Durbanville Race 3 - Rcs Two Year Old Sale 24 October Mdn Plate
CONFIRMED (10) has the clearest exposed platform after starting at long odds on debut and finishing fourth at this track, beaten only a length and a half. With that race experience, weight relief and a leading rider taking over, he sets the standard. BIG DEAL (7) has had more chances, but his latest fifth at Kenilworth was close enough to keep him in the winning mix, especially with the gear change and class drop in his favour. CONTINUE THE DREAM (8) is the most interesting first starter, backed by a strong Gimmethegreenlight family and a stable with a sound debut record, so any market confidence would be meaningful. COSMIC DAN (9) improved into fourth at this venue last start and is race-fit third-up, though he still has to turn that progress into a sharper finishing result.
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 58kgs
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Returns from a six-week let-up after a plain debut at this track, where he was second last over 1250m and beaten over 13 lengths behind Viva Asterix at big odds. The class drop offers some assistance, but he has not raced at around 1400m before and the first outing left a fair gap to bridge. Improvement is possible with experience, though he has plenty to find on exposed form.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 22/08/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Sean Veale | 58kg | 1:15.32 | - | 7 |
| 13.1L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after finishing second last at this venue, beaten just over eight lengths and unwanted in the market. His better pointer was the Kenilworth run prior, when fourth and beaten a length and a half after firming near the top of an open market. Still winless from six starts, but a return to that sharper effort would put him around the minor-money chances.
Last Starts 71 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 | 25/07/2026 | 62 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Joshwin Solomons | 60kg | 1:31.99 | - | 9 |
| 8.1L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/05/2026 | 27 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Mickaelle Michel | 54kg | 1:15.25 | - | 2 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/04/2026 | 64 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Callan Murray | 57.5kg | 1:14.91 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 8/11 | 22/02/2026 | 63 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:27.78 | - | 11 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/13 | 21/12/2025 | 15 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:12.75 | - | 10 |
| 4.2L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:14.13 | - | 1 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 58kgs
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Was hard to recommend off debut, finishing 11th at this track over 1250m and beaten nine and a half lengths behind Swaziland after starting at long odds. The move to around 1400m is new, and there was no obvious excuse supplied for the first-up result. From a leading stable he can be expected to learn from the outing, but his race figures must lift sharply.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/13 | 06/09/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Oswald Noach | 58kg | 1:15.45 | - | 4 |
| 9.5L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Oswald Noach
Weight: 58kgs
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Makes his debut without race form to assess, so the market may be the best late guide. The stable has placed five from 16 debut runners, while the trainer-sire pairing has a solid place record from a fair sample. That offers some grounding, but the lack of exposed evidence keeps the assessment cautious against runners who have already shown race-day ability.
Jockey: Damyan Pillay
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a two-month freshening after a disappointing sixth at Kenilworth, beaten just over nine lengths behind Warrior Of Destiny at generous odds. His previous run at this venue was much stronger, finishing second and beaten a long neck by Born Of Fire. He has placed at around 1400m and gets a 1.5kg apprentice claim, so a rebound would make him a genuine place player.
Last Starts 53 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 12/08/2026 | 29 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:41.06 | - | 6 |
| 9.3L | $9.50 |
| 2/8 | 14/07/2026 | 42 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Damyan Pillay | 57.5kg | 1:25.27 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $7.00 |
| 6/7 | 02/06/2026 | 212 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:16.08 | - | 3 |
| 20.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/14 | 02/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Grant Behr | 60kg | 1:12.87 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Weight: 58kgs
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Debuts for a leading stable and comes from a family with a city winner at 1600m, while the trainer-sire combination has produced a solid win and place record. He was a 250000 purchase, which adds some interest, but there is no race form to measure him against. Respect the stable polish, though this looks a cautious watch-and-learn profile first time out.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58kgs
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Makes his debut with a pedigree that demands respect, being a full brother to high-class winners including Gimme A Prince, The Real Prince, Gimmie Rules and Gimmie's Countess. Several close relatives won on debut, and the Dean Kannemeyer-Craig Zackey combination adds further confidence. Race-day manners are the unknown, but he profiles as one of the main winning chances first time out.
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 58kgs
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Returns from a six-week let-up after showing improvement at his second start, finishing fourth at this track over 1600m and beaten three and a half lengths behind Havoc at generous odds. His debut seventh was less polished, but he can be fitter third-up and the class drop assists. Already unplaced once at around 1400m, so he appeals more as a placing hope than a dominant winning threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 22/08/2026 | 39 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:39.09 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 7/8 | 14/07/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Eduan Muller | 52kg | 1:25.27 | - | 1 |
| 7.9L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 58kgs
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Returns from a five-week freshening after a highly encouraging debut at this track, where he was fourth and beaten only a length and a half behind Spinnaker despite starting at long odds. He drops from 60kg to 58kg and Richard Fourie takes the ride for the Justin Snaith stable. With natural improvement from that first run, he brings the strongest winning profile in the race.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 02/09/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:26.45 | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Keanen Steyn
Weight: 58kgs
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Steps out for his first start after making 95000 at sale, with the stable having one debut winner from eight starters. The trainer-sire figures are modest, and the available family pointers lean more towards later development than immediate impact. He may have upside, but on the information supplied he looks one to assess after race experience rather than lean on first-up.
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 58kgs
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Returns from a five-month break after ending his last campaign with a third at Kenilworth in a 2yo MPLTE, beaten six and a half lengths by Aquae Calidae. He had earlier run fourth behind The Cullinan as a well-supported favourite, so there is ability there. First-time blinkers add interest, and his 50% place strike from four starts keeps him in the minor-money picture fresh.
Last Starts 133 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 24/05/2026 | 27 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:14.32 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 27/04/2026 | 104 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:15.53 | - | 8 |
| 2.9L | $2.10 |
| 3/13 | 13/01/2026 | 31 | MPLTE | $13,479.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:00.65 | - | 5 |
| 0.7L | $3.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/12/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $21,061.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:59.58 | - | 5 |
| 4.9L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Sifisokuhle Bungane
Weight: 58kgs
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Backs up quickly after a difficult debut at this track, where he was tenth and well beaten by 21 lengths behind Sossusvlei at long odds. The 2.5kg apprentice claim is some help, but there was no obvious excuse supplied and the short turnaround asks him to recover and improve at once. On that first outing, he has a sizeable margin to make up.
Last Starts 8 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 26/09/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:24.26 | - | 7 |
| 21.0L | $126.00 |