Kenilworth Race 3 - Stitch Maiden Plate
PHANTOM MAN (6) is close to a win after a string of minor placings, the latest when second over 1800m at Durbanville. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. SPANISH VERSE (3) finished fifth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1800m at Durbanville, beaten 4 lengths. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. QUIET PLACE (2) missed the placings two starts back then ran a better race and finished 4 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1400m at this track. Going up a level this time but he deserves another chance. FREQUENT TRAVELLER (5) finished 6 lengths away in sixth at his last appearance over 1800m at Durbanville on February 11. Among the chances in what looks a nice race for him.

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up today. Last outing 6th of 10 at Durbanville on February 14 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Bonelli carrying 61.5kg at $11. At only start last preparation 7th of 10 at this track on November 19 over 1600m, 8 len behind Signor Dante with 60kg at $6. Needs more time.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/10 | 14/02/2026 | 87 | MDN | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 61.5kg | 1:37.64 | - | 8 |
| 3.4L | $11.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/11/2025 | 178 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:38.78 | - | 5 |
| 8.3L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 25/05/2025 | 34 | MPLTE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Soft | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:38.66 | - | 2 |
| 5.0L | $1.67 |
| 2/12 | 21/04/2025 | 47 | MDN | $7,850.00 | Kenilworth | 1700m | Good Soft | Andrew Fortune | 59kg | 1:46.07 | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $4.30 |
| 3/12 | 05/03/2025 | 49 | MDN | $8,590.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:36.54 | - | 6 |
| 0.8L | $15.00 |
| 8/14 | 15/01/2025 | 32 | MPLATE | $10,690.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:39.11 | - | 6 |
| 5.7L | $26.00 |
| 4/13 | 14/12/2024 | 63 | MPLATE | $10,620.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good Soft | Tristan Godden | 59kg | 1:25.62 | - | 5 |
| 2.5L | $41.00 |
| 4/10 | 12/10/2024 | 109 | MPLATE | $9,200.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Oswald Noach | 58kg | 1:27.18 | - | 2 |
| 3.4L | $8.00 |
| 5/7 | 25/06/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good Soft | Oswald Noach | 57kg | 1:08.37 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Grant Van Niekerk
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 11 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 4 len behind Cedar Point with 59.5kg at $5.50. The run before that 11th of 14 at this track on December 10 over 1600m, 7 len behind Chance Encounter with 59kg at $11. Worth following up.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/11 | 04/02/2026 | 56 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 59.5kg | 1:28.12 | - | 10 |
| 4.0L | $5.50 |
| 11/14 | 10/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 59kg | 1:40.44 | - | 6 |
| 7.7L | $11.00 |
| 6/10 | 19/11/2025 | 32 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 58kg | 1:38.78 | - | 2 |
| 3.0L | $9.50 |
| 5/15 | 18/10/2025 | - | MDN | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Serino Moodley | 58.5kg | 1:38.23 | - | 3 |
| 2.9L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Aldo Domeyer
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 3rd of 9 at Durbanville on February 11 over 1800m, 4 len behind Fort Liam carrying 60kg at $8. Before that 5th of 9 at this track on December 24 over 1500m, 3.5 len behind In Motion carrying 59kg at $15. Progressing well and a win is on the cards.
Last Starts 16 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 | 11/02/2026 | 49 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:48.27 | - | 7 |
| 3.8L | $8.00 |
| 5/9 | 24/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 59kg | 1:35.97 | - | 6 |
| 3.5L | $15.00 |
| 4/14 | 03/12/2025 | 31 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Good | Gareth Wright | 57kg | 1:33.55 | - | 10 |
| 2.1L | $41.00 |
| 9/14 | 02/11/2025 | 54 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:12.87 | - | 2 |
| 10.6L | $34.00 |
| 5/8 | 09/09/2025 | 27 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Gareth Wright | 60kg | 1:25.77 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 6/11 | 13/08/2025 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Gareth Wright | 58kg | 1:14.73 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 11 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Cedar Point with 60.5kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 4th of 10 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Man Of Consequence with 58kg at $13.50. Solid top-three hope.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/11 | 04/02/2026 | 77 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60.5kg | 1:28.12 | - | 1 |
| 4.4L | $4.50 |
| 4/10 | 19/11/2025 | 53 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | 1:27.16 | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $13.50 |
| 5/10 | 27/09/2025 | - | MDN | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 57.5kg | 1:24.88 | - | 8 |
| 4.6L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Corne Orffer
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 6th of 9 at Durbanville on February 11 over 1800m, 6 len behind Fort Liam with 60kg at $6. The start before that 2nd of 9 at this track on January 4 over 2000m, 3 len behind Eric Liddell carrying 58kg at $9. Can make amends for a modest effort last time.
Last Starts 16 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 | 11/02/2026 | 38 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 1:48.27 | - | 9 |
| 6.9L | $6.00 |
| 2/9 | 04/01/2026 | 25 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 2000m | Good | Corne Orffer | 58kg | 2:06.72 | - | 5 |
| 3.0L | $9.00 |
| 2/14 | 10/12/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Corne Orffer | 59kg | 1:40.44 | - | 12 |
| 1.3L | $126.00 |
| 9/10 | 19/11/2025 | 32 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Corne Orffer | 58kg | 1:38.78 | - | 3 |
| 11.8L | $101.00 |
| 7/11 | 18/10/2025 | 10 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Corne Orffer | 58kg | 1:25.52 | - | 9 |
| 6.2L | $126.00 |
| 8/13 | 08/10/2025 | 25 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Corne Orffer | 58kg | 1:32.66 | - | 7 |
| 7.5L | $67.00 |
| 9/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | 1:16.13 | - | 4 |
| 10.5L | $26.00 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at Durbanville on February 11 over 1800m, 3.5 len behind Fort Liam with 60kg at $3. The run before that 2nd of 8 at Durbanville on January 21 over 2000m, head behind Waloyo Yamoni carrying 61.5kg at $2.10. Overdue for a win. Strong winning hope.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:48.27 | - | 2 |
| 3.3L | $3.00 |
| 2/8 | 21/01/2026 | 42 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 2000m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 61.5kg | 2:00.97 | - | 1 |
| 0.2L | $2.10 |
| 3/11 | 10/12/2025 | 21 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 2000m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 61.5kg | 2:06.62 | - | 10 |
| 1.7L | $13.50 |
| 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: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Form hard to fault. Comes off a 38 day let-up. Most recently 3rd of 8 at Durbanville on January 21 over 2000m, 3 len behind Waloyo Yamoni with 56.5kg at $11. Before that 4th of 9 at this track on January 4 over 2000m, 10 len behind Eric Liddell with 58kg at $17. Has the ability to take this out.
Last Starts 37 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 | 21/01/2026 | 17 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Durbanville | 2000m | Good | Calvin Habib | 56.5kg | 2:00.97 | - | 4 |
| 3.0L | $11.00 |
| 4/9 | 04/01/2026 | 25 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 2000m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 2:06.72 | - | 2 |
| 10.8L | $17.00 |
| 6/11 | 10/12/2025 | 32 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 2000m | Good | Callan Murray | 58kg | 2:06.62 | - | 1 |
| 3.8L | $67.00 |
| 8/12 | 08/11/2025 | 42 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | 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: Luyolo Mxothwa
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 5th of 9 at Durbanville on February 11 over 1800m, 6 len behind Fort Liam carrying 60kg at $41. The race before that 5th of 9 at Durbanville on January 21 over 1400m, 2.75 len behind Lovers Lane carrying 56kg at $26. Well held last time and facing tough task today.
Last Starts 16 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 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:48.27 | - | 4 |
| 6.8L | $41.00 |
| 5/9 | 21/01/2026 | 17 | OPEN | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 56kg | 1:25.38 | - | 8 |
| 2.7L | $26.00 |
| 9/11 | 04/01/2026 | 57 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Brevan Plaatjies | 55kg | 1:42.67 | - | 8 |
| 6.8L | $51.00 |
| 12/12 | 08/11/2025 | 31 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Gareth Wright | 58kg | 1:40.37 | - | 9 |
| 22.2L | $126.00 |
| 6/13 | 08/10/2025 | 25 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Gareth Wright | 58kg | 1:32.66 | - | 1 |
| 7.0L | $101.00 |
| 8/10 | 13/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:16.13 | - | 5 |
| 10.0L | $51.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 56.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 2nd of 9 at Durbanville on February 11 over 1800m, nose behind Loui's Star with 57.5kg at $13.50. Before that 7th of 13 at Durbanville on January 21 over 1600m, 4 len behind Amayah carrying 58kg at $26. Impossible to entertain.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/9 | 11/02/2026 | 21 | MDN FM | $7,580.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Craig Zackey | 57.5kg | 1:50.78 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $13.50 |
| 7/13 | 21/01/2026 | 28 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | Good | Chad Little | 58kg | 1:37.32 | - | 13 |
| 3.9L | $26.00 |
| 3/8 | 24/12/2025 | 28 | MDN FM | $7,582.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Chad Little | 58kg | 1:13.94 | - | 1 |
| 6.1L | $5.00 |
| 6/10 | 26/11/2025 | 24 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Chad Little | 58kg | 1:27.33 | - | 5 |
| 6.4L | $26.00 |
| 6/14 | 02/11/2025 | 25 | MPLTE FM | $10,531.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:13.09 | - | 2 |
| 4.8L | $5.00 |
| 4/14 | 08/10/2025 | 29 | MDN FM | $6,740.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Chad Little | 58kg | 1:16.09 | - | 13 |
| 2.5L | $4.30 |
| 3/8 | 09/09/2025 | 27 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Chad Little | 58kg | 1:15.70 | - | 5 |
| 1.2L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 13/08/2025 | 80 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Chad Little | 58kg | 1:16.01 | - | 4 |
| 4.5L | $9.00 |
| 7/14 | 25/05/2025 | - | MPLTE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 0:59.13 | - | 1 |
| 8.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Rene Piechulek
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up. First start 4th of 12 at Durbanville on August 30 over 1000m, 10 len behind Magical Place with 58kg at $81. Went for a spell before returning 3rd of 10 at Durbanville on February 11 over 1250m, 1.0 len behind Klein Karoo with 60.5kg at $9. Don't underestimate.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/10 | 11/02/2026 | 165 | MDN | $8,420.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Rene Piechulek | 60.5kg | 1:14.23 | - | 1 |
| 1.0L | $9.00 |
| 4/12 | 30/08/2025 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | 0:58.02 | - | 10 |
| 10.5L | $81.00 |

Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start 4th of 9 at Durbanville on February 11 over 1800m, 4 len behind Fort Liam carrying 60kg at $8. The run before that 6th of 12 at this track on January 13 over 1400m, 7 len behind District Master carrying 59kg at $9.50. Among the better chances.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 11/02/2026 | 29 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:48.27 | - | 6 |
| 4.1L | $8.00 |
| 6/12 | 13/01/2026 | 23 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 59kg | 1:25.39 | - | 11 |
| 7.4L | $9.50 |
| 6/13 | 21/12/2025 | 15 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:12.75 | - | 8 |
| 4.1L | $2.80 |
| 3/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:14.13 | - | 3 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |