Hollywoodbets Durbanville Saturday 21 March 2026 – Comments by Brandon Bailey

PUBLISHED: 20 March 2026

RACE 1

2 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. 1 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. 6 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. 5 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. (Brandon Bailey: 2 – 1 – 6 – 5)

RACE 2

1 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. 3 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. 6 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. 8 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. (Brandon Bailey: 1 – 3 – 6 – 8)

RACE 3

4 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. 5 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. 8 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. 7 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. (Brandon Bailey: 4 – 5 – 8 – 7)

RACE 4

4 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. 2 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. 9 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. 7 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. (Brandon Bailey: 4 – 2 – 9 – 7)

RACE 5

4 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. 3 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. 6 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. 5 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. (Brandon Bailey: 4 – 3 – 6 – 5)

RACE 6

3 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. 8 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. 4 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. 5 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. (Brandon Bailey: 3 – 8 – 4 – 5)

RACE 7

2 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. 5 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. 6 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. 4 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. (Brandon Bailey: 2 – 5 – 6 – 4)

RACE 8

6 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. 7 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. 8 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. 5 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. (Brandon Bailey: 6 – 7 – 8 – 5)