Kenilworth Race 3 - Join The Passion Mdn Plate
AFRICAN WILD DOG (2) was prominent from the outset when second over 1400m at this track last time out. Overdue and gets chance. Should be right in the finish. ZANFAN MORIS (3) is yet to break through after three career starts. Managed to find the placings at this track two starts back when resuming before finishing fourth over 1500m at this track last time. Should be in the mix. BIG DEAL (7) did little and finished 5.5 lengths from the winner in fifth over 1600m at Durbanville last start, a less impressive effort than his fourth at this track the run before. Meeting a tougher field but on his best form he is good enough to take this out. IT'SGOOD IT'SNICE (8) had been going okay but was safely held last start when ninth over 1500m in Group 3 class at Durbanville. Deserves another chance.
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 57kgs
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First-starter by Querari out of Gathering Fame. Hard to gauge so let the betting tell the story.
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 57kgs
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Racing well recently. Returns from a 50-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 7 at this track on June 16 over 1400m, slow going neck behind Uncle Sam with 60kg at $6. The start before that 2nd of 12 at this track on May 19 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Bachata carrying 60kg at $15. Overdue and gets chance.
Last Starts 49 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 16/06/2026 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:29.07 | - | 6 |
| 0.3L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 19/05/2026 | 31 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:16.71 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 5/7 | 18/04/2026 | 98 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Varun Jodhee | 53.1kg | 0:59.88 | - | 5 |
| 6.8L | $4.00 |
| 10/12 | 10/01/2026 | - | OPEN | $33,700.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 59kg | 0:58.28 | - | 5 |
| 11.9L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
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Third-up today. Not raced for 43 days. Resuming 2nd of 10 at this track on May 24 over 1200m, 1.3 len behind Lava Strike carrying 60.5kg at $15. Second-up 4th of 7 at this track on June 23 over 1500m, 9 len behind Superhero carrying 60kg at $6. This race is well within his grasp.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/7 | 23/06/2026 | 30 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:35.67 | - | 4 |
| 9.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/10 | 24/05/2026 | 257 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60.5kg | 1:15.25 | - | 1 |
| 1.3L | $15.00 |
| 7/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:25.77 | - | 8 |
| 8.4L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Weight: 57kgs
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Three-year-old gelding (Legislate - Always Dancing) making his debut. Looks ready to run a big race.
Jockey: Sifisokuhle Bungane
Weight: 60kgs
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Returns from a 43-day let-up. At the latest run 5th of 7 at this track on June 23 over 1500m, 10 len behind Superhero with 56kg at $41. The start before that ran last of 10 at this track on May 24 over 1200m, 9 len behind Lava Strike with 60.5kg at $34. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/7 | 23/06/2026 | 30 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Y | Eduan Muller | 56kg | 1:35.67 | - | 1 |
| 10.9L | $41.00 |
| 10/10 | 24/05/2026 | 27 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Brevan Plaatjies | 60.5kg | 1:15.25 | - | 8 |
| 9.6L | $34.00 |
| 10/12 | 27/04/2026 | - | MDN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Brevan Plaatjies | 60.5kg | 1:14.91 | - | 10 |
| 9.8L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 57kgs
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At debut, 8th of 12 at this track on June 23 over 1200m, 17 len behind Like Dynamite with 60kg at $9. Capable of plenty of improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/12 | 23/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:17.29 | - | 7 |
| 17.1L | $9.00 |
Jockey: Andrew Fortune
Weight: 60kgs
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Most recently 5th of 9 at Durbanville on July 18 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Ready For The Road with 59.5kg at $8.50. Before that 4th of 7 at this track on June 2 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Navasnine with 60kg at $7. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 17 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 18/07/2026 | 46 | MDN | $7,730.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 59.5kg | 1:36.54 | - | 8 |
| 5.4L | $8.50 |
| 4/7 | 02/06/2026 | 17 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:29.39 | - | 1 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 5/10 | 16/05/2026 | 19 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:31.15 | - | 10 |
| 5.3L | $21.00 |
| 7/11 | 27/04/2026 | 28 | MDN | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Y | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:43.33 | - | 1 |
| 8.6L | $6.00 |
| 4/11 | 30/03/2026 | 36 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | 1:27.68 | - | 10 |
| 1.0L | $11.00 |
| 3/13 | 22/02/2026 | 36 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | 1:12.09 | - | 2 |
| 1.8L | $6.00 |
| 2/12 | 17/01/2026 | 27 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | 1:14.01 | - | 1 |
| 4.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/13 | 21/12/2025 | 15 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | 1:12.75 | - | 13 |
| 2.6L | $13.50 |
| 5/11 | 06/12/2025 | 17 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:13.86 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $13.50 |
| 7/14 | 19/11/2025 | 160 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | 1:13.73 | - | 4 |
| 4.1L | $9.00 |
| 11/17 | 12/06/2025 | 30 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Craig Bantam | 57kg | 1:13.06 | - | 12 |
| 10.2L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 57kgs
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Comes off a 39 day let-up. Last start ran last of 9 at Durbanville in G3 on June 27 over 1500m, 11 len behind Aquae Calidae carrying 60kg at $67. The race before that 3rd of 7 at this track on June 16 over 1400m, slow going 0.5 len behind Uncle Sam with 60kg at $2.30. Nicely placed to atone.
Last Starts 38 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 27/06/2026 | 11 | G3 OPEN | $42,960.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:31.29 | - | 8 |
| 11.9L | $67.00 |
| 3/7 | 16/06/2026 | 23 | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:29.07 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $2.25 |
| 2/9 | 24/05/2026 | 39 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:27.88 | - | 9 |
| 0.5L | $3.50 |
| 2/6 | 15/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $12,640.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Sean Veale | 57kg | 1:28.76 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Ashton Arries
Weight: 57kgs
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Third race start today. At debut, 9th of 12 at this track on June 23 over 1200m, 18 len behind Like Dynamite with 60kg at $21. Last start 6th of 9 at Durbanville on July 7 over 1250m, 7 len behind Mordechai with 60kg at $51. Hard to make much of a case.
Last Starts 28 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 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: Grant Behr
Weight: 57kgs
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Resumes from a spell after only one run when 5th of 11 at this track on April 18 over 1200m, 7 len behind Tag And Release carrying 60kg at $126. May need more time.
Last Starts 108 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 18/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Grant Behr | 60kg | 1:13.37 | - | 4 |
| 7.8L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 57kgs
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Returns from a 43-day let-up. Last start 6th of 12 at this track on June 23 over 1200m, 14 len behind Like Dynamite carrying 60kg at $34. The run before that 8th of 12 at this track on May 19 over 1200m, 11 len behind Bachata carrying 60kg at $101. Likely to feel the pinch in this company.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 23/06/2026 | 35 | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Grant Behr | 60kg | 1:17.29 | - | 3 |
| 14.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/12 | 19/05/2026 | 31 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Grant Behr | 60kg | 1:16.71 | - | 4 |
| 11.2L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 18/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:13.37 | - | 2 |
| 10.5L | $126.00 |