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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: KENILWORTH AND TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE@2025.02.15
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 15.02.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R150,000, 12:05GMT+2
Race Summary: BETWEEN THE LINES comes back to the track after a small break of 63 days, she is the only raced runner in the race, her debut run behind Black Cheetah was very good, she then showed pace in her second start and faded late behind Wild Wild Green on the 14th of December, she will need to improve quite a bit to win this race. Watch the market closely and watch them move down to the start, there are many well bred first timers here.
Selections: #7 SPACEBOUND, #2 FOLLOW YOUR HEART, #1 GETUPANDGO, #4 MILITARY COMMAND
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 15.02.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R150,000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: INDIGENOUS ran a lovely race on debut behind a smart sort, he was very green and managed to stay on strongly for third, he will enjoy the extra 200m and should improve quite a bit in his second start, include him into all bets. GOOD FOR YOU ran a fair race on the 28th of December behind Absolutely Yes, he was only beaten four lengths at the wire, the form lines of that race have worked out well, watch for big improvement now that he steps up in trip to 1200m. HEDRIVESMECRAZY finished strongly on debut behind the very talented Winter Snap, he was green in the early parts and hit the line nicely for third, watch him closely, he will be right there in the finish. CHURCHILLIAN ran against winners on debut when finishing just over six lengths behind Wild Wild Green, he should improve significantly.
Selections: #8 INDIGENOUS, #1 GOOD FOR YOU, #9 HEDRIVESMECRAZY, #2 CHURCHILLIAN
TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE, 15.02.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R130.000, 12:55GMT+2
Race Summary: WHISPERING DEATH is a well-bred son of Danon Platina and looks a likely winner on debut. TENJIKU has improved with each run and should fight out the finish once again. MILITARY MOVES is a Fire Away colt who makes his debut. Watch the betting with regard to his chances. A GOOD HEART is a Soqrat filly and she could also be ready to roll on her debut.
Selections: #4 WHISPERING DEATH, #3 TENJIKU, #1 MILITARY MOVES, #6 A GOOD HEART
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 15.02.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R90,000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: LHASA finished like a train last time behind Princessontherun, she moved up like a winner and got beat on the line in a thrilling finish, her form is good and she will be very tough to beat in this Open Maiden. CAPE CAPTAIN ran a much better race on the 1st of February behind Happy Wives, she ran third and was only beaten just over two lengths by the winner, she is definitely improving with every start and must be included into the play. ALESSIA ASHEVILLE stayed on well over 1200m in her last start, she has been very consistent of late and must be respected, include her into all bet types. STU’S GIRL ran a fair race on the 18th of January behind Shesgotclass, she might be able to sneak into the places with a similar performance.
Selections: #5 LHASA, #8 CAPE CAPTAIN, #7 ALESSIA ASHEVILLE, #1 STU’S GIRL
TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE, 15.02.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R120.000, 13:32GMT+2
Race Summary: TRAIL RUNNER showed good improvement from his debut to his next run. With further improvement expected he looks the one to beat. MIZZEN SWORD needs to do more to win a race but is capable of earning some minor money. There are some first-timers that could be ready to score on debut. HARRY NYQUIST (GB) has already been gelded so the British import should be a threat. PUMPKIN PIE is a Buffalo Bill Cody gelding and his trainer does not run them unless they can win. TWO FOR THE BOYS is bred to sprint and deserves respect. URQUHART CASTLE is on his home track and could earn some money.
Selections: #10 TRAIL RUNNER, #5 PUMPKIN PIE, #6 TWO FOR THE BOYS, #7 URQUHART CASTLE
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 15.02.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R90,000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: WEHAVEASITUATION has been very consistent through her career, she made up good ground late last time behind Okavango, her form is definitely good enough to win a race like this, with some luck in running, she will be very hard to beat. BRIGHT GOLD has run two good races in succession, her last run on the 15th of January was excellent behind Give Me Everything, the form of that race has worked out well, she must have a big winning chance in this field. BLIND FAITH ran a much better race on the 1st of February behind Dream Searcher, on her best form from a good draw, she could sneak into the places at a decent price. SWEETSUMMERLOVE will get better and stronger with every start, watch for sharp improvement from her in this weak looking race.
Selections: #8 WEHAVEASITUATION, #5 BRIGHT GOLD, #2 BLIND FAITH, #3 SWEETSUMMERLOVE
TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE, 15.02.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R105.000, 14:05GMT+2
Race Summary: RISING RUSSIAN is certainly not reliable but she clearly did not like the going last time and it could pay to ignore that run but only if it is firmer going on Saturday. She can bounce back to beat these modest rivals. QUELLO CHE has lost her way of late but is capable of earning some more money. CITY LIGHTS is a long time battling maiden but should fight out the finish. Stable companions SPIRIT IN THE WIND and PASS THE BATON are unreliable but are capable of getting involved with the finish.
Selections: #1 RISING RUSSIAN, #4 CITY LIGHTS, #5 SPIRIT IN THE WIND, #2 QUELLO CHE
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 15.02.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R125,000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: VICTOR HUGO was unfortunately beaten at very thin odds in her last start on the 15th of January, he is a lovely looking horse with solid form, the blinkers have now been fitted and he will be very tough to beat in this Maiden Plate. KONNICHIWA ran a gutsy third behind It Is My Time on the 15th of January, he raced up on speed and stayed on strongly all the way to the line, from a good draw again, he should be competitive. SMART HORSE made good improvement from his first run to his second run, the yard have always said that he shows good work at home, he is improving with every start and must be watched closely at a decent price. TWILIGHT WARRIOR absolutely took off late to run a good race on debut behind Circumbendibus, unfortunately the draw will make life tough for him, he should be running on very late.
Selections: #4 VICTOR HUGO, #1 KONNICHIWA, #7 SMART HORSE, #12 TWILIGHT WARRIOR
TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE, 15.02.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R120.000, 14:40GMT+2
Race Summary: THE ULTIMATE KING did not show much on debut but did a lot better the second time around and could be ready to score. SANTIAGO’S PRIDE has been unreliable but does have a winning chance. COUNT HUHTIKUU is well drawn this time and should fight out the finish. YOJIMBO has lost his way of late but could earn some money if finding his best form. MYSTIC VISION could improve trying a lot further. SKY PILLAR ROCK is improving and is not out of it. THE MERCIFUL needs to do more to win a race but could earn some minor money.
Selections: #13 THE ULTIMATE KING, #2 COUNT HUHTIKUU, #1 SANTIAGO’S PRIDE, #5 MYSTIC VISION
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 15.02.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R125,000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: UNICORN ALERT ran a decent race behind his stable companion on the 25th of January, he is a tricky ride that needs everything to go right for him on the day, he continues to slide in the ratings, watch him closely, this looks to be the perfect race for him to get back into the winners box. IN THE BAG ran a lovely race coming back from a long rest behind Kelp Forest on the 11th of January, he should improve nicely now that he is fitter and steps up to 1400m, include him into all bets. CIRCUMBENDIBUS quickened up smartly to win his maiden well on the 18th of January, the blinkers stay on, he is still improving and must be respected in this tricky race. GIVETHATMANABELLS ran a much better race last time when finishing third, on his best form he could sneak into the Quartet from a good draw.
Selections: #7 UNICORN ALERT, #2 IN THE BAG, #9 CIRCUMBENDIBUS, #1 GIVETHATMANABELLS
TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE, 15.02.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R110.000, 15:20GMT+2
Race Summary: ARTIST’S MODEL was firmly put in his place by some high-class three-year-olds last time out. He can bounce back to beat these rivals but will be giving weight away to all of them. DON’T CRY FOR ME is usually not far off them but needs to do more to win. ON TARGET has looked better the further he goes and should be right there at the finish yet again. IMMEDIATE EDGE won nicely on debut but is carded to run on Thursday so might not contest this race. SERRANO is consistent and can earn some more money.
Selections: #1 ARTIST’S MODEL, #3 ON TARGET, #6 IMMEDIATE EDGE, #2 DON’T CRY FOR ME
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 15.02.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R185,000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: HOLDING THUMBS has been in terrific form of late, he is gutsy and very consistent, the drop in trip should be no problem at all for this gelding, he will be hard to beat. CALL TO UNITE got the run of the race last time and disappointed behind Promettere, he is much better than that performance, he could certainly finish in the places on his best form, watch him closely. NAVY STRENGTH was well beaten in the Grade 3 Chairman’s Cup on the 4th of January, he has no weight on his back and he drops in trip to 2000m, watch for major improvement from this gelding. OTTO LUYKEN ran a fair race in the Grade 3 Western Cape Stayers race on the 25th of January, he is a solid individual that tries hard, he could be the value in this tough looking race.
Selections: #1 HOLDING THUMBS, #3 CALL TO UNITE, #9 NAVY STRENGTH, #4 OTTO LUYKEN
TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE, 15.02.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R100.000, 15:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Trainer Clinton Binda has his yard in very good form and PRIZED PLATINUM won nicely enough to suggest he might follow up. Stable companion MARIACHI MADNESS won last week and could follow up. ABBEY’S VIEW won on debut and could be better than her merit rating would suggest. WARM WINTER NITE looked a bit unlucky not to win last week and should be a bit fitter this time around. VEGAS HI RISE, ONE PARTY, CAPTAIN EFFICIENT and DANCING DORA are all capable of running well.
Selections: #7 PRIZED PLATINUM, #3 WARM WINTER NITE, #2 VEGAS HI RISE, #1 ABBEY’S VIEW
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 15.02.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R125,000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: DECEMBER DAWN quickened up in devastating fashion to win a super race on the 15th of January, she has won her last three races with absolute ease, she likes to be switched off early and then comes with a storming run late, this is undoubtedly a step up in class for her, but she is improving and should go very close to winning again. BACK AT THE GEORGE disappointed in her last start behind Sohot Sowhat on the 15th of January, she travelled well early and then faded badly late, she is much better than that performance and could bounce back to best on Saturday afternoon, include her into all bets. SHESGOTCLASS won her maiden exceptionally well on the 18th of January, she is improving with every start and should remain competitive now that she takes on stronger. DARK WINTER will need to improve to win a race like this, on her best form she could sneak into the Quartet with champion jockey Richard Fourie in the saddle.
Selections: #8 DECEMBER DAWN, #1 BACK AT THE GEORGE, #3 SHESGOTCLASS, #6 DARK WINTER
TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE, 15.02.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R400.000, 16:30GMT+2
Race Summary: PURPLE PITCHER did not show his best behind Main Defender last time out. He was very good in the Betway Summer Cup before that and can bounce back to beat these rivals. SILVER SANCTUARY was well behind that rival in the Summer Cup but will be a danger if showing her best form. RADICCHIO was not disgraced when trying this distance last time out but may prefer it shorter. NONE OTHER showed what she is capable of with a good win last time out and deserves respect for that. FORGIVENESS still has scope for improvement and could be better than rated.
Selections: #1 PURPLE PITCHER, #2 SILVER SANCTUARY, #4 RADICCHIO, #5 NONE OTHER
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 15.02.2025, Race 9, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100,000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: TRIPPI’S SILK fought really hard to run a game second last time behind Tsunami Warning on the 28th of December, he drops back in trip to 1200m for this Class 5 event, if he jumps on terms and gets some luck in running, he will be right there in the finish despite the big weight on his back. MARITZBURG MEMORY was heavily supported in the market on the 1st of February when finishing just over seven lengths behind the winner, she has dropped nicely in the ratings and will love the drop in trip, watch for big improvement from this filly. LOVERS LANE stayed on strongly in a driving finish on the 1st of February behind Electric Feels, he is honest and should be right there again, include him into all bets. AUGUSTA BLUE has been rested for 63 days, he is much better than his last run, he should be running on strongly late at a big price.
Selections: #9 TRIPPI’S SILK, #1 MARITZBURG MEMORY, #4 LOVERS LANE, #7 AUGUSTA BLUE
TURFFONTEIN STANDSIDE, 15.02.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R150.000, 17:05GMT+2
Race Summary: BOURBON RESERVE is returning from a break but he did show improvement in each start and is receiving weight from all his rivals. He may be well above his current merit rating. JOHN WICK is in good form and can get involved with the finish once again. JOHNNY APPLESEED seems to blow hot and cold but can win if in the right mood. RONDEBOSCH is consistent and clearly not out of it. DONTSHOOTTHEBARMAN carried 64kg to victory last time out but does meet some young improving runners.
Selections: #10 BOURBON RESERVE, #6 JOHNNY APPLESEED, #5 RONDEBOSCH, #9 JOHN WICK
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 15.02.2025, Race 10, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R140,000, 17:20GMT+2
Race Summary: EMPIRE STATE ran a great race on the 25th of January behind Golden Destiny, he ran fourth and was only beaten just under one length by the winner, the yard have always held this three year old colt in high regard, his form is good and he will be hard to beat despite the big weight of 63kgs on his back. NIGHT TIGER is much better than his last two starts, he can be a tricky ride, but this looks to be a nice race for him to bounce back to his best form, watch him closely at a decent price. COUNTER ATTACK has been rested for 63 days, he was very disappointing on the 14th of December, if he doesn’t need the run badly, he could easily be competitive in this tricky race. PIROSHKA has dropped significantly in the ratings, watch for sharp improvement from this gelding.
Selections: #9 EMPIRE STATE, #5 NIGHT TIGER, #4 COUNTER ATTACK, #2 PIROSHKA
Best Win: #4 VICTOR HUGO #10 BOURBON RESERVE
Best Value Bet: #7 UNICORN ALERT
Best Longshot: #9 TRIPPI’S SILK #7 PRIZED PLATINUM
