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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: DURBANVILLE@2026.09.23
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 23.09.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R100,000, 13:07GMT+2
Race Summary: A tough race with plenty of well-bred first timers. Watch the betting, study them closely in the parade ring, and watch how they move down to the start before making your final decision. CAPTAIN’S ELECT stayed on well for second behind Red Flag on the 15th of August, she is a beautiful filly with lots of ability, she will be hard to beat from a good draw. ONE DAWN did well to finish just over four lengths behind Sabre Wing on debut, she is open to any amount of improvement going into her second start, watch her closely here. 10 KIM CHANEL gets the blinkers fitted, with some luck in running from a difficult draw, she could sneak into the places. JACK A DANDY has been rested for 92 days, she is much better than her last start.
Selections: #1 CAPTAIN’S ELECT, #4 ONE DAWN, #10 KIM CHANEL, #13 JACK A DANDY
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 23.09.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R100,000, 13:45GMT+2
Race Summary: Again, we have a field packed with well-bred first timers. Watch them closely in the parade ring and keep a close eye on the betting. AFRICAN KINGFISHER stayed on well to finish just over four lengths behind Red Flag on debut, with natural improvement expected from this beautiful filly, she must have a big winning chance in this field. LADY SUNSHINE has been rested for 127 days, she has run two nice races in succession, in hope that she doesn’t need the run after a small break, she will be competitive from a good draw. VIRGINIA BLUEBELL has been rested for just over three months, she could sneak into the places on her best form.
Selections: #4 AFRICAN KINGFISHER, #3 LADY SUNSHINE, #12 VIRGINIA BLUEBELL, #13 CYDONIA
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 23.09.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R120,000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Not for the first time on this card, we have some impeccably well-bred first timers. The market moves will be your best guide. TIME OF OUR LIVES finished strongly for second behind Wreath Of Snow on the 2nd of September, even though he has drawn badly for this maiden plate, he will go very close to winning on his current form. GIMMETHEJACKHAMMER finished just over two lengths behind Ulez Camera on debut, watch for sharp improvement from this good-looking colt, he will be right there in the finish late. DISCO JET has been rested and gelded, he was beaten just over four lengths by Another Hero on debut, in hope that he doesn’t need the run, he could finish amongst the places from a good draw. IRISH LION looks best of the rest, he was well beaten by his stable companion on the 22nd of August, he can only improve.
Selections: #11 TIME OF OUR LIVES, #9 GIMMETHEJACKHAMMER, #2 DISCO JET, #6 IRISH LION
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 23.09.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R120,000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: BIG CITY ROLLER finished like a train for second behind Spinnaker on the 2nd of September, the drop in trip to 1250m is not ideal, but he looks smart, he will be tough to beat in this field. CARDINAL KING could be anything, he did well to finish third on debut, even though he was a big price, he flashed up late to run a big race behind his stable companion, if he brings that run to the track again, he will go close to winning. CRACKER has been rested for 78 days, he showed good improvement from his first run into his second run, unfortunately the bad draw here will make life tough for him, he will be running on late. The first timers need to be respected, keep a close eye on the market.
Selections: #6 BIG CITY ROLLER, #8 CARDINAL KING, #12 CRACKER, #11 NAPOLEON BONAPARTE
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 23.09.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R100,000, 15:30GMT+2
Race Summary: SHIFTING PATH didn’t have much luck in running last time, he finished strongly for third behind Avignon on the 22nd of August, he has dropped further in the ratings, and he has no weight on his back because of the apprentice claim, if the race works out for him, he will have a big winning chance in this field. ULEZ CAMERA won a good race on debut, the yard thinks highly of this colt, he can certainly win again, include him into all bets. FINAL CALL stayed on well for second behind Sparkling Star on the 22nd of August, she is honest, and she tries hard, her chances must be respected. KLIPTOWN has been rested and gelded, he will be running on late from a good draw.
Selections: #5 SHIFTING PATH, #7 ULEZ CAMERA, #6 FINAL CALL, #4 KLIPTOWN
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 23.09.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R110,000, 16:05GMT+2
Race Summary: MISS ATTITUDE quickened up smartly to win a good race on the 15th of August, she was given five points for that impressive win at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, she has a big winning chance again from a good draw. BOOZY SUSIE was given a great ride by jockey Sean Veale last time, she won well on the 22nd of August, she certainly can follow up, include her into all bets. AMAYAH finished like a rocket for second behind Boozy Susie last time, she will be just off the speed early, and she will be flying at them late. WHO IS SHE has been rested for 94 days, her recent form is solid, in hope that she doesn’t need the run after a small break, she will be competitive from a neat draw. Go wide, this looks to be a tricky race.
Selections: #3 MISS ATTITUDE, #4 BOOZY SUSIE, #6 AMAYAH, #1 WHO IS SHE
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 23.09.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R125,000, 16:40GMT+2
Race Summary: BOURBON KING won easier than the margin suggested on the 25th of July, he was given four points for that impressive win last time, if he finds himself in a good position turning for home, he will go very close to winning again. ROYAL INFLUENCER won a good race on the 14th of August, he looks progressive, include him into all bets. CAPTAINS ALLIANCE never runs a bad race, he stayed on strongly late for second behind Diamond Rock on the 12th of August, there should be no excuses for this gelding from a good draw, he will be right there amongst the places again. SIGNOR DANTE has been rested for 71 days, he can be dangerous from the front, watch him closely.
Selections: #7 BOURBON KING, #5 ROYAL INFLUENCER, #4 CAPTAINS ALLIANCE, #6 SIGNOR DANTE
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBANVILLE, 23.09.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100,000, 17:15GMT+2
Race Summary: WARRIOR OF DESTINY won his maiden well on the 12th of August, the form of that race has worked out nicely, he can certainly win again from a good draw. BALZI ROSSI must have a good each way chance in this field, he stayed on strongly late for second behind Baton Rouge last time, the drop in trip will be no problem for this gelding, he will be right there in the finish from a neat draw. SCOTTISH LINKS has been rested for 122 days, he has run two lovely seconds in succession, in hope that he doesn’t need the run after a lengthy break, he will be super competitive from a good draw. HAVOC won impressively on the 22nd of August, he was given a top ride by champion jockey Craig Zackey, if he gets some luck in running from a bad draw, he could sneak into the places.
Selections: #6 WARRIOR OF DESTINY, #2 BALZI ROSSI, #1 SCOTTISH LINKS, #10 HAVOC
Best Win: #1 Captain’s Elect
Best Value Bet: #5 Shifting Path
