Durbanville Race 4 - Gallop Tv Mdn Plate (F & M)
SPURIOUS (10) has the most reliable recent profile, with consecutive seconds at this venue and beaten only a length over 1600m last time after being well found in betting. She has also placed at around 1400m, so the distance is less of a concern than for several key rivals. VICTORIA CROSS (1) is the main threat from an inside draw, returning off a five-week gap after a fifth over 1600m when the market had some respect for her, and the class drop gives her scope to sharpen. ONE DAWN (11) is still lightly raced but has gone from a debut fifth to a third beaten a length at this track, so she has upside third-up if she handles 1400m for the first time. VIRGINIA BLUEBELL (9) resumed with a sound third beaten just over half a length and brings two placings from five starts, though the new trip means she is more a genuine winning chance than a clear-cut proposition.
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Weight: 58kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing fifth over 1600m at this track, beaten just over five lengths by Oh Isabella after firming from opening levels. Her Kenilworth run prior was plain at big odds, but she is race fit, draws kindly in barrier one and gets a class drop. The first look at around 1400m is the query, yet this sets up as her best chance to date.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 16/09/2026 | 32 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Y | Sean Veale | 57kg | 1:40.61 | - | 1 |
| 5.2L | $7.00 |
| 7/14 | 15/08/2026 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Oswald Noach | 58kg | 1:16.43 | - | 5 |
| 7.7L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 18/07/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Oswald Noach | 57kg | 1:15.93 | - | 7 |
| 5.2L | $67.00 |
Jockey: P Porffy
Weight: 58kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after ending her last campaign with a seventh at Kenilworth, beaten nine and a half lengths when unwanted in the market. Her previous fifth on soft ground was only fair, and she remains unplaced from four starts, including two tries at this distance. The 4kg claim helps, but she has to find a much sharper level fresh.
Last Starts 76 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 | 05/08/2026 | 50 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Oswald Noach | 57kg | 1:27.59 | - | 6 |
| 9.7L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 16/06/2026 | 44 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:30.35 | - | 5 |
| 5.5L | $126.00 |
| 8/11 | 03/05/2026 | 18 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:13.88 | - | 8 |
| 11.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/10 | 15/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:14.33 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 58kgs
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Made little impact on debut at this track, finishing tenth over 1250m and beaten just over six lengths by Captain's Elect after being unwanted in the market. She was also behind One Dawn in that race, and now steps to around 1400m for the first time. The R900,000 yearling purchase has scope, but exposed form says improvement must come quickly.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 23/09/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58kg | 1:17.78 | - | 9 |
| 6.3L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 58kgs
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Has finished eighth at both starts, most recently at this venue when beaten six and a half lengths by First Bloom at long odds. Her Scottsville debut had been similar, beaten just under six lengths after being unwanted in betting. Third-up fitness and the class drop are positives, but she has to turn two plain runs into a sharper effort to land a placing.
Last Starts 24 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 | 26/09/2026 | 27 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Chad Little | 57kg | 1:25.66 | - | 3 |
| 6.7L | $21.00 |
| 8/16 | 30/08/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $10,740.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good | Chad Little | 58kg | 1:09.73 | - | 12 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Weight: 58kgs
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Finished second last on debut at this track, beaten over 13 lengths by Georgie Girl after starting at long odds. She is bred from a family with winners, including Music Of The Night and Express Yourself, but the race-day evidence is very limited and the step to around 1400m is untried. Others bring far stronger claims at this stage.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12/13 | 23/09/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:17.85 | - | 10 |
| 12.6L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58kgs
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Resumed with a fifth at this track over 1250m, beaten four lengths by Georgie Girl after sitting near the top of betting. Her Kenilworth fourth before the break was also sound enough, beaten four and a half lengths. The first run at around 1400m is the main question, but with Craig Zackey aboard she can press for a minor cheque.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/13 | 23/09/2026 | 127 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:17.85 | - | 3 |
| 4.1L | $3.25 |
| 4/11 | 19/05/2026 | 16 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:17.03 | - | 3 |
| 4.7L | $13.50 |
| 5/11 | 03/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:13.88 | - | 2 |
| 6.0L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Sean Veale
Weight: 58kgs
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Makes her debut without race form to measure against these more exposed maidens. The stable has a modest debut record supplied, while half siblings Umami and Culturati have both won, with Culturati successful over 2000m. That gives some background interest, but she is likely to improve with the outing rather than dominate first time out.
Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 58kgs
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Resumed well at this track, finishing third over 1250m and beaten just over half a length by Georgie Girl while easing near the top of an open market. Her prior Kenilworth run was poor, but she has placed twice from five starts and now gets another class drop. Around 1400m is new territory, yet the latest effort gives her genuine place appeal.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 23/09/2026 | 127 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58kg | 1:17.85 | - | 12 |
| 0.7L | $7.00 |
| 9/11 | 19/05/2026 | 34 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:17.03 | - | 9 |
| 11.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 15/04/2026 | 74 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:14.33 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 11/13 | 31/01/2026 | 21 | OPEN 2 | $50,548.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 56.5kg | 1:06.62 | - | 2 |
| 7.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | OPEN | $33,700.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 56.5kg | 0:58.28 | - | 3 |
| 9.8L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a two-month freshening with the strongest recent form, having run second at this track at her past two starts. She was beaten a length by Chinwag over 1600m last time and half a length by Crown Chaser prior, both with solid market support. The 60kg impost is there, but her track and distance record reads well enough to make her the runner to beat.
Last Starts 48 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 | 02/09/2026 | 46 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:38.39 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $4.50 |
| 2/10 | 18/07/2026 | 32 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:15.93 | - | 5 |
| 0.5L | $4.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/06/2026 | 98 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | P Porffy | 56kg | 1:18.75 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 2/6 | 10/03/2026 | 27 | MPLTE FM | $5,055.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Neutral | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:23.27 | - | 5 |
| 1.5L | $1.63 |
| 7/10 | 11/02/2026 | 25 | MDN FM | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Richard Fourie | 58.5kg | 1:15.05 | - | 3 |
| 1.6L | $4.00 |
| 4/13 | 17/01/2026 | 38 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 60kg | 1:26.43 | - | 3 |
| 1.6L | $101.00 |
| 5/9 | 10/12/2025 | 32 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 60kg | 1:13.65 | - | 8 |
| 4.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/13 | 08/11/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 60kg | 1:13.68 | - | 11 |
| 6.9L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 58kgs
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Built on her debut fifth when third at this track over 1250m, beaten a length by Captain's Elect after starting among the outsiders. That was a clear step forward within the same campaign, and she now reaches peak fitness third-up. Around 1400m is new, but her lightly raced profile and latest closing margin make her a serious player.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/13 | 23/09/2026 | 21 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Sean Veale | 58kg | 1:17.78 | - | 4 |
| 1.0L | $13.50 |
| 5/11 | 02/09/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:17.49 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 58kgs
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Has put together two placings at this track, most recently second over 1250m and beaten a neck by Future Engagement after being near the top of betting. She had been third at long odds the run prior, so the form is heading the right way. Weight relief helps, but the first try around 1400m keeps her just below the main win hopes.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 07/10/2026 | 35 | MPLTE FM | $8,750.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:16.74 | - | 4 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
| 3/11 | 02/09/2026 | 57 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 60kg | 1:17.49 | - | 9 |
| 3.3L | $126.00 |
| 9/12 | 07/07/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 60kg | 0:59.73 | - | 11 |
| 8.4L | $101.00 |