Kenilworth Race 3 - Lucky Fish Diamond Rise Maiden Plate
THE BIG BANG (9) brings the best recent sprint form, last start 3rd at Kenilworth over 1199m beaten 1.55L after close 4ths at 1100m and 1000m, and looks ready for 1399m. OH SO ONEDERFUL (5) was a strong 3rd here over 1399m last time, beaten 1.23L from a wide gate, and has previous 2nd at the trip. PROTECTOR OF PEACE (1) maps well from barrier 1 and has two recent 1199m thirds plus a close 3rd at this track/trip earlier, 0.6L off the winner. BIG DEAL (10) also appeals on recent efforts, 4th at 1400m by 0.79L and earlier 3rd at 1199m, and can feature again.
Jockey: J V'D Merwe
Weight: 60kgs
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Back to 1399m after a 5th of 8 at Kenilworth over 1199m on 15 Apr, beaten 4.05L with 60kg from barrier 1 at $3.80. Best recent efforts have been thirds at Kenilworth, including over 1399m when 0.6L off the winner on 26 Nov at $5.50. Three placings from six starts and draws the inside again for Justin Snaith with J V'D Merwe. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 30 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 | 15/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.05L | $3.80 |
| 9/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 61.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 5.1L | $3.30 |
| 3/10 | 04/01/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.45L | $2.90 |
| 3/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.6L | $5.50 |
| 4/14 | 02/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 4.05L | $6.00 |
| 3/13 | 08/10/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Corne Orffer | 59.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $31.00 |
Jockey: G Wright
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark with back-to-back 4ths, latest at Kenilworth over 1199m on 15 Apr, beaten 2.8L on Good going at $7 behind Sky Rocket. Prior 4th at Durbanville over 1249m on 11 Feb, 2.45L off Klein Karoo at $8. Draws better here (barrier 2) and drops 200m after racing on similar trips; carries 60kg for G Wright for Willem Nel. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 30 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 | 15/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.8L | $7.00 |
| 4/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Gareth Wright | 60.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.45L | $8.00 |
| 4/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Gareth Wright | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 5.25L | $101.00 |
| 13/14 | 02/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Serino Moodley | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 22.5L | $14.00 |
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back in trip after 75 days, having finished 6th of 10 at Kenilworth over 1800m on 28 Feb, beaten 5.85L by Tunguska at $12 with 60kg. Prior 5th over 1399m here on 4 Feb, beaten 4.3L at $5, and 4th over 1399m on 19 Nov, 4.5L off the winner. Three-year-old gelding for Justin Snaith, draws barrier 3 with Craig Zackey up and carries 60kg. Can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 76 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 | 28/02/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.85L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 04/02/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 60.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.3L | $5.00 |
| 4/10 | 19/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 4.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/10 | 27/09/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 57.5kg | - | - | 8 |
| 1.37L | $15.00 |
Jockey: R Fourie
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Back to 1400m last start at Kenilworth on 30 Mar, finished 10th of 11 beaten 9.07L with 60kg at $12. Earlier showed ability with 4th over 1600m on 10 Dec, beaten 2.05L at $18, and 4th over 1399m on 26 Nov, beaten 1.35L. Three-year-old gelding by Vercingetorix draws barrier 4 with R Fourie up for Piet Steyn. Can improve with a softer run in transit.
Last Starts 46 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 30/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.07L | $12.00 |
| 4/14 | 10/12/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.05L | $18.00 |
| 4/10 | 26/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 1.35L | $16.00 |
| 8/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Corne Orffer | 59kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.8L | $14.00 |
| 7/10 | 26/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $128,245.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | SOFT | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 8.1L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Brevan Plaatjies
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 26-day break after a solid 3rd at Kenilworth over 1399m on 18 Apr, beaten 1.23L by Ferryman at $101 after jumping from barrier 12 with 55.5kg. Earlier this year was a narrow 2nd over 1399m at Durbanville, beaten 0.3L by Meet The King at $41. Returns to 1399m where he has a 2:0-1-1 record, now drawn barrier 5 and up to 60kg under Brevan Plaatjies for Vaughan Marshall. Can feature with the right run.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/11 | 18/04/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Brevan Plaatjies | 55.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 1.23L | $101.00 |
| 9/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| 10.5L | $21.00 |
| 8/10 | 14/02/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | GOOD | Eduan Muller | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.35L | $8.50 |
| 2/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Eduan Muller | 57kg | - | - | 9 |
| 0.3L | $41.00 |
| 8/11 | 06/12/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 9.1L | $71.00 |
| 7/10 | 25/10/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | GOOD | Varun Jodhee | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.09L | $81.00 |
| 9/11 | 22/09/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $104,510.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9.25L | $0.00 |
| 8/12 | 30/08/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | GOOD | Oswald Noach | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 13.9L | $91.00 |
Jockey: Oswald Noach
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Comes off a 54-day break after a 4th of 6 at Durbanville over 1600m on 21 Mar, beaten 6.6L by Trip To Camelot at $26 with 57kg. Now carries 60kg and draws barrier 6 for Oswald Noach for Paul Reeves. Earlier Kenilworth runs were midfield to well back, including 7th over 1000m and 11th over 1199m. Can improve with fitness but has place claims at best.
Last Starts 55 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | GOOD | Oswald Noach | 57kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.6L | $26.00 |
| 7/9 | 24/12/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Luke Coleman | 62.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.55L | $19.00 |
| 11/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Devin Ashby | 59kg | - | - | 5 |
| 7.75L | $41.00 |
| 6/11 | 27/08/2025 | - | for All MDNs | $104,510.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Grant Van Niekerk | 58kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.1L | $13.00 |
| 7/9 | 21/06/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $128,245.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | SOFT | Devin Ashby | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 2.75L | $26.00 |
| 4/12 | 25/05/2025 | - | Flat | $128,245.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | SOFT | Devin Ashby | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3L | $61.00 |
| 12/13 | 14/04/2025 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $128,245.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | SOFT | Devin Ashby | 60kg | - | - | 12 |
| 8.45L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Keanen Steyn
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up after a debut 8th of 8 at Kenilworth over 1199m on 15 Apr, beaten 31.3L with 60kg at $67 behind Sky Rocket. Three-year-old gelding for Andries Steyn, draws barrier 7 with Keanen Steyn up. Steps up 200m and keeps the same weight. Needs sharp improvement but can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 30 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 | 15/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Eduan Muller | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 31.3L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up run on 30 Mar at Kenilworth was sound, finishing 6th of 11 over 1400m, beaten 2.62L with 60kg at $61. Last start at Kenilworth over 1399m on 18 Apr finished 11th of 11, beaten 7.91L on good going at $51 behind Ferryman. Back to 60kg and draws barrier 8 for Chad Little for Glen Kotzen. Needs to lift but has place claims if recapturing the 30 Mar effort.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/11 | 18/04/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Chad Little | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 7.91L | $51.00 |
| 6/11 | 30/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | GOOD | Chad Little | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.62L | $61.00 |
| 6/11 | 22/02/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 3.8L | $101.00 |
| 8/11 | 04/02/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Chad Little | 60.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 6.55L | $101.00 |
| 10/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Chad Little | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 12.6L | $31.00 |
| 4/9 | 24/12/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | William Bambiso | 62.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 5.25L | $34.00 |
Jockey: A Domeyer
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Has been around the mark, including last start 3rd of 8 at Kenilworth over 1199m on 15 Apr, beaten 1.55L with 60kg at $7.50 behind Sky Rocket. Prior runs included close 4ths over 1100m (beaten 0.05L at $6.50) and 1000m (0.09L at $91), both on GOOD. Three-year-old gelding for Candice Bass draws barrier 9 and carries 60kg with A Domeyer up, and steps up 200m. Can feature with a similar effort.
Last Starts 30 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 | 15/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.55L | $7.50 |
| 4/7 | 30/03/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | GOOD | Lungisani Geledu | 62.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 0.05L | $6.50 |
| 4/8 | 25/02/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Mxolisi Mbuto | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.09L | $91.00 |
| 6/9 | 04/01/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 2000m | GOOD | Oswald Noach | 58kg | - | - | 10 |
| 13.35L | $126.00 |
| 8/14 | 03/12/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | GOOD | Oswald Noach | 52.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 8.65L | $151.00 |
| 9/9 | 10/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Devin Ashby | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 117.2L | $151.00 |
| 11/11 | 22/09/2025 | - | 3UP MDN | $104,510.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Dezahn Louw | 58kg | - | - | 5 |
| 22.25L | $41.00 |
| 9/10 | 30/08/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Oswald Noach | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 10.85L | $81.00 |
Jockey: C Orffer
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Second-up form solid this prep, including a 3rd at Kenilworth over 1199m on 22 Feb, beaten 1.75L at $6.50. Best recent effort at 1400m was 4th of 11 here on 30 Mar, beaten 0.79L at $12. Last start 7th of 11 at Kenilworth over 1600m on 27 Apr, beaten 7.73L with 60kg at $7. Draws wider and comes back 201m with 60kg again; can feature with a return to his March form.
Last Starts 18 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/11 | 27/04/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 7.73L | $7.00 |
| 4/11 | 30/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | GOOD | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 0.79L | $12.00 |
| 3/13 | 22/02/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1.75L | $6.50 |
| 2/12 | 17/01/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 4.75L | $4.00 |
| 5/13 | 21/12/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Grant Van Niekerk | 60kg | - | - | 14 |
| 2.5L | $12.00 |
| 5/11 | 06/12/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 3.55L | $15.00 |
| 7/14 | 19/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Muzi Yeni | 59kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.05L | $9.00 |
| 11/17 | 12/06/2025 | - | for All MDNs | $104,510.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | SOFT | Craig Bantam | 57.5kg | - | - | 12 |
| 10.35L | $71.00 |
| 8/8 | 13/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $128,245.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Corne Orffer | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.55L | $12.00 |
| 5/13 | 28/04/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $128,245.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 5.1L | $20.00 |
| 5/8 | 22/03/2025 | - | Flat | $142,504.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Corne Orffer | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9.8L | $18.00 |