RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: KENILWORTH@2024.04.24
Kenilworth, 24.04.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R135.000, 12:30GMT+2
Race Summary: DIXIELAND BAND looks to have much in her favour. She improved in her last start, has stamina in pedigree, has drawn well, and boasts an in-form rider. But many try the trip and there could be big improvers in this line-up. PENTOLINA met a fair field when making her debut and could make the required improvement over the longer distance. RUBY CLAIRE was perhaps not ready to take on her elders last time. She has drawn well and could improve. BABELICIOUS has decent form but a wide gate to overcome. Still, she must be respected.
Selections:
#2 Dixieland Band, #7 Pentolina, #1 Ruby Claire, #12 Babelicious
Kenilworth, 24.04.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R110.000, 13:05GMT+2
Race Summary: While there are hard-knockers in this line-up it may pay to follow Gimmethegreenlight filly BELA VISTA who hails from an illustrious family. Her trainer thinks highly of her and she could be a smart sort. Older filly TEQUILA SKY will test her. She is knocking hard too having run second three times in a row and would be deserving. PINK MOON wasn’t far off the latter in her second start and looks to have needed her last run badly after a layoff. She must be respected. GIMMETHELIMELIGHT has run some decent races but has a bit to find to win it. More first-timers in it.
Selections:
#8 Bela Vista, #2 Tequila Sky, #4 Pink Moon, #3 Beware The Bomb
Kenilworth, 24.04.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R110.000, 13:45GMT+2
Race Summary: DAIMYO has run two good seconds and probably just needs to get the timing right. He has the best of the draws and could get away from the field. AMANCIO caught the eye in his second start and having drawn well again may not let him get away. Both are well-bred and need time to mature. ETOILEFILLANTE has produced some good finishes of late and would be deserving. He should appreciate the drop in distance. MIDWAY showed something last time and could make further improvement. AZZURRI and MOREMI GORGE can show more.
Selections:
#3 Amancio, #1 Daimyo, #7 Etoilefillante, #11 Azzurri
Kenilworth, 24.04.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R85.000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: As competitive as it gets. LORD SAYE is a lightly raced four-year-old that could now be tested over a more suitable distance. He has a much better draw and should have every chance. KWITE A KING has the form, but gives away weight and races from a wide draw. Still, it could be the right opportunity for him. JUAN LES PINS stayed on last time giving the impression he could do with the extra distance if not in need of more. JOVIAL and BELLA’S PABLO have both shown potential in the past and rate value propositions.
Selections:
#2 Lord Saye, #10 Kwite A King, #6 Juan Les Pins, #4 Jovial
Kenilworth, 24.04.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R85.000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: GRANDIOSA and VERONIQUE could fight it out again. The former won her last start well enough to suggest she could follow up. But VERONIQUE jumped slow and was finishing nicely. She is 1.5kg better off with GRANDIOSA for a 0.50-length beating and could turn it around. The maiden TICKING BOMB is an interesting inclusion. She travelled well only to weaken in the closing stages over 1800m last time. She may go better over the shorter. CLOUID CHASER could prefer a faster run and has dropped in ratings. More can threaten here.
Selections:
#3 Grandiosa, #4 Veronique, #2 Ticking Bomb, #10 Cloud Chaser
Kenilworth, 24.04.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R135.000, 15:30GMT+2
Race Summary: COASTAL COMMANDER lost the richest race in the land by a neck in his penultimate and then raised his game further when fourth in the Grade 1 SplashOut Cape Derby. If he doesn’t need the run after a rest he could live up to expectations. Trainer Brett Crawford has three in the race and all have chances. PORT LOUIS has drawn best of his trio and after running third in the Variety Club Mile stakes could be hard to fight off. ZIL MORIS finished ahead of ZOOMIE in the East Cape Guineas but it could get close again. MY GOLLY MOLLY is capable and could pop up.
Selections:
#2 Port Louis, #8 Coastal Commander, #6 Zil Moris, #3 My Golly Molly
Kenilworth, 24.04.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R135.000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: MISS MARGUERITE is best weighted and could have every chance judged on her last run. Most, however, are capable of taking it. SOUTHERN SKIES ran a nice race on her local debut against males. She should appreciate the longer trip back against her own sex. DISTINCTION impressed in her penultimate after a slow start and was then unlucky not to get a clear run last time. She has drawn well. WINTER RAINFALL had excuses in her last two. She could be dangerous if back to best. KYTHERA won well and could enjoy the trip.
Selections:
#7 Miss Marguerite, #5 Southern Skies, #1 Distinction, #3 Winter Rainfall
Kenilworth, 24.04.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R85.000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: WORDSWORTH has run three good races in a row and could end rider Richard Fourie’s day on a high note. He appears the form choice. LOVERS LANE ran an encouraging race last time out and having drawn well must be respected. WHISKEY BRAVO came back to form with blinkers fitted last time. He could be on the up again. WHY NOT JACKIE won full of running last time but has a bit more to do here. Still, she needs to be taken seriously. WYLIE JACK is one of many that shows good pace and could be in the right place at the right time.
Selections:
#12 Wordsworth, #3 Lovers Lane, #8 Whiskey Bravo, #10 Why Not Jackie
Best Win: #2 PORT LOUIS
Best Value Bet: #7 MISS MARGUERITE
Best Longshot: #7 MISS MARGUERITE
