SAF - KENILWORTH   10 Jan 2026
 
GOING: G

CARTIER SCEPTRE STAKES 1200m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 29)    

From the wide stall Quickstepgal should cross and lead. Fantastic content with loads of talent lining up. QUICKSTEPGAL (10) has been freshened since winning the Grade 1 Cape Filled Guineas over a mile. Classy type who did win only try this shorter trip and expected to go close. GREEN DIAMOND (12) was safely held fresh but is a Grade 2 winner and did score at only other try second-up. MON PETIT CHERIE (1) was thereabouts last time in tougher company and freshened since. Has a great record this shorter trip and expected to perform well. MIA MOO (2) came from a long way back to score fresh. Grade 1 winner at this trip and looks hard to hold out again.
1 x2x10 MON PETIT CHERIE
JAMES CRAWFORD
4YO  BAY  FILLY 59.0KG
Ridgemont (Nom: Mr Craig Kieswetter) & Mr Devin Heffer
Third-up today and won third-up in the past. First-up won by a head at this track November 26 over 1200m defeating Miss World with 61.5kg at $2.70. Last start second last of 13 at this track in the G2 Green Point Stakes on December 13 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Dave The King carrying 56.5kg at $13.50. Thereabouts last time in tougher company and freshened since. Has a great record this shorter trip and expected to perform well.
1
RICHARD FOURIE
LIME, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, WHITE CAP
2 110x1 MIA MOO
SEAN TARRY
5YO  CHESTNUT  MARE 60.0KG
Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert)
Second run back. Comes off a 42-day let-up. First-up after four months won by 0.7 len at Turffontein Standside November 29 over 1160m defeating Almond Sea carrying 61.5kg at $7. Previously second-up 2nd in a small field at Vaal on October 24 2024 over 1500m, 0.9 len behind Happy Mo with 60kg at $2.70. Came from a long way back to score fresh. Grade 1 winner at this trip and looks hard to hold out again.
2
OISIN MURPHY
DENIM, WHITE SQUARE
3 46143 DISTING
GLEN KOTZEN
4YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Mrs Viv Burgess
At the latest run 3rd of 8 at this track on December 21 over 1200m, 3 len behind Tanneron with 61.5kg at $6. The race before that ran on strongly from last on the turn; 4th of 14 at this track in the G3 Southern Cross Stakes on December 6 over 1000m, 2 len behind Asiye Phambili with 51kg at $7. Will be tested.
3
CHAD LITTLE
TURQUOISE, WHITE STAR, COLLAR, BLUE AND LILAC STRIPED SLEEVES, WHITE CUFFS, TURQUOISE, LILAC AND BLUE STRIPES CAP,TURQUOISE PEAK
4 11289 STORMWATCH
ERIC SANDS
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs M Slack)
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track in the G1 Cape Fillies Guineas on December 6 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Quickstepgal with 60kg at $26. Before that 8th of 10 at this track on November 8 over 1400m, 5 len behind Princess Of Gaul carrying 60kg at $5.50. Racing well and is nicely placed.
4
CALLAN MURRAY
BLACK, RED CAP
5 31163 GIMME WHAT I WANT
JUSTIN SNAITH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Varsfontein Stud (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr J S Kalmanson)
Returns from a 45-day let-up. Last start 3rd in a small field at this track on November 26 over 1200m, 2 len behind Mon Petit Cherie carrying 57.5kg at $4.50. Before that 6th of 10 at this track on November 8 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Princess Of Gaul with 60kg at $21. Good effort last start and can build on that performance.
5
ANDREW FORTUNE
WHITE, RED QUARTERS CAP
6 0x9x9 BE MERRY
JUSTIN SNAITH
4YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert)
Second-up today. Last run 9th of 14 at this track in the G3 Southern Cross Stakes on December 6 over 1000m, 5 len behind Asiye Phambili carrying 58.5kg at $51. At only start last preparation 9th of 12 at Durbanville in G3 on September 27 over 1400m, 6 len behind She's My World with 60kg at $17. Unlikely to threaten.
6
RENE PIECHULEK
DENIM , WHITE SQUARE
7 9x715 SCARLET MACAW
CANDICE BASS
4YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Bass Racing (Pty) Ltd T/A Centenary Syndicate
Returns from a 45-day let-up. At the latest run ran last in a small field at this track on November 26 over 1200m, 6 len behind Mon Petit Cherie carrying 61.5kg at $4.50. The race before that came home strongly from last on the turn and won by 0.5 len at Durbanville October 18 over 1250m defeating Symphony In White with 58.5kg at $7.50. Needs to improve.
7
GAVIN LERENA
LIGHT BLUE,LIGHT PINK SPOTS,LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, LIGHT BLUE SPOTS SLEEVES,LIGHT PINK CAP, LIGHT BLUE SPOTS CAP
8 2x618 MAI SENSATION
LUCINDA WOODRUFF
4YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Greg & Gina Bortz
Last start 8th of 18 at this track in the G2 Betting World Merchants Stakes on December 13 over 1200m, 6 len behind Outlaw King with 55kg at $11. The race before that won by a long-neck at this track November 22 over 1100m defeating Raven Black carrying 55.5kg at $8. Fully tested on her recent run.
8
JUAN PAUL V'D MERWE
TURQUOISE, GREY SEAMS, ARMBANDS, STRIPES CAP
9 21173 SHE'S MY WORLD
JUSTIN SNAITH
3YO  BAY  FILLY 54.0KG
Messrs J I Bloch, R J Bloomberg, Cameron Braun, E A Braun, A C P Cotterell, Mark & Beti Jones & Dr J A Warner
Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 14 at this track in the G3 Southern Cross Stakes on December 6 over 1000m, 1.3 len behind Asiye Phambili with 51kg at $11. The race before that 7th of 10 at this track on November 8 over 1400m, 4 len behind Princess Of Gaul carrying 60kg at $11. Genuine chance on the back of the last effort.
9
MUZI YENI
BLUE, WHITE HALVED, RED QUARTERS,PALE GREEN SLEEVES, CAP,BLACK POM POM
10 2x141 QUICKSTEPGAL
TIENIE PRINSLOO
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Wernars Family & H Willson
Form hard to fault. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Last start won by 0.8 len at this track G1 Cape Fillies Guineas December 6 over 1600m defeating Reet Petite with 60kg at $11. Before that 4th of 10 at this track on November 8 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Princess Of Gaul carrying 60kg at $7. Freshened since a Grade 1 win of the Guineas over a mile. Smart filly who won only try this trip and expected to go close with the drop in the weights.
10
KEAGAN DE MELO
WHITE, BLACK FLEUR DE LYS, RED SLEEVES, BLACK CUFFS, COLLAR, BLACK CAP, WHITE STRIPES
11 x1525 LOWVELD LILY
JUSTIN SNAITH
3YO  CHESTNUT  FILLY 54.0KG
Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert)
Comes here off a 35-day let-up. Most recently 5th of 12 at this track in the G1 Cape Fillies Guineas on December 6 over 1600m, 2.75 len behind Quickstepgal carrying 60kg at $51. The run before that 2nd of 10 at this track on November 8 over 1400m, 1.5 len behind Princess Of Gaul with 60kg at $101. This is well within her grasp.
11
TRISTAN GODDEN
DENIM, WHITE SQUARE
12 1x4x0 GREEN DIAMOND
SEAN TARRY
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert)
Racing second-up today. Last run ran last of 14 at this track in the G3 Southern Cross Stakes on December 6 over 1000m, 17 len behind Asiye Phambili carrying 56kg at $11. At only start last preparation 4th of 14 at Greyville in the G2 Golden Slipper (SAF) on July 5 over 1400m, 3 len behind Anotherdanceforme with 60kg at $3.30. Safely held fresh but is a Grade 2 winner and did score at only other try second-up.
12
CALVIN HABIB
DENIM, WHITE SQUARE
13 11814 PRINCESS OF GAUL
DEAN KANNEMEYER
3YO  BAY  FILLY 55.0KG
Alac (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mr A L A Crabbia)
Racing well recently. Comes off a 35 day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track in the G1 Cape Fillies Guineas on December 6 over 1600m, 2.5 len behind Quickstepgal with 60kg at $7. The run before that won by 1.5 len at this track November 8 over 1400m defeating Lowveld Lily with 60kg at $11. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
13
CRAIG ZACKEY
BLACK,RED MALTESE CROSS,RED SLEEVES,RED CAP,BLACK PEAK
14 5x272 SYMPHONY IN WHITE
CANDICE BASS
4YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert)
Returns from a 35-day let-up. Most recently 2nd of 14 at this track in the G3 Southern Cross Stakes on December 6 over 1000m, 0.8 len behind Asiye Phambili with 55.5kg at $8. The run before that 7th of 15 at this track on November 8 over 1100m, 4 len behind Disting with 60kg at $4.30. Unlikely to threaten.
14
ALDO DOMEYER
DENIM, WHITE SQUARE
15 6x5x0 ROCCAPINA
CANDICE BASS
4YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Mesdames A L Kalmanson, C M Kalmanson & H M Rowett & Mr J A Rowett
Second-up today. Last start 10th of 14 at this track in the G3 Southern Cross Stakes on December 6 over 1000m, 6 len behind Asiye Phambili carrying 61.5kg at $13.50. At only start last preparation 5th of 12 at Scottsville in the G3 Poinsettia Stakes on April 27 over 1200m, 2 len behind Mai Sensation with 57kg at $4.50. Among the top chances.
15
SEAN VEALE
LIGHT PINK, WHITE DIAMOND BAND,WHITE SLEEVES, LIGHT PINK SEAMS , CAP, WHITE QUARTERS
16 7x621 TANNERON
CANDICE BASS
4YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Messrs M I Fullard & J H Drew & Mrs L Drew
Recent form sound. Most recently favourite; won by 2.25 len at this track December 21 over 1200m defeating Sohot Sowhat with 58.5kg at $2.40. The run before that 2nd of 15 at this track on November 8 over 1100m, neck behind Disting carrying 53kg at $34. Rates highly and is among the main hopes.
0
WHITE, GOLD DIAGONAL STRIPES, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, CAP
17 36107 FESTIVAL CHIC
JAMES CRAWFORD
4YO  BAY  FILLY 58.0KG
Mr P M Murugasa
Dual acceptor. Comes here off a 35-day let-up. At the latest run 7th of 14 at this track in the G3 Southern Cross Stakes on December 6 over 1000m, 3.5 len behind Asiye Phambili with 52.5kg at $51. The run before that ran last of 15 at this track on November 8 over 1100m, 11 len behind Disting with 56kg at $15. Has been racing well. Top prospects.
0
LIME, BLACK EPAULETTES, COLLAR, MEDIUM BLUE SLEEVES, LIME CAP