SAF - KENILWORTH   16 May 2026
 
GOING:

GENUINE ENNION SYNDICATE MAIDEN PLATE 1800m

Track: GOOD   Clear (Max: 20)    

Genuine pace with Royal Influencer taking up the running ahead of Masteronthemoon and Sparkling Sky. BOURBON KING (5) turned in a sound effort last time but found one better at this track over 1600m, beaten 1.3 lengths. Yet to find winning form this prep but has been thereabouts with two placings from four starts. Expected to feature. MASTERONTHEMOON (7) has put together back to back minors, the latest when second over 2000m at this track. Has the pace to be in a prominent position from the outset. Leading contender. SPARKLING SKY (8) finished seventh two runs back then improved last start but found a couple better over 1600m at this track, beaten 2.25 lengths. This looks a sterner test than last time but on her best form she is capable of testing her rivals. ROYAL INFLUENCER (2) ran a better race last start to finish fifth over 1400m at this track, beaten 2.25 lengths. Tackles a longer journey this time around and can feature without surprising.
1 x88x0 CAPRANICA
PIET BOTHA
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr & Mrs T D Andrews, Greg & Des Delponte & Mr M P Williams
Second-up. First-up after six months second last of 12 at this track on April 27 over 1200m, 10 len behind Vercicat carrying 56.1kg at $67. Previously second-up 8th of 11 at this track on November 8 over 1200m, 7 len behind Objet D' Art carrying 55.5kg at $34. Needs to lift.
1
SIFISOKUHLE BUNGANE
RED,WHITE BIB,COLLAR,WHITE SLEEVES, RED CAP,WHITE STAR
2 4x385 ROYAL INFLUENCER
JUSTIN SNAITH
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs A J Brand, D Musikanth & Jonathan Snaith
Last start 5th of 11 at this track on April 18 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Ferryman with 60kg at $11. The start before that 8th of 11 at this track on March 30 over 1400m, 5 len behind Super Viking with 60kg at $17. This is well within his grasp.
2
JUAN PAUL V'D MERWE
MEDIUM BLUE, MAROON CHEVRONS, SLEEVES, CAP
3 0x0 ROYAL CELEB
GREG ENNION
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr Boeta Engelbrecht
Second-up. First start 15th of 17 at this track on June 12 over 1200m, on a slow track; 16 len behind Late December carrying 57kg at $101. Returned from break ran last of 11 at this track on March 30 over 1400m, 13 len behind Super Viking carrying 60kg at $101. Needs to do a lot more.
3
KEANEN STEYN
DEEP PINK,WHITE HOOPS, GOLD SLEEVES,CAP
4 0006 UNDOUBTED THE BOY
GREG ENNION
3YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 60.0KG
LTK Racing & Breeding (Nom: Mr L J van der Vyver)
Comes off a 56 day let-up. Last start ran last in a small field at Durbanville on March 21 over 1600m, 8 len behind Trip To Camelot with 52.5kg at $67. The start before that ran last of 11 at this track on February 22 over 1400m, 30 len behind Greenchoice with 60kg at $201. Prefer to watch at this stage.
4
GRANT BEHR
RED,YELLOW DIAGONAL STRIPES,BLACK SLEEVES,COLLAR,PEAK
5 x6242 BOURBON KING
ANDRE NEL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mrs S Plattner
Recent form sound. At the latest run 2nd of 11 at this track on April 27 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Spanish Verse carrying 60kg at $7.50. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track on March 30 over 1800m, 3 len behind Blizzardboy with 60kg at $5. Can improve again. Top chance to break through.
5
CRAIG ZACKEY
OLIVE GREEN,PURPLE HORSESHOE,SLEEVES,OLIVE GREEN CUFFS,PURPLE COLLAR,CAP,OLIVE GREEN PEAK
6 00x04 CONDITIONALLY
VAUGHAN MARSHALL
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr V H Marshall & Ms J H Jones
Third-up today. Freshened for 59 days. Resuming ran last of 10 at Durbanville on February 11 over 1800m, 13 len behind Double Dash with 53.5kg at $101. Second-up 4th of 7 at Durbanville on March 18 over 2000m, 4 len behind Heavenly Prince with 53.2kg at $51. Hard to have.
6
BREVAN PLAATJIES
WHITE, RED SPOTS, BLACK SLEEVES, RED CAP
7 8x532 MASTERONTHEMOON
JAMES CRAWFORD
3YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Mr Tony Moodley
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 31-day let-up. At the latest run 2nd of 9 at this track on April 15 over 2000m, 0.5 len behind Phantom Man carrying 59kg at $3.80. The run before that 3rd in a small field at Durbanville on March 21 over 1600m, 1.1 len behind Trip To Camelot carrying 57.5kg at $4. Well placed to take this out.
7
RICHARD FOURIE
YELLOW,RED CHECKS,LIME SLEEVES,CAP
8 773 SPARKLING SKY
MICHELLE RIX
3YO  BAY  FILLY 56.0KG
Turf Talk Syndicate (Nom: Mr G S Knowles)
Returns from a 40-day let-up. At the latest run 3rd of 9 at this track on April 6 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Who Is She carrying 60.5kg at $67. The run before that 7th of 9 at Durbanville on March 4 over 1400m, 8 len behind Vivo Per Lei with 60kg at $15. Another bold run is expected.
8
CORNE ORFFER
WHITE,BLACK TT,SLEEVES,WHITE STARS SLEEVES,BLACK CAP,WHITE STARS CAP
9 845x BRIGADIER BILLY
GREG ENNION
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs J I Bloch, E A Braun & P S Loomes & Greenacres Trust (Nom: Mr N M Shirtliff)
Resuming. Finished off last preparation fifth of 9 at this track February 5 2025 over 1600m, 8 len behind Tenpenny carrying 60kg at $4.50. On debut eighth of 15 at this track November 16 2024 over 1400m, 7 len behind Rich Folks Hoax with 58kg at $76. Anticipate a bold showing.
9
CHAD LITTLE
EMERALD, WHITE HALVED , RED QUARTERS