Durbanville Race 8 - Hollywoodbets Bright Future Open Mdn
OCTOBER RUSH (5) Placed 2nd last start around here. Must be considered. THE MUFFIN MAN (4) Finished 5th last run around here. Is capable of a resurgence. Gets a chance to win. OH SO ONEDERFUL (2) Finished 8th last time here. Expecting improvement and has a good draw. Right in this. GIMME MORE APACHE (1) First up. Competitive effort when 3rd last run at Kenilworth and can save some energy from the draw. Appears well in this.
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 55kgs
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Returns from a three-month spell after closing last campaign with a third at Kenilworth, beaten just over four lengths by Born To Master after being unwanted in the market. That was a much better effort than his well-beaten eighth at this venue the start prior. The fresh 1600m assignment is new to him, but the inside draw and stronger last-start form give him a genuine winning profile.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 15/08/2026 | 32 | MDN | $7,730.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Y | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 53.5kg | 1:51.58 | - | 7 |
| 4.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/8 | 14/07/2026 | 23 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Girish Samo-Burthia | 57.5kg | 1:25.27 | - | 8 |
| 30.0L | $126.00 |
| 6/9 | 21/06/2026 | 33 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Mxolisi Mbuto | 58.5kg | 1:17.45 | - | 9 |
| 8.5L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 19/05/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:02.49 | - | 5 |
| 8.6L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Sifisokuhle Bungane
Weight: 59.5kgs
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Back after five weeks having finished eighth at this track over 1400m, beaten just over seven lengths by Legal Dancer, though there was some market interest from bigger odds. His previous ninth in an Open here was sounder on margin, and the apprentice claim helps now. He has twice missed a place around 1600m, so the winning case is limited, but he can run into a minor cheque.
Last Starts 32 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/14 | 26/09/2026 | 20 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 57.5kg | 1:25.05 | - | 4 |
| 7.1L | $21.00 |
| 9/12 | 06/09/2026 | 82 | OPEN | $7,730.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 60.5kg | 1:25.02 | - | 12 |
| 4.4L | $67.00 |
| 11/13 | 16/06/2026 | 14 | MDN | $7,730.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Soft | Sean Veale | 58.5kg | 1:42.36 | - | 8 |
| 9.9L | $11.00 |
| 5/7 | 02/06/2026 | 17 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:29.39 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 16/05/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 1:31.15 | - | 5 |
| 3.5L | $9.50 |
| 3/11 | 18/04/2026 | 28 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 55.5kg | 1:30.51 | - | 11 |
| 1.5L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/03/2026 | 35 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 52.5kg | 1:15.14 | - | 9 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/02/2026 | 28 | MDN | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Eduan Muller | 53kg | 1:37.64 | - | 4 |
| 4.6L | $8.00 |
| 2/11 | 17/01/2026 | 42 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Eduan Muller | 52.5kg | 1:25.16 | - | 9 |
| 0.4L | $51.00 |
| 8/11 | 06/12/2025 | 42 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 56kg | 1:13.86 | - | 11 |
| 9.0L | $101.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/10/2025 | 33 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Varun Jodhee | 55kg | 0:58.85 | - | 1 |
| 5.2L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Returns from a six-week break with a softer set-up after finishing sixth at this track, beaten just over six lengths by Catch Me at long odds. He had been second last at Kenilworth before that, so the bare form is not compelling, but the class drop and apprentice claim are meaningful positives. If those changes draw out improvement, he is better placed than his form figures read.
Last Starts 42 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/8 | 16/09/2026 | 42 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Y | Brevan Plaatjies | 57kg | 1:40.51 | - | 7 |
| 6.4L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/08/2026 | 29 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Ashton Arries | 57kg | 1:26.81 | - | 8 |
| 9.5L | $126.00 |
| 6/9 | 07/07/2026 | 14 | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:16.24 | - | 1 |
| 7.2L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 23/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Brevan Plaatjies | 60kg | 1:17.29 | - | 4 |
| 18.1L | $21.00 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 61.5kgs
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Second-up after finishing fifth at this track over 1400m, beaten just over four lengths by Continue The Dream when an outside chance in betting. That was better than his previous second-last here, but he remains unplaced from seven starts and has already missed a place in one try around 1600m. The class drop helps, yet he has to find more winning edge.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 04/10/2026 | 71 | MPLTE | $10,500.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:26.18 | - | 2 |
| 4.1L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 25/07/2026 | 62 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Joshwin Solomons | 60kg | 1:31.99 | - | 9 |
| 8.1L | $21.00 |
| 4/10 | 24/05/2026 | 27 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Mickaelle Michel | 54kg | 1:15.25 | - | 2 |
| 1.6L | $5.00 |
| 6/12 | 27/04/2026 | 64 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Callan Murray | 57.5kg | 1:14.91 | - | 3 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 8/11 | 22/02/2026 | 63 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:27.78 | - | 11 |
| 9.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/13 | 21/12/2025 | 15 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:12.75 | - | 10 |
| 4.2L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:14.13 | - | 1 |
| 9.3L | $26.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 58.5kgs
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Resumes off a five-week freshening after a strong second at this track over 1400m, beaten two and a half lengths by Legal Dancer in a 14-runner MPLTE. That was a clear lift on his Scottsville debut, and he has already shown he handles this venue. Around 1600m is new, but the recent placing and positive market profile make him the one they have to beat.
Last Starts 32 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 | 26/09/2026 | 90 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 1:25.05 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $6.00 |
| 8/16 | 28/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $13,750.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:09.14 | - | 10 |
| 9.6L | $4.00 |
Jockey: Varun Jodhee
Weight: 52kgs
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Returns from a three-month break after ending last campaign last at Greyville, beaten just under eight lengths in FM MPLTE company. Her earlier sixth at Scottsville was also safely held, and she has yet to place in three starts or in two runs at this distance. The light weight is some help, but her recent figures leave her with plenty to turn around.
Last Starts 82 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 | 07/08/2026 | 30 | MPLTE FM | $10,740.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Y | Cole Dicken | 57kg | 1:40.70 | - | 5 |
| 7.9L | $26.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/07/2026 | 25 | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:38.73 | - | 9 |
| 7.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/8 | 13/06/2026 | - | MPLTE | $12,030.00 | Greyville | 1200m | Neutral | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 52kg | 1:10.25 | - | 2 |
| 9.1L | $76.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 61kgs
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Back after five weeks following a sixth at this track over 1400m, beaten eight and a half lengths by Sossusvlei after firming from bigger odds. His previous fourth here over 1250m was more encouraging, and he is third-up with a class drop to assist. The 1600m is untried and he remains unplaced from eight starts, so he appeals more as a place hope than a win bet.
Last Starts 32 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 | 26/09/2026 | 20 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Kabelo Matsunyane | 60kg | 1:24.26 | - | 2 |
| 8.5L | $9.50 |
| 4/13 | 06/09/2026 | 196 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:15.45 | - | 9 |
| 4.5L | $41.00 |
| 8/13 | 22/02/2026 | 116 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:12.09 | - | 4 |
| 6.1L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/10/2025 | 14 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:26.30 | - | 1 |
| 7.7L | $11.00 |
| 9/10 | 15/10/2025 | 177 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Corne Orffer | 59kg | 1:14.78 | - | 10 |
| 7.1L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/04/2025 | 44 | PLATE 2 | $11,780.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good Soft | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:28.64 | - | 6 |
| 6.1L | $7.00 |
| 4/8 | 08/03/2025 | 35 | PLATE 2 | $12,890.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | 1:26.33 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $4.50 |
| 4/6 | 01/02/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,830.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:00.15 | - | 4 |
| 2.4L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 59.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a two-month break after finishing fourth at Scottsville, beaten four and a half lengths by Reign Man when unwanted in the market. Two back he was eighth at Greyville, beaten just over four lengths, so the margins are respectable without yet being decisive. Race fitness and a recent fourth keep him in the mix, but he still has to turn consistency into a stronger finish.
Last Starts 59 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 30/08/2026 | 23 | MDN | $8,590.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:37.28 | - | 2 |
| 4.5L | $51.00 |
| 8/14 | 07/08/2026 | 30 | MDN | $8,590.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Y | Callan Murray | 57.5kg | 1:26.13 | - | 3 |
| 4.2L | $34.00 |
| 6/9 | 08/07/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $13,750.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:39.67 | - | 7 |
| 9.5L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was safely held on debut at this track over 1250m, finishing second last and beaten over 17 lengths by Above The Law after starting at big odds. He is second-up and does drop in class, but there is only that one race result to assess and it leaves him with a sizeable gap to bridge. Around 1600m is also new, so sharp improvement is required.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 07/10/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,500.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Joshwin Solomons | 60kg | 1:16.14 | - | 4 |
| 17.2L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Comments
Returns from a five-week break after finishing eighth at this track over 1250m, beaten six and a half lengths by Big City Roller at big odds. He was beaten over 13 lengths at this venue the run prior, and his record stands at four starts without a placing. Weight relief and a class drop help the set-up, but the new 1600m task demands a much stronger effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 23/09/2026 | 17 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Ashton Arries | 60kg | 1:17.87 | - | 2 |
| 6.5L | $126.00 |
| 9/12 | 06/09/2026 | 259 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Ashton Arries | 60kg | 1:14.45 | - | 11 |
| 13.2L | $151.00 |
| 13/13 | 21/12/2025 | 74 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Devin Ashby | 60kg | 1:12.75 | - | 11 |
| 24.6L | $126.00 |
| 13/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | MDN | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Devin Ashby | 59.5kg | 1:15.44 | - | 9 |
| 15.7L | $126.00 |