resuming last campaign eighth of 11 at Vaal October 9 over 1600m, 4 len behind Mastership carrying 53.5kg at $34. Hard to have.
Last Starts 83 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 04/07/2026 | 35 | G3 OPEN | $25,770.00 | Greyville | 3000m | Good | Marco V'rensburg | 52.5kg | 3:11.88 | - | 8 |
| 22.8L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 30/05/2026 | 60 | LR CUP | $18,960.00 | Greyville | 2400m | Good | Mickaelle Michel | 52kg | 2:29.29 | - | 10 |
| 19.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 31/03/2026 | 58 | OPEN | $13,480.00 | Vaal | 1500m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 54kg | 1:27.33 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $8.00 |
| 3/5 | 01/02/2026 | 47 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 52.5kg | 2:33.49 | - | 2 |
| 3.1L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 16/12/2025 | 26 | RBH86 | $10,531.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 57kg | 2:36.54 | - | 2 |
| 4.0L | $2.65 |
| 2/9 | 20/11/2025 | 11 | OPEN | $13,479.00 | Vaal | 2000m | Y | Jarryd Penny | 52kg | 2:03.49 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/10 | 09/11/2025 | 31 | OPEN | $10,952.00 | Turffontein | 1600m | Y | Jarryd Penny | 57kg | 1:40.02 | - | 3 |
| 0.6L | $41.00 |
| 8/11 | 09/10/2025 | 126 | HCP | $10,952.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | Jarryd Penny | 53.5kg | 1:35.06 | - | 3 |
| 4.2L | $34.00 |
| 2/6 | 05/06/2025 | 19 | RBH82 | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 2600m | Good | J Penny | 58.5kg | 2:44.02 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.25 |
| 3/9 | 17/05/2025 | 30 | RBH88 | $8,420.00 | Turffontein | 2400m | Good | J Penny | 56kg | 2:33.22 | - | 7 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
| 4/7 | 17/04/2025 | 75 | RBH80 | $10,470.00 | Vaal | 1600m | Good | J Penny | 60kg | 1:35.89 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $4.30 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd in a small field at this track on August 22 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Miami Summer with 60kg at $13.50. Before that 6th of 8 at this track on July 14 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Soho Heartthrob carrying 61.5kg at $26. Not far away of late. Worth including.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 22/08/2026 | 39 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 1:38.67 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $13.50 |
| 6/8 | 14/07/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 61.5kg | 1:36.83 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/06/2026 | 50 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Brevan Plaatjies | 61.5kg | 1:27.91 | - | 5 |
| 5.1L | $67.00 |
| 11/12 | 27/04/2026 | 86 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Eduan Muller | 60.5kg | 1:13.32 | - | 7 |
| 9.0L | $126.00 |
| 13/14 | 31/01/2026 | 200 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 51.5kg | 1:24.90 | - | 4 |
| 16.6L | $67.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/07/2025 | 51 | OPEN | $13,900.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Heavy | Corne Orffer | 58.5kg | 1:32.64 | - | 7 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/05/2025 | 21 | LR OPEN 3U | $29,490.00 | Kenilworth | 1950m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 59kg | 2:00.20 | - | 6 |
| 6.1L | $13.50 |
| 6/8 | 04/05/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN 3U | $29,490.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 59kg | 1:49.80 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/11 | 14/04/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN 3 | $30,540.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Soft | Morne Winnaar | 58.5kg | 1:39.90 | - | 5 |
| 3.3L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 16/03/2025 | 22 | C2 | $15,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 61.5kg | 1:27.43 | - | 2 |
| 2.9L | $13.50 |
| 4/10 | 22/02/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $23,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | 1:38.74 | - | 7 |
| 6.7L | $26.00 |