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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: DURBANVILLE@2026.08.22
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 22.08.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R120,000, 13:07GMT+2
Race Summary: AFRICAN WILD DOG must have a big winning chance in this field, he travelled like a winner in his last start when finishing second behind It’sgood It’snice on the 5th of August, now that he drops back in trip, he will be hard to beat from a good draw. RABDAN has been rested and gelded, he was a touch disappointing on the 19th of May, in hope that he doesn’t need this run after a small break, he will be competitive on his best form. THE BIG BANG will be given every chance from a nice draw, he runs his best races over the sprint trips, watch him closely. TEQUILA TANGO ran a fair race on debut behind My Bonny Boy, he can only improve going into his second start. Keep a close eye on 14 Viva Asterix, he is very well-bred, unfortunately the bad draw will make life tough for him on debut.
Selections: #3 AFRICAN WILD DOG, #7 RABDAN, #2 THE BIG BANG, #4 TEQUILA TANGO
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 22.08.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R120,000, 13:45GMT+2
Race Summary: HAVOC stayed on well for second behind Royal Influencer on the 25th of July, the form of that race has worked out well, he will go very close to winning now that he steps up in trip, and he has a good draw. LANDMAN was beaten at skinny odds in his last start, he was dropped out to last early, and he was doing some good work late for fourth behind his stable companion on the 25th of July, he will love the step up in trip, watch him closely from a tricky draw. WATERFRONT finished like a train for third behind Warrior Of Destiny on the 12th of August, in hope that this run hasn’t come too soon for him, he will be competitive on his current form. GROOVE MASTER has run two fair races in succession, he could sneak into the places with further improvement expected.
Selections: #1 HAVOC, #7 LANDMAN, #4 WATERFRONT, #5 GROOVE MASTER
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 22.08.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R150,000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: CLARK GRISWOLD only got going when the race was over last time, he finished well for second behind Miami Summer on the 14th of July, the yard thinks highly of this gelding, he will go close to winning from a good draw. MIAMI SUMMER was given three points for his good win at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 14th of July, he will be cherry ripe for this race on Saturday, there is no doubt that he can win again from a neat draw, include him into all bets. BLIND DATE has been rested for 62 days, he was given a great ride by Jockey Andrew Fortune on the 21st of June, with some luck in running, he will be right there in the finish again. IN A TIMELY MANNER never runs a bad race, he will be doing some good work late, watch him closely.
Selections: #1 CLARK GRISWOLD, #2 MIAMI SUMMER, #7 BLIND DATE, #4 IN A TIMELY MANNER
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 22.08.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R100,000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: AVIGNON was heavily supported in the market when winning a good race at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 5th of August, he was given five points for that impressive win, the yard is in great form at the moment, if he brings his best form to Hollywoodbets Durbanville on Saturday, he can win again. SHIFTING PATH stayed on well for third behind Avignon last time, with no weight on his back here, he will be right there in the finish late, include him into all bets. NAVASNINE has been rested for 81 days, he won his maiden well on the 2nd of June, the form of that race has worked out well, in hope that he doesn’t need the run after a small break, he will be competitive. PARATROOPER always has a money chance at this level, he will get the run of the race from a good draw.
Selections: #5 AVIGNON, #6 SHIFTING PATH, #7 NAVASNINE, #1 PARATROOPER
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 22.08.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R80,000, 15:30GMT+2
Race Summary: SPARKLING STAR has been rested for 98 days, she won her maiden in style on the 16th of May, this will be her first run at Hollywoodbets Durbanville, if she handles the track, she will be very hard to beat in this field. BLACK NIGHTSHADE ran a terrific race in the Listed Irridescence Stakes on the 27th of June, she was only beaten just under two lengths by Grapes Of Wrath, the drop in trip will be no problem for this filly, she will go close to winning on her best form. FINAL CALL won a good race on the 14th of July, she was given two points for that victory last time, the blinkers stay on, she should be amongst the places here. MEG’S LEGACY will be given every chance from a neat draw, her chances must be respected.
Selections: #3 SPARKLING STAR, #6 BLACK NIGHTSHADE, #5 FINAL CALL, #4 MEG’S LEGACY
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 22.08.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R125,000, 16:05GMT+2
Race Summary: SUTHERLAND has been rested and changed stables on the 26th of June, he could be the value play in this tricky race, he has run some of his best races over the sprint trips, in hope that he handles the track, he should run a big race at a nice price. CATWALK KING was a touch disappointing in the Grade 3 Langerman on the 27th of June, if he bounces back to his best form, he will go close to winning. IRELAND FOREVER has been rested for 61 days, he has dropped two points in the ratings from his last run on the 22nd of June, he will be doing some good work late, include him into all bets. VERCICAT never runs a bad race, he will be right there in the finish on his current form.
Selections: #4 SUTHERLAND, #6 CATWALK KING, #3 IRELAND FOREVER, #2 VERCICAT
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 22.08.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R120,000, 16:40GMT+2
Race Summary: DEVIL A SAINT was touched off by One Magic in a driving finish on the 25th of July, he runs his best races over this trip of 1400m, he will be hard to beat in this field from a good draw. LOVING PRAGUE has dropped in the ratings, and he gets 2,5kgs off his back from the apprentice claim, he will be very competitive from a neat draw, include him into all bets. NOON DAY GUN is honest, and he tries hard, he will be doing some good work late, watch him closely at this level. FORT YUKON stayed on well for fourth in a tough field last time, with some luck in running from a tricky draw here, he could surprise them all.
Selections: #1 DEVIL A SAINT, #2 LOVING PRAGUE, #6 NOON DAY GUN, #9 FORT YUKON
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 22.08.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R110,000, 17:15GMT+2
Race Summary: LADY VERITAS quickened up smartly to win a good race on the 18th of July, she was given three points for that win at Hollywoodbets Durbanville last time, she will be just off the speed early, and she will be flying at them late, on her best form, she can win again. BOOZY SUSIE ran second to Lady Veritas last time, she is 1,5kgs better off at the weights on Saturday, her chances must be respected from a good draw. ELUSIVE GIFT ran a great race for second behind Money Extractor on the 18th of July, she will be doing good work late, watch her closely off this rating. MIGHTY MARY only ran a fair race behind Lady Veritas on the 18th of July, she has dropped one point in the ratings from her last start, if she bounces back to her best form, she can win a race like this easily.
Selections: #6 LADY VERITAS, #3 BOOZY SUSIE, #7 ELUSIVE GIFT, #2 MIGHTY MARY
Best Win: #3 African Wild Dog
Best Value Bet: #1 Devil A Saint
