Durbanville Race 1 - Hollywoodbets Durbanville Welcomes You Mdn Plate (F & M)
AFRICAN KINGFISHER (3) sets the standard after sharp improvement from debut to second at this track, beaten a head by Georgie Girl as a well-supported favourite after firming. She is third-up now and, while the 1000m is new to her, the strength of that latest maiden run gives her the clearest winning profile. PEACH COBBLER (8) resumes with very solid exposed form, having been beaten a nose by Viridian Ruby at Kenilworth before the break and placed three times from four tries around this distance. She has already shown she handles this venue and looks the main danger if returning in the same order. EBURY STREET (9) is the unknown but comes from the Justin Snaith stable, cost R725,000 most recently and has enough family depth to command respect on debut. KIM CHANEL (6) was below her placing two runs ago when sixth last time, yet three career placings and a sound 1000m record keep her in the minor-money mix.
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 59kgs
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Second-up after a plain debut at this track, where she finished ninth in a FM MPLTE on good ground and was beaten over 12 lengths behind Nadia Nerina. She was at big odds there and there was no clear excuse in the run, so the class drop is only a small help. With one unplaced run at both the track and distance, she has a fair amount to find to threaten the main chances.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 04/10/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,750.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 59kg | 0:58.77 | - | 11 |
| 12.3L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Sean Veale
Weight: 59kgs
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Finished tenth on debut at this track in the same FM MPLTE won by Nadia Nerina, beaten over 13 lengths after starting at long odds. That leaves her with no placing from her only start, and she is also unplaced at this distance and venue. The second-up run may bring natural improvement, but the exposed form says she has to lift markedly.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 04/10/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,750.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Callan Murray | 59kg | 0:58.77 | - | 5 |
| 12.7L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 59kgs
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Went within a head of breaking through at this track last start, running second to Georgie Girl in a FM MPLTE after firming into a well-supported favourite. Her debut fifth at Kenilworth was also sound enough, beaten four and a half lengths, so the profile is heading the right way. The 1000m is a new test, but third-up and race fit, she brings the best recent form and looks the one 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 23/09/2026 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 58kg | 1:17.85 | - | 4 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |
| 5/14 | 15/08/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58kg | 1:16.43 | - | 4 |
| 4.4L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Weight: 59kgs
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Comes here off two midfield efforts at this track, most recently eighth behind Frozen Asset over 1250m when beaten just under four lengths after firming from opening levels. She was sixth to Sabre Wing prior, beaten five lengths, so the form is honest without being compelling. Fourth-up fitness helps, but she is unplaced from four starts and profiles more as a place hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/11 | 07/10/2026 | 35 | MPLTE FM | $8,750.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 1:17.01 | - | 4 |
| 3.8L | $7.50 |
| 6/11 | 02/09/2026 | 57 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 1:17.49 | - | 1 |
| 5.1L | $17.00 |
| 6/12 | 07/07/2026 | 80 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 0:59.73 | - | 9 |
| 5.8L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 18/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 1:00.48 | - | 1 |
| 10.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Sifisokuhle Bungane
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after ending her last campaign with a heavy defeat at Kenilworth, finishing ninth behind Viridian Ruby and beaten over 18 lengths after being unwanted in the market. Her debut eighth was also well held, beaten over 14 lengths. The 2.5kg apprentice claim is some assistance, but she must produce a much stronger race-day effort.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/13 | 12/08/2026 | 50 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Oswald Noach | 58kg | 1:02.21 | - | 4 |
| 17.7L | $126.00 |
| 8/11 | 23/06/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Mickaelle Michel | 55.5kg | 1:04.11 | - | 10 |
| 13.5L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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Had been close to the mark two runs back when third at this track, beaten just under two lengths by One Step, before a sixth here last start behind Captain's Elect when beaten just over four lengths. She has placed three times from nine starts and twice from five tries around 1000m, which keeps her relevant. The win remains elusive, but she is capable of landing in the money.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/13 | 23/09/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 57.5kg | 1:17.78 | - | 10 |
| 4.3L | $13.50 |
| 3/9 | 02/09/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 57.5kg | 1:16.77 | - | 5 |
| 1.8L | $9.50 |
| 3/13 | 12/08/2026 | 57 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 57.5kg | 1:02.21 | - | 3 |
| 5.1L | $21.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/06/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 55kg | 1:02.34 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $15.00 |
| 2/8 | 19/05/2026 | 34 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 55kg | 1:02.49 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $51.00 |
| 7/7 | 15/04/2026 | 70 | MPLTE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:27.88 | - | 7 |
| 9.0L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 04/02/2026 | 49 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 57.5kg | 0:59.43 | - | 5 |
| 9.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 17/12/2025 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 0:59.47 | - | 7 |
| 6.0L | $101.00 |
| 11/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:13.08 | - | 10 |
| 11.8L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a four-month break after a low-key debut at Kenilworth, where she finished second last behind Dream Trip and was beaten over 17 lengths. She was an outside chance in the betting and has not raced around 1000m before. Her R1.3m sale price and half-sister link to Keukenhof give some background interest, but the race form must improve.
Last Starts 119 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 | 23/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:17.86 | - | 9 |
| 17.0L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Aldo Domeyer
Weight: 59kgs
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Returns from a three-month break with strong maiden form, having been beaten a nose by Viridian Ruby at Kenilworth before the spell as a well-supported favourite after firming. Her previous fourth at this track was only just over a length from Crown Chaser, and she has three placings from four runs around 1000m. Fresh, proven at the trip and consistently competitive, she is a major player.
Last Starts 69 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 12/08/2026 | 25 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Aldo Domeyer | 58kg | 1:02.21 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 4/10 | 18/07/2026 | 25 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 54.5kg | 1:15.93 | - | 10 |
| 1.1L | $3.50 |
| 2/11 | 23/06/2026 | 90 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 54.5kg | 1:04.11 | - | 11 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 3/8 | 25/03/2026 | 31 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 0:58.72 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $17.00 |
| 12/13 | 22/02/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Nicola Yuen | 58.5kg | 0:59.71 | - | 11 |
| 7.5L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 59kgs
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Makes her debut for the Justin Snaith stable, and the market will be important with no race evidence to assess. She was a R725,000 most recent purchase and is out of a family that includes several winners, including Winchman, Contento Boy and Havana Storm. Debutants still have to prove themselves under race pressure, but the profile is good enough to respect strongly in this line-up.
Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 59kgs
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Resumed with a seventh at this track behind Nadia Nerina, beaten over 10 lengths after starting at big odds. She has now been unplaced in all three starts, including three attempts around 1000m, and the latest run had no obvious excuse. Second-up fitness can help, but she has to turn her figures around to convert place claims into a serious threat.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/12 | 04/10/2026 | 169 | MPLTE FM | $8,750.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 59kg | 0:58.77 | - | 9 |
| 10.5L | $126.00 |
| 12/12 | 18/04/2026 | 31 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:00.48 | - | 2 |
| 17.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 18/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 57.5kg | 0:58.90 | - | 8 |
| 9.2L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Keanen Steyn
Weight: 59kgs
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Makes her debut from the Glen Kotzen stable with no race form to measure against this field. The stable's debut numbers supplied are modest, with one win from 43 first starters, and her listed sibling Triplebell was unplaced on debut. She may improve with experience, but on the available evidence she looks more of a watching brief than an immediate winning push.