Durbanville Race 1 - Hollywoodbets Durbanville Welcomes You Mdn Plate (F & M)
NADIA NERINA (6) is the one to beat after returning with a fifth at this track, beaten three and a half lengths as favourite, and she should take benefit from that first-up run. Her debut third at Kenilworth behind Magma Flow showed enough, and the Richard Fourie link is a positive pointer. NANNIE GOLD (3) resumes off a long break but brings the most consistent exposed record, having placed three times from five starts, including a second and third at Kenilworth before the spell. EL COHETE (2) has the race fitness and class-drop profile to improve despite two recent sevenths, with her placing record keeping her in the mix. CAPTAIN'S LASS (4) returns after finishing second to She's Chosen at Kenilworth and has the right lightly raced profile to press for a placing if she comes back in similar order.
Jockey: Sifisokuhle Bungane
Weight: 59kgs
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Makes her debut from the inside draw with a 2.5kg apprentice claim, which gives her some practical help at her first public test. The family has produced winners, including Dame Of Flames and Asaruludu, but the Michelle Rix debut record supplied is quiet at 0 wins from 18 starters. With no race evidence to lean on, she has to show more than the exposed form runners straight away.
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 59kgs
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Comes through two plain finishing positions but the detail leaves her more competitive than the form string suggests. She was last but only beaten three lengths in an Open at this track two back, then seventh behind Made In Chelsea here after being near the top of an open market. A 1000m placing from five tries keeps the trip in play, and race fitness plus class relief give her a genuine winning chance.
Last Starts 18 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 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | MDN | $7,730.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 58.5kg | 1:01.02 | - | 4 |
| 8.8L | $6.50 |
| 7/7 | 02/09/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $7,730.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 56.5kg | 1:00.23 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 7/9 | 05/08/2026 | 43 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Brevan Plaatjies | 55.5kg | 1:01.17 | - | 1 |
| 5.4L | $3.80 |
| 4/11 | 23/06/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 1:04.11 | - | 3 |
| 5.8L | $2.30 |
| 3/9 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 57.5kg | 1:02.10 | - | 9 |
| 2.2L | $3.50 |
| 3/11 | 19/05/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:17.03 | - | 10 |
| 3.2L | $17.00 |
| 6/11 | 03/05/2026 | 34 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:13.88 | - | 9 |
| 6.4L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 30/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:14.94 | - | 7 |
| 2.5L | $7.50 |
Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a lengthy spell with a consistent maiden profile from her last campaign. She was third to One Dance at Kenilworth at her final run before the break, beaten four and a half lengths, after a second to Boozy Susie when well backed from a bigger quote. The 1000m is new, but she has placed three times from five starts and Chad Little has placed on her twice from three rides, so she rates highly fresh.
Last Starts 316 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Chad Little | 59kg | 1:13.13 | - | 7 |
| 4.7L | $5.00 |
| 2/12 | 02/11/2025 | 25 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Chad Little | 58kg | 1:28.75 | - | 8 |
| 1.3L | $8.00 |
| 2/14 | 08/10/2025 | 29 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59.5kg | 1:16.09 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |
| 5/11 | 09/09/2025 | 27 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Chad Little | 58.5kg | 1:16.45 | - | 9 |
| 1.6L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 13/08/2025 | - | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:15.41 | - | 7 |
| 7.7L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a five-month break after ending her first campaign with a solid second to She's Chosen at Kenilworth, beaten just under two lengths after firming from a bigger quote. Her debut fifth came on soft ground in a small field, so there was clear improvement at start two. Craig Zackey is back aboard and she has the exposed form to be a realistic place chance fresh.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:00.42 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $7.50 |
| 5/7 | 16/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:02.91 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $6.50 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 59kgs
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Debuts for the James Crawford stable and has enough background to be considered for the multiples rather than declared. The stable's debut figures show 3 wins and 8 placings from 48 starters, while the Canford Cliffs combination has produced 5 wins and 15 placings from 45. With no race form supplied, the market may be the best guide, but the profile is sound enough for place claims.
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up after a sound first-up fifth at this track, beaten three and a half lengths by Stealth as favourite. That followed a debut third at Kenilworth behind Magma Flow, and she has placed once from two starts at the 1000m. Richard Fourie has already placed on her, Justin Snaith supplies the right stable base, and second-up improvement makes her the runner to beat.
Last Starts 32 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 | 02/09/2026 | 140 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 55.5kg | 0:58.80 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $3.80 |
| 3/6 | 15/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 57.5kg | 0:59.95 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 59kgs
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Debuts with an eye-catching sales background, having made 700000 at the 2025 March Yearling Sale. The Justin Snaith and Gimmethegreenlight combination is a proven one on the supplied figures, with 164 wins and 450 placings from 1191 runners, and Juan Paul V'd Merwe is a leading jockey. Race-day evidence is absent, but the stable and pedigree signals give her legitimate place claims.
Jockey: Keanen Steyn
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a six-month break after finishing last at Kenilworth in her final run before the spell, beaten over 17 lengths by Enticement despite firming from bigger odds. Her debut at this venue was also safely held, seventh behind Winter Pirate and beaten just over nine lengths. With two unplaced runs at the distance and no clear excuse supplied, others make stronger appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/12 | 18/04/2026 | 31 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:00.48 | - | 2 |
| 17.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 57.5kg | 0:58.90 | - | 8 |
| 9.2L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Weight: 59kgs
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Makes her debut after selling for 300000 at the 2025 Two Year Old Sale, so there is some purchase-price interest. The Michelle Rix first-starter record supplied is 0 wins from 18 with one placing, and the trainer-sire combination is also yet to win from 11. With only a limited family record to support her, she looks more a watching brief than a strong early play.
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 59kgs
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Debuts for James Crawford after making 200000 at the 2025 Two Year Old Sale, and the trainer-sire combination with One World is the key positive, showing 3 wins and 15 placings from 28 runners. Crawford's debut record is moderate but not empty, with 3 wins and 8 placings from 48. From a wide enough draw she is no certainty, yet the profile supports a place case.
Jockey: Oswald Noach
Weight: 59kgs
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Debuts from barrier 12 with two notable sales entries, most recently 550000 at the 2025 Two Year Old Sale. Vaughan Marshall's debut statistics are respectable at 3 wins and 12 placings from 44, and the One World combination is solid enough. Even so, she lacks race evidence and faces a wide draw first time out, so she will have to be above average to trouble the main hopes.
Jockey: Reserve 1
Weight: 59kgs
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Finished second last behind Made In Chelsea at this track three weeks ago, beaten over 14 lengths and unwanted in the market. Her previous run at this venue was also last, beaten over 13 lengths behind Preacher Man, and she has now had four starts around 1000m without a placing. Even with some class relief, her recent figures leave her well short of the main chances.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/09/2026 | 175 | MDN | $7,730.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Y | Eduan Muller | 48kg | 1:01.02 | - | 10 |
| 14.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/03/2026 | 25 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 56kg | 0:58.72 | - | 2 |
| 12.8L | $126.00 |
| 7/8 | 28/02/2026 | 24 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 56kg | 0:59.09 | - | 8 |
| 10.4L | $51.00 |
| 12/12 | 04/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $13,479.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 53.5kg | 0:59.11 | - | 8 |
| 18.0L | $101.00 |