Durbanville Race 4 - Join The Passion Open Mdn (F & M)
FINAL SAY (8) sets the standard after missing by only a head over this distance at this track when second to Oh Isabella, and that return gave her a clear winning platform for this. Her previous run came in a Listed Open, so she has already seen stronger company than most of these and she has placed at both the distance and this venue. LIMERANCE (12) is the main danger after finishing fourth in the same race, beaten just over two lengths, and the return of Callan Murray is a positive, though she still has to turn the tables on FINAL SAY. GIMME PERFECT (13) has been fourth at her past two starts and was only two and a half lengths from Chinwag last time, so she brings honest enough form despite still chasing a first placing. SIGN OF SPRING (6) comes through that Chinwag race as well, finishing third after starting at generous odds, and her latest effort gives her a genuine minor-winning hope if she repeats it.
Jockey: Grant Behr
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Resumed with a sound fifth in a FM MPLTE over 1250m at this track, beaten four lengths by Captain's Elect after starting at long odds. Her debut at Kenilworth was also respectable enough, finishing eighth but only just over four lengths from Shezaripper when firming favourite. The new 1600m trip is the key unknown, yet from barrier one she has enough scope to be a place factor.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 23/09/2026 | 213 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Grant Behr | 58kg | 1:17.78 | - | 6 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 8/13 | 22/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 0:59.71 | - | 4 |
| 4.3L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Sifisokuhle Bungane
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Resumes after three months off following a plain seventh over 2000m at this track, where she was beaten over 10 lengths by Royal Celeb at generous odds. Her prior fifth at Kenilworth also left her with ground to make up despite market support. She has placed once from two tries at this distance, but carries the top weight and must return sharper than her latest form suggests.
Last Starts 80 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 25/07/2026 | 55 | MDN | $7,730.00 | Durbanville | 2000m | Good | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 60kg | 2:03.19 | - | 2 |
| 10.3L | $17.00 |
| 5/6 | 31/05/2026 | 15 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Y | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:40.01 | - | 3 |
| 6.7L | $5.50 |
| 3/9 | 16/05/2026 | 40 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 56.5kg | 1:56.54 | - | 8 |
| 3.6L | $15.00 |
| 3/9 | 06/04/2026 | 33 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60.5kg | 1:41.39 | - | 9 |
| 2.3L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 04/03/2026 | 18 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:24.35 | - | 8 |
| 8.8L | $15.00 |
| 7/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $10,530.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 1:15.70 | - | 3 |
| 5.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Joshwin Solomons
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Back after six weeks following a heavy defeat at this track, finishing seventh and beaten over 19 lengths by Chinwag when unwanted in the market. The run prior at Kenilworth was even weaker, when she was never competitive and beaten out of sight behind Red Flag. Weight relief and race fitness help on paper, but the form has to lift dramatically.
Last Starts 41 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 02/09/2026 | 18 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Joshwin Solomons | 57kg | 1:38.39 | - | 5 |
| 19.0L | $101.00 |
| 14/14 | 15/08/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Joshwin Solomons | 58kg | 1:16.43 | - | 9 |
| 33.8L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 25/07/2026 | - | MPLTE F 2 | $10,740.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Joshwin Solomons | 60kg | 1:18.16 | - | 2 |
| 18.1L | $51.00 |
Jockey: P Porffy
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Returns from a five-week freshening after finishing last over 1400m at this track, well beaten by 27 lengths behind Verse For Suzanne at big odds. Her previous run was another last placing at this venue, beaten over 16 lengths by Royal Light. The lighter weight and apprentice claim are positives, but her exposed race form leaves her with a major task.
Last Starts 37 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/10 | 06/09/2026 | 54 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:27.11 | - | 5 |
| 26.8L | $201.00 |
| 7/7 | 14/07/2026 | 17 | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Oswald Noach | 57kg | 1:37.75 | - | 7 |
| 16.0L | $126.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 57.5kg | 0:59.12 | - | 7 |
| 15.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Eduan Muller
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up after a second-last finish over 1400m at this track, beaten six and a half lengths by Verse For Suzanne at long odds. Her previous fifth at Kenilworth was similar, with no market confidence and a five-and-a-half-length margin. Weight relief and a claim make the set-up kinder, but 1600m is new and she is more a place chance than a winning push.
Last Starts 37 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 | 06/09/2026 | 96 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:27.11 | - | 10 |
| 6.8L | $67.00 |
| 5/6 | 02/06/2026 | 48 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Brevan Plaatjies | 56kg | 1:29.26 | - | 2 |
| 5.4L | $67.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/04/2026 | 46 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Grant Behr | 60kg | 1:14.33 | - | 4 |
| 6.3L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 0:59.09 | - | 6 |
| 10.7L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after six weeks off a much better third at this track, beaten just over two lengths by Chinwag after starting at generous odds. That followed a seventh over 1250m at this venue when still within four lengths of Crown Chaser, so the latest run gives her a more convincing platform. With the winning rider back and the stable in strong order, she profiles as a realistic place chance with some winning hope.
Last Starts 41 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 | 02/09/2026 | 46 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 57kg | 1:38.39 | - | 3 |
| 2.3L | $13.50 |
| 7/10 | 18/07/2026 | 25 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 57kg | 1:15.93 | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $34.00 |
| 9/12 | 23/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:17.86 | - | 10 |
| 15.0L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Oswald Noach
Weight: 58kgs
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Comments
Back after six weeks since finishing fifth behind Chinwag at this track, beaten four and a half lengths after being near the top of an open market. Her prior fourth at Kenilworth was fair without being threatening, beaten just over four lengths by Over My Shoulder at long odds. Race fitness is in her favour, but she remains unplaced from three starts and must find a sharper finish.
Last Starts 41 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 | 02/09/2026 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Sean Veale | 57kg | 1:38.39 | - | 4 |
| 4.7L | $8.50 |
| 4/11 | 05/08/2026 | 29 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 58kg | 1:15.13 | - | 9 |
| 4.1L | $41.00 |
| 11/12 | 07/07/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Joshwin Solomons | 60kg | 0:59.73 | - | 5 |
| 10.8L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Came back in excellent order when second over this distance at this track, beaten a head by Oh Isabella after sitting near the top of betting. That followed a Listed Open run behind Grapes Of Wrath, so she brings stronger background form than most of this field. With Richard Fourie back aboard and proven 1600m form at the venue, she looks the runner they have to beat.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 16/09/2026 | 81 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Y | Richard Fourie | 57kg | 1:40.61 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $4.50 |
| 7/8 | 27/06/2026 | 25 | LR OPEN 2 | $21,480.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:31.47 | - | 6 |
| 5.4L | $81.00 |
| 7/8 | 02/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:17.79 | - | 3 |
| 5.3L | $3.80 |
Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Back after six weeks since a ninth over 1250m at this track, beaten six lengths by Sabre Wing after being unwanted in the market. Her debut at Kenilworth was a long way below the required level, finishing last and well held behind Margate. She is unplaced in two starts and has not raced at 1600m, so a significant step forward is required.
Last Starts 41 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 | 02/09/2026 | 156 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 57.5kg | 1:17.49 | - | 11 |
| 6.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/8 | 30/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:14.94 | - | 1 |
| 26.6L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Varun Jodhee
Weight: 53kgs
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Comments
Finished last over 1400m at this track three weeks ago, beaten over 13 lengths by First Bloom at long odds. That followed a sixth behind Chinwag when beaten just under ten lengths, so there is little recent form to recommend her. She has had one unplaced run around 1600m and remains unplaced from eight starts overall, leaving others with clearer claims.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 26/09/2026 | 24 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Sean Veale | 57kg | 1:25.66 | - | 9 |
| 13.2L | $126.00 |
| 6/8 | 02/09/2026 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 57kg | 1:38.39 | - | 2 |
| 10.0L | $67.00 |
| 11/12 | 05/08/2026 | 18 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Brevan Plaatjies | 57kg | 1:27.59 | - | 10 |
| 12.4L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/07/2026 | 25 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 1:15.93 | - | 8 |
| 2.6L | $21.00 |
| 12/12 | 23/06/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:17.86 | - | 7 |
| 30.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 02/06/2026 | 14 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:17.79 | - | 7 |
| 4.2L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 19/05/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:17.03 | - | 11 |
| 11.0L | $126.00 |
| 11/11 | 03/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Keanen Steyn | 60kg | 1:13.88 | - | 10 |
| 17.2L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Ran a sound fourth behind Oh Isabella at this track last start, beaten just over two lengths after racing keenly in the early stages. Her previous appearance resulted in a dnf, so the latest run was an important return to more reliable form. She still has to turn the tables on Final Say from that same race, but Callan Murray has placed on her before and she is a strong winning chance.
Last Starts 27 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 | 14 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Y | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:40.61 | - | 3 |
| 2.2L | $9.00 |
| 0/8 | 02/09/2026 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 57kg | 1:38.39 | - | 8 |
| 99.0L | $9.50 |
| 3/12 | 05/08/2026 | 50 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Callan Murray | 57kg | 1:27.59 | - | 1 |
| 3.3L | $41.00 |
| 7/8 | 16/06/2026 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:30.35 | - | 7 |
| 7.7L | $51.00 |
| 5/11 | 19/05/2026 | 31 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 1:17.03 | - | 1 |
| 6.7L | $67.00 |
| 6/8 | 18/04/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Oswald Noach | 57kg | 1:14.05 | - | 6 |
| 10.5L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Back after six weeks following a useful fourth at this track, beaten two and a half lengths by Chinwag at big odds. Her previous fourth over 1250m at this venue was less compelling, beaten just over six lengths after being unwanted in the market, but she is at least holding her form. The wide barrier is awkward, yet she has enough recent substance to be a genuine danger.
Last Starts 41 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 | 02/09/2026 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Oswald Noach | 57kg | 1:38.39 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 25/07/2026 | 18 | MPLTE F 2 | $10,740.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:18.16 | - | 5 |
| 6.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/12 | 07/07/2026 | 37 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 0:59.73 | - | 10 |
| 6.1L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 31/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:00.42 | - | 7 |
| 9.0L | $7.50 |