SAF - KENILWORTH 27 Apr 2026
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CHAMPAGNE STAKES 1200m Track: GOOD Rain (Max: 15) |
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Expecting Sardinia Bay to take up the lead at a genuine tempo. THE US OF A (2) lines up for the first time since January 31. Looking to emulate his win at this track at the beginning of last prep. Talented galloper who goes well fresh and could prove too smart for these. SARDINIA BAY (6) was a narrow winner by 0.8 lengths at Durbanville two back then second at this track last time. Down in the weights on last run. Can bounce back here. DANCE VARIETY (8) performed above expectations last time over 1100m at this track, getting the prize by a neck. Should be poised just off the lead. One to consider. CAFE CULTURE (9) was out of the money two runs back then again missed the frame last start over 1200m at this track, beaten 6 lengths into eighth. Best efforts measure up so worth another chance.
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GEM KING
PIET ELBERT STEYN 7YO BAY GELDING 57.0KG MR E L P STEYN At the latest run 10th of 13 at this track on April 1 over 1100m, 2.5 len behind Dance Variety carrying 60kg at $101. The race before that second last of 9 at this track in LR on February 28 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Jet Force carrying 60kg at $67. Hard to make a case on recent form. |
1 GRANT BEHR |
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| 2 | 1587x |
THE US OF A
PATRICK KRUYER 5YO BAY GELDING 56.0KG MESSRS R J BLOOMBERG & A REYNOLDS & RAR SYNDICATE Gelding returning from a spell and has won previously when first up. Finished off last campaign seventh of 16 at this track January 31 over 1100m, 2 len behind All The Rage with 56kg at $5.50. Previous preparation first-up won by 1.75 len this track November 2 over 1100m defeating Dance Variety with 53.5kg at $3.80. Talented galloper who goes well fresh and could prove too smart for these. |
2 RICHARD FOURIE |
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| 3 | 1x536 |
POMP IT UP
JUSTIN SNAITH 3YO CHESTNUT COLT 52.0KG GREG & GINA BORTZ & MR E A BRAUN & GREENACRES TRUST (NOM: MR N M SHIRTLIFF) Last start 6th of 9 at this track in G3 on April 6 over 1600m, 2 len behind Jet Force carrying 52kg at $26. The race before that second last in a small field at Fairview in LR on February 20 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Buffalo Bill with 60kg at $3.80. Genuine contender under these conditions. |
3 BREVAN PLAATJIES |
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BEWARE THE BOMB
JUSTIN SNAITH 4YO BAY FILLY 54.0KG DRAKENSTEIN STUD (NOM: MRS G A RUPERT) First-up. Finished off last preparation by 1.3 len this track LR May 25 over 1800m slow track defeating Gold Poker Game with 57.5kg at $4.30. First up last campaign seventh of 10 at this track in the LR May 4 over 1600m, 1.3 len behind Time For Love carrying 57.5kg at $4.30. Others are preferred. |
4 TRISTAN GODDEN |
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DUMBLEDORE
VAUGHAN MARSHALL 5YO GREY GELDING 55.0KG MR R M SEWGOOLAM At the latest run second last of 13 at this track on April 1 over 1100m, 4.5 len behind Dance Variety with 57kg at $26. The run before that 10th of 14 at this track on January 31 over 1400m, 6 len behind Snow Pilot with 57kg at $41. Impossible to tip with any confidence. |
5 SEAN VEALE |
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| 6 | 06x12 |
SARDINIA BAY
GREG ENNION 3YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG MESSRS M F JOOMUN, STEPHANE LI & MICHAEL LIM Third-up today and won third-up in the past. Resuming won by 0.8 len at Durbanville March 4 over 1000m defeating Candy Town with 58.5kg at $3.50. Second-up 2nd of 13 at this track on April 1 over 1100m, neck behind Dance Variety carrying 54kg at $6.50. Racing well this campaign. This race is well within his grasp. |
6 JUAN PAUL V'D MERWE |
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| 7 | 111x5 |
DEMANDING DAVE
MIKE STEWART 3YO BAY GELDING 53.0KG Messrs Scott Bell, D G Curran & J M T Stewart Second-up. First-up after three months 5th of 13 at this track on April 1 over 1100m, 1.3 len behind Dance Variety with 54kg at $6. Previously second-up won by 2.75 len at Durbanville September 7 over 1000m defeating Objet D' Art with 58kg at $3.50. Expect a forward showing. |
7 ANDREW FORTUNE |
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| 8 | 20401 |
DANCE VARIETY
ADAM MARCUS 6YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG MR A N MARCUS Last start won by a neck at this track April 1 over 1100m defeating Sardinia Bay with 60kg at $15. The race before that second last of 14 at this track in the G2 WPOTA Diadem Stakes on February 28 over 1200m, 8 len behind Questioning with 59kg at $76. Accomplished record course and distance. Got the job done last time and is a leading hope again. |
7 CALVIN HABIB |
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CAFE CULTURE
LUCINDA WOODRUFF 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG MESSRS M I FULLARD & J H DREW & MRS L DREW Comes off a 58 day let-up. Last start 8th of 14 at this track in the G2 WPOTA Diadem Stakes on February 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Questioning carrying 59kg at $76. The race before that 13th of 16 at this track on January 31 over 1100m, 8 len behind All The Rage carrying 62kg at $26. Capable of more – worth another chance. |
8 CALLAN MURRAY |
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| 10 | 1735x |
SHE'S MY WORLD
JUSTIN SNAITH 3YO BAY FILLY 53.0KG MESSRS J I BLOCH, R J BLOOMBERG, CAMERON BRAUN, E A BRAUN, A C P COTTERELL, MARK & BETI JONES & DR J A WARNER First-up. Finished off last campaign fifth of 15 at this track in the G2 Sceptre Stakes January 10 over 1200m, 2.5 len behind Gimme What I Want with 54.5kg at $26. Previously first up; second of 12 at this track April 16 2025 over 1000m, a head behind Match That with 60kg at $3.80. Prefer to see how she returns. |
9 MUZI YENI |
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| 11 | 06097 |
KING REGENT
GLEN KOTZEN 6YO BAY GELDING 55.0KG MISS G BURG & MR M J T WICKENS Last start 7th of 13 at this track on April 1 over 1100m, 2 len behind Dance Variety carrying 57kg at $51. The start before that 9th of 14 at this track in the G2 WPOTA Diadem Stakes on February 28 over 1200m, 6 len behind Questioning with 59kg at $126. Favour others today. |
10 SIFISOKUHLE BUNGANE |
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| 12 | 55442 |
GALLIC DREAM
ERIC SANDS 5YO CHESTNUT GELDING 55.0KG YATAGHAN RACING SYNDICATE (PTY) LTD Recent form sound. Most recently 2nd of 9 at this track in G3 on April 6 over 1600m, 1.0 len behind Jet Force with 55kg at $15. The race before that 4th of 9 at this track in LR on February 28 over 1600m, 1.4 len behind Jet Force carrying 54kg at $5.50. Not far away last start. Big chance. |
11 GARETH WRIGHT |
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POWERANDTHEGLORY
JUSTIN SNAITH 4YO BAY GELDING 54.0KG MR N JONSSON Resuming after a spell of ten weeks. Finished off last preparation fourth of 8 at Durbanville February 14 over 1400m, soft track; 1.5 len behind Jet Force carrying 58.5kg at $3. First up last campaign fifth of 8 at Durbanville October 8 over 1250m, 4 len behind All The Rage carrying 55.5kg at $15. Best form gives him a decent chance. |
12 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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