Durbanville Race 8 - Hollywoodbets Bright Future Mdn Plate
YOU MADE ME LOOK (4) Looked good when 3rd last start at this venue. Can give this a shake. CAPTAIN'S ANGEL (7) Ran 4th last start at Kenilworth. Expecting improvement. Has plenty of early speed. This field suits. WAR HAWK (9) Came in 8th last start here but back to a rise in trip. Respect. CANNON BOLT (2) Ran 4th last run at this track but will try to take advantage of the barrier. Capable of better.
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Weight: 58kgs
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Has been well beaten in both runs so far, finishing eighth at this track last start behind Time Of Our Lives after a debut seventh behind Viva Asterix. The market showed some interest last time after he firmed from bigger odds, and race fitness is on his side third-up, but the 1600m is new territory. He has to find a sizeable step forward to trouble the main chances.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 23/09/2026 | 32 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 55.5kg | 1:16.86 | - | 5 |
| 11.2L | $17.00 |
| 7/12 | 22/08/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Oswald Noach | 58kg | 1:15.32 | - | 11 |
| 11.2L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Improved at his latest run when fourth at this venue behind Catch Me, beaten three lengths as an outside chance in the betting. That was a clear step on his seventh at Scottsville, where he was beaten seven and a half lengths. He is still searching for a placing, but the recent form line through You Made Me Look keeps him right in the winning discussion.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 16/09/2026 | 49 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Y | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:40.51 | - | 6 |
| 3.0L | $13.50 |
| 7/16 | 29/07/2026 | 102 | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:08.76 | - | 4 |
| 7.7L | $9.00 |
| 9/11 | 18/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 1:13.37 | - | 9 |
| 10.6L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Brevan Plaatjies
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Has been holding his ground without breaking through, most recently fifth at this venue behind Catch Me when beaten three and a half lengths. Two back at Kenilworth he was sixth by a similar margin at big odds, so the profile is honest enough rather than dominant. With race fitness now built in, he shapes as a realistic minor-money chance if he finds another length.
Last Starts 20 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 | 16/09/2026 | 42 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Y | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:40.51 | - | 8 |
| 3.4L | $17.00 |
| 6/10 | 05/08/2026 | 43 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:26.81 | - | 5 |
| 3.7L | $41.00 |
| 8/12 | 23/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:17.29 | - | 7 |
| 17.1L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Resumed with a sound third at this track behind Catch Me, beaten two lengths, and that followed another third here in a 2yo MPLTE before the break. He has placed twice from two starts at this venue and twice from two at the distance, while Richard Fourie being aboard again is another positive. The recent line through Cannon Bolt reads well, and he sets the benchmark.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 16/09/2026 | 64 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Y | Richard Fourie | 57kg | 1:40.51 | - | 5 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 3/7 | 14/07/2026 | 51 | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:37.75 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $4.30 |
| 6/9 | 24/05/2026 | 27 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:27.88 | - | 5 |
| 3.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/8 | 27/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:15.53 | - | 2 |
| 4.4L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Grant Behr
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Makes his debut for a stable with solid first-starter numbers, and the 1,600,000 yearling price points to some regard. The trainer-sire combination also reads well, so there is background appeal, but this is still a race-day test against runners with exposed form. Market confidence would be instructive; on evidence available, he looks a cautious watch.
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 58kgs
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Returns from a five-week freshening after improving to fifth at this track behind Wreath Of Snow, beaten just over four lengths at big odds. His debut ninth at Kenilworth was plain, but the second run suggested he is heading the right way. Weight relief is useful, though he has not raced around 1600m before, so he profiles as a place hope with scope rather than a sure thing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 02/09/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 1:24.56 | - | 6 |
| 4.2L | $101.00 |
| 9/11 | 12/08/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1250m | Y | Brevan Plaatjies | 58kg | 1:18.09 | - | 7 |
| 6.2L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 58kgs
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Back from a two-month break after a strong fourth at Kenilworth behind Warrior Of Destiny, beaten only a length when prominent in the market. His previous run came in Open company at this venue, so this looks a more suitable assignment, and blinkers go on. With two placings from five starts and a close last-start line, he is a genuine winning threat.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 12/08/2026 | 46 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Y | Sean Veale | 57kg | 1:41.06 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.30 |
| 7/9 | 27/06/2026 | 34 | G3 OPEN | $42,960.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:31.29 | - | 5 |
| 8.2L | $51.00 |
| 3/9 | 24/05/2026 | 64 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:27.88 | - | 3 |
| 0.6L | $5.00 |
| 3/6 | 21/03/2026 | 49 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:24.72 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.00 |
| 7/13 | 31/01/2026 | - | OPEN 2 | $50,548.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:06.62 | - | 5 |
| 4.4L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a one-month let-up after finishing last at this track behind Swaziland, beaten over 13 lengths at long odds. His previous Kenilworth seventh was also safely held, and he remains winless from seven starts. Blinkers go on and there is a class drop, but the first go around 1600m adds another question. He must improve sharply.
Last Starts 30 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 | 06/09/2026 | 160 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:15.45 | - | 12 |
| 12.9L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 30/03/2026 | 30 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:53.76 | - | 7 |
| 8.2L | $15.00 |
| 5/10 | 28/02/2026 | 17 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:54.47 | - | 10 |
| 5.6L | $9.00 |
| 4/9 | 11/02/2026 | 29 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:48.27 | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/01/2026 | 23 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:25.39 | - | 11 |
| 7.4L | $9.50 |
| 6/13 | 21/12/2025 | 15 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:12.75 | - | 8 |
| 4.1L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:14.13 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a one-month let-up after finishing eighth at this track behind Le Soleil, beaten over 13 lengths despite firming from opening levels. His record at today's distance is more encouraging, with two placings from three attempts, and blinkers go on. Even so, he has to rebound strongly from that fresh run to become a serious threat.
Last Starts 30 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 06/09/2026 | 557 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Grant Behr | 60kg | 1:14.45 | - | 5 |
| 13.0L | $7.50 |
| 4/9 | 26/02/2025 | 21 | MDN | $8,470.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:53.09 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 05/02/2025 | 18 | MPLATE | $10,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:39.54 | - | 9 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/01/2025 | 56 | BM66 | $8,550.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60.5kg | 1:39.97 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 23/11/2024 | 18 | MDN | $7,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Corne Orffer | 56.5kg | 1:38.71 | - | 8 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/12 | 05/11/2024 | 66 | MPLATE | $9,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:13.20 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $76.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/08/2024 | 67 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 58kg | 1:17.79 | - | 9 |
| 7.2L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 25/06/2024 | - | MPLATE | $9,000.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good Soft | Gareth Wright | 57kg | 1:01.57 | - | 6 |
| 6.9L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Oswald Noach
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Back from a two-month break since finishing fifth at this venue behind Havoc, beaten over 11 lengths. He had also been fifth here the run prior, beaten just under six lengths, so the pattern is consistent but not yet threatening. Blinkers go on and race fitness should be there, but he remains unplaced from three starts and others bring stronger figures.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 22/08/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Sean Veale | 57kg | 1:39.09 | - | 5 |
| 11.0L | $9.00 |
| 5/9 | 25/07/2026 | 32 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Oswald Noach | 56kg | 1:31.99 | - | 6 |
| 5.8L | $17.00 |
| 5/9 | 23/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:19.28 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Made a better impression second-up when fourth at this track behind Legal Dancer, beaten just over three lengths at generous odds. His debut at Kenilworth was safely held, but that latest run gives him a platform and he did beat Cannon Bolt earlier in the campaign. The 1600m is new, so he is more of a place prospect unless he improves again.
Last Starts 10 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/14 | 26/09/2026 | 161 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:25.05 | - | 1 |
| 3.2L | $13.50 |
| 7/11 | 18/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:13.37 | - | 11 |
| 9.5L | $17.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Back from a two-month break after an eighth on debut at Kenilworth behind Ulez Camera, beaten five and a half lengths as a well-supported favourite. That market confidence suggests better was expected, and he is entitled to learn from the experience. The 1600m is new, but his pedigree offers some encouragement, making him a possible improver for the minors.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 12/08/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1250m | Y | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:18.09 | - | 1 |
| 5.4L | $4.50 |