Durbanville Race 7 - Lucky Fish Winning Streak Class 5
SHIFTING PATH (3) sets the standard on consistency and suitability, having won a BM70 at this track two back before running second to Bolero last start, beaten just under two lengths in Open company. His record at this track and distance is the clearest in the field and the lighter weight profile helps him hold the top billing. TIME OF OUR LIVES (4) is the progressive danger after being placed at his first two starts and then winning by just under three lengths at this venue as a short odds-on favourite. The top weight is the small query, but his profile still has strong upside. ESCARPMENT (2) has been unplaced at his past two and was at long odds both times, yet the drop from Open and BM82 races into this grade gives him a path into the placings. CROWN CHASER (5) resumes after winning on debut at this track at big odds, so she has clear talent but also has to confirm that form after a four-month break.

Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending the last campaign with a good win at this track, beating Red Flag by a length after being heavily backed into odds-on favouritism. That followed a close second to Peace Garland at Kenilworth, so the early record is sound. First-up in this grade, she has to show that maiden form now carries across against seasoned rivals.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 18/07/2026 | 32 | MPLTE F 2 | $10,740.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:16.97 | - | 3 |
| 1.0L | $1.72 |
| 2/8 | 16/06/2026 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:30.35 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $1.87 |
| 2/11 | 19/05/2026 | 31 | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:17.03 | - | 6 |
| 2.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/12 | 18/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:00.48 | - | 10 |
| 6.6L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Gareth Wright
Weight: 59kgs
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Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing eighth behind Cedar Point at this track, beaten five and a half lengths in Open grade when sent around at long odds. His fourth to Kelp Forest two back in a BM82 was more competitive, and the class drop is important. The concern is a winless past 12 months, so he appeals more as a place chance than a win play.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 16/09/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Y | Dezahn Louw | 55.5kg | 1:26.64 | - | 9 |
| 5.7L | $34.00 |
| 4/7 | 02/09/2026 | 18 | BM82 | $10,740.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Varun Jodhee | 50.5kg | 1:14.54 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $13.50 |
| 5/9 | 15/08/2026 | 10 | OPEN | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Dezahn Louw | 56kg | 1:01.81 | - | 2 |
| 4.3L | $9.00 |
| 7/10 | 05/08/2026 | 18 | BM82 | $10,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Dezahn Louw | 54kg | 1:13.86 | - | 9 |
| 5.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/10 | 18/07/2026 | 27 | BM82 | $10,740.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 57.5kg | 1:14.29 | - | 6 |
| 3.3L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/06/2026 | 33 | OPEN | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Girish Samo-Burthia | 59kg | 1:01.56 | - | 9 |
| 11.1L | $41.00 |
| 7/11 | 19/05/2026 | 167 | BM79 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Keanen Steyn | 60kg | 1:01.37 | - | 9 |
| 4.9L | $67.00 |
| 7/8 | 03/12/2025 | 18 | BM81 | $12,220.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 59.5kg | 0:59.58 | - | 7 |
| 6.5L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 15/11/2025 | 13 | OPEN | $14,322.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 50kg | 0:58.99 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $17.00 |
| 13/14 | 02/11/2025 | 18 | BM82 | $12,216.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 1:12.04 | - | 13 |
| 26.2L | $67.00 |
| 7/10 | 15/10/2025 | 46 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 1:14.80 | - | 7 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Dezahn Louw
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Continues to race in the right form, backing up a BM70 win at this track with a second to Bolero last start, beaten just under two lengths in Open company. He has three wins and four placings from 13 starts at this track and distance, and Dezahn Louw has never missed a place on him. With weight relief and proven recent substance, he is the runner they have to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 07/10/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $7,870.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 58.5kg | 1:15.75 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 1/7 | 23/09/2026 | 32 | BM70 | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 52kg | 1:17.06 | - | 5 |
| 0.4L | $6.00 |
| 3/6 | 22/08/2026 | 17 | BM70 | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Varun Jodhee | 50kg | 1:14.73 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/08/2026 | 18 | BM70 | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Varun Jodhee | 50kg | 1:14.54 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $5.00 |
| 3/10 | 18/07/2026 | 32 | OPEN | $7,730.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Dezahn Louw | 56kg | 0:57.87 | - | 8 |
| 3.8L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 16/06/2026 | 28 | BM70 | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Keanen Steyn | 54.5kg | 1:17.57 | - | 1 |
| 5.8L | $13.50 |
| 6/12 | 19/05/2026 | 31 | BM70 | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Keanen Steyn | 55.5kg | 1:15.85 | - | 3 |
| 4.6L | $15.00 |
| 5/8 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 50kg | 0:59.63 | - | 5 |
| 5.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/8 | 21/03/2026 | 24 | BM70 | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Craig Bantam | 56.5kg | 1:15.09 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $13.50 |
| 4/9 | 25/02/2026 | 14 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Varun Jodhee | 57.5kg | 1:12.70 | - | 4 |
| 5.1L | $15.00 |
| 8/9 | 11/02/2026 | 29 | BM70 | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Craig Bantam | 57.5kg | 1:14.86 | - | 7 |
| 3.0L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Broke through convincingly at this track last start, beating Gimmethejackhammer by just under three lengths after being crunched into a short odds-on quote. He had already run second to Wreath Of Snow over 1400m at this venue, so the consistency is well established. Top weight is the only real reservation, but his three-start profile gives him a strong winning case.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 23/09/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 58kg | 1:16.86 | - | 10 |
| 2.8L | $1.87 |
| 2/9 | 02/09/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:24.56 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/11 | 12/08/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1250m | Y | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:17.09 | - | 5 |
| 0.1L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Aldo Domeyer
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after winning on debut at this track, scoring by half a length from Spurious despite starting at big odds. That performance showed enough natural ability, and she is one win from one start overall. The break and limited race experience temper confidence, but she has scope to take another step and belongs in the place discussion.
Last Starts 94 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 18/07/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Joshwin Solomons | 57kg | 1:15.93 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 61kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a five-week let-up after finishing last behind Gold Dust at this track, beaten five and a half lengths in BM80 grade. His second to Avignon two runs back in a BM70 reads better, and he has previously beaten Shifting Path at this venue. Even so, no wins from seven at this track and distance leaves him with plenty to overturn.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/8 | 16/09/2026 | 25 | BM80 | $10,740.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 56kg | 1:17.01 | - | 8 |
| 5.6L | $17.00 |
| 2/6 | 22/08/2026 | 38 | BM70 | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 61kg | 1:14.73 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/7 | 15/07/2026 | 25 | BM82 | $12,460.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Sean Veale | 55kg | 1:08.93 | - | 6 |
| 2.1L | $6.50 |
| 2/10 | 20/06/2026 | 17 | BM70 | $8,590.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Richard Fourie | 61kg | 1:11.16 | - | 6 |
| 1.2L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 03/06/2026 | 35 | BM70 | $8,590.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Sean Veale | 61.5kg | 1:09.45 | - | 8 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |
| 6/10 | 29/04/2026 | 66 | BM70 | $8,420.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 59kg | 1:08.85 | - | 1 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
| 13/14 | 22/02/2026 | 22 | BM82 | $12,220.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 55.5kg | 1:11.87 | - | 13 |
| 11.0L | $21.00 |
| 11/19 | 31/01/2026 | 66 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Sean Veale | 58.5kg | 1:12.35 | - | 4 |
| 4.2L | $51.00 |
| 1/11 | 26/11/2025 | 16 | BM70 | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:13.36 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/14 | 10/11/2025 | 33 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Sean Veale | 57kg | 1:09.48 | - | 11 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 08/10/2025 | 16 | BM70 | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Richard Fourie | 61kg | 1:14.53 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after winning well at Kenilworth, beating Senorita Lolita by four and a half lengths as favourite. Her debut fourth to She's Chosen also had merit at big odds, and she is one from one at this distance. The issue is bringing that Kenilworth form to this venue first-up, but her short career profile has enough quality for a placing hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/12 | 23/06/2026 | 23 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:17.86 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $3.80 |
| 4/10 | 31/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:00.42 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after a plain seventh behind Trois Sept Huit at Kenilworth, beaten just over eight lengths when only an outside chance in betting. He had won a BM70 there the run prior, beating Barney Mcgrew by a long neck after firming from opening levels. Muzi Yeni is one from one on him, but he still looks more a minor hope than a leading player.
Last Starts 121 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/9 | 21/06/2026 | 21 | OPEN | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Varun Jodhee | 53kg | 1:01.56 | - | 7 |
| 8.3L | $11.00 |
| 1/12 | 31/05/2026 | 60 | BM70 | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:01.02 | - | 10 |
| 0.4L | $8.00 |
| 8/8 | 01/04/2026 | 56 | OPEN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Eduan Muller | 60.5kg | 1:06.98 | - | 8 |
| 8.9L | $6.50 |
| 6/9 | 04/02/2026 | 74 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Eduan Muller | 54.5kg | 0:58.79 | - | 1 |
| 5.4L | $15.00 |
| 12/13 | 22/11/2025 | 61 | BM82 | $12,216.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 57kg | 1:12.66 | - | 4 |
| 7.1L | $26.00 |
| 9/9 | 22/09/2025 | 40 | OPEN | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Serino Moodley | 64kg | 0:59.17 | - | 6 |
| 3.8L | $9.00 |
| 5/8 | 13/08/2025 | 29 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | D Pillay | 60kg | 1:00.93 | - | 1 |
| 4.7L | $2.25 |
| 1/9 | 15/07/2025 | 33 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Heavy | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:00.15 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $3.00 |
| 2/17 | 12/06/2025 | 22 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:13.06 | - | 16 |
| 1.0L | $17.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/05/2025 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 0:59.44 | - | 4 |
| 3.1L | $21.00 |