Kenilworth Race 5 - Gallop Form Mr 101 Open Hcp (3-Year-Olds)
LE SOLEIL (7) Looked good when 3rd last start at Durbanville and putting a tidy record together. Has not missed the placings this preparation in 2 attempts and gets some weight taken off. Fights on bravely so consider. LEGAL DANCER (4) Showed promise when winning by 2 1/4L last run at Durbanville and showing consistent performance in races. Exhibiting good form this preparation and demonstrating upward trajectory in recent races. Respect against this field. MORDECHAI (3) First up after a break. Mediocre performance when 6th last start at Durbanville but has been racing in stronger company. Should muster plenty of early speed. In the mix. BACHATA (5) First up and chimed in with a win by 3/4L first up last preparation at this venue. Jockey K De Melo rates highly aboard and promising career start. Ticks plenty of boxes and looks like value .

Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Jumped at $23.00 and ran 5th last start at Durbanville but gets the perfect draw. Should race on the speed. Will appreciate the drop in weight. Hard to recommend.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/9 | 17/10/2026 | - | ALL HORSES | $114,008.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 58.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.66L | $31.00 |
| 1/7 | 14/07/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Durbanville | 1600m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.29L | $2.80 |
| 5/7 | 16/06/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | SOFT | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.84L | $10.00 |
| 4/12 | 19/05/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | - | - | 1 |
| 5.5L | $10.00 |
| 5/10 | 30/03/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | GOOD | Calvin Habib | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 8L | $61.00 |

Jockey: Chad Little
Weight: 57.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Was $11.00 and came in 5th last time at Fairview but has a positive draw. Has plenty of early speed. Peak required to upset this field.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5/8 | 18/10/2026 | - | Flat | $299,999.00 | Fairview | 1600m | STANDARD | Malesela Katjedi | 59kg | - | - | 6 |
| 6.64L | $12.00 |
| 8/11 | 07/08/2026 | - | 4 | $137,742.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD TO SOFT | Tristan Godden | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.31L | $7.00 |
| 3/7 | 19/07/2026 | - | for 2 Year Olds | $166,239.00 | Scottsville | 1100m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 2.25L | $2.40 |
| 8/14 | 04/07/2026 | - | Flat | $712,497.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 60kg | - | - | 13 |
| 2.4L | $61.00 |
| 8/12 | 06/06/2026 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 3.04L | $13.00 |
| 1/16 | 18/02/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUVENILE | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1199m | GOOD | Tristan Godden | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 2.75L | $13.00 |
| 6/12 | 14/12/2025 | - | 2Y MDN | $133,005.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | GOOD | Mathew Thackeray | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 9.3L | $18.00 |

Jockey: Mickaelle Michel
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Back from a break. Odds of $3.00 and below par performance when 6th last start at Durbanville but taking on easier opposition. Should jump out and bowl along. Could win this.
Last Starts 79 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/6 | 22/08/2026 | - | CL5 | $95,011.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 58kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9L | $3.50 |
| 1/9 | 07/07/2026 | - | 2Y MDN | $133,005.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.2L | $1.91 |
| 4/9 | 02/06/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | GOOD | Craig Zackey | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 4.57L | $11.00 |

Jockey: Anaas Mosaheb
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Chimed in with a win by 2 1/4L last run at Durbanville and good career start. In good form this preparation and form has been improving over recent runs. Must be considered here.
Last Starts 44 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/14 | 26/09/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Grant Van Niekerk | 57.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 2.29L | $2.20 |
| 2/9 | 02/09/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Gareth Wright | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 05/08/2026 | - | MDN | $114,008.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD TO SOFT | Gareth Wright | 57.5kg | - | - | 4 |
| 4.62L | $126.00 |

Jockey: K De Melo
Weight: 60.5kgs
Stats
Comments
First up and got the cash when winning by 3/4L first up last preparation at this venue. K De Melo is a crucial engagement and solid career start. Great chance.
Last Starts 106 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13/13 | 26/07/2026 | - | Grade 1 | $1,662,486.00 | Greyville | 1600m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 26.75L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 06/06/2026 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Greyville | 1399m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 1.15L | $8.00 |
| 1/12 | 19/05/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | K De Melo | 60kg | - | - | 2 |
| 0.75L | $12.00 |

Jockey: J V'D Merwe
Weight: 52.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Finished on top by 2 3/4L last time at Durbanville and gets some weight relief. Prefer in a much weaker race.
Last Starts 33 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/11 | 07/10/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 59kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.74L | $20.00 |
| 10/11 | 12/08/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD TO SOFT | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 6.86L | $14.00 |

Jockey: R Fourie
Weight: 53kgs
Stats
Comments
Tidy effort when 3rd last start at Durbanville and honest performer putting a tidy record together. Has run into the money 2 from 2 attempts this campaign. Well respected contender.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/9 | 17/10/2026 | - | ALL HORSES | $114,008.00 | Durbanville | 1399m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 58.5kg | - | - | 9 |
| 3.2L | $5.00 |
| 1/12 | 06/09/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Durbanville | 1249m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 58kg | - | - | 8 |
| 0.91L | $3.20 |
| 6/9 | 24/05/2026 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 11.05L | $9.50 |