Durbanville Race 3 - Lucky Fish Magic Mile Mdn Plate (F & M)
SIGN OF SPRING (3) Came in 4th last time at this venue. Can make a comeback. Expected to settle towards the rear. Winning prospect. LEARNT TO FLY (5) 3yo by Elusive Fort having first race appearance for James Crawford. Betting as a guide. JACK A DANDY (7) Underwhelming when 9th last time at this track. Does take a while to get into stride. Should be competitive in this race at a bit of odds. GIMME PERFECT (2) Finished 4th last start at this venue but will try to take advantage of the draw. Jockey Aldo Domeyer and trainer Candice Bass should be taken seriously together. Looks to be value.
Jockey: Aldo Domeyer
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a two-month let-up after finishing fourth to Chinwag at this track, beaten two and a half lengths at long odds. That was a sounder effort than her previous fourth over 1250m, when beaten just over six lengths. She did lose to Sign Of Spring in that recent meeting, but her race fitness and class drop keep her as one of the stronger winning chances.
Last Starts 56 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 |
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 60kgs
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Comes off the strongest recent profile, finishing fourth in a FM Mdn at this track and beaten just over a length after being well-supported near the top of betting. She had placed behind Chinwag the start prior and holds a recent edge over Gimme Perfect. With a 1600m placing already on the board and solid support last time, she looks the right filly to break through.
Last Starts 14 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 14/10/2026 | 42 | MDN FM | $7,000.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58.5kg | 1:38.35 | - | 6 |
| 1.2L | $3.25 |
| 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: 60kgs
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Improved markedly second-up when fourth to Frozen Asset at this track over 1250m, beaten just under a length despite starting at big odds. That followed an eighth on debut, so she has clearly moved the right way this campaign. The new 1600m trip is the test, but third-up fitness and the latest effort give her a realistic place chance.
Last Starts 21 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 07/10/2026 | 35 | MPLTE FM | $8,750.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:17.01 | - | 10 |
| 0.9L | $67.00 |
| 8/11 | 02/09/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:17.49 | - | 4 |
| 5.9L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 60kgs
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Makes her debut for James Crawford and has to be assessed without race form. The stable has had 4 wins from 45 debut runners, which is respectable rather than compelling. Against rivals with recent exposed form at this venue and around this distance range, she will have to show natural ability straight away to be a winning factor.
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 60kgs
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Resumes after a three-month break and was last seen finishing fourth to Golden Shimmer at Kenilworth, beaten just over five lengths at big odds. Her previous run at this venue was also plain, finishing seventh and beaten just under eight lengths. The 1.5kg apprentice claim is useful, but her overall maiden form still asks for a stronger finish.
Last Starts 74 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 | 15/08/2026 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Y | Kabelo Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:42.23 | - | 7 |
| 5.1L | $34.00 |
| 7/11 | 18/07/2026 | 63 | MPLTE F 2 | $10,740.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:16.97 | - | 6 |
| 7.9L | $101.00 |
| 7/7 | 16/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:02.91 | - | 4 |
| 20.8L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a five-week let-up after resuming with a ninth at this track, beaten five lengths behind Captain's Elect when unwanted in the market. Her earlier Kenilworth form includes a line where she beat Sign Of Spring, so there is some substance if she can recover that level. The first try at 1600m is a query, but she can be a minor player.
Last Starts 35 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 | 23/09/2026 | 92 | MPLTE FM | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:17.78 | - | 13 |
| 5.0L | $26.00 |
| 6/12 | 23/06/2026 | 21 | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:17.86 | - | 11 |
| 9.7L | $11.00 |
| 3/8 | 02/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:17.79 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |