SAF - KENILWORTH   10 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

ORIENTAL CHARM B STAKES 1400m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 29)    

Genuine pace with Roland Garros finding the front from his low draw. VOORLOOPERTJIE (4) performed above expectations last time over 1500m at this track, getting the prize by 0.8 lengths. Rates highly on latest effort and drawn for a soft run off speed again. Can go on with it. TOUCHED BY ANGELS (13) scored last start at this track to make it two wins and two placings from four starts this campaign. Sure to measure up again. DELTA PRIDE (16) has been racing in great heart including a last start third over 1400m at this track, beaten 2.5 lengths. Suitably placed so anticipating another big run. BEWARE (1) was midfield in the Grade 1 Cape Guineas last time behind Jan Van Goyen who races earlier in the card. Was a winner the start prior and wouldn't shock to see him bounce straight back in this far easier company.
1 5119 BEWARE
LUCINDA WOODRUFF
3YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)
Last start 9th of 15 at this track in the G1 Cape Guineas on December 13 over 1600m, 6 len behind Jan Van Goyen with 60kg at $67. The start before that won by 1.5 len at this track November 8 over 1600m defeating Yamazaki with 55kg at $7. Chances enhanced by drawing a nice marble.
1
RICHARD FOURIE
YELLOW, PURPLE STARS, STARS SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP, PURPLE STAR
2 x2x27 ROLAND GARROS
JUSTIN SNAITH
3YO  GREY  COLT 61.0KG
Greg & Gina Bortz & Mr J P Cuvelier
Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resuming 2nd of 11 at this track on November 22 over 1200m, head behind Green Gateway carrying 59kg at $13.50. Second-up 7th of 15 at this track in the G1 Cape Guineas on December 13 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Jan Van Goyen carrying 60kg at $34. Well drawn and looks a genuine hope.
2
JUAN PAUL V'D MERWE
TURQUOISE, GREY SEAMS, ARMBANDS, STRIPES CAP
3 85640 AIR RAID
CANDICE BASS
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert) & Greenacres Trust (Nom: Mr N M Shirtliff)
Most recently 16th of 18 at this track in the G2 Betting World Merchants Stakes on December 13 over 1200m, 9 len behind Outlaw King carrying 52kg at $41. The run before that 4th of 7 at this track on November 15 over 1000m, 2.25 len behind Winter Snap with 62kg at $8. Draws well but predicted to struggle.
3
CORNE ORFFER
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE HALVED, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE CAP , BLACK POM POM
4 14881 VOORLOOPERTJIE
ERIC SANDS
5YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)
Most recently won by 0.8 len at this track December 21 over 1500m defeating Nordic Chief with 60kg at $21. The start before that ran last of 8 at this track on November 10 over 1600m, 6 len behind Chasingtherainbow carrying 60kg at $51. Big chance to make it back-to-back successes.
4
SEAN VEALE
YELLOW, PURPLE STARS, YELLOW SLEEVES, PURPLE STARS, YELLOW CAP, PURPLE STAR
5 61141 MENTE ET MANU
JUSTIN SNAITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mrs P J Devine
Racing well recently. Last start won by a nose at this track December 13 over 1600m defeating Konnichiwa carrying 61.5kg at $5. The start before that 4th of 8 at this track on November 10 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Chasingtherainbow carrying 55.5kg at $3. No reason he cannot salute again.
5
CALLAN MURRAY
RED, BLACK MALTESE CROSS, WHITE CAP
6 24264 PLEASE BE TRUE
JUSTIN SNAITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert), Kalinga & Mr Neville Isdell
Returns from a 38-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on December 3 over 1500m, 2 len behind Major Master with 60kg at $8. The run before that 6th of 13 at Fairview on October 31 over 2000m, 4 len behind Zatara Magic with 52kg at $5.50. Strong winning hope.
4
GRANT VAN NIEKERK
DENIM , WHITE SQUARE, BLACK POM POM
7 x5130 POWERANDTHEGLORY
JUSTIN SNAITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 61.0KG
Mr N Jonsson
At the latest run 11th of 18 at this track in the G2 Betting World Merchants Stakes on December 13 over 1200m, 7 len behind Outlaw King with 52kg at $101. The race before that 3rd of 9 at this track on November 19 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind It Is My Time with 60kg at $3.30. Can't tip based on recent efforts.
5
OISIN MURPHY
LIGHT PINK, LIME CROSSED SASHES, WHITE SLEEVES
8 148x3 DAWN TILL DUSK
JUSTIN SNAITH
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
Greg & Gina Bortz
Second run back. First-up after three months 3rd of 9 at this track on December 21 over 1200m, 2.25 len behind All The Rage with 58.5kg at $21. Previously second-up 5th of 14 at Greyville on July 5 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Tomyris carrying 60kg at $9. Unlikely to threaten.
6
S'MANGA KHUMALO
TURQUOISE ,GRAY SEAMS, TURQUOISE SLEEVES,GRAY ARM BAND,STRIPES CAP
9 2x780 AVERSATOR
DEAN KANNEMEYER
3YO  BAY  COLT 60.0KG
Messrs W A Irvine, P J Moor & G Ragunan & Mrs N P Malherbe
Last start 11th of 15 at this track in the G1 Cape Guineas on December 13 over 1600m, 7 len behind Jan Van Goyen carrying 60kg at $101. The race before that second last of 9 at this track on November 2 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Vapour Trail carrying 56kg at $15. Happy enough to avoid.
7
CRAIG ZACKEY
TURQUOISE , MEDIUM PURPLE BAND,CAP
10 0856x SUNSET RIOT
ALEC LAIRD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs G A Basel, G C Cornwall, L Clark & Canine Solutions CC (Nom: Mr D C O'Driscoll)
Resuming after a break of three-and-a-half months. Finished off last campaign sixth of 14 at Vaal September 30 over 1400m, soft track; 4 len behind Potberrie carrying 58kg at $13.50. When resuming last campaign 12th of 14 at Greyville July 5 over 1600m, 9 len behind Zeitz carrying 55kg at $51. Marginal chance.
8
ANDREW FORTUNE
BLACK, SLEEVES, SILVER HOOPS, YELLOW CAP
11 577x4 COASTAL COMMANDER
VAUGHAN MARSHALL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Mrs Jane Truter & Mr K P Truter
Second run back. Comes off a 56-day let-up. First-up after two months 4th in a small field at this track on November 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Gimmie Rules carrying 60kg at $34. Previously second-up 7th of 10 at this track on March 16 over 1400m, 9 len behind All Out For Six carrying 58kg at $67. Needs to lift.
9
MUZI YENI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE BIB, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES ,CAP, COLLAR
12 808x8 NOBLE CITY
PETER MUSCUTT
6YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Twilight Moon Equine (Pty) Ltd ( Nom: Dr R Waterman-Wentzel)
Second run back. First-up after six months second last of 9 at this track on December 21 over 1200m, 8 len behind All The Rage with 58kg at $21. Previously second-up ran last of 8 at Greyville on April 20 over 1600m, on a slow track; 7 len behind Underworld with 54kg at $26. Unlikely to threaten.
10
TRISTAN GODDEN
LIGHT PINK, BLACK STARS, COLLAR, WHITE SLEEVES, BLACK STARS, BLACK CAP , WHITE STAR
13 3121 TOUCHED BY ANGELS
PETER MUSCUTT
3YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Mr T Herdon & Mrs Roslyn Coetzee
Racing well recently. Comes off a 35 day let-up. Last start favourite; won by 1.5 len at this track December 6 over 1400m defeating Gran Canaria with 60kg at $3.80. The race before that 2nd of 13 at this track on November 22 over 1200m, 0.5 len behind Pomp It Up carrying 58.5kg at $2.80. Big chance to go back-to-back.
11
GAVIN LERENA
MAROON, WHITE SEAMS, DARK GREEN SLEEVES, WHITE STARS, MAROON CAP, WHITE STAR, COLLAR
14 x4318 CHASINGTHERAINBOW
JAMES CRAWFORD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Messrs P Barrett & D G Curran
At the latest run second last of 9 at this track in the G3 Peninsula Handicap on December 13 over 1800m, 15 len behind Regulation with 52kg at $21. The race before that won by a head at this track November 10 over 1600m defeating Katsu with 55.5kg at $4.50. Wide draw too testing.
12
LUYOLO MXOTHWA
DEEP SKY BLUE, PURPLE QUARTERS , WHITE SLEEVES , CAP
15 x4213 HAT'S PRIDE
GLEN KOTZEN
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Messrs G S Kotzen & R P Macnab
Racing well recently. At the latest run 3rd of 7 at this track on December 21 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Voorloopertjie carrying 61.5kg at $7. The race before that won by a 0.3 len at Fairview All Weather December 5 over 1600m defeating Joker Man carrying 53kg at $2.70. Solid run last time and is a strong winning hope again.
15
CHAD LITTLE
MEDIUM BLUE,WHITE CROSSED SASH,RED SLEEVES,CAP
16 22123 DELTA PRIDE
JUSTIN SNAITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 54.0KG
Greg & Gina Bortz, Mr T Gujadhur, Mr R M Sewgoolam & Wernars Family
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on December 6 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Touched By Angels with 59kg at $4.30. The start before that 2nd of 8 at Durbanville on October 25 over 1500m, head behind Prince Of Tibet carrying 61kg at $2.40. Plenty to like about his prospects.
13
KEAGAN DE MELO
WHITE, BLACK FLEUR DE LYS, RED SLEEVES,BLACK CUFFS, COLLAR,CAP, WHITE STRIPES