Kenilworth Race 4 - Lucky Fish Plinko Open Maiden
LAVA STRIKE (3) sets the standard after a narrow 2nd at Kenilworth over 1199m last start, beaten 0.09L from a wide gate and now draws better. COFFEE CRUNCH (5) was 5th in the same race, 3.38L off the winner on debut, and can improve. THE MUFFIN MAN (2) wasn’t far away when 6th here over 1199m, beaten 3.47L, and gets weight relief. LOVE FROM AFAR (10) has recent placings at Durbanville, including a 2nd over 1249m, and profiles as a key chance back to sprinting.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 60.5kgs
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First-up after 255 days. Last start 7th of 8 at Durbanville over 1399m on 9 Sep, beaten 7.95L with 60kg at $51 behind United Front. Drops 200m, draws barrier 1, and carries 60.5kg with Craig Zackey for Piet Steyn. Can improve with the softer draw.
Last Starts 256 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/8 | 09/09/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Corne Orffer | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 7.95L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 55.5kgs
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Comes off a 25-day turnaround after a sound 6th at Kenilworth over 1199m on 27 Apr, beaten 3.47L with 57.5kg at $5 behind Vercicat. Drops 2kg to 55.5kg and draws better in barrier 2 with Mickaelle Michel riding for James Crawford. Earlier form included 8th over 1399m from a wide gate, and prior 1199m runs were beaten 4.2L and 9.3L. Can feature with further improvement at this trip.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/12 | 27/04/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Callan Murray | 57.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 3.47L | $5.00 |
| 8/11 | 22/02/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |
| 7/13 | 21/12/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 4.2L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 06/12/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 9.3L | $21.00 |
Jockey: R Fourie
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Comes off a narrow 2nd at Kenilworth over 1199m on 27 Apr, beaten 0.09L by Vercicat on GOOD going at $10 after jumping from barrier 11 with 57.5kg. Earlier finished 4th over 1000m on 25 Feb, 1.14L away at $71. Draws barrier 3 now and holds 57.5kg for R Fourie for Piet/Steyn. Can feature with a similar run.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/12 | 27/04/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 57.5kg | - | - | 11 |
| 0.09L | $10.00 |
| 7/10 | 30/03/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 11.66L | $19.00 |
| 4/10 | 25/02/2026 | - | Flat | $152,004.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Corne Orffer | 60kg | - | - | 10 |
| 1.14L | $71.00 |
Jockey: Oswald Noach
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Comes off a 53-day break after finishing 7th of 11 at Kenilworth over 1400m on 30 Mar, beaten 4.22L with 60kg at $151. Prior runs at 1199m here resulted in 11th/13 and 12th/14 on good ground at big odds. Drops to 57.5kg and draws barrier 4 with Oswald Noach up for Shane Humby. Can improve back in trip but has place claims at best.
Last Starts 54 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 | 30/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | GOOD | Oswald Noach | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 4.22L | $151.00 |
| 11/13 | 22/02/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Grant Behr | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 10.05L | $51.00 |
| 12/14 | 19/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Grant Behr | 59kg | - | - | 10 |
| 7.15L | $151.00 |
Jockey: M Yeni
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Second-up after a debut 5th of 12 at Kenilworth over 1199m on 27 Apr, beaten 3.38L on good going at $51. Draws better today moving from barrier 9 to 5. M Yeni takes over from Calvin Habib for Willem Nel. Can improve with the softer draw and race experience.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/12 | 27/04/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.38L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Mpumelelo Mjoka
Weight: 52.5kgs
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First-up after 86 days and drops sharply to 52.5kg. Last start 9th of 9 at Kenilworth over 1200m on 25 Feb, beaten 6.4L with 60.5kg at $101 behind Alessia Asheville. Has finished 9th in all three runs, including two at this track. Needs to lift but can improve with the lighter weight.
Last Starts 87 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 25/02/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | GOOD | Corne Orffer | 60.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 6.4L | $101.00 |
| 9/10 | 10/11/2025 | - | F & M | $118,770.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 15.6L | $81.00 |
| 9/9 | 27/08/2025 | - | f & M | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Keanen Steyn | 58kg | - | - | 9 |
| 11.8L | $0.00 |
Jockey: Sifisokuhle Bungane
Weight: 54.5kgs
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Back in trip after a 34-day break; last start 9th of 11 at Kenilworth over 1399m on 18 Apr, beaten 5.35L with 54.5kg at $20 behind Ferryman. Prior run was a solid 2nd at Durbanville over 1600m on 21 Mar, beaten 1L by Trip To Camelot at $7.50. Placed at the Kenilworth 1199m trip previously and draws barrier 7 for Sifisokuhle Bungane. Can feature with a smooth run.
Last Starts 35 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/11 | 18/04/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Varun Jodhee | 54.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 5.35L | $20.00 |
| 2/6 | 21/03/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | GOOD | Varun Jodhee | 53.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 1L | $7.50 |
| 5/10 | 11/02/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Varun Jodhee | 55.5kg | - | - | 5 |
| 2.65L | $13.00 |
| 7/10 | 04/01/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Varun Jodhee | 54.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.7L | $10.00 |
| 3/12 | 26/11/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Varun Jodhee | 53.5kg | - | - | 3 |
| 1.35L | $71.00 |
| 10/11 | 01/06/2025 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1950m | SOFT | Gareth Wright | 56kg | - | - | 4 |
| 24.85L | $41.00 |
| 10/12 | 14/04/2025 | - | Fillies & Mares | $104,510.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | SOFT | Gareth Wright | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 12.2L | $51.00 |
| 11/13 | 14/09/2024 | - | Flat | $104,477.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Craig Bantam | 58kg | - | - | 4 |
| 8.1L | $101.00 |
| 10/10 | 17/08/2024 | - | 3Y MDN | $190,011.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Craig Bantam | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 17.8L | $71.00 |
Jockey: Brevan Plaatjies
Weight: 60.5kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by One World out of Counting Angels for Vaughan Marshall. Last start 10th of 12 at Kenilworth over 1199m on 27 Apr, beaten 8.73L on Good going with 60.5kg at $81; race won by Vercicat. Barrier improves from 10 to 8 here. Needs to lift but can improve with race experience.
Last Starts 26 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/12 | 27/04/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Brevan Plaatjies | 60.5kg | - | - | 10 |
| 8.73L | $81.00 |
Jockey: Eduan Muller
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Back in trip with a 2.5kg drop after finishing 7th at Kenilworth over 1399m on 16 May, beaten 7.54L on soft at $81. Best recent effort was 4th of 6 at Durbanville over 1600m on 21 Mar, beaten 6.6L at $26. Three-year-old gelding by Royal Mo, drawn 9 for Paul Reeves with Eduan Muller up. Needs to lift but can improve back to sprinting.
Last Starts 7 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7/10 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | SOFT | Oswald Noach | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 7.54L | $81.00 |
| 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: J V'D Merwe
Weight: 59kgs
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Comes off a 34-day break after finishing 10th of 11 at Kenilworth over 1399m on 18 Apr, beaten 5.4L with 57.5kg at $14. Two back he was a solid 2nd at Durbanville over 1249m on 21 Mar, 1L behind Fortune One at $16. Also placed three back over 1600m at Durbanville despite giving 60kg. Back in trip and up to 59kg from barrier 10; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 35 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 | 18/04/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Corne Orffer | 57.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.4L | $14.00 |
| 2/9 | 21/03/2026 | - | Flat | $85,512.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Luyolo Mxothwa | 57kg | - | - | 4 |
| 1L | $16.00 |
| 3/6 | 04/03/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 6L | $16.00 |
| 6/11 | 17/01/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Sean Veale | 56kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.35L | $34.00 |
| 11/11 | 04/01/2026 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | GOOD | Corne Orffer | 58.5kg | - | - | 6 |
| 16.3L | $23.00 |
| 7/10 | 19/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Corne Orffer | 58kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 29/07/2025 | - | Flat | $104,510.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | SOFT | Corne Orffer | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 5.75L | $51.00 |
| 9/12 | 10/07/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $128,245.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | HEAVY | Oswald Noach | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 14.85L | $31.00 |
| 7/9 | 06/05/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $128,245.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Oswald Noach | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 9.8L | $41.00 |