SAF - KENILWORTH   03 May 2026
 
GOING:

LUCKY FISH GATES OF OLYMPUS C STAKES 1800m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 21)    

Solid tempo with Signor Dante, Dubbelosix and Baton Rouge going hard, closely attended by Chance Encounter. SHOW OFF (8) finished 1.75 lengths away in fourth last time out over 1600m at this track two-and-a-half weeks ago as $2.1 favourite. Steps up in distance today. Overdue and gets chance. SIGNOR DANTE (6) has been in the money at his last couple of runs, the latest when third over 1600m at this track. Should be prominent from the outset. Will play a major role. CHANCE ENCOUNTER (4) has been in great form with two placings in succession, most recently when beaten a neck into second over 1800m at this track. Best figures measure up. Sure to run well. ERIC LIDDELL (1) was unplaced two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1800m at this track, beaten 4 lengths into fourth. No surprise to see him in the frame.
1 21344 ERIC LIDDELL
JUSTIN SNAITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr N Jonsson
Form hard to fault. At the latest run 4th of 9 at this track on April 6 over 1800m, 4 len behind Bonelli carrying 60kg at $8. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track in LR on February 28 over 2500m, 5 len behind Tenpenny with 54kg at $4. Can make amends.
1
ANDREW FORTUNE
CHERRY, LIME CROSSED SASHES,WHITE SLEEVES
2 49773 RED DAWN
CANDICE BASS
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 61.0KG
Bass Racing (Pty) Ltd T/A Centenary Syndicate
Last start 3rd of 7 at this track on April 6 over 1800m, 5 len behind La Pulga carrying 54kg at $15. The run before that 7th of 11 at Durbanville on March 25 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Prairie Dawn carrying 59.5kg at $15. Genuine contender under these conditions.
2
SEAN VEALE
LIGHT BLUE, PINK SHERBET SPOTS, PINK SHERBET SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE SPOTS SLEEVES, PINK SHERBET CAP, LIGHT BLUE SPOTS CAP
3 22415 TOTHEMOONANDBACK
DES A MCLACHLAN
6YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Denis Le Breton
Returns from a 39-day let-up. At the latest run second last in a small field at Durbanville on March 25 over 2400m, 2.5 len behind Double Dash with 57kg at $4. The start before that won by 3 len at this track February 25 over 2500m defeating Elegant Noble carrying 57kg at $2.80. A top-three finish would surprise.
3
GRANT BEHR
NAVY, SILVER VEE, ARMBAND, SILVER CAP , BLACK POM POM
4 41622 CHANCE ENCOUNTER
ANDRE NEL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs S Plattner
Racing well recently. Last start 2nd of 9 at this track on April 6 over 1800m, neck behind Bonelli carrying 58.5kg at $4. Before that 2nd of 8 at Durbanville on February 11 over 1800m, 0.5 len behind Noble Hero carrying 57kg at $2.70. Well placed to take this out.
4
KEAGAN DE MELO
OLIVE GREEN, PURPLE HORSESHOE, SLEEVES,CAP, COLLAR, OLIVE GREEN CUFFS,BLACK POM POM, OLIVE GREEN PEAK
5 276x5 BATON ROUGE
PIET BOTHA
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Dare 2 Dream Racing Syndicate (Nom: Piet Botha)
Second-up. Comes off a 46-day let-up. First-up after three months 5th of 8 at Durbanville on March 18 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Spirit Of Levana with 58.3kg at $7. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at this track on March 16 2025 over 2200m, 6 len behind Umfula with 55.5kg at $41. Ready for improvement with that run under the belt.
5
SIFISOKUHLE BUNGANE
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE DIABLO, MEDIUM BLUE COLLAR, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE SEAMS, QUARTERS CAP,BLACK POM POM
6 17433 SIGNOR DANTE
JAMES CRAWFORD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 58.0KG
Messrs Ross Kieswetter & L Sherrell & Mesdames G MacGregor & D J Sherrell
Recent form sound. Last start 3rd of 9 at this track on April 15 over 1600m, 0.5 len behind Future Free carrying 56kg at $11. The run before that 3rd of 11 at Durbanville on March 25 over 1600m, 0.7 len behind Prairie Dawn carrying 56kg at $4. Strong effort last time and looks a leading hope.
6
CALLAN MURRAY
BLACK,SLEEVES,WHITE HOOPS,WHITE CAP,BLACK PEAK , POM POM
7 85965 ETOILEFILLANTE
DES A MCLACHLAN
5YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
Denis Le Breton
Last start 5th of 12 at this track on April 18 over 1800m, 6 len behind Backinthefastlane with 54kg at $101. The run before that ran last in a small field at this track on February 25 over 2500m, 21 len behind Tothemoonandback carrying 55.5kg at $41. Faces a tough assignment.
7
MPUMELELO MJOKA
NAVY, SILVER VEE, ARMBANDS, CAP, BLACK POM POM
8 x2424 SHOW OFF
JAMES CRAWFORD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Hollywood Racing (Nom: Mr A Delpech)
Form hard to fault. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track on April 15 over 1600m, 1.75 len behind Future Free carrying 57.5kg at $2.10. The race before that 2nd of 11 at Durbanville on March 25 over 1600m, head behind Prairie Dawn with 57.5kg at $11. Thereabouts last time and rates highly. Overdue and gets chance.
8
RICHARD FOURIE
yellow, purple stars, stars sleeves, yellow cap, purple star
9 53312 FORT LIAM
GREG ENNION
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs G W Ennion, Stephane Li, A M Muthoora & D P Hip Hoy Chong & Miss B M Hurree
Recent form sound. Returns from a 39-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd in a small field at Durbanville on March 25 over 2400m, 1.5 len behind Double Dash with 57kg at $2.80. The run before that favourite; won by 3.5 len at Durbanville February 11 over 1800m defeating Phantom Man carrying 60kg at $4.30. Not beaten far last start and worth including.
9
MUZI YENI
GRAY, TURQUOISE BRACES, STRIPES SLEEVES, STRIPES CAP
10 502x6 SCOTTISH LINKS
PATRICK KRUYER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Greg & Gina Bortz & Mr D D MacLean
Second-up. First-up after two months 6th of 9 at this track on April 6 over 1800m, 4.5 len behind Bonelli with 57kg at $4.50. Previously second-up 5th of 9 at this track on December 6 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Touched By Angels carrying 56kg at $6. Needs to lift.
10
JUAN PAUL V'D MERWE
TURQUOISE , GRAY SEAMS, ARMBANDS, STRIPES CAP,BLACK POM POM
11 7x613 TUNGUSKA
RICKY MAINGARD
4YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 57.0KG
Messrs Devesh Ghoorbin & M H Maingard
At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on April 6 over 1800m, 1.5 len behind Bonelli with 57kg at $11. The run before that won by 2 len at this track February 28 over 1800m defeating Spanish Verse with 60kg at $15. Not far away last time but hard to have in this contest.
11
BREVAN PLAATJIES
ROYAL BLUE, WHITE RIGHT SASH, RED SLEEVES, WHITE CAP, BLACK POM POM
12 x7747 DUBBELOSIX
JAMES CRAWFORD
4YO  BAY  GELDING 63.0KG
Mrs D J Sherrell & Mr L Sherrell
At the latest run ran last of 7 at this track on April 6 over 1800m, 8 len behind La Pulga with 55.5kg at $8. Before that 4th of 8 at Durbanville on March 18 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Boogiefied carrying 55.5kg at $9. On his best form he can take this out.
12
CRAIG ZACKEY
BLACK , WHITE SLEEVES ,BLACK CAP, , WHITE PEAK,BLACK ARMBANDS,BLACK POM POM
13 40676 COASTAL COMMANDER
VAUGHAN MARSHALL
5YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs Jane Truter & Mr K P Truter
Comes off a 32 day let-up. Most recently second last of 7 at this track on April 1 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind It Is My Time with 59kg at $9.50. The race before that 7th of 9 at Durbanville on March 4 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind King's Quest carrying 60.5kg at $21. Likely to find this a bit tough.
13
CALVIN HABIB
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE BIB, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES ,CAP, COLLAR