Durbanville Race 8 - Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 5 (F & M)
GRAPES OF WRATH (8) brings the strongest exposed form, having won an Open at this track before a break and holding a two-from-three career record. She has not yet placed from one try around 1250m, so the distance is the one small query, but her overall profile and unbeaten record with Aldo Domeyer read well for this. MEG'S LEGACY (2) is the race-fit danger, coming off a FM BM70 win at this venue after a close third to Sparkling Star, and her track-and-distance record gives her a solid platform. ODDS AND EVENS (7) was last in a FM BM82 over 1400m last time, yet the margin was only just over four lengths and her prior Kenilworth win was decisive, so she can rebound into the placings if sharper at 1250m. CAPTAIN'S ELECT (3) is lightly raced and arrives off a well-backed win at this track, with her consistency through three starts making her a genuine chance to hold her form at this level.
Jockey: Oswald Noach
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a four-month break after finishing second last in a BM70 at Scottsville, beaten over 12 lengths by Yannakis at generous odds. Her previous third at Greyville Aw in FM BM70 grade reads better, especially as she was heavily backed favourite, and she has won at this venue. The 1250m record is only one placing from three tries, so she has a fair bit to turn around.
Last Starts 97 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/14 | 08/07/2026 | 35 | BM70 | $8,590.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Damyan Pillay | 56.5kg | 1:09.04 | - | 1 |
| 11.9L | $17.00 |
| 3/11 | 03/06/2026 | 53 | BM70 FM | $6,870.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Damyan Pillay | 55.5kg | 1:10.00 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $2.80 |
| 12/14 | 11/04/2026 | 17 | OPEN 2 | $252,740.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 57.5kg | 1:10.87 | - | 7 |
| 10.0L | $101.00 |
| 1/8 | 25/03/2026 | 49 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 0:58.72 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/12 | 04/02/2026 | 25 | MPLTE 2 | $13,479.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 57.5kg | 0:59.11 | - | 2 |
| 5.7L | $6.00 |
| 4/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | OPEN | $33,700.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Gareth Wright | 56.5kg | 0:58.28 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Held her form strongly at this track last start, winning a FM BM70 by just under a length from Ruby Rex after sitting near the top of betting. That followed a third to Sparkling Star at this venue, beaten a length and a half, so her current campaign has real substance. Craig Zackey stays aboard and her track-and-distance record is sound, giving her a strong winning platform again.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/7 | 16/09/2026 | 25 | BM70 FM | $6,870.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:17.65 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.80 |
| 3/7 | 22/08/2026 | 35 | BM70 FM | $6,870.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:14.97 | - | 4 |
| 1.6L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 18/07/2026 | 21 | BM70 FM | $6,870.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:31.67 | - | 8 |
| 0.4L | $7.00 |
| 5/11 | 27/06/2026 | 27 | BM82 FM | $9,450.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 54kg | 1:14.67 | - | 5 |
| 2.2L | $17.00 |
| 10/13 | 31/05/2026 | 60 | BM70 FM | $6,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:14.71 | - | 7 |
| 8.4L | $11.00 |
| 1/8 | 01/04/2026 | 35 | BM70 FM | $6,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 58kg | 1:13.46 | - | 1 |
| 1.8L | $7.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/02/2026 | 21 | BM70 FM | $6,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 59kg | 1:28.23 | - | 9 |
| 4.6L | $6.00 |
| 3/9 | 04/02/2026 | 18 | BM70 FM | $6,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Calvin Habib | 59kg | 1:29.06 | - | 6 |
| 1.2L | $9.00 |
| 8/10 | 17/01/2026 | 31 | C5 FM | $6,740.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 59kg | 1:31.19 | - | 2 |
| 3.4L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 17/12/2025 | 126 | BM70 FM | $6,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 59kg | 1:27.02 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 11/12 | 13/08/2025 | 53 | C4 FM | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | J Botes | 49.5kg | 1:28.31 | - | 9 |
| 9.0L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes through her early preparation in good order, winning a FM MPLTE at this track by half a length after being heavily backed into odds-on favouritism. She had also run second to Red Flag at Kenilworth, beaten a length and a half, so the form has been consistent. Lightly raced and race fit, she shapes as a genuine place chance with enough upside to keep the main hopes honest.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 23/09/2026 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:17.78 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.56 |
| 2/14 | 15/08/2026 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Serino Moodley | 58kg | 1:16.43 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $6.00 |
| 5/12 | 07/07/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 0:59.73 | - | 3 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Returns from a four-month break after a disappointing sixth in FM BM70 company at Kenilworth, where she was sent out favourite but finished beaten over 15 lengths. Her prior fifth in an Open over 1100m had more merit, though she was still beaten six lengths. A win from two at this distance is a plus, but she must bring back a much sharper version.
Last Starts 114 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 21/06/2026 | 49 | BM70 FM | $6,870.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Aldo Domeyer | 59kg | 1:16.07 | - | 6 |
| 15.1L | $3.25 |
| 5/7 | 03/05/2026 | 34 | G3 OPEN 2 | $25,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Soft | Serino Moodley | 57.5kg | 1:06.01 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $9.00 |
| 1/8 | 30/03/2026 | 36 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:14.94 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.56 |
| 5/13 | 22/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Joshwin Solomons | 60kg | 0:59.71 | - | 9 |
| 3.2L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Resumes after a three-month break having won a F MPLTE at this track by half a length as an odds-on favourite. She had been third on debut at Kenilworth, beaten just over three lengths, so her two-start record is tidy. The profile is promising, with a win at both this track and distance, but she still has to show that maiden-grade form carries into this deeper assignment.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 25/07/2026 | 55 | MPLTE F 2 | $10,740.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:18.16 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $1.50 |
| 3/10 | 31/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:00.42 | - | 8 |
| 3.3L | $3.50 |
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Broke through first-up at this track in a FM MPLTE, scoring by a head from African Kingfisher despite being unwanted in the market. That was a clear turnaround from her previous Kenilworth run, where she finished last and was beaten just over eight lengths. She is proven at this track and distance, but the narrow upset win has to be backed up before she appeals as a major threat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 23/09/2026 | 161 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Gareth Wright | 58kg | 1:17.85 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $51.00 |
| 10/10 | 15/04/2026 | 92 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 1:14.33 | - | 9 |
| 8.3L | $34.00 |
| 11/13 | 13/01/2026 | - | MPLTE | $13,479.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Rene Piechulek | 57.5kg | 1:00.65 | - | 9 |
| 11.2L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Aldo Domeyer
Weight: 63kgs
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Returns from a four-month break with the strongest overall profile, having won an Open at this track by half a length from Shezaripper when heavily backed into odds-on favouritism. Her prior fourth at Kenilworth was also sound, beaten three lengths in similar grade. The 1250m record is the small query, but two wins from three starts and a perfect record with Aldo Domeyer make her the one to beat.
Last Starts 108 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 | 27/06/2026 | 27 | LR OPEN 2 | $21,480.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:31.47 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $1.63 |
| 4/8 | 31/05/2026 | 92 | LR OPEN 2 | $21,060.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 55.5kg | 1:14.48 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 1/8 | 28/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 0:59.09 | - | 2 |
| 2.3L | $2.65 |