SAF - KENILWORTH   06 Apr 2026
 
GOING: G

VARIETY CLUB MILE 1600m

Track: GOOD   Rain (Max: 20)    

Legal Counsel should lead but there are a few other speedy types who can keep him honest.
1 14x43 VIVA'S LIBERTE
CANDICE BASS
3YO  BAY  GELDING 53.0KG
Khaya Stables (Pty) Ltd
Third-up today. Not raced for 37 days. First-up 4th of 8 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 1.75 len behind Stormwatch with 55.5kg at $1.90. Last start 3rd of 8 at this track in the G1 Cape Derby on February 28 over 2000m, 3 len behind Wish List with 60kg at $17. Well placed. Should prove hard to beat.
1
CRAIG ZACKEY
YELLOW, BLACK STRIPE, YELLOW, BLACK STRIPES SLEEVES, YELLOW CAP
2 12111 TENPENNY
PATRICK KRUYER
4YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Greg & Gina Bortz
On a three run winning streak. Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by 1.0 len at this track LR February 28 over 2500m defeating Landoftherisingsun with 60kg at $2.80. The run before that favourite; won by 0.8 len at Durbanville February 11 over 2000m defeating La Pulga carrying 61.5kg at $6.50. Racing well and can win again.
2
JUAN PAUL V'D MERWE
TURQUOISE, GREY SEAMS, ARMBANDS, STRIPES CAP
3 1292x LEGAL COUNSEL
JUSTIN SNAITH
4YO  BAY  GELDING 60.0KG
Messrs Cameron Braun, E A Braun & D C Stonebridge & Mr & Mrs C R Stonebridge
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign second of 11 at this track in the G1 The Met January 31 over 2000m, 0.8 len behind See It Again carrying 59.5kg at $34. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.5 len this track G3 November 8 over 1600m defeating Kamchatka with 57kg at $26. Looks a key runner.
3
ALDO DOMEYER
RED, YELLOW GREEN VEE, RED, YELLOW GREEN HALVED SLEEVES, YELLOW GREEN CAP, RED QUARTERS
4 36011 JET FORCE
DES A MCLACHLAN
4YO  BAY  GELDING 57.0KG
Messrs Denis Le Breton & A L Taylor, Mr K & Miss K Geemooi & Mrs G C Hutchinson
Form hard to fault. Returns from a 37-day let-up. At the latest run favourite; won by a neck at this track LR February 28 over 1600m defeating I Salute You carrying 60kg at $4.50. The start before that favourite; won by 0.5 len at Durbanville February 14 over 1400m on a soft track defeating Captain West carrying 61.5kg at $2.80. Winning chance.
4
GRANT VAN NIEKERK
NAVY,SILVER VEE,NAVY SLEEVES,SILVER ARM BAND,SILVER CAP
5 x50x7 OTTO LUYKEN
JAMES CRAWFORD
6YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 58.0KG
Greg & Gina Bortz
Second-up. Comes off a 37-day let-up. First-up after three months 7th of 9 at this track in LR on February 28 over 1600m, 3 len behind Jet Force carrying 60kg at $51. Previously second-up 16th of 20 at Turffontein Standside in the G1 Summer Cup on November 29 over 2000m, 34 len behind Mocha Blend with 54.5kg at $15. Needs to do a lot more.
5
CALLAN MURRAY
TURQUOISE ,GRAY SEAMS, TURQUOISE SLEEVES,GRAY ARM BAND,STRIPES CAP
6 7525x MAGIC VERSE
JUSTIN SNAITH
5YO  BAY  GELDING 56.0KG
Greg & Gina Bortz & Mr Leon Ellman
Has won previously first-up and resumes here after a break of nine weeks. Finished off last campaign fifth of 8 at this track in the G3 J&B Reserve Stayers January 31 over 2800m, 5.5 len behind Ahead Of The Facts carrying 59kg at $4.30. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len Durbanville October 18 over 1800m defeating Triple Time carrying 60kg at $2.70. Has solid claims.
6
RICHARD FOURIE
TURQUOISE ,GRAY SEAMS, TURQUOISE SLEEVES,GRAY ARM BAND,STRIPES CAP
7 73846 PAY THE PALACE
PIET ELBERT STEYN
3YO  BAY  GELDING 52.0KG
Messrs T Gujadhur & J M Lim Fat
Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently 6th of 8 at this track in the G1 Cape Derby on February 28 over 2000m, 7 len behind Wish List carrying 60kg at $51. The race before that 4th of 8 at this track in the G3 Politician Stakes on January 31 over 1800m, 4 len behind Star Major carrying 60kg at $34. Prepared to overlook against this line-up.
7
SEAN VEALE
LIGHT BLUE,RED SASH, CAP
8 x5544 GALLIC DREAM
ERIC SANDS
5YO  CHESTNUT  GELDING 55.0KG
Yataghan Racing Syndicate (Pty) Ltd
Recent form sound. Returns from a 37-day let-up. Most recently 4th of 9 at this track in LR on February 28 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Jet Force with 54kg at $5.50. The race before that 4th of 14 at this track on January 31 over 1400m, 0.8 len behind Snow Pilot carrying 52.5kg at $17. Genuine hope on latest effort.
8
GARETH WRIGHT
Orange, peach epaulettes
9 71x53 POMP IT UP
JUSTIN SNAITH
3YO  CHESTNUT  COLT 52.0KG
Greg & Gina Bortz & Mr E A Braun & Greenacres Trust (Nom: Mr N M Shirtliff)
Third-up today. Resumes off a 45 day letup. Resuming 5th of 8 at this track on February 4 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Stormwatch with 55.5kg at $5. Last start in a small field at Fairview in LR on February 20 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Buffalo Bill with 60kg at $3.80. Tricky assignment.
9
MUZI YENI
WHITE, MEDIUM BLUE HALVED, LIGHT PINK SLEEVES, MEDIUM BLUE CAP