RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: KENILWORTH@2024.05.21
Kenilworth, 21.05.2024, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R135.000, 12:20GMT+2
Race Summary: SUMMER SNOW showed good pace before tiring out of contention over 1200m. He looks well placed back over 1000m. IN THE GREEN ZONE finished close up in all three starts over this distance before finishing just out the money over 1200m. She should have a big say in this line up. But there are well-bred first-timers in the race. JUST A GLANCE is highly regarded and if attracts betting support may be the one to beat. RATTLESNAKE made improvement on his debut run and could get into the money in this field.
Selections:
#3 Just A Glance, #6 Summer Snow, #7 In The Green Zone, #9 Rattlesnake
Kenilworth, 21.05.2024, Race 2, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R135.000, 12:55GMT+2
Race Summary: FATAL GEM needed her last run when tiring late in what was a Listed feature. She was earlier beaten in a close finish by CALLMEGETRIX and is weighted to turn the tables. The latter impressed in her last start and could maintain her unbeaten record over 1400m. She is joint best weighted with SUMMER LILY who finished ahead of her in the Schweppes Cape Fillies Classic. SUMMER LILY is racing after a rest but races fresh and it could get close. FUN ZONE had excuses last time and if in the mood could run a big race. WUGUG, SCHOOL POLICY and UNCONQUERABLE LADY make it tough.
Selections:
#4 Callmegetrix, #3 Summer Lily, #6 Fatal Gem, #5 Fun Zone
Kenilworth, 21.05.2024, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R85.000, 13:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Full field of fillies and mares and it is wide open, moreso that it is an open maiden. UNITED WE STAND did well when runner up against males last time. She can score with a repeat. ROCKING PEONIE has been a bit unlucky not to open her account. She may have drawn toward the outside but could get a clear passage. LEAD TO GLORY finished ahead of ROCKING PEONIE the last time they met and has drawn well so could confirm. The blinkers have been taken off and she may jump better. FUTURE STAR came in for support last time and alomg with SPIRIT GUIDE must be respected. More with claims.
Selections:
#9 United We Stand, #13 Rocking Peonie, #2 Lead To Glory, #8 Future Star
Kenilworth, 21.05.2024, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R85.000, 14:05GMT+2
Race Summary: Another open maiden but this time run over 1600m. NATIONAL DISGRACE is holding form and would be deserving. She has run well from wide draws and needs to find a little more for the win. CHARLOTTE BRONTE was fancied against males last time. She ran a fair race and can build on that performance back against her sex. SAINT BRIGID wasn’t far behind when having to overcome a wide draw in her last start and from gate No 1 could have the run of the race. WEHAVEASITUATION improved over this trip last and with LAVENDER BAY and STATE CAPITOL must have earning potential.
Selections:
#8 National Disgrace, #7 Charlotte Bronte, #1 Saint Brigid, #4 Lavender Bay
Kenilworth, 21.05.2024, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R85.000, 14:40GMT+2
Race Summary: GOLD INDEX ran an encouraging race last time and may be coming back to his best form. The drop in rating could have done the trick and he should be taken seriously from gate No 1. HANG OUT THE STARS is inconsistent but had things go wrong when beaten as favourite last time. She is quickly tried again and must be considered. Maiden TICKING BOMB hasn’t done badly but is still on a learning curve. A change of tactics may see her fight for honours. KEBONALESEDI is in good form and must rate a fair chance again. SPIRIT’S UNITE has decent form but work to do from a wide gate.
Selections:
#9 Spirit’s Unite, #6 Kebonalesedi, #1 Gold Index, #5 Ticking Bomb
Kenilworth, 21.05.2024, Race 6, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R135.000, 15:15GMT+2
Race Summary: Nice race. ENEMY TERRITORY is weighted to go well and should enjoy a fast pace and come at them late. Her last run over further from a wide stall is best ignored. There should be little to separate NORDIC QUEST and PINEAPPLEMINTGREEN with scores at 1-1. Both are in good form and could take to the wire this time. But it doesn’t end there. SOUTHERN SKIES and WINTER RAINFALL weren’t far off PINEAPPLEMINTGREEN and either could turn it around at the revised terms. KINKY BOOTS, MISS MARGUERITE and WHO DO YOU LOVE all have the potential to be in the fight.
Selections:
#3 Nordic Quest, #2 Southern Skies, #7 Pineapplemintgreen, #4 Enemy Territory
Kenilworth, 21.05.2024, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R85.000, 15:55GMT+2
Race Summary: VERONIQUE has found one better in her last two races. She will enjoy a faster run race and should have every chance. TRES CHIC is a bit better than her recent form. She could be well placed in this line up. WHY NOT JACKIE is holding form and should be in the shake up. DOUBLE DREAM seems to get going too late, she could have an easier task of getting there against these. COUNTRY TIME is inconsistent, however, she can be very competitive if giving her best. BLACK PATH improved last time and could be in the money again. A THOUSAND KISSES showed good pace to win her maiden.
Selections:
#3 Veronique, #4 Tres Chic, #9 Double Dream, #2 A Thousand Kisses
Kenilworth, 21.05.2024, Race 8, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R135.000, 16:30GMT+2
Race Summary: SPEED RACER has won two of his last three and is developing into a decent sprinter. He is rising in class but looks to be on the up. PORQUE TE VAS is quick on her day and could test his limits. She is also better off at the weights with KYALAMI GIRL who beat her earlier. The latter tried a bit further last time and didn’t go badly. But she may enjoy being back down the straight. Stablemate THE CHARLESTON is also talented but hasn’t been at her best. She must nevertheless be respected. ROD THE MOD, HIGHLYCONFIDENTIAL and BLUFF ON BLUFF aren’t slouches either and can earn prizes.
Selections:
#9 Speed Racer, #3 Porque Te Vas, #6 Kyalami Girl, #8 The Charleston
Kenilworth, 21.05.2024, Race 9, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R105.000, 17:05GMT+2
Race Summary: TRIPPI’S SILK found form last time. He wasn’t far off after a slow start and having suffered a saddle slip. He has drawn well but needs to get going in time. WORDSWORTH is in good form and should give another good performance. He easily beat WYLIE JACK last time but could have a battle on his hands at the revised weight terms. SWIFT ACTION was in good nick before an enforced rest. He needs to be watched. CASINO ACE and ROUGAROUIN look the types capable of popping up in this kind of contest.
Selections:
#1 Trippi’s Silk, #2 Wylie Jack, #3 Wordsworth, #11 Swift Action
Best Win: #9 SPEED RACER
Best Value Bet: #9 UNITED WE STAND
Best Longshot: #9 UNITED WE STAND
