Durbanville Race 6 - P3 Racing Syndicate Apprentice C Stakes
BLACK ERIKA (6) gets the nod despite finishing fifth at Kenilworth last time, with that run better than it looks on paper given she was beaten just over two lengths in FM Benchmark 82 company after strong market support. She has already won at around 1000m and her recent-season profile is the most appealing of the main chances. AXIS POWER (4) is the obvious danger after consecutive seconds, the latest a long-neck defeat at this venue when favourite, and the weight relief keeps him right in the contest. MOODY BLUE (1) resumes after winning at this track from Major Apollo and has an excellent track-and-trip base, though he has to bring that form back fresh. SWIFT SERENITY (7) also resumes as a last-start winner, having put away The Big Bang by four and a half lengths at Kenilworth, and her consistent recent record gives her a genuine place-to-win platform if she is ready.

Jockey: A Mosaheb
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after three months off, having ended last campaign with a win at this track, beating Major Apollo by just under a length after attracting some support despite long odds. His start prior was poor when last at Kenilworth behind Trois Sept Huit, but the return to a proven set-up is important. Two wins and two places from seven starts at this track and distance keep him firmly in the mix for the placings.
Last Starts 82 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 14/07/2026 | 23 | OPEN | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 0:57.81 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $9.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/06/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Girish Dookhit | 57.5kg | 1:01.56 | - | 3 |
| 14.1L | $11.00 |
| 8/8 | 24/05/2026 | 39 | BM82 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Andrew Fortune | 56.5kg | 1:14.51 | - | 6 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 15/04/2026 | 16 | OPEN | $12,640.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 52.5kg | 0:58.41 | - | 1 |
| 3.2L | $6.00 |
| 5/9 | 30/03/2026 | 26 | BM82 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 56.5kg | 0:59.92 | - | 7 |
| 0.9L | $7.00 |
| 1/7 | 04/03/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 57kg | 0:57.62 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.80 |
| 3/9 | 04/02/2026 | 18 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 57kg | 0:58.79 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/6 | 17/01/2026 | 24 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 57kg | 0:58.06 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 24/12/2025 | 39 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 57kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/6 | 15/11/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Girish Dookhit | 56kg | 1:00.29 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/10/2025 | 20 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 60kg | 0:58.85 | - | 4 |
| 3.2L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Varun Jodhee
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after five months off following a plain second-last at Kenilworth in Benchmark 79 grade, beaten just over seven lengths and unwanted in the market. His previous fifth in a Benchmark 70 was more competitive, but he has gone 16 starts around 1000m without winning. The record says he can fill a minor spot at this venue, though a much sharper return is required.
Last Starts 138 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 19/05/2026 | 31 | BM79 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 53.5kg | 1:01.37 | - | 10 |
| 7.1L | $41.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/04/2026 | 17 | BM70 | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Divesh Ramkhalawon | 54kg | 1:14.01 | - | 4 |
| 5.7L | $5.00 |
| 3/8 | 01/04/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Calvin Habib | 61.5kg | 1:06.98 | - | 3 |
| 0.7L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 18/03/2026 | 105 | BM70 | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Girish Dookhit | 54kg | 1:37.23 | - | 7 |
| 9.7L | $8.50 |
| 1/8 | 03/12/2025 | 39 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Bavish Soodoo | 56kg | 1:13.67 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $3.00 |
| 8/11 | 25/10/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | 0:58.54 | - | 8 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/11 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 0:59.25 | - | 10 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 6/10 | 30/08/2025 | 39 | OPEN | $16,850.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | C F Dicken | 51.5kg | 1:15.45 | - | 2 |
| 2.4L | $17.00 |
| 3/8 | 22/07/2025 | 97 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Heavy | Brevan Plaatjies | 51kg | 1:15.49 | - | 1 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |
| 7/15 | 16/04/2025 | 49 | C5 | $7,850.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good Soft | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 60kg | 1:12.16 | - | 6 |
| 6.4L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/02/2025 | 18 | C4 | $11,860.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 54kg | 0:58.49 | - | 7 |
| 3.2L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Sifisokuhle Bungane
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up now after finishing ninth at this track, beaten just over five lengths behind Magical Place at big odds. She was also well held at Kenilworth two back, so the current form line is hard to endorse. The class relief and her two wins from four starts at 1000m give her some case, but she must lift sharply to trouble 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 16/09/2026 | 32 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Y | Oswald Noach | 53kg | 1:00.10 | - | 6 |
| 5.2L | $67.00 |
| 6/9 | 15/08/2026 | 126 | OPEN | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Sean Veale | 61kg | 1:01.81 | - | 7 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
| 13/14 | 11/04/2026 | 70 | OPEN 2 | $252,740.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Rachel Venniker | 57.5kg | 1:10.87 | - | 11 |
| 11.3L | $34.00 |
| 12/13 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $50,548.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Richard Fourie | 57.5kg | 1:06.62 | - | 12 |
| 9.4L | $3.25 |
| 1/12 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $33,700.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 57.5kg | 0:58.28 | - | 9 |
| 2.8L | $2.30 |
| 1/9 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $21,061.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 57.5kg | 0:59.58 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $1.72 |
| 3/10 | 22/11/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $21,061.00 | Kenilworth | 800m | Good | Richard Fourie | 57.5kg | 0:49.33 | - | 6 |
| 1.9L | $2.65 |

Jockey: Eduan Muller
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after missing by a long neck at this track, where he started favourite but eased in betting. That followed a sound second in Benchmark 82 grade at Scottsville, so his recent form is holding together well. The drop from 62.5kg to 55.5kg is a significant help, and his 1000m record gives him a strong winning platform.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 02/09/2026 | 31 | OPEN | $7,730.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 62.5kg | 1:00.23 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 02/08/2026 | 35 | BM82 | $12,460.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | Dezahn Louw | 50.5kg | 0:56.47 | - | 4 |
| 1.6L | $17.00 |
| 4/11 | 28/06/2026 | 32 | OPEN | $7,730.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | Q Ngcobo | 58.5kg | 0:57.33 | - | 9 |
| 3.1L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 27/05/2026 | 49 | BM70 | $8,420.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Andrew Fortune | 59kg | 0:58.65 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $4.50 |
| 3/5 | 08/04/2026 | 24 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Damyan Pillay | 53kg | 0:58.41 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $4.75 |
| 3/12 | 15/03/2026 | 46 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Divesh Ramkhalawon | 58.5kg | 0:56.95 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/01/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 62.5kg | 0:59.44 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 1/11 | 07/01/2026 | 29 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 61.5kg | 0:57.99 | - | 11 |
| 0.3L | $34.00 |
| 8/9 | 09/12/2025 | 102 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Siphesihle Hlengwa | 57kg | 0:57.54 | - | 6 |
| 6.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/7 | 29/08/2025 | 19 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good Soft | Callan Murray | 57kg | 0:58.87 | - | 3 |
| 5.1L | $26.00 |
| 7/8 | 10/08/2025 | 28 | C4 | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:09.49 | - | 8 |
| 4.4L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Dezahn Louw
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after finishing second last at this track behind Magical Place, beaten five and a half lengths after being unwanted in the market. Her final run before the break was also well below the mark when 11th at Kenilworth. A class drop helps on paper, but she is unplaced in four attempts at this track and distance and has plenty to turn around.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 16/09/2026 | 249 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Y | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 49kg | 1:00.10 | - | 10 |
| 5.7L | $51.00 |
| 11/13 | 10/01/2026 | 35 | OPEN FM | $12,220.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 55.5kg | 1:10.77 | - | 7 |
| 11.4L | $26.00 |
| 4/14 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | BM82 FM | $11,373.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 61.5kg | 0:59.04 | - | 9 |
| 3.2L | $21.00 |
| 9/15 | 08/11/2025 | 24 | LR HCP FM 3U | $18,955.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 52kg | 1:04.51 | - | 7 |
| 3.9L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/10/2025 | 32 | OPEN FM | $10,531.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 55.5kg | 1:15.73 | - | 7 |
| 3.1L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 13/09/2025 | 62 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 53kg | 0:58.80 | - | 2 |
| 0.9L | $11.00 |
| 1/10 | 13/07/2025 | 25 | C4 FM | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:11.97 | - | 9 |
| 1.2L | $3.25 |
| 1/12 | 18/06/2025 | 21 | C4 FM | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Andrew Fortune | 56kg | 1:09.07 | - | 4 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 28/05/2025 | 44 | MDN FM | $7,580.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Andrew Fortune | 57.5kg | 1:12.17 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $3.50 |
| 5/12 | 14/04/2025 | 37 | MPLATE FM | $9,600.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Keanen Steyn | 57kg | 1:27.71 | - | 7 |
| 5.2L | $34.00 |
| 6/14 | 08/03/2025 | 49 | MDN FM | $7,730.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 58kg | 1:30.84 | - | 3 |
| 7.2L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Damyan Pillay
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening after finishing fifth in FM Benchmark 82 company at Kenilworth, beaten just over two lengths as a well-supported favourite. She had earlier run fourth to Moody Blue at this track, but the margin was only two and a half lengths and her overall record remains solid. Proven at 1000m and consistent across the past 12 months, she has the right profile to take this out.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 12/08/2026 | 29 | BM82 FM | $9,450.00 | Kenilworth | 1250m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 59.5kg | 1:16.95 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $4.00 |
| 4/7 | 14/07/2026 | 59 | OPEN | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 59kg | 0:57.81 | - | 3 |
| 2.6L | $6.00 |
| 1/7 | 16/05/2026 | 59 | BM82 FM | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:01.57 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $4.30 |
| 3/6 | 18/03/2026 | 32 | BM80 FM | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Mxolisi Mbuto | 55kg | 1:14.36 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $4.00 |
| 5/10 | 14/02/2026 | 41 | BM70 FM | $6,740.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 61kg | 1:15.51 | - | 7 |
| 2.6L | $6.50 |
| 3/13 | 04/01/2026 | 25 | BM70 FM | $6,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 61kg | 1:14.12 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 1/9 | 10/12/2025 | 32 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:13.65 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 3/13 | 08/11/2025 | 144 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:13.68 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $8.00 |
| 14/16 | 17/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Craig Bantam | 60kg | 0:59.75 | - | 11 |
| 7.5L | $76.00 |

Jockey: Y Leung
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resumes after four months off following a strong Kenilworth win in MPLTE grade, beating The Big Bang by four and a half lengths after being well supported. That capped a very consistent run of form, including a narrow FM Maiden second the start prior. She is unplaced in two starts at this track, but her 1000m record and reliability give her sound claims.
Last Starts 110 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 | 16/06/2026 | 16 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Mickaelle Michel | 56kg | 1:02.34 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $4.50 |
| 2/8 | 31/05/2026 | 28 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Corne Orffer | 60.5kg | 1:15.32 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $2.70 |
| 2/7 | 03/05/2026 | 32 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:00.62 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $2.10 |
| 2/7 | 01/04/2026 | 38 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:00.43 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.25 |
| 2/10 | 22/02/2026 | 18 | MPLTE FM | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 0:59.24 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 3/9 | 04/02/2026 | 22 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 0:59.06 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 5/14 | 13/01/2026 | 34 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:13.17 | - | 1 |
| 2.7L | $5.00 |
| 2/9 | 10/12/2025 | 46 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 1:13.65 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 12/14 | 25/10/2025 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 58kg | 1:32.49 | - | 4 |
| 6.7L | $41.00 |
| 6/14 | 27/09/2025 | 60 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 58kg | 1:15.68 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 3/9 | 29/07/2025 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:00.13 | - | 2 |
| 1.2L | $2.50 |