Kenilworth Race 8 - Lucky Fish Cape Derby (Grade 1) (3-Year-Olds)
The filly WISH LIST (2) looks a top chance to beat the boys. Grade 1 weight for age winner last time here over 1800m when came from well back and looks suited by the extra ground. Big chance to go back-to-back. HAPPY VERSE (6) is a talented colt who just missed last time. Extra trip looks a plus and looks hard to run down. Leading player. NOTE TO SELF (5) didn't come through stakes class last time but was a dominant t winner. This tougher but one of the few to have won at the trip. Far too good latest and expected to measure up again. STAR MAJOR (1) is a last-start winner who can measure up again.

Jockey: Luyolo Mxothwa
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently won by a long-neck at this track G3 Politician Stakes January 31 over 1800m defeating Happy Verse carrying 60kg at $34. Before that 6th of 15 at this track in the G1 Cape Guineas on December 13 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Jan Van Goyen with 60kg at $34. Last-start winner who can measure up again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/8 | 31/01/2026 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3 | $29,486.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:51.61 | - | 8 |
| 0.4L | $34.00 |
| 6/15 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | G1 HCP 3 | $168,492.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:38.45 | - | 12 |
| 3.5L | $34.00 |
| 5/11 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | G2 CUP 3 | $42,123.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58kg | 1:39.62 | - | 9 |
| 2.5L | $9.00 |
| 4/14 | 02/11/2025 | 41 | BM82 | $12,216.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 58.5kg | 1:12.04 | - | 4 |
| 1.9L | $3.00 |
| 4/13 | 22/09/2025 | 93 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Gareth Wright | 56.5kg | 1:15.53 | - | 12 |
| 0.8L | $34.00 |
| 1/9 | 21/06/2025 | 31 | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:27.32 | - | 1 |
| 0.3L | $2.00 |
| 2/11 | 21/05/2025 | 37 | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:12.94 | - | 5 |
| 0.3L | $6.50 |
| 2/13 | 14/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,780.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Soft | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:06.51 | - | 12 |
| 1.8L | $101.00 |

Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 49 day let-up. Last start won by 0.5 len at this track G1 Paddock Stakes January 10 over 1800m defeating Reet Petite with 54kg at $9. Before that 3rd of 12 at this track in the G1 Cape Fillies Guineas on December 6 over 1600m, 2 len behind Quickstepgal carrying 60kg at $26. Weight for age winner last time here when came from well back and looks suited by the extra ground. Big chance to go back-to-back.
Last Starts 48 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/10 | 10/01/2026 | 35 | G1 WFA FM | $84,250.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 54kg | 1:49.70 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $9.00 |
| 3/12 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | G1 HCP F 3 | $105,307.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:40.14 | - | 11 |
| 2.0L | $26.00 |
| 5/10 | 08/11/2025 | 62 | G2 HCP F 3 | $37,911.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | S'manga Khumalo | 60kg | 1:27.02 | - | 10 |
| 2.5L | $13.50 |
| 2/7 | 07/09/2025 | 25 | C4 FM | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:24.91 | - | 4 |
| 0.1L | $1.77 |
| 2/12 | 13/08/2025 | 34 | C4 FM | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 55kg | 1:28.31 | - | 6 |
| 0.2L | $2.70 |
| 1/11 | 10/07/2025 | 28 | MPLATE FM | $8,420.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Heavy | Richard Fourie | 57kg | 1:16.25 | - | 4 |
| 4.8L | $1.91 |
| 3/9 | 12/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Muzi Yeni | 57kg | 1:13.70 | - | 7 |
| 0.8L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Aldo Domeyer
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run 4th of 8 at this track in the G3 Politician Stakes on January 31 over 1800m, 4 len behind Star Major with 60kg at $34. The race before that 8th of 15 at this track in the G1 Cape Guineas on December 13 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Jan Van Goyen carrying 60kg at $41. Prefer to watch at this stage.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 31/01/2026 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3 | $29,486.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:51.61 | - | 1 |
| 4.2L | $34.00 |
| 8/15 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | G1 HCP 3 | $168,492.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:38.45 | - | 8 |
| 5.7L | $41.00 |
| 3/11 | 22/11/2025 | 20 | G2 CUP 3 | $42,123.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Corne Orffer | 58kg | 1:39.62 | - | 8 |
| 0.5L | $67.00 |
| 7/9 | 02/11/2025 | 134 | HCP | $29,486.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Corne Orffer | 56kg | 1:27.29 | - | 4 |
| 5.3L | $26.00 |
| 2/7 | 21/06/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN 2 | $42,120.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:33.56 | - | 1 |
| 0.4L | $51.00 |
| 4/6 | 01/06/2025 | 85 | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:34.96 | - | 6 |
| 2.9L | $26.00 |
| 1/8 | 08/03/2025 | 14 | PLATE 2 | $12,890.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Ashton Arries | 60kg | 1:26.33 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/8 | 22/02/2025 | 17 | G3 OPEN 2 | $84,750.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:09.47 | - | 4 |
| 12.6L | $151.00 |
| 3/8 | 05/02/2025 | 39 | PLATE 2 | $12,710.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | 1:13.40 | - | 6 |
| 1.1L | $26.00 |
| 6/8 | 28/12/2024 | 21 | PLATE 2 | $11,470.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good Soft | Ashton Arries | 60kg | 0:59.78 | - | 7 |
| 7.4L | $76.00 |
| 6/7 | 07/12/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Ashton Arries | 60kg | 0:59.87 | - | 1 |
| 7.6L | $21.00 |

Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming after a break of ten weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 7 at this track December 21 over 1800m, 5.5 len behind Noble Hero with 58.5kg at $4.50. Previously first up; fifth of 13 at Durbanville October 8 over 1500m, 4 len behind Beware with 58kg at $101. Hard to enthuse.
Last Starts 68 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 | 21/12/2025 | 18 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58.5kg | 1:52.21 | - | 4 |
| 5.6L | $4.50 |
| 1/7 | 03/12/2025 | 35 | BM70 | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Damyan Pillay | 57.1kg | 1:40.73 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $8.00 |
| 1/9 | 29/10/2025 | 21 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:26.30 | - | 6 |
| 0.4L | $8.00 |
| 5/13 | 08/10/2025 | 113 | MPLTE | $9,267.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58kg | 1:32.66 | - | 4 |
| 4.0L | $101.00 |
| 16/16 | 17/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Devin Ashby | 60kg | 1:12.78 | - | 3 |
| 99.0L | $151.00 |

Jockey: Grant Van Niekerk
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 3 len at this track January 31 over 2000m defeating Scottish Links with 61.5kg at $4. The start before that 2nd of 8 at this track on December 6 over 1800m, 1.0 len behind Signor Dante with 60kg at $3.30. This tougher but one of the few to have won at the trip. Far too good latest and expected to measure up again.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 31/01/2026 | 56 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 2000m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 61.5kg | 2:04.43 | - | 1 |
| 3.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | OPEN | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 60kg | 1:53.68 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
| 3/9 | 08/11/2025 | 87 | BM82 | $12,216.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57kg | 1:38.65 | - | 4 |
| 1.9L | $7.00 |
| 2/10 | 13/08/2025 | 22 | C5 | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Soft | Trent Mayhew | 60kg | 1:40.26 | - | 1 |
| 0.5L | $4.30 |
| 1/10 | 22/07/2025 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Heavy | Gareth Wright | 57kg | 1:16.92 | - | 3 |
| 1.8L | $67.00 |

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Recent form sound. Last start 2nd of 8 at this track in the G3 Politician Stakes on January 31 over 1800m, long-neck behind Star Major with 60kg at $2.30. The start before that 2nd of 15 at this track in the G1 Cape Guineas on December 13 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Jan Van Goyen carrying 60kg at $4.50. Talented colt who just missed last time. Extra trip looks a plus and looks hard to run down. Leading player.
Last Starts 27 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/8 | 31/01/2026 | 49 | G3 OPEN 3 | $29,486.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:51.61 | - | 2 |
| 0.4L | $2.25 |
| 2/15 | 13/12/2025 | 21 | G1 HCP 3 | $168,492.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:38.45 | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $4.50 |
| 4/11 | 22/11/2025 | 84 | G2 CUP 3 | $42,123.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 58kg | 1:39.62 | - | 10 |
| 1.5L | $5.50 |
| 1/9 | 30/08/2025 | 70 | OPEN | $16,850.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 61.5kg | 1:31.70 | - | 3 |
| 0.8L | $3.50 |
| 5/7 | 21/06/2025 | 27 | G3 OPEN 2 | $42,120.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Soft | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:33.56 | - | 5 |
| 2.9L | $3.80 |
| 1/15 | 25/05/2025 | 27 | BM66 | $7,580.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:26.17 | - | 5 |
| 1.0L | $3.25 |
| 1/13 | 28/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,780.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:12.17 | - | 11 |
| 0.4L | $13.50 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second run back. First-up after three months 4th of 8 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Stormwatch carrying 55.5kg at $1.90. Previously second-up favourite; won by 2.5 len at Durbanville October 8 over 1400m defeating Carriacou carrying 56kg at $1.60. One of the top chances.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/8 | 04/02/2026 | 88 | BM98 | $13,901.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Craig Zackey | 55.5kg | 1:26.99 | - | 6 |
| 1.8L | $1.91 |
| 4/9 | 08/11/2025 | 31 | BM82 | $12,216.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 59.5kg | 1:38.65 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 08/10/2025 | 42 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56kg | 1:23.97 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.63 |
| 1/11 | 27/08/2025 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:16.15 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Most recently 3rd of 8 at this track in the G3 Politician Stakes on January 31 over 1800m, 3 len behind Star Major with 58.5kg at $15. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on January 13 over 1800m, 0.6 len behind Tenpenny carrying 57kg at $3.50. Genuine hope.
Last Starts 27 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 | 31/01/2026 | 18 | G3 OPEN 3 | $29,486.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 58.5kg | 1:51.61 | - | 3 |
| 3.2L | $15.00 |
| 4/10 | 13/01/2026 | 52 | OPEN | $14,743.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good | Keagan De Melo | 57kg | 1:55.90 | - | 10 |
| 0.6L | $3.50 |
| 6/11 | 22/11/2025 | 80 | G2 CUP 3 | $42,123.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58kg | 1:39.62 | - | 7 |
| 2.9L | $8.00 |
| 1/6 | 03/09/2025 | 50 | OPEN | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1800m | Good | Richard Fourie | 58.5kg | 1:50.40 | - | 5 |
| 0.2L | $2.30 |
| 1/9 | 15/07/2025 | 85 | PLATE 2 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Heavy | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:42.97 | - | 7 |
| 1.3L | $3.00 |
| 3/9 | 21/04/2025 | 44 | PLATE 2 | $11,780.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good Soft | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 1:28.64 | - | 8 |
| 1.0L | $4.00 |
| 2/8 | 08/03/2025 | 84 | PLATE 2 | $12,890.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | 1:26.33 | - | 4 |
| 2.8L | $3.50 |
| 6/7 | 14/12/2024 | - | PLATE 2 | $21,240.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good Soft | Gavin Lerena | 60kg | 0:59.27 | - | 5 |
| 10.5L | $3.25 |