Hollywoodbets Durbanville hosts a rare twilight meeting on Saturday, just a week after L’Ormarins Kings Plate Day. While picking winners won’t be easy, Carriacou looks the one to beat in the finale, race 7 over 1400m. His last run was eased, but trainer Eric Sands has him back on track, and nothing concerning was found by the NHRA vet. Previously, he ran strongly against talented three-year-olds like Happy Verse and Viva’s Liberte, and this field is far less testing. Sean Veale, who rode him to his last win in May 2024, is back aboard.
My Only Weakness, from Adam Marcus’ in-form yard, could threaten if she finds top form, though her recent performances have been inconsistent. In A Timely Manner and Primal Instinct hold potential but face awkward draws; both could impact the finish with the right luck.
The card opens with Cardinal Point, who showed promise on debut and could exit the maidens in race 1 over 1250m from a kind draw. Meet The King might find his best chance in race 2 over 1400m, while Gqeberha impressed on debut and should handle the extra 200m in race 3.
All About Al, the last progeny of Captain Al, is consistent at Durbanville and looks poised for a breakthrough in race 4 over 1000m, partnered by Craig Zackey for Adam Marcus. Hunga Tonga is respected in race 5 over 1600m after a strong penultimate run behind Grade 1-placed Reet Petite, with Andrew Fortune believing she can win again.
Finally, Money Extractor returns in race 6 over 1600m after a close second last start; she is showing steady improvement and could claim victory this time under Grant van Niekerk.
