Kenilworth Race 5 - Vhm Racing Syndicate Open Maiden
ERIC LIDDELL (5) put the writing on the wall last time when placed here in open class. Fitter and extra trip a plus. Back to a maiden looks the one to beat. FAST AND FREE (6) turned in a nice effort last time when just missed and placed only try course and distance. Worth following up. PHANTOM MAN (10) finished fourth in the same race as FAST AND FREE. Looks a leading chance again. SEAFARER (11) relished the extra ground last time. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.

Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 6th of 11 at Durbanville on September 27 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Delta Pride carrying 57.5kg at $101. Second run from a spell 8th of 12 at this track on November 8 over 1600m, 11 len behind Konnichiwa with 58kg at $67. Can improve on recent efforts.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 08/11/2025 | 42 | MPLATE | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | GOOD | Kabelo Matsunyane | 58kg | 1:40.37 | - | 6 |
| 11.2L | $67.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/09/2025 | 107 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 57.5kg | 1:25.06 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $101.00 |
| 14/17 | 12/06/2025 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Brevan Plaatjies | 54.5kg | 1:13.06 | - | 4 |
| 15.0L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 7th of 10 at this track on November 19 over 1950m, 6 len behind World First with 53kg at $41. The run before that 6th of 8 at Durbanville on October 25 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Joshua carrying 53kg at $101. Easily accounted for last time out but this suits.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 19/11/2025 | 25 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1950m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 53kg | 2:02.48 | - | 5 |
| 5.8L | $41.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/10/2025 | 33 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 53kg | 1:50.93 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $101.00 |
| 10/12 | 22/09/2025 | 55 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Kobeli Lihaba | 57kg | 1:38.68 | - | 3 |
| 10.7L | $126.00 |
| 7/9 | 29/07/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Devin Ashby | 57kg | 1:13.33 | - | 6 |
| 18.3L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Craig Bantam
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. First-up 9th of 11 at Durbanville on October 15 over 1600m, 6 len behind Red State with 54kg at $51. Last start second last of 11 at this track on November 19 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Rose Woott carrying 58kg at $67. Will find this too difficult.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 19/11/2025 | 35 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Craig Bantam | 58kg | 1:40.73 | - | 1 |
| 5.4L | $67.00 |
| 9/11 | 15/10/2025 | 98 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Varun Jodhee | 54kg | 1:39.72 | - | 11 |
| 6.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 09/07/2025 | 35 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Scottsville | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:39.19 | - | 3 |
| 6.9L | $5.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/06/2025 | 35 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Brevan Plaatjies | 57.5kg | 1:23.24 | - | 5 |
| 3.1L | $21.00 |
| 7/8 | 30/04/2025 | 78 | PLATE 2 | $10,910.00 | Scottsville | 1400m | Good | J Jacobs | 60kg | 1:26.16 | - | 5 |
| 6.5L | $41.00 |
| 7/9 | 11/02/2025 | 45 | PLATE 2 | $10,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:14.84 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 28/12/2024 | 35 | PLATE 2 | $11,470.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good Soft | Gareth Wright | 57.5kg | 0:59.78 | - | 1 |
| 9.4L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 23/11/2024 | - | PLATE | $21,660.00 | Kenilworth | 800m | Good | Tristan Godden | 57.5kg | 0:47.79 | - | 9 |
| 16.0L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Sifisokuhle Bungane
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 32-day let-up. Most recently 9th of 12 at this track on November 8 over 1600m, 13 len behind Konnichiwa carrying 58kg at $67. The race before that 8th of 12 at Durbanville on September 27 over 1800m, 7 len behind Coco's Hero carrying 56kg at $67. Doesn't pose too much of a threat.
Last Starts 31 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/12 | 08/11/2025 | 42 | MPLATE | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | GOOD | Oswald Noach | 58kg | 1:40.37 | - | 2 |
| 13.2L | $67.00 |
| 8/12 | 27/09/2025 | 28 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 56kg | 1:50.19 | - | 1 |
| 7.9L | $67.00 |
| 10/12 | 30/08/2025 | 32 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Corne Orffer | 57kg | 1:31.83 | - | 9 |
| 12.2L | $51.00 |
| 6/9 | 29/07/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Oswald Noach | 57kg | 1:13.33 | - | 8 |
| 14.3L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th of 8 at Durbanville on October 25 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Joshua carrying 57kg at $26. Second run from a spell 3rd of 8 at this track on November 19 over 1800m, 1.75 len behind Wehaveasituation with 57.5kg at $13.50. Looks ready to fire after two runs in and expected to go close back to maiden class.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/8 | 19/11/2025 | 25 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 57.5kg | 1:50.06 | - | 4 |
| 1.7L | $13.50 |
| 4/8 | 25/10/2025 | 102 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 57kg | 1:50.93 | - | 8 |
| 3.5L | $26.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/07/2025 | 24 | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Heavy | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:42.97 | - | 1 |
| 10.2L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 21/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:27.32 | - | 3 |
| 15.1L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Andrew Fortune
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 2nd of 10 at this track on November 19 over 1950m, 1.0 len behind World First with 57kg at $26. Before that 5th of 8 at Durbanville on October 25 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Joshua carrying 57kg at $15. Nice effort last time when just missed and placed only try course and distance. Worth following up.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/10 | 19/11/2025 | 25 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1950m | Good | Chad Little | 57kg | 2:02.48 | - | 6 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 25/10/2025 | 56 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Chad Little | 57kg | 1:50.93 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/12 | 30/08/2025 | 17 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Chad Little | 57kg | 1:31.83 | - | 6 |
| 7.2L | $126.00 |
| 7/11 | 13/08/2025 | 53 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Chad Little | 58kg | 1:14.73 | - | 6 |
| 12.5L | $126.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:27.32 | - | 7 |
| 25.1L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Keanen Steyn
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 10 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, 8 len behind Man Of Consequence with 58kg at $67. The start before that ran last of 8 at Durbanville on October 29 over 1400m, 16 len behind Miami Summer with 58kg at $41. Out of his depth.
Last Starts 20 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 | 19/11/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58kg | 1:27.16 | - | 2 |
| 8.5L | $67.00 |
| 8/8 | 29/10/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Chad Little | 58kg | 1:25.28 | - | 2 |
| 16.5L | $41.00 |
| 10/13 | 08/10/2025 | 25 | MDN | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59.5kg | 1:15.44 | - | 6 |
| 3.7L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:16.13 | - | 9 |
| 11.5L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Nichola Yuen
Weight: 52kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 6th of 8 at this track on November 19 over 1800m, 5 len behind Wehaveasituation with 50.5kg at $11. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track on November 2 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Special Glamour carrying 52.5kg at $21. Could sneak into the finish.
Last Starts 20 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 | 19/11/2025 | 17 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 50.5kg | 1:50.06 | - | 5 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 02/11/2025 | 28 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 52.5kg | 1:53.08 | - | 3 |
| 3.5L | $21.00 |
| 6/9 | 05/10/2025 | 22 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 57kg | 1:51.94 | - | 4 |
| 5.8L | $101.00 |
| 12/12 | 13/09/2025 | 31 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:39.92 | - | 9 |
| 6.4L | $126.00 |
| 11/12 | 13/08/2025 | 53 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:15.41 | - | 9 |
| 20.8L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 21/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:28.52 | - | 9 |
| 15.3L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Sean Veale
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third race start. First start ran last of 10 at Durbanville on August 30 over 1250m, 15 len behind Nightrain with 58kg at $51. Went for a break before returning second last of 10 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, 10 len behind Man Of Consequence with 56.5kg at $101. Solid top-three hope.
Last Starts 20 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 | 19/11/2025 | 81 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Nichola Yuen | 56.5kg | 1:27.16 | - | 10 |
| 10.0L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 30/08/2025 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | 1:15.69 | - | 5 |
| 15.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 61.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 4th of 10 at this track on November 19 over 1950m, 1.75 len behind World First carrying 60kg at $41. The run before that 9th of 12 at Durbanville on September 27 over 1800m, 8 len behind Coco's Hero carrying 60kg at $101. Made headway last time. Top chance.
Last Starts 20 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/10 | 19/11/2025 | 53 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1950m | Good | Serino Moodley | 60kg | 2:02.48 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $41.00 |
| 9/12 | 27/09/2025 | 45 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 60kg | 1:50.19 | - | 2 |
| 8.6L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 13/08/2025 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Keanen Steyn | 60kg | 1:14.73 | - | 2 |
| 15.7L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 58kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 40 day let-up. Last start 2nd of 13 at Fairview on October 31 over 1800m, neck behind Clouds Clearing carrying 57kg at $7.50. The start before that 9th of 13 at Durbanville on October 8 over 1500m, 8 len behind Beware carrying 58kg at $67. Relished the extra ground last time. Poised to win after a narrow defeat last time.
Last Starts 39 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/13 | 31/10/2025 | 23 | MPLATE | $6,320.00 | Fairview | 1800m | Good | Chad Little | 57kg | 1:53.91 | - | 10 |
| 0.3L | $7.50 |
| 9/13 | 08/10/2025 | 16 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Chad Little | 58kg | 1:32.66 | - | 6 |
| 8.5L | $67.00 |
| 9/12 | 22/09/2025 | - | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:38.68 | - | 1 |
| 10.6L | $34.00 |