Kenilworth Race 3 - Racing Club Maiden Plate
CANTONA (8) started huge odds at debut, settled last of the big field but came with a barnstorming run to finish runner-up. Tough to beat with any improvement. STARTING POINT (6) returns after 11 weeks in the paddock. Closed the last campaign with a sixth over 1200m at this track. Ready to find winning form. SECRET TACTIC (2) is a three-year-old gelding by leading Vercingetorix who was purchased for ZAR R 1,500,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2024 National Yearling Sale). Keep safe in this field, market is the guide. KIM CHANEL (5) was out of the money on debut two runs back then again missed the frame last start when she got a long way back over 1000m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into sixth. Nicely placed to feature in the finish.

Jockey: Craig Bantam
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on December 17 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Whirlwind carrying 60kg at $51. The run before that 4th in a small field at this track on November 15 over 1000m, 4 len behind Moody Blue carrying 53.5kg at $101. Not going well enough. Needs to lift.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 17/12/2025 | 32 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 60kg | 0:59.47 | - | 4 |
| 3.5L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/11/2025 | 13 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Blaine Marx-Jacobson | 53.5kg | 1:00.29 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 02/11/2025 | 28 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Mncedi Sigenu | 62kg | 1:00.57 | - | 7 |
| 28.0L | $67.00 |
| 9/10 | 05/10/2025 | 28 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 53.5kg | 0:58.01 | - | 5 |
| 6.7L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 07/09/2025 | 54 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | V Jodhee | 53.5kg | 0:58.94 | - | 6 |
| 9.6L | $51.00 |
| 8/9 | 15/07/2025 | 24 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Heavy | Brevan Plaatjies | 56kg | 1:00.15 | - | 8 |
| 16.5L | $34.00 |
| 6/7 | 21/06/2025 | 39 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Luyolo Mxothwa | 57.5kg | 1:00.36 | - | 3 |
| 8.4L | $8.00 |
| 2/8 | 13/05/2025 | 66 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good Soft | Brevan Plaatjies | 57.5kg | 0:59.66 | - | 2 |
| 1.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/8 | 08/03/2025 | 25 | MPLATE | $10,740.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 57.5kg | 0:58.71 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $51.00 |
| 6/12 | 11/02/2025 | 69 | MPLATE | $10,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Keanen Steyn | 57.5kg | 0:59.43 | - | 8 |
| 6.5L | $81.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/12/2024 | 29 | MPLATE | $9,350.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | M Sigenu | 59.5kg | 0:59.86 | - | 1 |
| 7.7L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Three-year-old gelding by Vercingetorix out of The Secret Is Out having his first start. Purchased for ZAR R 1,500,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2024 National Yearling Sale). A bold showing is expected.

Jockey: Andrew Fortune
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break; only one run when 6th of 9 at this track on December 3 over 1000m, 9 len behind Digby carrying 60kg at $67. Has solid claims.
Last Starts 63 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 | 03/12/2025 | - | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Grant Behr | 60kg | 0:59.95 | - | 8 |
| 10.0L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Last start 8th of 10 at this track on December 17 over 1400m, 6 len behind Kubu carrying 60kg at $34. Before that 4th of 12 at this track on November 8 over 1200m, 4.5 len behind Gimmeanotherviking carrying 60kg at $7. Cannot be ruled out despite a plain effort last time.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/10 | 17/12/2025 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:27.12 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 4/12 | 08/11/2025 | 42 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:13.08 | - | 1 |
| 4.5L | $7.00 |
| 12/14 | 27/09/2025 | 20 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | V Jodhee | 54kg | 1:15.68 | - | 9 |
| 16.8L | $67.00 |
| 9/9 | 07/09/2025 | 78 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 57kg | 1:27.36 | - | 8 |
| 5.4L | $11.00 |
| 3/10 | 21/06/2025 | 66 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Brevan Plaatjies | 57.5kg | 1:28.52 | - | 1 |
| 4.0L | $9.00 |
| 10/12 | 16/04/2025 | 95 | PLATE 2 | $10,910.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:59.84 | - | 3 |
| 8.2L | $8.00 |
| 5/8 | 11/01/2025 | 28 | PLATE 2 | $10,690.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:59.50 | - | 6 |
| 5.3L | $4.00 |
| 3/9 | 14/12/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $16,990.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:00.40 | - | 2 |
| 1.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, second last of 12 at this track on November 8 over 1200m, 11 len behind Gimmeanotherviking carrying 60kg at $101. Last start 6th of 9 at this track on December 17 over 1000m, 6 len behind Whirlwind with 60kg at $101. Capable of a strong showing.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/9 | 17/12/2025 | 39 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 0:59.47 | - | 7 |
| 6.0L | $101.00 |
| 11/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:13.08 | - | 10 |
| 11.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation sixth of 14 at this track November 22 over 1200m, 8 len behind One Dance with 59kg at $15. On debut seventh of 9 at Durbanville October 5 over 1000m, 7 len behind Call Of The Karoo carrying 59kg at $3.80. Expected to prove hard to beat.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/14 | 22/11/2025 | 48 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 59kg | 1:13.13 | - | 12 |
| 8.7L | $15.00 |
| 7/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Richard Fourie | 59kg | 0:58.39 | - | 6 |
| 7.0L | $3.80 |

Jockey: Brevan Plaatjies
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after three months ran last of 8 at this track on December 10 over 1200m, 17 len behind Vroom Vroom with 60kg at $34. Previously second-up ran last of 14 at Durbanville on September 27 over 1250m, 30 len behind Eisteddfod carrying 58kg at $67. Needs more time.
Last Starts 56 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 | 10/12/2025 | 74 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:13.02 | - | 6 |
| 17.5L | $34.00 |
| 14/14 | 27/09/2025 | 24 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58kg | 1:15.68 | - | 4 |
| 30.1L | $67.00 |
| 9/12 | 03/09/2025 | 78 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 0:59.18 | - | 1 |
| 6.8L | $26.00 |
| 12/16 | 17/06/2025 | 44 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 0:59.75 | - | 14 |
| 7.1L | $34.00 |
| 8/14 | 04/05/2025 | 13 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | 0:58.27 | - | 5 |
| 7.5L | $34.00 |
| 4/5 | 21/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $13,090.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good Soft | B Plaatjies | 52kg | 0:59.73 | - | 3 |
| 7.4L | $15.00 |

Jockey: Sifisokuhle Bungane
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was at a huge quote at debut, came home strongly from last on the turn; 2nd of 14 at this track on January 13 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Seven No Trump with 56kg at $126. Started huge odds at debut, settled last of the big field but came with a barnstorming run to finish runner-up. Tough to beat with any improvement.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/14 | 13/01/2026 | - | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 56kg | 1:13.17 | - | 13 |
| 0.5L | $126.00 |

Jockey: Sean Veale
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 10th of 14 at this track on January 13 over 1000m, 9 len behind Trailfinder carrying 60kg at $101. The start before that ran last of 11 at this track on December 6 over 1200m, 23 len behind Give It Laldy with 60kg at $67. Needs to find lengths to test these.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/14 | 13/01/2026 | 38 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Mpumelelo Mjoka | 60kg | 0:58.66 | - | 13 |
| 9.4L | $101.00 |
| 11/11 | 06/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:13.86 | - | 7 |
| 23.5L | $67.00 |
| 6/6 | 15/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Nichola Yuen | 57.5kg | 1:00.29 | - | 1 |
| 7.5L | $6.00 |

Jockey: Rene Piechulek
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today and placed third-up in the past. Resuming 5th of 9 at this track on December 24 over 1000m, 6 len behind Final Call carrying 62kg at $9.50. Last start 11th of 14 at this track on January 13 over 1000m, 9 len behind Trailfinder with 60kg at $51. Will need plenty of improvement to feature.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/14 | 13/01/2026 | 20 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 0:58.66 | - | 5 |
| 9.4L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/12/2025 | 77 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Bulelani Thwalani | 62kg | 1:00.90 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $9.50 |
| 13/13 | 08/10/2025 | 16 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Craig Bantam | 60kg | 1:32.66 | - | 8 |
| 13.6L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/09/2025 | 26 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:16.71 | - | 4 |
| 7.3L | $41.00 |
| 9/11 | 27/08/2025 | 154 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:16.15 | - | 5 |
| 12.0L | $51.00 |
| 5/11 | 26/03/2025 | 18 | MDN | $8,730.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Ashton Arries | 56.5kg | 1:31.44 | - | 4 |
| 8.3L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 08/03/2025 | 25 | MPLATE | $10,740.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | S H Feni | 62kg | 1:14.76 | - | 5 |
| 7.3L | $7.00 |
| 7/12 | 11/02/2025 | 181 | MPLATE | $10,590.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 0:59.43 | - | 9 |
| 11.5L | $51.00 |
| 5/9 | 14/08/2024 | 21 | MPLATE | $9,700.00 | Greyville | 1400m | Neutral | Calvin Habib | 57kg | 1:22.79 | - | 4 |
| 7.6L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 24/07/2024 | 46 | MPLATE | $9,410.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | Derryl Daniels | 57kg | 0:56.44 | - | 4 |
| 5.2L | $6.00 |
| 8/8 | 08/06/2024 | 14 | PLATE 2 | $11,460.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57kg | 0:59.59 | - | 8 |
| 99.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Grant Van Niekerk
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Returns from a 49-day let-up. Most recently second last of 10 at this track on December 17 over 1400m, 7 len behind Kubu with 60kg at $67. The race before that 9th of 14 at this track on November 22 over 1200m, 11 len behind One Dance carrying 59kg at $41. Happy enough to dismiss in this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 17/12/2025 | 25 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:27.12 | - | 7 |
| 7.2L | $67.00 |
| 9/14 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Corne Orffer | 59kg | 1:13.13 | - | 5 |
| 11.0L | $41.00 |
| 4/14 | 02/11/2025 | 15 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:13.09 | - | 5 |
| 4.3L | $76.00 |
| 7/12 | 18/10/2025 | 13 | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Corne Orffer | 59kg | 1:16.18 | - | 8 |
| 5.6L | $81.00 |
| 8/9 | 05/10/2025 | - | MPLTE FM | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Corne Orffer | 59kg | 0:58.39 | - | 9 |
| 10.3L | $101.00 |