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DURBANVILLE 4 October 2026
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- Distance: 5f
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Aiming for a third C&D win after his success here in July; has chalked up two wins from his last six; strong claims with the ground-saving draw.
154891
Age: 5
Weight: 9-9
OR: 79
Days: 82
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14 Jul 26 | Dur Durbanville | 5f | 9-6 | 1/7 | Major Apollo (¾L) | 8/1 | 75 | 65 | |
| 21 Jun 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | 9-1 e/s | 9/9 | Trois Sept Huit (15L) | 10/1 | 75 | 30 | |
| 24 May 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | 8-12 e/s | 8/8 | Fast Train (7½L) | 16/1 | 75 | 26 | |
| 15 Apr 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | 8-4 | 4/8 | Magical Place (4L) | 5/1 | 75 | 64 | |
| 30 Mar 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | 8-12 | 5/9 | Flying Finley (¾L) | 6/1 | 75 | - | |
| 4 Mar 26 | Dur Durbanville | 5f | 9-0 | 1/7 | Catch A Penny (shd) | 18/10 | 69 | 62 |
Beaten tenth of 11 when close behind Galactus in May at Kenilworth in a Class 4; likes it here (three wins); back from an absence here.
1-8350
Age: 9
Weight: 8-7
OR: 65
Days: 138
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19 May 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | 8-6 b | 10/11 | All About Al (7L) | 40/1 | 66 | 50 | |
| 18 Apr 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | 8-7 b | 5/7 | Avignon (5½L) | 4/1 | 66 | 23 | |
| 1 Apr 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | 9-9 b | 3/8 | Slash 'n Burn (¾L) | 5/1 | 66 | 59 | |
| 18 Mar 26 | Dur Durbanville | 8f | 8-7 b | 8/8 | Spirit Of Levana (9½L) | 15/2 | 66 | 22 | |
| 3 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | 8-11 b | 1/8 | Lovers Lane (3L) | 2/1 | 61 | 48 | |
| 25 Oct 25 | Dur Durbanville | 5f | 8-4 b | 8/11 | Magical Place (3L) | 10/1 | 61 | 43 |
Largely disappointing since successful in a conditions race at Kenilworth in January; beaten just over 5l when ninth of 11 last month; this looks a decent race so not one to rely on.
-10069
Age: 3
Weight: 9-8
OR: 95
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 26 | Dur Durbanville | 5f | 8-5 | 9/11 | Magical Place (4¾L) | 66/1 | 96 | 52 | |
| 15 Aug 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | 9-8 | 6/9 | Palace Gift (10L) | 25/1 | 98 | 38 | |
| 11 Apr 26 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 9-1 | 13/14 | Turn It Up (12L) | 33/1 | - | 28 | |
| 31 Jan 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | 9-1 | 12/13 | Red Spice (9L) | 9/4 | - | 20 | |
| 10 Jan 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | 9-1 | 1/12 | Red Spice (2¾L) | 13/10 | - | 61 | |
| 13 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | 9-1 | 1/9 | Red Spice (2¼L) | 72/100 | - | 50 |
Not beaten far last month; string of consistent efforts of late; on the shortlist if building on most recent effort and post position could be a help.
333422
Age: 5
Weight: 8-10
OR: 68
Days: 32
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2 Sep 26 | Dur Durbanville | 5f | 9-12 | 2/7 | Barney McGrew (nk) | 5/2 | 68 | 44 | |
| 2 Aug 26 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | 8-1 b | 2/11 | Blazing Fury (1½L) | 16/1 | 68 | 70 | |
| 28 Jun 26 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | 9-3 | 4/11 | Arverni Princess (4L) | 10/1 | 68 | 47 | |
| 27 May 26 | Gre Greyville | 5f | 9-4 | 3/10 | Lunch Money (nk) | 7/2 | 68 | 61 | |
| 8 Apr 26 | Gre Greyville | 5f | 8-5 | 3/5 | Mighty Zambezi (3½L) | 15/4 | 68 | 54 | |
| 15 Mar 26 | Sco Scottsville | 5f | 9-3 | 3/12 | Jane's Vision (nk) | 25/1 | 68 | 61 |
Close up behind Champagne Castle when tenth last month; not seen the winners' enclosure for a while now (last win last July); this is competitive and looks opposable.
794-00
Age: 5
Weight: 9-5
OR: 81
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Sep 26 | Dur Durbanville | 5f | 7-13 | 10/11 | Magical Place (5¼L) | 50/1 | 81 | 51 | |
| 10 Jan 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | 8-10 | 11/13 | Pink Pigeon (12L) | 25/1 | 84 | 34 | |
| 6 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | 9-9 | 4/14 | Catch A Penny (4L) | 20/1 | 85 | 69 | |
| 8 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | Hc | 8-3 | 9/15 | Disting (4L) | 100/1 | 86 | 56 |
| 15 Oct 25 | Dur Durbanville | 6f | 8-10 | 7/10 | Festival Chic (4L) | 13/2 | 86 | - | |
| 13 Sep 25 | Dur Durbanville | 5f | 8-5 | 4/7 | Arctic Wizard (¾L) | 10/1 | 86 | 51 |
Useful in this grade and producing consistent form; finished fifth 53 days ago albeit only beaten just over 2l at Kenilworth upped to 6f in a Class 4; shown she can get her head in front so has a shout.
353145
Age: 4
Weight: 9-5
OR: 81
Days: 53
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 Aug 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | 9-5 | 5/8 | October Fest (2¼L) | 3/1 | 81 | - | |
| 14 Jul 26 | Dur Durbanville | 5f | 9-4 | 4/7 | Moody Blue (2½L) | 5/1 | 81 | 54 | |
| 16 May 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | 9-0 | 1/7 | Worldcraft (shd) | 33/10 | 79 | 64 | |
| 18 Mar 26 | Dur Durbanville | 6f | 8-9 | 3/6 | Music Of The Night (1½L) | 3/1 | 79 | - | |
| 14 Feb 26 | Dur Durbanville | 6f | 9-8 | 5/10 | Lady Look Alike (2½L) | 6/1 | 79 | - | |
| 4 Jan 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | 9-8 | 3/13 | True Horizon (1¼L) | 8/1 | 79 | 44 |
Has displayed improved form on last two starts; things dropped right when winning with a bit in hand at Kenilworth four months ago in a maiden plate.
322221
Age: 4
Weight: 9-1
OR: 76
Days: 110
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 Jun 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | Md | 8-11 b | 1/8 | The Big Bang (4½L) | 7/2 | 73 | 82 |
| 31 May 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | Md | 9-7 | 2/8 | Autumn Rush (¾L) | 17/10 | 73 | 36 |
| 3 May 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 2/7 | Take That (1¾L) | 11/10 | 74 | 47 |
| 1 Apr 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | Md | 9-6 | 2/7 | Iona Castle (2¼L) | 9/4 | 76 | 51 |
| 22 Feb 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | Md | 9-6 b | 2/10 | Starting Point (¾L) | 5/2 | 76 | 49 |
| 4 Feb 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | Md | 9-1 b | 3/9 | Different World (¾L) | 4/1 | 74 | 53 |
A winner over C&D; struggled a bit since winning a maiden at Durbanville in March; last of 11 at Kenilworth 50 days ago; is passed over as has a lot on his plate here.
584590
Age: 5
Weight: 8-4
OR: 57
Days: 50
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Aug 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | 9-3 e/s | 11/11 | Easy Money (11½L) | 20/1 | 60 | 22 | |
| 18 Jul 26 | Dur Durbanville | 5f | 9-6 e/s | 9/10 | Peace Of Mind (6¾L) | 20/1 | 62 | 37 | |
| 27 Jun 26 | Dur Durbanville | 5f | 9-6 e/s | 5/6 | Heritage Ridge (3L) | 7/1 | 62 | 52 | |
| 31 May 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | 8-12 e/s | 4/12 | African Memoir (1¾L) | 16/1 | 63 | 46 | |
| 19 May 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 5f | 7-10 e/s | 8/11 | All About Al (6L) | 20/1 | 64 | 56 | |
| 1 Apr 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | 9-9 e/s | 5/8 | Slash 'n Burn (3L) | 16/1 | 64 | 54 |
Verdict
Axis Power should be on the shortlist while Black Erika has to be seriously considered. But MOODY BLUE is the recommendation. He has winning C&D form to his name.
Moody Blue
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