Punters can live in a Rich Man’s World on Monday
Vaughan Marshall has made no secret of what he thinks of his easy debut winner Rich Man’s World.
The colt is headed for much better things to come and he rates as the best bet of the day at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Monday in Race 4, a 1000m Juvenile Plate.
Rich Man’s World has one of the best pedigrees around being by the great One World whose champion son One Stripe from crop one has been impressive on the world stage. Rich Man’s World came in for support on debut, and the big strapping two-year-old colt made it look easy galloping away easily over 1000m.
He should relish going further as he is also out of a mare by Silvano and the upcoming 1200m Grade 1 Gold Medallion at Hollywoodbets Scottsville must be his target. Whatever the case, he is a horse that can be followed until beaten.
While Bonny Boy was beaten 8.20-lengths by the Marshall budding star, he could nevertheless be the one for the exacta. He had an issue with the bit in that debut run and is also now 3kg better off so could get to within a reasonable distance this time.
Margate (Race 2) could be the other juvenile to follow on the day. The Candice Bass trained filly is from the family of Beach Bomb, a Grade 1 winner locally who has also done well at a high level overseas. Margate caught the eye with a good finish (5th) on debut despite the 1000m trip being too short considering her pedigree. Like Rich Man’s World she meets a field low on experience and the extra 200m could see her get away.
All of Volegov (Race 1), Blue Lagoon (Race 5) and Celtic Chief (Race 7) look to be well placed by trainer Andre Nel.
Volegov’s last run is best ignored as he had the worst draw. Earlier he wasn’t far off Foudre and Give It Laldy who have won again since and not only is Volegov the best horse on merit ratings but he has drawn well too.
Blue Lagoon is also top of the lot on official ratings in her heat. She was ready to win after finishing runner-up in her last two starts but was given a break. At first glance it seems that she will have to concede fitness to her main rival but it turns out that improving Liefling who has a decent Highveld performance to her name is back from a slightly longer break.
Celtic Chief could be the one that is easiest to back as his Class 4 1000m handicap appears wide open. The Vercingetorix gelding has been carrying big weights in his last four starts, but is finally given some reprieve and carries one of the lowest this time.
He also caught the eye over the distance in his penultimate start and was not disgraced in his second run after a rest, tiring late into third. Both form lines have been franked. Third time out he should fighting fit for the win.
Clive Robinson
2026 Group 1 Equine Sanctuary Tunku Gold Cup Preview
The RM300,000 Group 1 Equine Sanctuary Tunku Gold Cup (1200m) has drawn a quality field of 16 runners at Selangor Turf Club this Sunday, with several genuine contenders in what shapes as a wide-open premier sprint.
Under set-weight conditions, the higher-rated runners are expected to hold a slight advantage on paper, and PLATINUM EMPEROR, ANTIPODEAN, and PACIFIC VAMPIRE headline that group. The trio bring closely matched form into the race, highlighted by ANTIPODEAN finishing fourth, three lengths behind PACIFIC VAMPIRE, when they last met. While there is only a 0.5kg weight swing in ANTIPODEAN’s favour, the anticipated strong tempo from a large field should suit his running style and give him every chance to turn the tables—particularly with PACIFIC VAMPIRE profiling as a one-dimensional leader. PLATINUM EMPEROR, meanwhile, overcame a wide draw to edge out PACIFIC VAMPIRE by a head at their most recent clash, and with his explosive turn of foot and outstanding record of five wins and three placings from 12 starts over 1200m, he looks a major player again.
An eight-time winner from 19 starts, YES MAN has been dominant in recent outings, leading throughout in four of his past five starts for a combined winning margin of 13.5 lengths. His strong first-up record (two wins from three attempts) suggests he will perform well fresh off an 85-day break. However, this marks his Group 1 debut, and he faces a significant rise in class against proven top-level performers.
Since capturing the Group 1 Perak Gold Vase last July, FILIAL DRAGON has been below his best and was hampered by a bleeding episode two runs ago. He returned with a respectable sixth in the Charity On The Turf Trophy over 1300m 35 days ago and is expected to strip fitter second-up.
FORTUNE TREE has been remarkably consistent, missing the placings just twice from nine local starts, including four wins. After a solid fifth in the Group 1 Coronation Cup four starts ago, he bounced back with a win in easier company and was last seen finishing runner-up over a mile in January. He has trialled well since and, with just 53kg, looks capable of making an impact fresh.
Although still chasing his first Malaysian win, former Singapore galloper CAVALRY has been ultra-consistent, placing in five of six starts. He finished a solid third behind YES MAN last time and had excuses after returning a bleeding attack. While 1200m may be short of his optimal distance, he should be finishing strongly if the pace is genuine.
FRIGHT and AI ROCKET emerge as lightweight hopes after finishing first and second respectively at their last meeting, where FRIGHT made all to win by three lengths over 1300m. However, leader-favouring conditions that day may have exaggerated the margin, and the gap between them could be narrower than it appeared.
One of the standout four-year-olds last season, DUMA brings strong form against quality opposition. He finished a close second to ANTIPODEAN two starts back and appears well weighted to challenge him again. After a four-month break, he returned with an impressive Class 3 victory 39 days ago and, with further improvement likely, commands respect despite the rise in class. The only three-year-old in this week’s lineup, MEGA ACE is sure to attract attention with an impressive record of four wins from six starts. However, he profiles as a catch-me-if-you-can type, and the final 200m may prove testing.
Ladies in the limelight at Greyville
Girl power could hold the key to punters’ wallets when the Race Coast caravan rolls into Hollywoodbets Greyville on Sunday 29 March for a competitive nine-race programme split between four turf races and five Polytrack contests.
The card presents several attractive betting angles, most notably the prospect of doubles for trainer Wendy Whitehead and jockey Rachel Venniker, while a pair of out-of-town raiders also look poised to make their presence felt.
Venniker could get punters off to a flyer aboard Lady Godiva in the opening juvenile contest over 1200m. The rider knows the filly inside out, having partnered her in all three career outings, including a deserved maiden breakthrough at Hollywoodbets Scottsville over 1100m last time.
The improving daughter of Captain Of All landed a tidy betting coup when backed from 8-1 into 7-2 on that occasion, suggesting connections have always held her in high regard. With natural progression expected and the extra 100m likely to suit, she looks capable of following up.
Few trainers stretch a modest budget as effectively as Whitehead, whose knack for sourcing value purchases regularly allows her to punch above her weight in KwaZulu-Natal racing. Her Skipper O’Malley could be reward for consistency in Race 2 over 1900m.
This daughter of Fire Away has been knocking on the door and may finally shed her maiden tag, even against male opposition, with Kabelo Matsunyane retaining he ride.
Whitehead and Venniker team up in Race 6 over 1400m with the progressive Buttercup Baby, a lightly raced What A Winter filly at the peak of her powers. She produced a career best effort when making all over 1200m last time, blasting across from the widest gate before finding extra under pressure to repel the closers – a gutsy display that earned a five-point ratings hike.
Sunday’s step up to 1400m presents a fresh challenge, and rivals Back At The George and Sovereign Grant enjoy favourable weight adjustments, but Buttercup Baby’s progressive profile and improved No 2 draw this time round could prove decisive.
In keeping with the theme of the afternoon, World Of Our Own is another last-start scorer capable of defying a penalty. The runner from the yard of Alyson Wright scored stylishly over 1600m on the Polytrack five weeks ago under Keagan de Melo.
The son of One World only rises four points in the ratings and, on the evidence of that display, looks more than capable of keeping his winning momentum intact.
Elsewhere on the card, leading Highveld conditioner Sean Tarry rarely sends runners south without purpose and his Sakura Hanami makes plenty of appeal in Race 3 over 1200m.
Meanwhile Mauritian apprentice Anaas Mosaheb could break his duck on South African soil in the closing race over 1200m aboard One Irish Rover from the yard of MJ Odendaal.
If the script unfolds as expected, Sunday’s Greyville meeting may well belong to the ladies — and the punters savvy enough to follow them.
Clive Robinson
An early double within reach for Tarry
Saturday’s nine-race Standside meeting at Turffontein offers punters a card loaded with betting angles, not least a trio of last-start winners ideally placed to follow up. Two hail from the powerful Sean Tarry stable, whose exciting juveniles Within Reach and Prayersandpromises make for a potential early double after encouraging recent maiden victories.
Within Reach made an eye-catching introduction when scoring over 1450m on the Inside track a little over a fortnight ago. Despite losing ground at the start, she travelled like a filly with above-average ability under Keagan de Melo before asserting late, suggesting there was more in reserve than the margin indicated.
The move to the Standside course with its testing 600m run-in should play further to her strengths in Race 1 over 1400m, and the daughter of Malmoos sets a solid standard.
Familiar rivals Moana and Doesyourmotherknow, second and third behind her that day, meet the winner on 3kg better terms, tightening the equation. That weight swing makes the trio tricky to split entirely, so Exacta and Trifecta players would do well to keep the trio firmly in the mix.
Stablemate Prayersandpromises goes in Race 2, also over 1400m, and this son of Gimmethegreenlight looks another with a clear upside. He was well supported on debut and ran with promise despite greenness probably costing him a first-up score.
With that experience under his belt, he improved markedly second time out when only getting the hang of things late over 1160m, while still looking far from the finished article under Ryan Munger.
On that evidence, the step up to 1400m looks tailor-made for Tarry’s charge whose progress it should pay to follow. Later on the card, another progressive type likely to extend a winning sequence is Precocious, a Tony Peter-trained three-year-old filly who has thrived since relocating to the Highveld late last year.
The daughter of Ideal World has been a revelation for her new stable, rattling off four wins from four starts. Promising apprentice Blaine Marx-Jacobson has partnered her to three of those victories and retains the ride aboard the filly in Race 8 over this sharp 1000m.
Her latest success, an emphatic course-and-distance win off a career-high mark, suggested she still has more to offer.
With Tarry’s progressive juveniles setting the tone early and Peter’s flying filly primed to strike late, Saturday’s Turffontein programme presents punters with a meeting where stable momentum and progressive form could prove decisive, and where backing the right last-start winners might once again be the key to unlocking the card.
Clive Robinson
Salon S to Keep Perfect Record Intact
Unbeaten three-year-old SALON S looks primed to keep his perfect record intact this Sunday when he returns to Sha Tin in the Class 3 Handicap over 1400m.
Three from three to date, SALON S won his first two starts in Restricted Class 4 company in dominant fashion before stepping up in grade and producing an even more impressive performance last start. Despite facing a strong field on his Class 3 debut, the son of Zousain jumped well to lead from a slightly awkward draw and put the race beyond doubt near the 200m, drawing clear to score by two lengths over this course and distance.
He has since recorded a strong trial win and looks hard to oppose remaining in Class 3 this week, despite carrying top weight. The main danger may be LUCKY SAM GOR, who should relish a return to Class 3, where he is a two-time winner, after being outclassed in the Hong Kong Classic Cup.
Highly promising sprinter BULB GENERAL looks poised to pick up where he left off when he returns to Sha Tin this Sunday in the Class 2 Handicap over 1200m.
The Jamie Richards-trained gelding heads into his comeback on the back of a three-race winning streak, last seen delivering an emphatic victory against a strong Class 3 field in October. Despite an awkward draw on that occasion, he settled patiently off the pace before unleashing his trademark turn of foot from the 400m, surging past his rivals to score comfortably by 2.75 lengths over this trip.
Resuming from an injury-enforced break, BULB GENERAL has been solidly prepared with two trials and appears well weighted to continue his winning run, even stepping up in grade. That said, ultra-consistent PATCH OF STARS looms as a serious danger. With a favourable draw and proven reliability, he could capitalise if BULB GENERAL shows any lingering effects from his layoff.
Favourite Forever Young draws gate six for $12m Dubai World Cup
Japan’s dirt titan Forever Young will break from stall 6 under Ryusei Sakai in a field of nine for Saturday’s $12m Dubai World Cup sponsored by Emirates.
Trainer Yoshito Yahagi drew the gate number during the post-position ceremony at Meydan racecourse on Wednesday morning, as he prepares Forever Young for his bid to improve on lasty year’s third-placed effort.
Defending champion Hit Show is drawn alongside Forever Young in gate 5, while Magnitude and Walk Of Stars, two of the potential pace angles in the race
Quotes from the connections in draw order:
1 Magnitude
Scott Blasi, assistant trainer: “It’s a short field and I think [gate] 1 of 9, with our pace, gives us a lot of options. I thionk he likes to be forwardly placed and we’ve won a lot of big races from the one hole.”
2 Meydaan
Simon Crisford, joint-trainer: “I think we would have preferred to be a little bit further out. But we don’t really want him to get shuffled back. The pace will be more intense in this race than on Super Saturday. But happy enough. ”
3 Walk Of Stars
Bhupat Seemar, trainer: “It’s a pertfect draw. He’s got a lot of speed and from stall three he can dominate and display his natural speed.”
4 Heart Of Honor
Jamie Osborne, trainer: “Walk Of Stars is inside us; he’ll go fast, we won’t! I was thinking beforehand I’d like to be a bit wider but on balanace I think it’s okay. I wouldn’t want to be one or two, trapped down the rail. But we might well end up on the rail because of the pace inside us.”
5 Hit Show
Florent Geroux, jockey: “It doesn’t matter for him really.”
6 Forever Young
Yoshito Yahagi, trainer: “I wanted middle to outer, so I’m pleased.”
7 Imperial Emperor
Bhupat Seemar, trainer: “It’s perfect in seven. Forever Young is on the inside of him and he is going to be the favourite. He’s the right horse to follow. Tadhg can just jump and follow him, hopefully all the way to the line, and hopefully we can be a head or a length in front.”
8 Tap Leader
Doug Watson, trainer: “We wanted to be on the outside. A couple of times he got in the middle of it and we had to check him a couple of times in his last race. Form stall eight he should be able to keep his momentum up for the entire race.”
9 Tumbarumba
Hamad Al Jehani, trainer: “Very happy. It’s not a big field with only nine horses. Stall 9 gives us options, we can choose the best place for our horse during the race. Hopefully it will be useful.”
The draw for the other four Group 1s on the $30.5m card also took place on Wednesday morning.
The 2025 World’s Best Racehorse Calandagan will break from stall 2 in the Longines Dubai Sheema Classic, though post position is unlikely to play a major role in a field of six.
Dual Group 1-winner Ombudsman drew gate 7 in the $5m Dubai Turf sponsored by DP World, while 2024 winner Facteur Cheval is next door in stall 6.
Breeders’ Cup Sprint hero Bentornato drew well in gate 2 for the $2m Dubai Golden Shaheen sponsored by Nakheel, while Lazzat is housed in stall 7 – two away from his Riyadh conqueror Reef Runner in 5 – for the $2m Al Quoz Sprint sponsored by Azizi Developments.
iRace Trophy Gallops into Selangor Turf Club Spotlight
Seven-year-old TANGESH is attracting the title of perennial bridesmaid at the moment after finishing runner up at his past five outings but is a chance of breaking through in the 1275m Rebound Stakes (Race 1). A two-time winner at the track/distance, he is a fast beginner who will take catching if he finds the front in the opening race at Selangor Turf Club on Saturday. Another fast beginner is BIG MAX, a beaten favourite in his past two starts and like TANGESH, will be looking to break the twelve-month winning drought.
The Simon Dunderdale stable, fresh from the G1 Perak Derby victory with Guru fight last week, will be represented with several chances over the two days of racing and FRIEND OF HONOR can deliver on the downgrade in the 1275m Class 5A (Race 2). The five-year-old performed well finishing 2nd on two occasions from three runs at Class 4 level since breaking the maiden tag on January 24. SUMMER WIND is a proven performer in this grade but has not won since January last year. The nine-year-old is a fast beginner and is drawn to figure prominently. PRINCE LONHRO is a recent winner and appears well weighted.
The Banker’s Stable are currently the leading owners this season with 19 winners and will be well represented with a couple of genuine chances in the 1020m Class 4B (Race 5). Four-year-old mare BANKER’S BABY is working up to a win following four runs in the country and her last start 3rd behind the inform Cheval Pegasus suggests the hoof is on the till. Stable mate BANKER’S RISING defeated subsequent winner Yes Boss Yes in a Restricted Maiden on February 28 and will be looking to maintain that unbeaten local record. The three-year-old has since won a trial by 12 lengths last Tuesday week and will be one of the popular elects come race time. It took IRONSTORM twenty starts to finally break through which he did in a Class 5 contest on February 8 prior to buttering up on the upgrade over the 1020m a month later. He remains in the same grade and is a chance to chalk up the hat trick.
Four-year-old galloper NAVARRE will be looking to bounce back for the Dunderdale camp in the 1300m Max Two Stakes (Race 9). Scoring by 4.75L on his local debut, the former Australian was far from disgraced finishing runner up in this class three weeks ago and is likely to take up a forward roll in Saturday’s contest. TO REMEMBER delivered a neck victory on his Malaysian debut however, he goes up 4.5kg from the win and will have to overcome the wide gate. He looks a speedy type also capable of going back-to-back. BANKER’S SECRET has performed well against the high graders since a Class 4 win back in January and will appreciate the class drop.
The 1400m iRace Trophy (Race 10) has attracted some quality Class 3 gallopers with in-form mare BANKER’S BEATIFUL heading the weights. The four-year-old sprinted well to chalk up her third win from seven starts in the country and apprentice G Farhan has been aboard the mare in those three wins from five rides. IRISH GOODBYE appears to be the distance specialist with three wins from three starts over 1400m and will be looking to improve on recent outings against the higher graded opposition. The Brazilian bred has won four from eight locally and will appreciate the drop in journey. KIM POWER has finished runner up at his past two starts behind Tunku Gold Cup aspirants Pacific Energy and Duma respectively, reeling off fast closing sectionals each time. The five-year-old could provide the value at good odds. GRAPHETJET EXPRESS has never missed a place in three runs when produced second up and looks a chance at good odds for trainer HY Cheng and visiting Australian jockey Liam Riordan.
2026 CHAMPIONS DAY BARRIER DRAW
2026 CHAMPIONS DAY BARRIER DRAW
Courtesy of 4 Racing
Johannesburg, South Africa — 4Racing channelled the spirit of Power, Grace and Speed at a barrier draw event for Day 3 of The Championships at its Centenary Room on Monday, 23 March.
The barrier draws were conducted for the HKJC Premier’s Champions Challenge, TAB Empress Club Stakes and TAB Computaform Sprint.
R1 million TAB Computaform Sprint
The event kicked off with the draw for the Computaform Sprint and saw defending champion, William Robertson, represented by Xander Spies, draw stall gate 10. Naqeeb Munshi did the honours for Dean Smith’s East Cape challenger, Kingdundee and drew 4. Neil Walters stood in for Gareth van Zyl and pulled gate 6 for KZN entry, Luhamba Phambili. Candice and Tammy Dawson charge Truth drew gate 13. Last Saturday’s Pinnacle Stakes winner Buffalo Storm Cody drew 8 for the Tony Peter stable.
R1 million TAB Empress Club Stakes
Cape representative Rainbow Lorikeet from the Candice Bass stable drew 2, Craig Zackey did the honours for Justin Snaith’s Double Grand Slam and drew gate 8, while the Eastern Cape’s Golden Palm got an 11 draw, courtesy of Naqeeb Munshi.
R2 million HKJC World Pool Premier’s Champions Challenge
There are currently 13 entries for the HKJC World Pool Premier’s Champions Challenge and Justin Snaith charge Okavango secured pole position, while his WSB Met winning stable companion See It Again drew gate 6.
Tony Peter’s enigmatic Betway Victory Moon Stakes winner The Ultimate King drew stall gate 5, while Sean Tarry’s HKJC World Pool SA Classic winner Grand Empire drew 8. The field includes two former Betway Summer Cup winners in Atticus Finch (Alec Laird) who drew 12 and Royal Victory (now in the care of Weichong Marwing) who drew gate 11. Gerald Sadlier drew 4 for 2025 Betway Summer Cup runner up, Olivia’s Way.
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Wild Justice should be on the mark
Champion Season begins to take shape as out-of-province raiders arrive for Friday evening’s meeting at Hollywoodbets Greyville, highlighted by the Grade 3 Byerley Turk and Grade 3 Umzimkhulu Stakes, both over 1400m for three-year-olds.
The Byerley Turk may fall to local hope Wild Justice. The Gareth van Zyl-trained colt made an immediate impact, winning three of his first four starts before a narrow defeat in a Turffontein feature last month. He tries 1400m for the first time but has the advantage of race fitness over several rivals returning from breaks. I’m A Fireball rates a danger after a recent win over the trip, while Dean Kannemeyer’s Green Gateway arrives off a victory but returns from a layoff. Fortress Of Fire is consistent and could improve over the extra distance, while Gold Medallion winner Good For You must concede weight.
The Umzimkhulu Stakes brings together a classy fillies’ field. Justin Snaith’s progressive Gimme What I Want meets Gr1 Cape Fillies Guineas winner Quickstepgal again after narrowly defeating her in the Sceptre Stakes and finishing a strong fourth in the Majorca Stakes. Quickstepgal should appreciate the extra distance, while Kannemeyer’s Keukenhof is now better treated at the weights after solid Cape feature form. Infinity Edge is a lightly raced runner capable of surprising.
Earlier, Lady Nancy looks a strong chance in the opener despite a wide draw, while Viking Leader can improve enough to win a competitive maiden. Higher Love appeals in the first Pick 6 leg on the poly, and Sail The Horizon and Light The Fire renew rivalry in race four with little between them.
Acasia’s Blossom, narrowly beaten at her last three starts, is the obvious pick in race five, while Blue Poppy looks progressive enough to land the closing handicap despite a wide gate.
Australia Cup & Stakes Day Group 1 Preview
Saturday’s autumn features at Rosehill and Flemington have a little bit of everything emerging fillies on the rise, proven international staying quality and a weight-for-age contest that looks deep enough to shape the next phase of the carnival.
The Vinery Stud Stakes is one of those races that often tells you plenty about the staying fillies, and this year’s edition looks a particularly interesting clash of New Zealand depth and local opportunity. Ohope Wins brings the most obvious staying profile into the race after reeling off wins in the Sir Patrick Hogan Stakes, the Lowland Stakes and then the New Zealand Oaks over 2400 metres. That sequence alone gives her a strong edge on exposed stamina, and the move back to 2000 metres does not look a negative given she also owns a win at the trip. With Chris Waller training and James McDonald aboard, she has the profile of a filly arriving at exactly the right time.
She is not the only filly to bring strong form across the Tasman. Belle Cheval has done little wrong in a short career, winning three of six starts and most recently finishing second in the Kiwi after earlier victories in the Almanzor Trophy and Uncle Remus Stakes. She has not yet raced beyond 1500 metres, so the trip is the obvious question, but her overall record suggests she deserves her place among the main hopes.
Then there is Salty Pearl, who gives the race an important local formline. Her VOBIS Guineas win and consistent Melbourne form mean she comes into the Vinery with race fitness and a platform that should keep her competitive if she handles the rise to Group 1 level. She may not yet have the same staying résumé as Ohope Wins, but she looks one of those fillies capable of improving again in the right race.
If the Vinery is about potential and progression, the Tancred Stakes is about proven staying quality. It is hard to look past Dubai Honour as the class runner. William Haggas’s globetrotter returns to Rosehill with an imposing record, more than $9.6 million in prizemoney, two wins from two starts at the track and a previous victory in this race already on the page. He has won at 2400 metres, placed multiple times at the distance and, more importantly, has repeatedly shown he can absorb the pressure of elite staying races against top opposition. On exposed form, he is the benchmark.
That said, this is not a race that ends with him. Vauban has added real depth to the field and looks to have returned in strong order. His record shows wins at 2400 metres and beyond, including over extended staying trips, and his recent Sky High Stakes victory suggests he is ready to make his presence felt the former Melbourne Cup fancy. He brings a different profile to Dubai Honour perhaps not the same international polish at the very top level, but certainly enough staying strength to make him a genuine threat.
Soul Of Spain also commands respect after chasing Vauban home in the Sky High. He has already proven himself around staying trips, including a placing in the Metropolitan, and his recent Rosehill run suggested he is close to producing another major performance. Aeliana, the lone runner in the field with 56.5kg, adds further intrigue. She comes into the Tancred with a high rating and excellent recent form, and while she is taking on older, seasoned stayers, she does not look out of place.
Down in Melbourne, the Australian Cup looks one of the most fascinating races of the afternoon because there are multiple winning chances and more than one possible shape to the race. Tom Kitten heads the market on profile after his All-Star Mile win and comes into the Cup with eight wins from 31 starts, more than $7.5 million in prizemoney and a Group 1 placing at 2000 metres already on his record. He has been around the best horses for a long time, but there is a sense this preparation could be the one where he fully stamps himself as a genuine weight-for-age force at the trip.
Birdman is another who demands serious respect. He comes in off back-to-back wins, including the Peter Young Stakes, and his form at 2000 metres has become increasingly hard to knock. He might not yet carry the same star power as Tom Kitten, but he is in form, well placed and clearly thriving. Apulia also looks ready to run a big race after finishing second in the Peter Young, and from a low draw he should get every chance to make his presence felt.
And then there is Pride Of Jenni, who ensures the race will not lack theatre. Few horses in Australia are more effective when allowed to roll, and her best form has come when she takes control and forces others out of their comfort zone. Her overall record, her Group 1 victories and her ability to stretch a field make her impossible to dismiss, even in a race where there are several strong closers waiting to pounce if the tempo becomes too aggressive.
Taken together, the three races offer a strong snapshot of the carnival at this point in the season. The Vinery brings upwardly mobile fillies trying to turn promise into Group 1 status and onto Oaks status. The Tancred revolves around hard-earned staying quality and the return of an international star with unfinished Australian business. The Australian Cup, meanwhile, looks a race where class, tempo and grit will produce a top theatre finish.
By Scott Bailey
Four jocks set to dominate
The Highveld’s weekday Vaal meeting on Thursday 26 March could turn into a jockeys’ benefit meeting, with four riders – Calvin Habib, Craig Zackey, Keagan de Melo and Muzi Yeni – holding particularly strong books across the eight-race card on the Classic track.
Punters could do worse than keep the quartet onside. On paper at least, each looks capable of leaving Vereeniging with a brace.
Habib may get the ball rolling in the opener over 1000m aboard Midnight Show, trained by Alec Laird. The two-year-old son of Declarationofpeace shaped with promise when finishing third on debut on the Turffontein Standside track over the same trip. With that experience under the belt and facing largely unraced opposition again, natural improvement should make him tough to contain.
Keagan de Melo takes over the narrative in Race 2 where Lanzarote, from the yard of Johan Janse van Vuuren, drops back into maiden company after acquitting herself admirably against winners in Listed company over 1000m last time. Back against her own generation over the same distance, she brings the best form into the race and looks primed to capitalise.
Race 3 presents a similar opportunity for Sean Tarry and The Reason, a daughter of Skit Skizzle who has been knocking firmly at the door. She won’t need to find much improvement to shed her maiden tag over 1450m and appeals as one of the more solid bets on the programme.
Stablemate Night Skizzle, from the Brett Warren camp, could clinch Race 4. Her debut third was full of encouragement and she should be considerably sharper for the outing. With normal progression expected over the same 1450m trip, she rates a lively chance to open her account.
The middle of the card could belong to Muzi Yeni, who looks poised for a race-to-race double courtesy of Military Moves in Race 5 and Scarlett Heart in Race 6.
The latter, in particular, stands out as one of the day’s most attractive betting propositions. Her last-start third came in a three-year-old fillies’ Grade 1 over 1800m – a serious piece of form in this context. She reappears over the same trip here and, despite racing off a 17-point higher mark and conceding weight all round, the significant drop in class should still make her extremely hard to beat.
Habib and Laird may then complete a neat stable-rider double in Race 7 with Dark Silver. The son of Heavenly Blue caught the eye when finishing strongly from well back for third over 1600m on his return from a break. That run had the look of a pipe-opener and the step up to 1800m off an unchanged rating should play directly to his strengths.
The finale could fall to Craig Zackey aboard Falconfly, trained by Lucky Houdalakis. The lightly raced filly impressed when scoring over this same 1800m trip last time and returns to identical conditions carrying a seven-point penalty. That rise may not be enough to halt her momentum if she continues on the same upward trajectory.
Clive Robinson
Crawford can deliver with Dante
Small fields dominate Wednesday’s meeting at Hollywoodbets Durbanville as the summer-autumn season winds down, but competitive racing is still expected.
Signor Dante could offer value in race 7 over 1600m. His recent form reads well, most notably finishing 4,6 lengths behind Note To Self, who later ran second in the Grade 1 Cape Derby. That effort looks stronger in hindsight, and Signor Dante has previously beaten Note To Self when fresh at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. With Luyolo Mxothwa aboard for James Crawford, the combination looks well placed to strike.
Prairie Dawn shapes as the main danger after a maiden win over course and distance followed by a solid second to In A Timely Manner. The lightly raced runner has scope for improvement but faces tougher, more seasoned rivals. Stablemate Show Off is another contender, having been unlucky when second to Boogiefied two runs back before disappointing as favourite last time. Gareth Wright retains the ride and improvement is expected.
Earlier on the card, Snowbird should improve sharply in race 1 after an encouraging debut when doing too much early. Future Red also appeals in race 2 stepping up to 1400m after a promising first outing, though Hazel Green, Theleia and Little Nimbus have claims.
District Master seeks to follow up an impressive post-maiden victory in race 3 despite a wide draw, while Beautiful Side may edge a modest race 4 aided by a useful weight allowance.
Tothemoonandback looks one of the stronger chances on the programme in race 5 after a dominant staying win last time and arrives in peak form. Given To Fly rates a leading contender in a competitive race 6 after consistent recent efforts.
Play With Fire is Taking A Risk
It is a very difficult card for the Vaal on Tuesday but there are a few runners that could be worth looking at.
Trainer Sean Tarry has a decent hand in Race 6, a MR 85 Handicap over 1500m. Turbo Power is not reliable but is always capable of scoring, and the young and improving Golden Operator also makes some appeal.
The Twice Over gelding has raced 25 times for four wins, with numerous minor places. His last win was at Hollywoodbets Greyville over 1200m on 24 May. The six-year-old did show improvement last time out when ridden by Ryan Munger and he retains the ride. Stable companion Holden Operator has the one victory to show for his five starts.
He is rarely far off at the finish and blinkers have been fitted for the first time. His jockey, Craig Zackey, knows him well and was aboard him when he won. Play With Fire is clearly not an easy ride and is unreliable, but jockey S’manga Khumalo knows her well and they should contest the finish in Race 7, a FM 78 Handicap over 1600m.
It is worth noting that Khumalo was aboard her when she last won and that was at Turffontein nearly a year ago. It does look an open race, so an each-way bet may be the way to go with her.
The last race, a MR 66 Handicap over 1200m, is extremely open but it is Taking A Risk that catches the eye. This three-year-old filly is fit and she has improved in her last two starts.
Clive Robinson
Invincible Ibis draws perfectly as Newnham eyes BMW Hong Kong Derby...
Mark Newnham could scarcely have hoped for a better lead-in to the HK$26 million BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) and was in buoyant mood after Invincible Ibis was handed the plum draw at Thursday’s (19 March) barrier draw.
Fresh from a career-best quintet at Happy Valley in the penultimate meeting ahead of Sunday’s (22 March) blue-riband contest, the Australian handler’s charge gained a significant edge in drawing gate three.
Newnham, who came within a short head of BMW Hong Kong Derby success at the first attempt last year with the mercurial My Wish, was asked if Invincible Ibis, to be ridden by Hugh Bowman, now has a good chance of providing him with a first Derby win.
“He certainly does,” Newnham said. “The draw’s going to help him enormously. It just means that Hugh’s got options to put him where he wants to be, not where he’s dictated to by the barrier. With gate three, he can determine that on the pace of the race.”
A four-time winner this season, Invincible Ibis was slightly disappointing when he ran sixth in the first leg of the Classic Series, the Hong Kong Classic Mile (1600m), after going off as the 3.2 favourite, the first time he’d finished outside the frame in his nine-race career.
However, he bounced back with a terrific run in the Hong Kong Classic Cup (1800m), dashing home late along the rail to finish second, a length behind deserved winner Stormy Grove, who was drawn in gate seven for Sunday’s race.
“We’ve had a good look at that race,” Newnham said. “It’s a lot different going around the two bends. From the 1800-metre start, they go on a long straight line for a bit. But with the short run to the first turn here, there’s pressure on horses that are drawn wide and getting trapped wide into the first corner. From the good draw, he’s going to find a nice position without having to push forward or drag back.
“The way he finished off on the 1800m (in the Hong Kong Classic Cup), he does look like he’ll run the trip. We can only prepare him as well as we can, and he’s going there in good order.”
Reuniting with the Tony Cruz-trained Beauty Bolt, and filling James McDonald’s boots on the Kwok family-owned galloper, Brenton Avdulla was optimistic about the Night Of Thunder gelding’s chances.
“I’m looking forward to getting on him,” Avdulla said. “He’s so far been racing really consistently, and from his debut run, I always thought he’d be a horse that measures up in the Four-Year-Old (Classic) Series. So it’s nice to get on him for the Derby.”
Despite not yielding a win since the 2002 edition, when Olympic Express triumphed, Avdulla was upbeat about his prospects of tailing the presumed pace horse, Numbers, from gate 11.
“I’ve not had a good look at the field yet,” Avdulla said, “but my immediate reaction would be: Numbers is actually pretty well drawn from 13, and he might be able to get along in his own pace. So, whether we follow him across or ride by him, I’m not sure – I’d have to ask Tony and the connections. But it’s a race that I don’t think has a lot of pace in it, with a lot of horses that want to be just behind the pace.
“The main thing with my horse is to relax and help him run the trip. I think if he does that, he can run good.”
One handler who cut a less confident figure was David Eustace, whose two runners, Dazzling Fit and Seraph Gabriel, were handed difficult assignments from gates 14 and 12, respectively.
“Obviously, it’s frustrating. But we can’t control it,” Eustace said. “We’ll just have to make a plan as to how we ride them.
“I think they’re probably horses that would have had place chances before the draw, and it makes it harder. But not impossible.”
The remainder of the field features Little Paradise (drawn in gate 10), Sagacious Life (2), Patch Of Cosmo (6), Emblazon (8), Top Dragon (1), Regal Gem (4), Juneau Pride (5) and Pope Cody (9).
Sunday’s (22 March) 10-race fixture at Sha Tin starts at 1pm with the Class 4 Luger Handicap (1600m). The 149th BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) jumps at 4.05pm.
Banker’s Two Six Leads Competitive Meru Valley Resort Derby Field
One of the highlights on the Malaysian racing calendar, the RM200,000 Group 1 Meru Valley Resort Derby (Perak Derby) (2000m) has attracted a field of nine runners this Sunday, with several contenders bringing closely matched collateral form into the race.
Leading the charge is the Johnny Lim-trained BANKER’S TWO SIX, who has been in tremendous form and has climbed the ratings rapidly. Once a two-time placegetter from 15 starts in Australia, he has been a revelation since relocating to Malaysia. Four starts ago, he almost caused a major upset in the Group 1 Piala Emas Sultan Selangor, charging home to be beaten only a neck over 2000m. While some may have questioned that performance, he has since franked the form with a hat-trick of wins. On current form and under Set Weights conditions, he shapes as a leading contender.
Reigning Group 1 Piala Emas Sultan Selangor winner KIM EMPEROR saw his winning streak end two starts ago, but as a son of Highland Reel, the rise to 2000m—where he boasts a perfect record—should suit him well. He has trialled in style leading into this assignment and, as a standout on collateral form, should play a major role if he brings his A-game.
Another intriguing runner is LATIN LEGEND, who finished three lengths behind KIM EMPEROR when fourth in the Group 1 Piala Emas Sultan Selangor three runs back. He subsequently won a Supreme B Stakes in effortless fashion before finishing sixth in the Chinese New Year Prosperity Trophy, where he returned lame. He has proven competitive at the highest level, including a narrow second in the Group 1 Coronation Cup last November, and could finally break through for a Group 1 victory if things fall his way.
Trained by Richard Lines, GOOD STAR has been disappointing in recent outings since claiming the Group 1 Coronation Cup (1600m) at this track in November. However, he could sneak into the placings at long odds in this relatively small field if he rediscovers his best form.
MAN OF ACTION has struck a purple patch of form since December, winning twice and placing once from his past three starts. While the step up to 2000m remains a query, he should acquit himself well, and a top-three finish would not surprise. The same could be said of WINNING STRIDE, who boasts strong recent form but may lack the class on paper. However, his record of three placings from four attempts over 2000m suggests he is not one to overlook.
Although the race conditions favour higher-rated runners, outsiders cannot be dismissed, as evidenced by the Group 1 Piala Emas Sultan Selangor, where lower-rated runners filled the quinella. GUM KHOR, GURU FIGHT and MIST THE DEDLINE, though seemingly better suited to Class 4 company on ratings, could still spring a surprise if the leading contenders underperform.
While BANKER’S TWO SIX comes into this week’s feature in career-best form and is clearly the one to beat, there could be value elsewhere if he goes off overbet. KIM EMPEROR and LATIN LEGEND, both benefiting from favourable draws, look well-placed to challenge. GOOD STAR, to be ridden by top jockey Jose De Souza, shapes as a live outsider and shouldn’t be overlooked. Meanwhile, GURU FIGHT has been remarkably consistent; if he handles the 2000m trip, a Top 3 finish is well within reach, making him another appealing value option.
Rollo The Viking to give them horns
Rollo The Viking looks well placed to go one better in the Servotech B Stakes over 1400m, the feature on Sunday’s competitive ten-race card at Hollywoodbets Greyville. Now with a run under Nathan Kotzen’s care, he finished a close second to the useful Wild At War over course and distance and drops slightly in class. The booking of Muzi Yeni could prove decisive.
The opposition is strong. Uzwano reunites with Gavin Lerena after two wins together, while stablemate Kanaal Skater remains a lively contender. The Shepherd is a talented but unpredictable runner who could improve in quieter surroundings for his new yard. Wild At War must overcome a difficult draw, while Down By The River returns to a shorter trip after a solid effort behind King Pelles.
Red Taffety appeals in the opening leg of the Place Accumulator on local debut after useful Cape form, with Lilting Song and the improving Princess Trippi posing dangers.
The first Pick 6 leg looks wide open. Blind Speed should enjoy the step up in trip, Deepest Water can follow up her maiden win, and Mississippi Spice continues to improve with weight relief. Saint Brigid, a course-and-distance winner, also commands respect.
Psyche impressed when shedding her maiden and could follow up, though Sascha’s Dream, Zena Rose and Fine Wine are closely matched. Continental Express rates a strong chance in the sixth with his consistent staying form, while Tobacconist and Tee Dog add depth.
Prince Of Troy has claims in a competitive eighth, alongside My Lucky Charm, Next Of Kin and Dricus.
Blue Steel could be one of the better bets on the card after an authoritative maiden win and looks progressive despite a big weight. Definitely Yes and Kimball O’Hara are dangers should he falter.
France Express Form & Race Previews (Chantilly) – Monday, March 30
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RACE 1: PALIO CHANTILLY HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 19:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR52800
Exxpert (FR) Ran well to be 3rd on the latest start over this trip at Deauville in a maiden race on December 29th. Lightly raced and has shown a liking for this surface and is well drawn in 5. Leading player. Reve Du Fraisse (FR) Honest performer, who was 2nd at Cagnes-Sur-Mer over 1300m in a handicap on his latest start on February 21st. Likes this surface and is hard to rule out. Mon Paulin (FR) Finished 5th on the latest start over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on March 10th in a handicap. One to pay attention to. Quemazal (FR) Three nice perfor- mances of late, 4th on the latter over 1600m at this track in a Class 2 race on February 27th. Each-way contender.
RACE 2: BOIS DE PERTHE CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 20:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18200
Abelard F (IRE) Won on the latest start over 1400m at this track in a Class 3 claimer on March 3rd. Capable on this track and in this type of race. Player. Crew Dragon (FR) Two unplaced runs of late, well beaten on turf at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Class 2 handicap on March 24th. Won a Class 1 race in February at Cagnes-Sur-Mer over 1500m. Capable back down in this class and can be involved. Westminster Night (FR) Three tame efforts this year, well beaten over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 2 handicap on February 21st. 4th in a Class 2 handicap at Chantilly in December and can bounce back to make an impression. Charengo (IRE) Four unplaced runs of late, 9th on the latest over the track and trip in a Class 1 race on December 19th. More expected dropping in class.
RACE 3: HOSPICE CONDE CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1400M – TIME: 21:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22100
Oshia (FR) Two unplaced efforts since a decent 4th in a Class 2 race at Deauville over 1300m on November 28th. Won twice last year and can feature in this class of race for the first time. Limpide (FR) Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 1200m at Deauville on August 28th in a Class 2 race. Drop in class and warrants respect. Dubaiearth (IRE) Unplaced last time, a win previously over 1300m in a maiden race at Deauville on Janu- ary 29th. Capable of being competitive. Misty City (FR) Ran well to be 3rd last time out over 1200m in a claimer at Fontainebleau on March 12th. Can make her presence felt.
RACE 4: DU NOYER HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 21:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Port Santa Ponsa (FR) Course winner three runs back in a Class 4 handicap over 1900m on January 31st, below par last time but capable of bouncing back to form from a good draw. Rubis Gold (FR) Three placed efforts this year, 3rd on the most recent over 1600m at this track on March 12th in a Class 3 handicap. Player. Princedeschamps (FR) Ran well to be 2nd on the last start over track and trip in a Class 4 handicap on March 3rd. Can be involved from a low weight despite a wide draw. Antinea (FR) Won last time over 1800m in a Class 4 handicap at Lyon la Soie on March 21st. Can make an impact and likes this surface.
RACE 5: DE L’AMANDIER HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 22:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Best Shalaa (FR) Solid 2nd in a Class 4 Handicap over 1800m at Lyon La Soie on the 2nd of March 2026. Strong winning contentions. Missouri (GER) Pleasant 6th in a Class 3 Handicap over 1600m at Chantilly on the 12th of March 2026. Can polish up here. Great Charlie (FR) Credible 4th in a Class 3 Handicap over 1900m at Chantilly on the 3rd of March 2026. Good each way chance. Chills (IRE) Positive post maiden run into 2nd in a Class 4 Handicap over 2100m at Pornichet on the 24th of January 2026. Include in all plays.
RACE 6: DU NEFLIER HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 22:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21100
Fury Boxing (FR) Good 2nd in a Class 4 Condition over 1800m at Lyon La Soie on the 11th of March 2026. Strong winning chance. Acclam (FR) Polished 3rd in a Class 4 Handicap over 1800m at Lyon La Soie on the 21st of March 2026. Solid each way chance. Art Piece (FR) Credible 3rd in a Class 3 Handicap over 1900m at Chantilly on the 8th of March 2026. Has the form to threaten. Amouage (FR) Encouraging 2nd in a Class 3 Handicap over 1600m at Chantilly on the 12th of March 2026. Respect and can erupt the finish.
RACE 7: TETE DU ROND MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 23:25 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16500
Viento De Levante (FR) Bold 2nd in a maiden over 1900m at Chantilly on the 20th of February 2026. Massive winning chance here. Kirovsky (IRE) Positive 3rd in a maiden over 2000m at Fontainebleau on the 6th of March 2026. Prepped to strike in this contest. Chevaldor Good 2nd in a maiden over 1900m at Deauville on the 17th of December 2025. Returns after a small rest but can go close. Geopolitical (FR) Pleasant 3rd in a maiden over 1800m at Lyon La Soie on the 21st of March 2026. Include in all plays.
RACE 1: PALIO CHANTILLY HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 19:55 PRIZE MONEY: EUR52800
Exxpert (FR) Ran well to be 3rd on the latest start over this trip at Deauville in a maiden race on December 29th. Lightly raced and has shown a liking for this surface and is well drawn in 5. Leading player. Reve Du Fraisse (FR) Honest performer, who was 2nd at Cagnes-Sur-Mer over 1300m in a handicap on his latest start on February 21st. Likes this surface and is hard to rule out. Mon Paulin (FR) Finished 5th on the latest start over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on March 10th in a handicap. One to pay attention to. Quemazal (FR) Three nice perfor- mances of late, 4th on the latter over 1600m at this track in a Class 2 race on February 27th. Each-way contender.
RACE 2: BOIS DE PERTHE CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1600M – TIME: 20:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR18200
Abelard F (IRE) Won on the latest start over 1400m at this track in a Class 3 claimer on March 3rd. Capable on this track and in this type of race. Player. Crew Dragon (FR) Two unplaced runs of late, well beaten on turf at Saint-Cloud over 1600m in a Class 2 handicap on March 24th. Won a Class 1 race in February at Cagnes-Sur-Mer over 1500m. Capable back down in this class and can be involved. Westminster Night (FR) Three tame efforts this year, well beaten over 1600m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer in a Class 2 handicap on February 21st. 4th in a Class 2 handicap at Chantilly in December and can bounce back to make an impression. Charengo (IRE) Four unplaced runs of late, 9th on the latest over the track and trip in a Class 1 race on December 19th. More expected dropping in class.
RACE 3: HOSPICE CONDE CLAIMING STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1400M – TIME: 21:05 PRIZE MONEY: EUR22100
Oshia (FR) Two unplaced efforts since a decent 4th in a Class 2 race at Deauville over 1300m on November 28th. Won twice last year and can feature in this class of race for the first time. Limpide (FR) Unplaced last time, 3rd before that over 1200m at Deauville on August 28th in a Class 2 race. Drop in class and warrants respect. Dubaiearth (IRE) Unplaced last time, a win previously over 1300m in a maiden race at Deauville on Janu- ary 29th. Capable of being competitive. Misty City (FR) Ran well to be 3rd last time out over 1200m in a claimer at Fontainebleau on March 12th. Can make her presence felt.
RACE 4: DU NOYER HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 21:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Port Santa Ponsa (FR) Course winner three runs back in a Class 4 handicap over 1900m on January 31st, below par last time but capable of bouncing back to form from a good draw. Rubis Gold (FR) Three placed efforts this year, 3rd on the most recent over 1600m at this track on March 12th in a Class 3 handicap. Player. Princedeschamps (FR) Ran well to be 2nd on the last start over track and trip in a Class 4 handicap on March 3rd. Can be involved from a low weight despite a wide draw. Antinea (FR) Won last time over 1800m in a Class 4 handicap at Lyon la Soie on March 21st. Can make an impact and likes this surface.
RACE 5: DE L’AMANDIER HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 22:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Best Shalaa (FR) Solid 2nd in a Class 4 Handicap over 1800m at Lyon La Soie on the 2nd of March 2026. Strong winning contentions. Missouri (GER) Pleasant 6th in a Class 3 Handicap over 1600m at Chantilly on the 12th of March 2026. Can polish up here. Great Charlie (FR) Credible 4th in a Class 3 Handicap over 1900m at Chantilly on the 3rd of March 2026. Good each way chance. Chills (IRE) Positive post maiden run into 2nd in a Class 4 Handicap over 2100m at Pornichet on the 24th of January 2026. Include in all plays.
RACE 6: DU NEFLIER HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 22:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21100
Fury Boxing (FR) Good 2nd in a Class 4 Condition over 1800m at Lyon La Soie on the 11th of March 2026. Strong winning chance. Acclam (FR) Polished 3rd in a Class 4 Handicap over 1800m at Lyon La Soie on the 21st of March 2026. Solid each way chance. Art Piece (FR) Credible 3rd in a Class 3 Handicap over 1900m at Chantilly on the 8th of March 2026. Has the form to threaten. Amouage (FR) Encouraging 2nd in a Class 3 Handicap over 1600m at Chantilly on the 12th of March 2026. Respect and can erupt the finish.
RACE 7: TETE DU ROND MAIDEN STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1900M – TIME: 23:25 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16500
Viento De Levante (FR) Bold 2nd in a maiden over 1900m at Chantilly on the 20th of February 2026. Massive winning chance here. Kirovsky (IRE) Positive 3rd in a maiden over 2000m at Fontainebleau on the 6th of March 2026. Prepped to strike in this contest. Chevaldor Good 2nd in a maiden over 1900m at Deauville on the 17th of December 2025. Returns after a small rest but can go close. Geopolitical (FR) Pleasant 3rd in a maiden over 1800m at Lyon La Soie on the 21st of March 2026. Include in all plays.
South Africa Express Form & Race Previews (Kenilworth) -March 30
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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: KENILWORTH@2026.03.30
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 30.03.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R140,000, 12:30GMT+2Race Summary: RED WAVE must have a big winning chance in this field, he is very consistent, this looks to be the perfect race for him to exit the maiden ranks. JOUEUR DE FLUTE has been rested for 76 days, he is much better than his last performance behind District Master on the 13th of January, the drop in trip is key for this gelding, if he doesn’t need the run back from a small break, he will go close to winning this race. HEDRIVESMECRAZY has run two nice races with the blinkers fitted, he should be competitive on his current form, watch him closely. VOLEGOV was extremely disappointing behind Fast Train on the 22nd of February, he can definitely surprise them all on his best form, include him into all bets.
Selections: #1 RED WAVE, #6 JOUEUR DE FLUTE, #3 HEDRIVESMECRAZY, #2 VOLEGOV
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 30.03.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R125,000, 13:05GMT+2Race Summary: MARGATE ran a lovely race on debut behind Shezaripper, she was very green early in the race, and she flew home late to finish just over three lengths behind them at the line, with natural improvement expected from this filly, she will take lots of beating. The balance of the form for those who’ve already raced doesn’t inspire much confidence, which brings the spotlight onto a few well-bred first timers, keep a close eye on them both in the parade ring and in the market.
Selections: #4 MARGATE, #7 EL COHETE, #3 MARY CASSATT, #1 ROMAN ROMANCE
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 30.03.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R140,000, 13:40GMT+2Race Summary: VIBE CHECK ran a cracker behind Lady Jean up the straight at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 22nd of February, he is a beautiful colt with lots of ability, there is no doubt that he can win a race like this, include him into all bets. TAG AND RELEASE quickened up smartly to run a good race behind Winter Pirate on the 18th of March, he will love the step up in trip to 1200m, in hope that this run hasn’t come too soon for him, he will go close to winning. LAVA STRIKE ran a fair race on debut behind Rich Man’s World on the 25th of February, he will improve tons going into his second run on Monday, watch him closely. SOUNDSOFSYMPHONIES has been rested for 128 days, he was slightly slow into stride on debut when staying on well late behind Querari Dancer, the yard thinks highly of this colt, he can only improve. Watch the first timers closely, they are extremely well-bred.
Selections: #2 VIBE CHECK, #9 TAG AND RELEASE, #10 LAVA STRIKE, #7 SOUNDSOFSYMPHONIES
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 30.03.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R150,000, 14:15GMT+2Race Summary: RICH MAN’S WORLD quickened away from his field to win in style on debut, he looks every inch a smart colt in the making, and on what we’ve seen so far, he should be winning again. MY BONNY BOY finished just over eight lengths behind Rich Man’s World last time, even though he is 3kgs better off at the weights on Monday, he will find it tough to turn the form around. Once again, there are some well-bred individuals making their debut here, the market will be your best guide.
Selections: #4 RICH MAN’S WORLD, #7 MY BONNY BOY, #3 BLACKBIRD, #5 HAPPY WINTER
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 30.03.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100,000, 14:50GMT+2Race Summary: BLUE LAGOON has been rested for 124 days, her form is excellent, if she doesn’t need the run after a small break, she will go close to winning in this field. REDLIGHT LANE ran a fair race behind Peaches And Cream on the 14th of February, she’s taking a bit of time to mature, the blinkers have been fitted, and she drops in trip to 1200m on Monday, watch for sharp improvement from this filly. SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE has been rested for 156 days, her two runs to date have been good, even though the 1200m trip is on the short side for this individual, she will be doing some good work late. NTIBINDI has been rested for 212 days, she improved nicely to finish just over two lengths behind Miss William when last seen at Hollywoodbets Durbanville last year, this doesn’t look to be the strongest race on paper, she’s likely to need the run after a lengthy break, she could sneak into the Quartet, watch her closely at a decent price.
Selections: #8 BLUE LAGOON, #3 REDLIGHT LANE, #5 SOMEBODY SOMEWHERE, #7 NTIBINDI
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 30.03.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R120,000, 15:25GMT+2Race Summary: SPANISH VERSE stayed on really well to finish second behind Tunguska on the 28th of February, he should get the perfect run from a good draw, there is no doubt that he will be right there in the finish on his current form. GOLD GOLD BABY quickened like a train late to finish just over one length behind April Fool’s Day on the 25th of February, she is the only filly in the race, if she brings her last run to the track again on Monday, she will go close to winning from a neat draw. QUIET PLACE ran a much better race with the blinkers fitted last time, there should be no excuses for this gelding on Monday, he has a good draw and the blinkers stay on, he will be competitive. FREQUENT TRAVELLER has run some fair races of late, he will need lots of luck in running from a tricky draw, keep a close eye on him.
Selections: #2 SPANISH VERSE, #3 GOLD GOLD BABY, #1 QUIET PLACE, #8 FREQUENT TRAVELLER
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 30.03.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R125,000, 16:00GMT+2Race Summary: FOLLOW YOUR HEART is much better than his last run, he was disappointing behind Whirlwind up the straight at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 31st of January, the drop in trip to 1000m could be key for this beautiful gelding, watch for sharp improvement on Monday, if he bounces back to his best form, he can definitely win a race like this. FLYING FINLEY ran a great race in a strong field on the 4th of March at Hollywoodbets Durbanville, he will be just off the speed early, and he will be flying at them late, include him into all bets. MOODY BLUE won a gutsy race on the 4th of March, it was a terrific ride by top jockey Richard Fourie, even though he was given six points for that good win last time, he should remain competitive in this field. TRAILFINDER finished just over four lengths behind Spirit on the 22nd of February, that was his first run out the maiden ranks, he looks progressive, the drop in trip to 1000m will help his chances.
Selections: #1 FOLLOW YOUR HEART, #7 FLYING FINLEY, #8 MOODY BLUE, #2 TRAILFINDER
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 30.03.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R110,000, 16:35GMT+2Race Summary: UNA THE UNICORN ran a super race behind Dream Searcher on the 4th of March at Hollywoodbets Durbanville, she will be cherry ripe for this race on Monday, if the gaps open at the right time for this filly, she will go close to winning at a decent price. JOU LEKKER DING never runs a bad race, she will love the drop in trip to 1400m, she always has a winning chance at this level, include her into all bets. MY ONLY WEAKNESS stayed on beautifully for third last time behind Dream Searcher her stable companion, she is in good form at the moment, and she has a good draw, she will be competitive. ALLTHEBOYSIVELOVED has all the ability in the world, she has dropped even further in the ratings, she can sneak into the places on her best form.
Selections: #5 UNA THE UNICORN, #7 JOU LEKKER DING, #3 MY ONLY WEAKNESS, #4 ALLTHEBOYSIVELOVED
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 30.03.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R120,000, 17:15GMT+2Race Summary: MUTINY IN HEAVEN quickened up well late to finish just under five lengths behind Fast Train on the 22nd of February, that was his first run back after a lengthy break, he will love the step up in trip to 1400m on Monday, he could be some decent value in this tricky race, watch him closely from a good draw. CAESAR’S RANSOM has been rested and gelded, he has run two top races in succession, if he doesn’t need the run back from a small break, he will be right there in the finish from a neat draw. SUPER VIKING has been rested and gelded, he ran a lovely race behind District Master at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 13th of January, he is improving with every start, include him into all bets. CHARLIE BUCKET ran a cracker behind Greenchoice on the 22nd of February, if he settles early, he will run a big race again. This is a tough race, many with winning chances, go wide.
Selections: #1 Mutiny In Heaven, #2 CAESAR’S RANSOM, #4 SUPER VIKING, #8 CHARLIE BUCKET
Best Win: #4 Blackbird
Best Value Bet: #5 Una The Unicorn
France Express Form & Race Previews (Saint-Cloud/Lyon-Parilly) – Sunday, March 29
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RACE 1: KASHMIR II MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 1) – 1600M – TIME: 19:58 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700
Erdenali (FR) Gelding by Caravaggio, the dam ran a few times. From the Francis-Henri Graffard powerhouse and can make a winning debut with some good aspects to his profile. Grecian Conquest (IRE) Gelding by Saxon Warrior, the dam won 1 race on the flat and was placed in Listed races in Italy. Nice profile and one to pay attention to on his first day at school. Midyan Colt by Make Believe, the dam ran once. From the Andre Fabre stable and he will be well educated and can be involved at the business end. Thing For The Hot (FR) Gelding by Too Darn Hot, the dam won 4 races including a Listed and two Group 3 in Germany. Choice pedigree and bought for 190,000 euros as a yearling. One to keep safe.
RACE 2: PRALINE MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 2) – 1600M – TIME: 20:33 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700
Estivale Filly by Kingman, the dam won 1 race. From a top stable that excels with newcomers and any market interest should be noted. Ilithyie (IRE) Filly by Dubawi, the dam won 2 races and she has a taking pedigree. Her trainer has three in the race and with Alexis Pouchin booked to ride, she can be involved. Ymeeelih (FR) Filly by Victor Ludorum, the dam was placed in a Listed in Germany. Choice pedigree and one to pay attention to if the betting vibes are lively. Stephanie (FR) Filly by Zelzal, the dam won 4 races including 2 Listed and contested Group 1. Looks good on paper and from a respected trainer that can ready one to strike on debut.
RACE 3: LANGUEDOC HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 3) – 2000M – TIME: 21:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR50900
Ziggy Star (FR) Ran well to be fourth over 2000m at this track in a Class 2 Handicap on 10 March on his latest start. Leading contender. Love Is Gold (FR) Two unplaced efforts since a third over 1800m at Deauville in a Class 2 Handicap on 2 December. One to keep onside. Almiro (FR) Unplaced last time, third before that over 2200m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 14 January in a Class 2. Among the leading each-way chances. Drumard (FR) Creditable sixth last time over 1800m at Chantilly in a Class 2 Handicap on 3 March. Consistent form before that. Hard to ignore.
RACE 4: PRIX DU PREMIER PAS MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 1) – 900M – TIME: 21:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000
Sacree Philomene (IRE) This filly is out of the mare Saturne who won once in three starts and featured in a Group 3. She is from a speedy family and can romp home. Belisa Bay (IRE) This filly is out of the unraced mare Belisa De Vega. Not much confidence in the pedigree but from a stable that can have them tuned. Tipere (USA) This colt is out of the unraced mare Cash is Queen. Best to follow the betting for a better guide. Feel Well (FR) This filly is out of the mare Feel Joy who raced 12 times but did not find any success in her races. She could be anything on debut.
RACE 5: COMRADE STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 4) – 1400M – TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25600
Khozan Good win over 1600m at Chantilly on 12 February in a Condition on his sole start. Looks like a nice prospect and is open to progress. Real News (FR) Fair effort to be fifth in a Listed at Deauville on 2 November over 1400m on his last start, and a win before that in October over 1400m at Chantilly. Player. Imperior (FR) Three good runs, a win on debut at this track over 1300m on 12 September, and a fourth on the latest over track and trip in a Listed on 9 November. Live chance. Ahalya (FR) Placed fourth on her sole start this year over 1600m at Chantilly in a Class 2 on 12 March. In the mix.
RACE 6: CROIX LUIZET HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 2) – 2200M – TIME: 22:08 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Willy Winner (FR) Solid third in a Class 3 Handicap over 2400m at Lyon La Soie on 11 March. Strong winning chance. Linaria (FR) Much better run into third in a Class 4 Condition over 2600m at Marseille Pont De Vivaux on 9 March. Each way play. Centrical (IRE) Finished third in a Class 2 Handicap over 2400m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 24 February. Well-entered and can be lethal. Treasure Keeper (FR) Took on a strong Class 2 Handicap over 1800m at Chantilly and finished eighth on 3 March. Include in all plays.
RACE 7: PRIX EDMOND BLANC (GROUP 3) (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 5) – 1600M – TIME: 22:25 PRIZE MONEY: EUR73200
Silius (IRE) Unbeaten in two starts this year, the latest in a Listed over this track and trip on 5 March. Fit and in good form, the one to beat. Skukuza Very good last year and was third in a Group 2 at ParisLongchamp over this distance on 4 October. Ships from UK and returns from a break but should fight it out. Dreamliner (FR) Did not show his best when eighth in a Group 2 at ParisLongchamp over this distance on 4 October. Capable of doing better and is not out of it. Moon Cloud (FR) Still learning and was victorious last time out in a Listed over this course and distance on 9 November. Returns from a break but must be respected.
RACE 8: AMMONIUS MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 3) – 2200M – TIME: 22:42 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Silent Warning (IRE) This colt is out of a 3-time winning mare Anthem Alexander who found success in a Group 2 and Group 3 on British soil. He can make an exciting debut here. Zulu Chant (IRE) Consistent third in a Maiden over 1600m at Chantilly on 25 September. Returns after a rest but can be fiery. Shalazi (IRE) Positive second in a Maiden over 1800m at Fontainebleau on 22 November. Will appreciate the step up in trip. Monte Cupolino (SWI) Good third in a Maiden over 1800m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on 10 March. Place chance on form.
RACE 9: PRIX RIGHT ROYAL LISTED STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 6) – 3000M – TIME: 23:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR47600
Hotheaded Clearly talented and was third in a Group 3 at ParisLongchamp over 3000m on 31 August. Returns from a break but can score if fit enough. Asmarani (IRE) Victorious after a break in a Condition at Chantilly over 2600m on 8 March. Should fight out the finish once again. Parachutiste (IRE) A good third in a Group 2 at ParisLongchamp over 2400m on 7 September. Can be a threat if fit from a break. Double Major (IRE) Returned from a break with a good runner-up performance in a Condition at Chantilly over 2600m on 8 March. Top stayer who should contest the finish.
RACE 10: LA FEYSSINE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 4) – 2000M – TIME: 23:17 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300
Mandleft (FR) Credible fifth in a Class 3 Handicap over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 10 March. Strong winning chance. Measter Owen (FR) Forgivable twelve in a Class 4 Handicap over 2200m at Lyon La Soie on 11 March. Can redeem himself here. Born To Dare (FR) Finished tenth in a Class 4 Handicap over 2000m at Marseille Borely on 18 March. Still a maiden contender and has the urge to break the spell. Momo Nelson (IRE) Pleasant fifth in a Class 3 Handicap over 2200m at Fontainebleau on 28 February. Minor each way chance.
RACE 11: ROUSSILLON HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 7) – 2000M – TIME: 23:35 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25900
Clicclic Panpanpan (FR) Successful in a Handicap over this course and distance on 19 March. Carries a penalty but can follow up. Foxey Lady (FR) Needed her comeback run when eighth in a Handicap over this track and trip on 19 March. Fitter now and should fight out the finish. Steady Success (FR) Not disgraced when sixth in his only start of this year, in a Handicap at Le Mans over 2000m on 4 March. Fitter now and can be a threat. Larlib (FR) Not reliable this year and was sixth in a Condition at Lyon-La Soie over 2400m on 11 March. Better this distance and can make the frame.
RACE 12: GRAND LARGE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 5) – 2000M – TIME: 23:52 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Lighted Glory (FR) Finished second in a Class 4 Handicap over 2400m at Croise-Laroche on 20 March. Mighty winning chance. Pumpy Girl (FR) Positive fourth in a Class 4 Handicap over 2200m at Lyon La Soie on 11 March. Good each way chance. Vino (FR) Solid third in a Class 4 Handicap over 2400m at Lyon La Soie on 21 March. Can threaten the Top 2. Pisorno (FR) Won in a Class 4 Condition over 2300m at Montlucon on 22 March. Massive contender here.
RACE 13: LA COTE D’AZUR STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 8) – 2400M – TIME: 00:10 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000
Spanish Prince (FR) Holding form well and finished third in a Condition at Cagnes-Sur-Mer over 2200m on 1 February. Can pick up this class. Silaway (FR) Usually competitive and was fifth at Hannover over 2200m on 26 October. Can get involved with the finish. Starnberg (FR) A bit of a disappointment this year and was sixth in a Condition at Lyon-Parilly over 2400m on 15 March. Capable of doing better and is not out of it. Done Deal (FR) Has not won since August 2024 but did return in good form and finished third in a Condition at Chantilly over 2700m on 8 March. Can be competitive once again.
RACE 14: GUILLERMAIN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 6) – 1600M – TIME: 00:27 PRIZE MONEY: EUR12800
Stunning Angel (FR) Only modest of late and finished ninth in a Class 4 Handicap at Marseille-Borely over 1200m on 18 March. Has claims in a weak field. Terredeguerre (FR) Not reliable and finished seventh in a Class 3 Handicap at Fontainebleau over 1800m on 13 March. Better this distance and can contest the finish. Bell Song (FR) Successful in a Claimer at Marseille-Vivaux over 1500m on 22 March. Unreliable but can be competitive in this line-up. Cote D’or (FR) Kept to the PSF of late and finished eleventh in a Class 4 Handicap at Marseille-Vivaux over 2000m on 4 March. Can do a lot better on the grass and is not out of it.
RACE 15: HUTTON STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 7) – 1600M – TIME: 01:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13700
Kovel (IRE) Not disgraced when fifth in a Condition at La Teste-de-Buch over 1600m on 27 July. Returns from a break but can beat these rivals if fit enough. Alsaba (IRE) Finished sixteen in a Condition at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 9 November. Capable of doing better and can contest the finish. Riassou (FR) Victorious in a Handicap at Lyon-Parilly over this course and distance on 15 March. Has shown improvement and is not out of it. Comme Quoi (FR) Only modest of late and was sixth in a Condition at Cagnes-Sur-Mer over 2200m on 1 February. Capable of being a real threat on best form.
RACE 16: CORDELIERS MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 8) – 2400M – TIME: 01:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR11900
Orageux (FR) A runner-up in a Condition at Fontainebleau over 2600m on 13 March. Big chance of going one better. Like It Or Not Did not show his best when sixth in a Condition at Fontainebleau over 2000m on 6 March. Did better twice in a row before that and should fight it out. Grand Terroir (FR) Has some fair form and was not disgraced when fifth in a Condition at Fontainebleau over 2000m on 6 March. Can make the frame. Zarakva (FR) Showed some improvement when third in a Condition at Lyon-La Soie over 2400m on 24 February. Can get into the mix of things once again.
RACE 1: KASHMIR II MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 1) – 1600M – TIME: 19:58 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700
Erdenali (FR) Gelding by Caravaggio, the dam ran a few times. From the Francis-Henri Graffard powerhouse and can make a winning debut with some good aspects to his profile. Grecian Conquest (IRE) Gelding by Saxon Warrior, the dam won 1 race on the flat and was placed in Listed races in Italy. Nice profile and one to pay attention to on his first day at school. Midyan Colt by Make Believe, the dam ran once. From the Andre Fabre stable and he will be well educated and can be involved at the business end. Thing For The Hot (FR) Gelding by Too Darn Hot, the dam won 4 races including a Listed and two Group 3 in Germany. Choice pedigree and bought for 190,000 euros as a yearling. One to keep safe.
RACE 2: PRALINE MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 2) – 1600M – TIME: 20:33 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24700
Estivale Filly by Kingman, the dam won 1 race. From a top stable that excels with newcomers and any market interest should be noted. Ilithyie (IRE) Filly by Dubawi, the dam won 2 races and she has a taking pedigree. Her trainer has three in the race and with Alexis Pouchin booked to ride, she can be involved. Ymeeelih (FR) Filly by Victor Ludorum, the dam was placed in a Listed in Germany. Choice pedigree and one to pay attention to if the betting vibes are lively. Stephanie (FR) Filly by Zelzal, the dam won 4 races including 2 Listed and contested Group 1. Looks good on paper and from a respected trainer that can ready one to strike on debut.
RACE 3: LANGUEDOC HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 3) – 2000M – TIME: 21:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR50900
Ziggy Star (FR) Ran well to be fourth over 2000m at this track in a Class 2 Handicap on 10 March on his latest start. Leading contender. Love Is Gold (FR) Two unplaced efforts since a third over 1800m at Deauville in a Class 2 Handicap on 2 December. One to keep onside. Almiro (FR) Unplaced last time, third before that over 2200m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 14 January in a Class 2. Among the leading each-way chances. Drumard (FR) Creditable sixth last time over 1800m at Chantilly in a Class 2 Handicap on 3 March. Consistent form before that. Hard to ignore.
RACE 4: PRIX DU PREMIER PAS MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 1) – 900M – TIME: 21:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000
Sacree Philomene (IRE) This filly is out of the mare Saturne who won once in three starts and featured in a Group 3. She is from a speedy family and can romp home. Belisa Bay (IRE) This filly is out of the unraced mare Belisa De Vega. Not much confidence in the pedigree but from a stable that can have them tuned. Tipere (USA) This colt is out of the unraced mare Cash is Queen. Best to follow the betting for a better guide. Feel Well (FR) This filly is out of the mare Feel Joy who raced 12 times but did not find any success in her races. She could be anything on debut.
RACE 5: COMRADE STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 4) – 1400M – TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25600
Khozan Good win over 1600m at Chantilly on 12 February in a Condition on his sole start. Looks like a nice prospect and is open to progress. Real News (FR) Fair effort to be fifth in a Listed at Deauville on 2 November over 1400m on his last start, and a win before that in October over 1400m at Chantilly. Player. Imperior (FR) Three good runs, a win on debut at this track over 1300m on 12 September, and a fourth on the latest over track and trip in a Listed on 9 November. Live chance. Ahalya (FR) Placed fourth on her sole start this year over 1600m at Chantilly in a Class 2 on 12 March. In the mix.
RACE 6: CROIX LUIZET HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 2) – 2200M – TIME: 22:08 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Willy Winner (FR) Solid third in a Class 3 Handicap over 2400m at Lyon La Soie on 11 March. Strong winning chance. Linaria (FR) Much better run into third in a Class 4 Condition over 2600m at Marseille Pont De Vivaux on 9 March. Each way play. Centrical (IRE) Finished third in a Class 2 Handicap over 2400m at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 24 February. Well-entered and can be lethal. Treasure Keeper (FR) Took on a strong Class 2 Handicap over 1800m at Chantilly and finished eighth on 3 March. Include in all plays.
RACE 7: PRIX EDMOND BLANC (GROUP 3) (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 5) – 1600M – TIME: 22:25 PRIZE MONEY: EUR73200
Silius (IRE) Unbeaten in two starts this year, the latest in a Listed over this track and trip on 5 March. Fit and in good form, the one to beat. Skukuza Very good last year and was third in a Group 2 at ParisLongchamp over this distance on 4 October. Ships from UK and returns from a break but should fight it out. Dreamliner (FR) Did not show his best when eighth in a Group 2 at ParisLongchamp over this distance on 4 October. Capable of doing better and is not out of it. Moon Cloud (FR) Still learning and was victorious last time out in a Listed over this course and distance on 9 November. Returns from a break but must be respected.
RACE 8: AMMONIUS MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 3) – 2200M – TIME: 22:42 PRIZE MONEY: EUR19200
Silent Warning (IRE) This colt is out of a 3-time winning mare Anthem Alexander who found success in a Group 2 and Group 3 on British soil. He can make an exciting debut here. Zulu Chant (IRE) Consistent third in a Maiden over 1600m at Chantilly on 25 September. Returns after a rest but can be fiery. Shalazi (IRE) Positive second in a Maiden over 1800m at Fontainebleau on 22 November. Will appreciate the step up in trip. Monte Cupolino (SWI) Good third in a Maiden over 1800m at Bordeaux Le Bouscat on 10 March. Place chance on form.
RACE 9: PRIX RIGHT ROYAL LISTED STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 6) – 3000M – TIME: 23:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR47600
Hotheaded Clearly talented and was third in a Group 3 at ParisLongchamp over 3000m on 31 August. Returns from a break but can score if fit enough. Asmarani (IRE) Victorious after a break in a Condition at Chantilly over 2600m on 8 March. Should fight out the finish once again. Parachutiste (IRE) A good third in a Group 2 at ParisLongchamp over 2400m on 7 September. Can be a threat if fit from a break. Double Major (IRE) Returned from a break with a good runner-up performance in a Condition at Chantilly over 2600m on 8 March. Top stayer who should contest the finish.
RACE 10: LA FEYSSINE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 4) – 2000M – TIME: 23:17 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300
Mandleft (FR) Credible fifth in a Class 3 Handicap over 2000m at Saint-Cloud on 10 March. Strong winning chance. Measter Owen (FR) Forgivable twelve in a Class 4 Handicap over 2200m at Lyon La Soie on 11 March. Can redeem himself here. Born To Dare (FR) Finished tenth in a Class 4 Handicap over 2000m at Marseille Borely on 18 March. Still a maiden contender and has the urge to break the spell. Momo Nelson (IRE) Pleasant fifth in a Class 3 Handicap over 2200m at Fontainebleau on 28 February. Minor each way chance.
RACE 11: ROUSSILLON HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 7) – 2000M – TIME: 23:35 PRIZE MONEY: EUR25900
Clicclic Panpanpan (FR) Successful in a Handicap over this course and distance on 19 March. Carries a penalty but can follow up. Foxey Lady (FR) Needed her comeback run when eighth in a Handicap over this track and trip on 19 March. Fitter now and should fight out the finish. Steady Success (FR) Not disgraced when sixth in his only start of this year, in a Handicap at Le Mans over 2000m on 4 March. Fitter now and can be a threat. Larlib (FR) Not reliable this year and was sixth in a Condition at Lyon-La Soie over 2400m on 11 March. Better this distance and can make the frame.
RACE 12: GRAND LARGE HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 5) – 2000M – TIME: 23:52 PRIZE MONEY: EUR14400
Lighted Glory (FR) Finished second in a Class 4 Handicap over 2400m at Croise-Laroche on 20 March. Mighty winning chance. Pumpy Girl (FR) Positive fourth in a Class 4 Handicap over 2200m at Lyon La Soie on 11 March. Good each way chance. Vino (FR) Solid third in a Class 4 Handicap over 2400m at Lyon La Soie on 21 March. Can threaten the Top 2. Pisorno (FR) Won in a Class 4 Condition over 2300m at Montlucon on 22 March. Massive contender here.
RACE 13: LA COTE D’AZUR STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM SAINT-CLOUD RACE 8) – 2400M – TIME: 00:10 PRIZE MONEY: EUR21000
Spanish Prince (FR) Holding form well and finished third in a Condition at Cagnes-Sur-Mer over 2200m on 1 February. Can pick up this class. Silaway (FR) Usually competitive and was fifth at Hannover over 2200m on 26 October. Can get involved with the finish. Starnberg (FR) A bit of a disappointment this year and was sixth in a Condition at Lyon-Parilly over 2400m on 15 March. Capable of doing better and is not out of it. Done Deal (FR) Has not won since August 2024 but did return in good form and finished third in a Condition at Chantilly over 2700m on 8 March. Can be competitive once again.
RACE 14: GUILLERMAIN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 6) – 1600M – TIME: 00:27 PRIZE MONEY: EUR12800
Stunning Angel (FR) Only modest of late and finished ninth in a Class 4 Handicap at Marseille-Borely over 1200m on 18 March. Has claims in a weak field. Terredeguerre (FR) Not reliable and finished seventh in a Class 3 Handicap at Fontainebleau over 1800m on 13 March. Better this distance and can contest the finish. Bell Song (FR) Successful in a Claimer at Marseille-Vivaux over 1500m on 22 March. Unreliable but can be competitive in this line-up. Cote D’or (FR) Kept to the PSF of late and finished eleventh in a Class 4 Handicap at Marseille-Vivaux over 2000m on 4 March. Can do a lot better on the grass and is not out of it.
RACE 15: HUTTON STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 7) – 1600M – TIME: 01:00 PRIZE MONEY: EUR13700
Kovel (IRE) Not disgraced when fifth in a Condition at La Teste-de-Buch over 1600m on 27 July. Returns from a break but can beat these rivals if fit enough. Alsaba (IRE) Finished sixteen in a Condition at Saint-Cloud over 1600m on 9 November. Capable of doing better and can contest the finish. Riassou (FR) Victorious in a Handicap at Lyon-Parilly over this course and distance on 15 March. Has shown improvement and is not out of it. Comme Quoi (FR) Only modest of late and was sixth in a Condition at Cagnes-Sur-Mer over 2200m on 1 February. Capable of being a real threat on best form.
RACE 16: CORDELIERS MAIDEN STAKES (TURF TRACK) (FROM LYON-PARILLY RACE 8) – 2400M – TIME: 01:30 PRIZE MONEY: EUR11900
Orageux (FR) A runner-up in a Condition at Fontainebleau over 2600m on 13 March. Big chance of going one better. Like It Or Not Did not show his best when sixth in a Condition at Fontainebleau over 2000m on 6 March. Did better twice in a row before that and should fight it out. Grand Terroir (FR) Has some fair form and was not disgraced when fifth in a Condition at Fontainebleau over 2000m on 6 March. Can make the frame. Zarakva (FR) Showed some improvement when third in a Condition at Lyon-La Soie over 2400m on 24 February. Can get into the mix of things once again.
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