Durbanville Race 4 - Blue Hen Racing Syndicate Class 3
MENTE ET MANU (6) Came in 4th last time around here. Expecting improvement here. Should muster plenty of early toe. Producing consistent results since returning from a spell. Richard Fourie has been successful previously. Should be in the finish. BOOGIEFIED (1) First up after 23 weeks and brave effort to win narrowly first up last preparation at this venue. Coming to a new trainer and drawn beautifully. This field suits. POMP IT UP (5) Ran 4th last run at the track. Looking for an improved run. Jockey K De Melo is a strong choice aboard. Strong chance. MAJOR MASTER (2) First up today. Right up there last start at Greyville and can find a nice position from the draw. Aldo Domeyer is a bonus. Include in chances.

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a lengthy spell after ending last campaign with a last in an Open at Kenilworth, beaten over 13 lengths despite firming near the top of an open market. His earlier second to Major Master reads better and he is proven at this track and distance, but that latest miss was plain. The old track-and-trip strength has to resurface quickly.
Last Starts 162 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 19/05/2026 | 22 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 58.5kg | 1:28.63 | - | 7 |
| 13.1L | $5.00 |
| 2/7 | 27/04/2026 | 40 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Y | Craig Zackey | 58.5kg | 1:45.08 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $2.80 |
| 1/8 | 18/03/2026 | 32 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 1:37.14 | - | 3 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |
| 1/10 | 14/02/2026 | 108 | BM82 | $12,220.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 61kg | 1:23.19 | - | 6 |
| 0.4L | $5.00 |
| 2/11 | 29/10/2025 | 37 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 61kg | 1:25.55 | - | 1 |
| 0.1L | $6.00 |
| 3/13 | 22/09/2025 | 26 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Serino Moodley | 62kg | 1:15.53 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $4.50 |
| 3/8 | 27/08/2025 | 43 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Corne Orffer | 55.5kg | 1:31.38 | - | 1 |
| 2.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/13 | 15/07/2025 | 28 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Heavy | Corne Orffer | 62kg | 1:27.56 | - | 2 |
| 1.3L | $2.80 |
| 2/12 | 17/06/2025 | 16 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 61.5kg | 1:27.67 | - | 9 |
| 1.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 01/06/2025 | 77 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 59.5kg | 1:25.74 | - | 6 |
| 0.4L | $4.50 |
| 1/13 | 16/03/2025 | 33 | C4 | $12,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Corne Orffer | 58kg | 1:26.60 | - | 9 |
| 0.8L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Aldo Domeyer
Weight: 64kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a four-month break after a big-priced Greyville second in Open grade, beaten a head by Zeitz despite being unwanted in the market. The run prior was only fair when sixth at Kenilworth as a firming favourite, but his record at this track and distance is excellent. Carries 64kg, so he has claims if forward enough rather than a clear winning edge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 26/07/2026 | 40 | LR OPEN | $19,330.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 57kg | 1:37.82 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 16/06/2026 | 50 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Aldo Domeyer | 62.5kg | 1:27.91 | - | 2 |
| 2.1L | $2.25 |
| 1/7 | 27/04/2026 | 64 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Y | Aldo Domeyer | 62.5kg | 1:45.08 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $5.50 |
| 6/12 | 22/02/2026 | 43 | OPEN | $14,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 61.5kg | 1:40.09 | - | 1 |
| 2.1L | $3.50 |
| 8/10 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN | $42,120.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 58kg | 1:51.01 | - | 10 |
| 5.4L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 13/12/2025 | 10 | G3 HCP 3 | $29,486.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Sean Veale | 52kg | 1:50.37 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 03/12/2025 | 23 | OPEN | $14,322.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 58.5kg | 1:32.15 | - | 9 |
| 0.4L | $6.00 |
| 5/8 | 10/11/2025 | 62 | OPEN | $14,322.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 58.5kg | 1:38.20 | - | 4 |
| 1.4L | $5.50 |
| 1/8 | 09/09/2025 | 100 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Sean Veale | 63.5kg | 1:25.10 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/16 | 01/06/2025 | 26 | C4 | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1700m | Soft | Aldo Domeyer | 62kg | 1:44.71 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $3.50 |
| 4/9 | 06/05/2025 | 15 | C3 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 54kg | 1:38.35 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 56kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been safely held in two runs at this venue this campaign, finishing last behind Soho Heartthrob over 1600m before a three-week turnaround into this. The class drop and weight relief are helpful, and he has a win with multiple placings around 1400m, but being unplaced in all seven starts across the past 12 months keeps the winning case in check. A minor cheque looks the more realistic target.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/7 | 07/10/2026 | 31 | OPEN | $13,120.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58.5kg | 1:36.89 | - | 5 |
| 5.6L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 06/09/2026 | 25 | OPEN | $12,030.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:23.12 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/08/2026 | 107 | OPEN | $12,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 61.5kg | 1:26.15 | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $34.00 |
| 7/7 | 27/04/2026 | 86 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Y | Sean Veale | 61.5kg | 1:45.08 | - | 4 |
| 6.1L | $76.00 |
| 12/14 | 31/01/2026 | 49 | OPEN | $16,849.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 54kg | 1:24.90 | - | 14 |
| 11.6L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 13/12/2025 | 35 | G3 HCP 3 | $29,486.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Richard Fourie | 54.5kg | 1:50.37 | - | 4 |
| 11.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 08/11/2025 | 116 | G3 HCP 4 | $29,486.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 54kg | 1:38.77 | - | 5 |
| 5.6L | $11.00 |
| 2/9 | 15/07/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $13,900.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Heavy | Richard Fourie | 55.5kg | 1:32.64 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $3.50 |
| 2/8 | 24/06/2025 | 12 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Heavy | Richard Fourie | 61.5kg | 1:26.49 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/8 | 12/06/2025 | 59 | OPEN | $16,850.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Soft | Richard Fourie | 55.5kg | 1:38.29 | - | 6 |
| 4.5L | $6.00 |
| 7/11 | 14/04/2025 | 29 | G3 OPEN 3 | $30,540.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Soft | Sean Veale | 55kg | 1:39.90 | - | 7 |
| 7.8L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 54kgs
Stats
Comments
Made a sound return when third in a PLATE at this track over 1250m, beaten just under a length in a small field. His previous run was a second in Open company at this venue, and his career profile is honest with one win and four placings from seven starts. The rise back to 1400m is supported by his distance record, but he still has to turn consistency into another win.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/5 | 07/10/2026 | 102 | PLATE | $13,120.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 54.5kg | 1:14.35 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $9.50 |
| 2/9 | 27/06/2026 | 34 | G3 OPEN | $42,960.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:31.29 | - | 4 |
| 2.3L | $13.50 |
| 1/9 | 24/05/2026 | 39 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Mickaelle Michel | 58.5kg | 1:27.88 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 4/6 | 15/04/2026 | 25 | MPLTE 2 | $12,640.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Oswald Noach | 57kg | 1:28.76 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/03/2026 | 45 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:24.72 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $5.50 |
| 7/12 | 04/02/2026 | 22 | MPLTE 2 | $13,479.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 0:59.11 | - | 9 |
| 6.0L | $8.00 |
| 2/13 | 13/01/2026 | - | MPLTE | $13,479.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60kg | 1:00.65 | - | 10 |
| 0.5L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was expected to run better last start when fourth behind Soho Heartthrob at this track, beaten two and a half lengths after firming into a well-supported favourite. The start prior was stronger when second to Three Tigers, and he beat Mente Et Manu at this venue about a month ago. Back to 1400m asks a question, but his current form is solid enough to keep him in the placing mix.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 07/10/2026 | 31 | OPEN | $13,120.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:36.89 | - | 1 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 2/8 | 06/09/2026 | 25 | OPEN | $12,030.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:23.12 | - | 8 |
| 1.5L | $17.00 |
| 6/7 | 12/08/2026 | 57 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Kenilworth | 1250m | Y | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:15.98 | - | 3 |
| 4.5L | $11.00 |
| 4/8 | 16/06/2026 | 50 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Keagan De Melo | 58.5kg | 1:27.91 | - | 7 |
| 1.6L | $9.00 |
| 11/12 | 27/04/2026 | 21 | G3 OPEN 3U | $21,060.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Brevan Plaatjies | 52.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 4.9L | $8.00 |
| 6/9 | 06/04/2026 | 45 | G3 OPEN 3U | $29,490.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52kg | 1:39.13 | - | 9 |
| 2.1L | $26.00 |
| 3/4 | 20/02/2026 | 16 | LR OPEN 3 | $14,390.00 | Fairview | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:24.08 | - | 4 |
| 2.4L | $3.80 |
| 5/8 | 04/02/2026 | 74 | BM98 | $13,901.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 55.5kg | 1:26.99 | - | 5 |
| 2.6L | $5.00 |
| 1/13 | 22/11/2025 | 24 | BM82 | $12,216.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 59kg | 1:12.66 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/11 | 29/10/2025 | 77 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 57kg | 1:25.55 | - | 10 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 13/08/2025 | 29 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58kg | 1:14.60 | - | 9 |
| 5.5L | $2.70 |

Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a two-month freshening as the main chance, with three wins and one placing from six starts at this track and a strong record with Richard Fourie. He was below his best when fourth to Three Tigers last start as a well-supported favourite, and 1400m remains more a placing trip than a winning one, but the class drop and weight relief give him the right platform to bounce straight back.
Last Starts 52 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 | 06/09/2026 | 25 | OPEN | $12,030.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 57kg | 1:23.12 | - | 5 |
| 4.4L | $2.25 |
| 2/8 | 12/08/2026 | 57 | OPEN | $12,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:26.15 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 2/8 | 16/06/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $12,890.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Richard Fourie | 57kg | 1:27.91 | - | 8 |
| 0.3L | $7.00 |
| 6/11 | 19/05/2026 | 60 | OPEN | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Varun Jodhee | 53kg | 1:28.63 | - | 2 |
| 5.1L | $8.00 |
| 2/10 | 20/03/2026 | 26 | BM86 | $8,420.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Soft | Chad Little | 61kg | 1:40.31 | - | 3 |
| 0.3L | $2.50 |
| 3/12 | 22/02/2026 | 71 | OPEN | $14,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 57kg | 1:40.09 | - | 4 |
| 0.5L | $4.50 |
| 1/11 | 13/12/2025 | 33 | BM82 | $12,216.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 61.5kg | 1:39.98 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $5.00 |
| 4/8 | 10/11/2025 | 23 | OPEN | $14,322.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 55.5kg | 1:38.20 | - | 6 |
| 1.1L | $3.00 |
| 1/10 | 18/10/2025 | 26 | OPEN | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 61.5kg | 1:36.87 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 1/9 | 22/09/2025 | 23 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 56.5kg | 1:37.95 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/9 | 30/08/2025 | 46 | OPEN | $16,850.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | 1:31.70 | - | 9 |
| 4.5L | $21.00 |