Kenilworth Race 5 - Gallop Form Mr 101 Open Hcp (3-Year-Olds)
LE SOLEIL (7) Ran well when 3rd last start at Durbanville and solid career start. Has not missed the money this campaign in 2 attempts and dropping weight. Rates well in this race. LEGAL DANCER (4) Strong performance to win by 2 1/4L last run at Durbanville and putting a tidy record together so far. Showing great form since resuming from a break. Can get the job done. MORDECHAI (3) Back from a break. Sub-standard effort when 6th last time at Durbanville but taking on a lower class of opponents. Has plenty of early speed. Carrying less weight this time. Underrated. BACHATA (5) First up and winner by 3/4L first up last preparation at the track. Jockey K De Melo rates highly aboard and goes down in class. Good career start. Has to be included.
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 53kgs
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Resumed with a midfield fifth in Open company at Durbanville, beaten just over five lengths by Continue The Dream after going around at long odds. His start prior was stronger, winning a MPLTE over 1600m at Durbanville by two and a half lengths from Warrior Of Destiny. Weight relief and barrier one help, but he is unplaced in two runs at this distance, so he profiles as a place hope rather than a dominant winning threat.
Last Starts 23 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 | 17/10/2026 | 95 | OPEN | $10,500.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58.5kg | 1:26.29 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $41.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/07/2026 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:37.75 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 16/06/2026 | 28 | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:29.07 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $11.00 |
| 4/12 | 19/05/2026 | 50 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:16.71 | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $9.50 |
| 5/10 | 30/03/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Calvin Habib | 60kg | 1:12.80 | - | 6 |
| 8.9L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 57kgs
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Finished fifth in an Open at Fairview Aw, beaten just over seven lengths by Marchland after starting at long odds. His previous eighth at Greyville in BM82 grade was closer, beaten three lengths after easing in an open market, but he has been unplaced in both starts this season. Weight relief is a plus, yet his three unplaced tries around 1400m leave him looking more a minor chance if he lifts.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/10/2026 | 72 | LR OPEN 3 | $26,250.00 | Fairview | 1600m | Neutral | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | 1:34.08 | - | 6 |
| 7.3L | $11.00 |
| 8/11 | 07/08/2026 | 19 | BM82 | $12,460.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Y | Tristan Godden | 58kg | 1:24.92 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/07/2026 | 15 | PLATE 2 | $15,030.00 | Scottsville | 1100m | Good | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:02.48 | - | 7 |
| 2.4L | $2.30 |
| 8/14 | 04/07/2026 | 28 | G2 OPEN 2 | $64,430.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:24.24 | - | 13 |
| 3.1L | $51.00 |
| 8/12 | 06/06/2026 | 108 | LR OPEN 2 | $25,770.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:26.33 | - | 5 |
| 3.7L | $15.00 |
| 1/16 | 18/02/2026 | 66 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Y | Tristan Godden | 60kg | 1:09.21 | - | 2 |
| 2.8L | $15.00 |
| 6/12 | 14/12/2025 | - | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Y | Mathew Thackeray | 60kg | 0:56.10 | - | 3 |
| 9.5L | $15.00 |
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 52kgs
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Resumes after a three-month break following a disappointing last in a BM70 at Durbanville, beaten nine lengths by Avignon after being sent out favourite. He had won a MPLTE over 1250m at Durbanville the start before, beating California Cat by a head when heavily backed. The light weight is useful, but 1400m is new territory and he has to find a much cleaner level of performance.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 22/08/2026 | 46 | BM70 | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:14.73 | - | 2 |
| 9.0L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 07/07/2026 | 35 | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:16.24 | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.77 |
| 4/9 | 02/06/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $12,030.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Y | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:02.10 | - | 5 |
| 3.9L | $13.50 |
Jockey: A Mosaheb
Weight: 52kgs
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Returns from a two-month freshening after winning a MPLTE at Durbanville by two and a half lengths from October Rush as a firming favourite. That followed a good second to Wreath Of Snow, beaten two lengths at long odds, so his form line has substance. One win and one placing from three starts at 1400m is a solid base, and weight relief with the apprentice claim gives him a strong winning platform.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 26/09/2026 | 24 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 57kg | 1:25.05 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $2.00 |
| 2/9 | 02/09/2026 | 28 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:24.56 | - | 3 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/08/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Y | Gareth Wright | 57kg | 1:26.81 | - | 4 |
| 5.2L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Resumes after a four-month break with stronger back-form than most, despite being last seen finishing well held in an Open at Greyville behind Erik Dubois. His run prior was much better, third in Open company at Greyville when beaten a length and a half by Viking Leader near the top of an open market. A one-from-one record at this track keeps him in the mix, though he may be safer as a place prospect fresh.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 26/07/2026 | 50 | G1 OPEN 2 | $150,340.00 | Greyville | 1600m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:38.59 | - | 10 |
| 27.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/12 | 06/06/2026 | 18 | LR OPEN 2 | $25,770.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:26.33 | - | 6 |
| 1.4L | $6.50 |
| 1/12 | 19/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:16.71 | - | 2 |
| 0.8L | $11.00 |
Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 52.5kgs
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Returns from a five-week freshening after a sharp Durbanville MPLTE win over 1250m, beating West Monroe by three lengths at generous odds. That was a clear step forward from his debut at this track, where he was second last and beaten just under eight lengths. He is lightly raced and race fit, but 1400m is untried and this demands more than his last win alone proves.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 07/10/2026 | 56 | MPLTE | $10,500.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 59kg | 1:16.20 | - | 3 |
| 3.0L | $17.00 |
| 10/11 | 12/08/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1250m | Y | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:17.09 | - | 3 |
| 7.9L | $13.50 |
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Has built a compelling profile this campaign, winning a Durbanville MPLTE over 1250m from Premier Winter before stepping into Open company and finishing third behind Continue The Dream, beaten three and a half lengths. He was well-supported near the top of betting there and now comes in third-up with weight relief. His record with Richard Fourie reads one win and one placing from two rides, and that combination gives him the right winning shape.
Last Starts 23 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 | 17/10/2026 | 41 | OPEN | $10,500.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 58.5kg | 1:26.29 | - | 9 |
| 3.7L | $4.50 |
| 1/12 | 06/09/2026 | 105 | MPLTE | $10,310.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Richard Fourie | 58kg | 1:14.45 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $2.80 |
| 6/9 | 24/05/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:14.32 | - | 7 |
| 11.2L | $7.00 |