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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE/ DURBANVILLE@2026.03.21
Turffontein Standside, 21.03.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R126.912, 12:05GMT+2
Race Summary: CHARMING CHEETAH stayed on to finish ahead of ZALATORIS in a Listed race over a similar trip, and the former should confirm his superiority on similar weight terms. Consistent TRAJANUS has a bit to find on official ratings but has shown enough to be competitive. Returning VICTORY IN ORLEANS is unexposed and open to any amount of improvement in her first for the new stable.
Selections: #1 Charming Cheetah, #3 Trajanus, #2 Zalatoris, #4 Victory In Orleans
TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE, 21.03.2026, RACE 2, GALLOPS, 1160M, TURF, R135.000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: KAVADY and QUEEN LEILA confirmed the promise of their debuts by winning next time out, and both have had that form franked by subsequent winners. They are open to improvement over this extended trip so will likely play leading roles. OCEAN MISTRESS receives 3kg from those rivals and is expected to improve after a pleasing debut 2nd. RUBY WHISPER has the form and experience to make her presence felt too. Watch the betting on newcomer EL SHADDAI.
Selections: #1 Kavady, #2 Queen Leila, #5 Ocean Mistress, #6 Ruby Whisper
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 21.03.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R140,000, 13:05GMT+2
Race Summary: CAPTAIN’S ANGEL must have a big winning chance in this field, he was doing some good work late behind Red Spice on debut, with natural improvement expected from this good-looking colt, he will be hard to beat from a neat draw. LE CONCIERGE has been rested for 105 days, he ran a lovely race on debut behind Catwalk King at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, he will love the step up in trip to 1400m on Saturday, he should be right there in the finish from a good draw. FROM THE ISLAND has run two nice races in succession, he was still green in his last start behind Lady Jean, if he gets some luck in running from a tricky draw, he should finish amongst the places, watch him closely. HERO’S JOURNEY was a touch disappointing behind his stable companion on the 4th of February, if he brings his debut run to the track, he will have a massive winning chance here.
Selections: #2 CAPTAIN’S ANGEL, #1 LE CONCIERGE, #6 FROM THE ISLAND, #5 HERO’S JOURNEY
Turffontein Standside, 21.03.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R150.000, 13:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Stablemates STATUS SYMBOL and TURN IT UP built on promising introductions to win subsequently. The latter fared better of the Sean Tarry runners on debut and appears the pick of the pair on riding engagements. SPIRIT OF GABZ may have needed his last start in a Listed race and could pose more of a threat at this level. GONE COLD caught the eye on debut and should make his presence felt with any improvement.
Selections: #3 Turn It Up, #2 Status Symbol, #4 Gone Cold, #1 Spirit Of Gabz
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 21.03.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R90,000, 13:40GMT+2
Race Summary: RHYTHM KING could be serious value in this tricky race, the blinkers have been removed, the apprentice takes off 4kgs on Saturday, and he has a good draw of one, he will be hard to fetch late, include him into all bets. FORTUNE ONE stayed on beautifully for second in his last start behind Trois Sept Huit, he is definitely improving with every start, there is no doubt that he will be very competitive. WEDDING VOW finished like a rocket behind Winter In Auckland on the 11th of February, she has a low weight on her back, if she brings her last run to the track again on Saturday, she can trouble them all in the finish. CRAZY LITTLE THING has run two excellent races in succession, if she gets some luck in running from a tricky draw, she will run a big race.
Selections: #1 RHYTHM KING, #3 FORTUNE ONE, #6 WEDDING VOW, #8 CRAZY LITTLE THING
Turffontein Standside, 21.03.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R105.000, 13:55GMT+2
Race Summary: UTSAAH produced a career-best 2nd in first-time blinkers (retained) over this trip and a repeat of that could suffice. Both NICHOLSON LANDING and MADE TO MEASURE fit similar profiles after last-start runners-up finishes of their own, so they will likely fight out the finish if confirming that improvement. BE MY FATE didn’t go unnoticed on debut and could have a say on her reappearance.
Selections: #1 Utsaah, #3 Made To Measure, #2 Nicolson Landing, #5 Be My Fate
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 21.03.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R90,000, 14:15GMT+2
Race Summary: MERCENARY was gelded on the 23rd of January 2026, he stayed on nicely for third behind Prairie Dawn on the 21st of January at Hollywoodbets Durbanville, even though he carries top weight for this Open Maiden event on Saturday, he has some strong form, and he will go close to winning. TRIP TO CAMELOT would have needed his last run when finishing second behind Money Extractor, he is exceptionally well-bred, there is no doubt that he will be much fitter on Saturday, include him into all bets, he can win a race like this quite easily. SPANISH VERSE only found Tunguska too good in his last start at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, the drop in trip to 1600m will be no problem for this gelding, he will be running on strongly late. MASTERONTHEMOON ran a much better race behind Fast Train last time, that was his first run back after a long break, he will love the step up in trip to 1600m, watch him closely at a decent price.
Selections: #4 MERCENARY, #5 TRIP TO CAMELOT, #8 SPANISH VERSE, #7 MASTERONTHEMOON
Turffontein Standside, 21.03.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R120.000, 14:30GMT+2
Race Summary: GIMMETHESPOTLIGHT was too far out of his ground when a beaten short-priced favourite last time. He ran on from last to finish 4th on the Inside track but should atone for that defeat as the switch to the Standside track, with its longer run-in, from a favourable inside gate should be more to his liking. LANCE ALOT, MILLENNIUM WARRIOR and POMPEII SHIELD all have the form and experience to pick up the pieces if the selection fluffed his lines again. Returning SNOW MOON and MASTER BUDDY have earning potential too.
Selections: #1 Gimmethespotlight, #5 Pompeii Shield, #7 Master Buddy, #4 Millennium Warrior
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 21.03.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R80,000, 14:50GMT+2
Race Summary: VIXENS WAR has run two lovely races in succession, this looks to be the right race for her to exit the maiden ranks, her form is consistent, and she has a good draw, she will be tough to beat in this Open Maiden event. KITUBA will love the step up in trip to 1600m on Saturday, she was still green in running when finishing just under three lengths behind Alessia Asheville on the 25th of February, from a neat draw, she will run a big race. PACIFIC WATERS will need some luck from a tricky draw, her form is consistent, if the gaps open at the right time for this filly, she will be amongst the places. FATE OF PACE ran a much better race behind her stable companion on the 4th of March, if she brings that run to the track again on Saturday, she will be competitive.
Selections: #4 VIXENS WAR, #2 KITUBA, #9 PACIFIC WATERS, #7 FATE OF PACE
Turffontein Standside, 21.03.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R125.000, 15:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Last-start winners JORDAN and COPPER PLATE remain competitive under resultant penalties. POPLAR PARK wasn’t disgraced in a fillies’ Listed race last time so warrants respect at this level, even against on male opposition, off a reduced mark and with the aid of her rider’s 4kg allowance. VESUVIO is proven at this level and over this distance so can’t be taken lightly either, while well-bred ONE MORE STAR could have more to offer stretching out to this trip for the first time.
Selections: #1 Jordan, #2 Poplar Park, #4 One More Star, #8 Copper Plate
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 21.03.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R125,000, 15:25GMT+2
Race Summary: KING’S QUEST quickened up smartly to win a good race last time, he was given four points for that victory on the 4th of March, the yard thinks highly of this gelding, he can definitely win again. CARRIACOU never runs a bad race, he was doing some good work late for third behind Boogiefied on the 14th of February, he loves this track and trip, he will go close from a good draw. CLARK GRISWOLD won his maiden impressively on the 10th of November at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, he has been rested and gelded, if he doesn’t need the run back from a small break, he will be right there in the finish. KLIPTOWN finished like a rocket in his last start behind Spirit on the 22nd of February, he is a beautiful horse with a great action, he will be doing some good work late, watch him closely from a nice draw.
Selections: #4 KING’S QUEST, #3 CARRIACOU, #6 CLARK GRISWOLD, #5 KLIPTOWN
Turffontein Standside, 21.03.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R225.000, 15:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Many with chances in a competitive Grade 3 sprint. CHROME TOURMALINE and LITTLE BALLERINA are course-and-distance suited and will likely acquit themselves well on the evidence of recent performances. RACHEL WALL fluffed her lines last time but remains open to improvement on her reappearance. POBLANO, FROZEN FANTASY and Eastern Cape raider SONG OF MYSELF are also consistent sprinters with the means to play leading roles. Lightly raced PERFECT MIRACLE has shown enough to make her presence felt too, especially under a light weight. Last-start winner CALANTHA remains competitive under a penalty.
Selections: #5 Poblano, #7 Frozen Fantasy, #4 Rachel Wall, #8 Calantha
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 21.03.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R100,000, 16:00GMT+2
Race Summary: WINTER PEARL looks to be one of the better bets on the day, the drop in trip and the good draw is key for this gelding on Saturday, he has dropped one point in the ratings from his last run on the 22nd of February, he will be very hard to beat in this field. GRAVITY always has a money chance at this level, he will be switched off early from a wide draw, and he will be storming home late, watch him closely, Trainer Piet Botha has done a good job with this gelding. PRINCE OF TIBET is much better than his last start on the 28th of February, ignore that run completely, the drop in trip to 1250m will be no problem for this individual, on his best form, he will be super competitive. JET A ONE ran a cracker behind Sooty on the 11th of February, if he brings that run to the track again, he could surprise them all.
Selections: #3 WINTER PEARL, #8 GRAVITY, #4 PRINCE OF TIBET, #5 JET A ONE
Turffontein Standside, 21.03.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R127.500, 16:15GMT+2
Race Summary: BOOM BOOM was rewarded for consistency with a last-start Polytrack victory and the switch to turf under a 2-point penalty shouldn’t prevent another forward showing. TEO TORRIATTE and BACK FROM WAR bounced back to form last time and could get into the picture if confirming that improvement. STREISAND, ART NOUVEAU and TOO LATE MY MATE are consistent performers capable of better than their last starts suggest. OPEN SESAME has more scope for improvement than her rivals, especially in first-time blinkers.
Selections: #5 Boom Boom, #6 Too Late My Mate, #3 Art Nouveau, #4 Back From War
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 21.03.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R150,000, 16:35GMT+2
Race Summary: ABSOLUTELY YES ran a big race in the Winchester Sprint Cup on the 31st of January, he is very talented this gelding, if he relaxes early, he will be hard to beat from a good draw on Saturday. NORDIC CHIEF didn’t stay 1600m in his last start on the 22nd of February, the blinkers have been fitted, and he drops in trip to 1250m, he could be dangerous, watch him closely. SCOTTISH KISS was only beaten just over one length by Snow Pilot on the 31st of January, he will enjoy the drop in trip on Saturday, he has lots of ability this gelding, if the race works out for him from a tricky draw, he can definitely win a race like this. OBJET D’ART was a touch unlucky in his last start behind Spirit, he is a young horse that is improving with every start, he is nowhere near the finished article just yet, keep a close eye on him.
Selections: #2 ABSOLUTELY YES, #5 NORDIC CHIEF, #6 SCOTTISH KISS, #4 OBJET D’ ART
Turffontein Standside, 21.03.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R200.000, 16:50GMT+2
Race Summary: Veteran WILLIAM ROBERTSON looked better than ever when winning under a big weight recently over 1000m. He is equally effective over this extended trip so should fight out the finish off an unchanged mark. Female rivals RODEO DRIVE (last-start winner) and MINOGUE will have no issue dropping back to a sprint trip, and both are weighted to be competitive. CHASING HAPPINESS, KARATE KID and RAFA BAY have a bit to find on official ratings but are dangerous to discount under light weights.
Selections: #1 William Robertson, #4 Rodeo Drive, #5 Minogue, #10 Rafa Bay
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 21.03.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R80,000, 17:10GMT+2
Race Summary: WHO IS SHE must have a massive winning chance in this field, her form is good, the drop in trip to 1600m will help her chances, this looks to be the right race for her to exit the maiden ranks. AUTUMN RUSH finished just over four lengths behind Vivo Per Lei on the 4th of March, she was drawn badly on that occasion, the step up in trip to 1600m on Saturday could unlock further improvement, include her into all bets. EPERNAY has run two fair races in succession, she could be the value play in this tough race, there is no doubt that she will love the step up in trip, if she gets some luck in running from a tricky draw, she will be competitive. WOMAN IN GOLD will need to improve to win a race like this, her form of late has been disappointing, she now drops in trip, and the tongue tie has been fitted, watch for sharp improvement from this filly at a big price.
Selections: #6 WHO IS SHE, #7 AUTUMN RUSH, #8 EPERNAY, #5 WOMAN IN GOLD
Best Win: #1 GIMMETHESPOTLIGHT #3 WINTER PEARL
Best Value Bet: #5 POBLANO #6 WHO IS SHE
Best Longshot: #5 POBLANO
