Race Overview
 
SAF - KENILWORTH   03 July 2024
NUM TIME COMMENT
1 12:10 HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH WELCOMES YOU WORK RIDERS' MAIDEN PLATE 1100m
RAFA BAY (5) showed good improvement when fifth over 1000m last time. The blinkers seem to have done the trick on the son of Rafeef. He is having his peak run and in this field, he may find himself in the winner's enclosure. KING VISERYS (6) again failed to feature last start, finishing sixth over 1200m at this track. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position and has each-way claims. MRS SHACKLETON (2) has moderate recent form lines to her name. She has shown some improvement with the cheekpieces and can place in this line-up. WELSH STARLET (4) finished ninth at her most recent run over 1400m at this track. In the mix.
2 12:45 CAPE RACING SALES MAIDEN JUVENILE PLATE 1400m
PENTOLINA (5) stayed on well when second over this course and distance last time. She is a progressive type and she may be the one to side with. BELA VISTA (11) was disappointing in her last start over 1000m. Her debut effort when second over 1100m was encouraging. She should have no issues with the rise to 1400m and with luck in running, she should be right there at the finish. WHITE WATERS (1) finished out of the money two starts back then was beaten 5.5 lengths when fifth in a 1400m contest at this track six-and-a-half weeks ago. Looks well placed so expecting a big run this time. HUNGA TONGA (7) is a three-start maiden who finished seventh, beaten 6 lengths, when resuming from a spell last start over 1200m at this track. Has good early speed so should take up a forward position. Has top-three claims.
3 01:20 CAPE TURF CLUB PROGRESS PLATE 1400m
PORT LOUIS (4) is better than his last start run over this course and distance would suggest. It must be noted that the horse that finished fourth that day has come out and won since. Two of his three career victories have come over this distance. On best form shown, he can return to winning ways. INFRARED (3) finished sixth over 2000m in the G1 Cape Derby at this track last start and was then put out for a spell. Rates highly and makes plenty of appeal. WE'RE JAMMING (2) finished sixth last time out over 1200m at this track. Races over a longer trip this time. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position and is one of the main contenders. ZOOMIE (5) ran a better race last start, finishing fifth over 1200m at this track. Has his share of ability and has top-three claims.
4 01:55 CAPE TURF CLUB SYNDICATES MAIDEN PLATE 1400m
LANDOFTHERISINGSUN (5) showed good improvement when third over this course and distance last time. The manner in which he finished off his race that day was encouraging. It must be noted that the horse that finished second has come out and won since. He is a progressive type and may be the one to beat. ARBITRATION (4) ran an encouraging race on debut over 1200m last start. He was green in the running, but finished off his race nicely. It must be noted that the horse that finished second that day has come out and won since. He will like the rise to 1400m and should make the natural progression. COSMIC RHYTHM (8) was in need of his last start over 1100m when resuming from a spell. He is having his first run for the Vaughan Marshall stable. He will strip much fitter and on best form shown, he can finish in the placings. MR BELVEDERE (6) is a nine start maiden who is close to a win despite missing the frame last time over 1400m at this track. Should be finishing in the money.
5 02:30 GENUINE ENNION RACING SYNDICATE OPEN MAIDEN 1400m
FAIRFIELD (7) was slowly into stride over this course and distance last time and stayed on well to finish second. She would have come on from the run and should strip much fitter. If getting away to a clean start, she can go one place better. CHARLOTTE BRONTE (8) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1600m at this track, beaten 3 lengths into fourth. Has her share of talent and looks hard to beat in this suitable race. JET TO THE SUN (9) returned last time with a solid third at this track over 1400m. Placed to advantage so expecting a big run. JET GREEN (11) was beaten 3.5 lengths into fourth in a 1400m event at this track last time out. No surprise to see her finishing in the money.
6 03:05 RaceCape Powered By Hollywoodbets CLASS 4 1400m
STEINBECK (3) was prominent from the outset when finishing second over 1400m at this track last time out. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position and will prove tough to beat. KELP FOREST (7) is a winner of his last two starts over this course and distance. He quickened up well and won with with ease last time. Grant van Niekerk retains the ride and he can notch up the hat-trick. RADICCHIO (4) stayed on well when fourth over 1600m last time. Two of his three career victories have come over this course and distance. Richard Fourie steps back into the saddle and the combination merit healthy respect. MONT LOISIR (6) followed up his maiden victory with a decent fourth-place finish over this course and distance. He is likely to race up on the speed and may be hard to peg back.
7 03:40 PERFECTLY PLACED CAPE A STAKES 1100m
MEU CAPITANO (6) is a winner of his last three runs. He ran home strongly when winning last start over 1200m at this track to make it three wins from four runs this time in. Has the pace to settle in the leading division. Expected to be figuring in the finish. QUESTIONING (8) didn't do a bad job when finishing second last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 1.5 lengths. That followed a win at this track the start prior. Has the talent to return to winning form. FUTURE VARIETY (4) lines up for the first time since February 24. Started the last campaign impressively when in the placings over 1000m at Durbanville. Has to be respected. BEREAVE (1) was beaten 4 lengths into fourth at the second run back from a break in a 1200m contest at this track a month ago. Has his share of ability and is a top-three prospect.
8 04:20 TAKING THE REINS CLASS 3 1200m
RIVERSTONE (11) followed up his maiden win with an equally impressive victory over this course and distance. He returns from a well-deserved speed which would have done him the world of good. She has ability and should be well up to the task at hand. SPEED RACER (8) has very good consistent form lines to his credit. He was slowly into stride over 1000m last time and stayed on well to finish third. Has each-way claims. ESCARPMENT (3) is a winner of his last two starts over this course and distance. He rises in class but is in a good space and cannot be ignored. DUMBLEDORE (2) looks close to a win, finishing in the placings at his last couple of runs including a second most recently over 1200m at this track when beaten 3.5 lengths. Has the gate speed to take up a forward position. Will prove tough to beat.
9 04:55 Hollywoodbets BRIGHT FUTURE CLASS 5 1200m
IM THE BUZZ (2) was resuming from a spell of five months last start when a solid second over this course and distance. Rates well as a leading chance. ROYAL LYTHAM (10) finished third two runs back at this track then improved last time out to score by half a length over 1200m at this track. Grant Van Niekerk scored on her last time and retains the mount. Well placed and she can go back-to-back. GRUE OF ICE (9) finished eighth two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1200m at this track, beaten only 0.6 lengths. Looks well placed so expecting another big run. TRES CHIC (5) doesn't boast the best winning strike rate but ran a nice race last time out, finishing fourth and beaten only 1.1 lengths over 1200m at this track. Include in exotic bets.