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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: KENILWORTH@2025.05.04
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 04.05.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R125,000, 11:40GMT+2
Race Summary: 1 BEAUTIFUL ONE ran a lovely race on debut behind Una The Unicorn, the track definitely favoured horses drawn on the inside up the straight at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 14th of April, she was on the wrong side and still managed to catch the eye late, with natural improvement, she will go very close to winning. 12 SHE’S MY WORLD ran a cracker behind her stable companion on the 16th of April, she looks to be a smart filly that will keep improving with every start, there is no doubt that she will have a big winning chance here. 13 PARALEGAL has done nothing wrong to date, she ran a fair race on the 14th of April in a big field, she could sneak into the places on her best form. 5 FIRST KISS finished just over seven lengths behind North Point on debut, that was against winners, she can only improve, watch her closely.
Selections: #1 BEAUTIFUL ONE, #12 SHE’S MY WORLD, #13 PARALEGAL, #5 FIRST KISS
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 04.05.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100,000, 12:15GMT+2
Race Summary: 3 CAPE CAPTAIN was touched off in a driving finish on the 14th of April at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, she has been knocking on the door in a big way to get that maiden victory, the blinkers have been fitted on Sunday afternoon, she must have a good winning chance in this competitive field. 7 CLAIR DE LUNE stayed on strongly behind Military Command in the Cape Slipper on the 16th of March, she is a two-year old taking on older horses which is never easy, but she has ability and she is improving, include her into all bets. 2 HERITAGE RIDGE never runs a bad race, she is as honest as they come, she must have a good place chance again. 5 RIKKITIKKITAVI ran a great race on debut behind Princessontherun, she was very green and was only beaten just under two lengths by the winner, if she doesn’t need the run from a long break of 106 days, she could be competitive.
Selections: #3 CAPE CAPTAIN, #7 CLAIR DE LUNE, #2 HERITAGE RIDGE, #5 RIKKITIKKITAVI
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 04.05.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R90,000, 12:50GMT+2
Race Summary: 9 PAST AND PRESENT gets the blinkers fitted on Sunday afternoon, he is very honest and tries hard, this looks to be the perfect race for him to exit the maiden ranks, his form is good and he will take lots of beating. 4 JET A ONE fought hard all the way to the line in his last start behind Show Off, he has improved significantly with the blinkers fitted, he will be on speed early from a good draw, include him into all bets, he may prove difficult to catch with jockey Richard Fourie in the saddle. 10 MOMENT OF TRUTH found late support in the market last time, he ran a fair race, the blinkers have now been fitted to this gelding, watch him closely, he will be running on late. 2 SET TO MUSIC has been rested for 109 days, he is much better than his last run, this combination of trainer and jockey has been in great form over the last few weeks, he could sneak into the places at a big price.
Selections: #9 PAST AND PRESENT, #4 JET A ONE, #10 MOMENT OF TRUTH, #2 SET TO MUSIC
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 04.05.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R135,000, 13:25GMT+2
Race Summary: 4 AIR RAID quickened up in devastating fashion on the 14th of April to win a good race, he was given six points for that victory, there is no doubt that he is highly progressive and should take lots of beating in this Class 3, he looks to be an exciting sprinter in the making. 5 MAURITIUS KESTREL moved up like a winner in his last start over 1500m, he travelled smoothly and didn’t finish his race off late, the drop in trip is key for this individual, he should run a massive race. 3 PLEASE BE TRUE has been rested for 82 days, he powered home to win a good race on the 11th of February over 1600m, this trip of 1200m will be on the short side for him, but he will be doing good work late and must be watched over further. 7 ARCTIC WIZARD ran a good second behind Air Raid on the 14th of April, he is now 2.5kgs better off at the weights for a 2.5 length beating, the yard thinks highly of this colt, include him into all bets.
Selections: #4 AIR RAID, #5 MAURITIUS KESTREL, #3 PLEASE BE TRUE, #7 ARCTIC WIZARD
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 04.05.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R300,000, 14:00GMT+2
Race Summary: 5 NORTH POINT quickened up like a smart horse in the making last time, he sat just off the speed early and then glided into the lead the last 300m to win with absolute ease, he is extremely progressive and will be very hard to beat in this Grade 3 event. 8 MATCH THAT finished like a steam train to win a lovely race on debut, she was slow out the gates and still managed to beat a decent field, she is a filly taking on the boys, but she gets the weight and she looks way above average, watch her closely, she could be anything. 3 ORBIT needed his last run badly behind North Point, he made up good ground late when finishing second from a small break, he should improve tons from that, include him into the places. 4 DREAMWORLD ran a terrific race in the Cape Slipper, he was very green early and fought hard all the way to the line to grab second, he is a smart colt, the yard rate him highly.
Selections: #5 NORTH POINT, #8 MATCH THAT, #3 ORBIT, #4 DREAMWORLD
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 04.05.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R200,000, 14:35GMT+2
Race Summary: 5 KINDA WONDERFUL has been rested for 71 days, she made up good ground late to finish second in the Cape Fillies Classic, she has dropped two points in the ratings from that run on the 22nd of February, if she doesn’t need the run badly, she will be very competitive in this Listed event. 8 TIME FOR LOVE won this race in 2024, she has been rested for 99 days, she is a gutsy filly, include her into all bets, she must have a good each way chance at a decent price. 2 BEWARE THE BOMB has been rested for 148 days, she was slightly disappointing in the Grade 1 Cape Fillies Guineas on the 7th of December 2024, she is much better than that performance, from a good draw here, she must be respected. 7 GOLD POKER GAME would have needed her last run over 1400m on the 14th of April, she will be ridden for some luck from a tricky draw, and should be working into the race nicely late, she has the ability to win, include her.
Selections: #5 KINDA WONDERFUL, #8 TIME FOR LOVE, #2 BEWARE THE BOMB, #7 GOLD POKER GAME
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 04.05.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R350,000, 15:10GMT+2
Race Summary: 2 GARRIX returned to the races from a rest and gelding last time, he is very exciting, he sat just off the speed in the Grade 3 Variety Club Mile and then sliced through the field to win going away, he is a serious horse and should love the 1800m trip on Sunday afternoon, he will be tough to beat here. 3 BILLY BOWLEGS had absolutely no luck in running on the 14th of April, he was very slow out the gates and still managed to catch the eye late for fourth behind Garrix, he should be cherry ripe for this Grade 3, if he jumps on terms, he will be right there in the finish. 4 LA PULGA won well on the 14th of April, he was given three points for that victory, he is improving with racing and must be respected. 1 RASCALLION has been a soldier for the connections, he always tries hard, he has been competitive at a high level for a long time in his career, from a good draw, he should be amongst the places.
Selections: #2 GARRIX, #3 BILLY BOWLEGS, #4 LA PULGA, #1 RASCALLION
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 04.05.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R90,000, 15:45GMT+2
Race Summary: 6 COUNTRY TIME was mighty unlucky last time, she was caught a long way back in running and then made up solid ground late, the apprentice takes off 4kgs, off this rating in a weak field, she must have a good winning chance here. 9 WINTERONTHEGREEN also had no luck in transit last time, she was slow out the machine and finished powerfully for second, if she can back that performance up on Sunday afternoon, she will have an obvious winning chance. 5 WILLIAM WEST carries a massive weight again, he was gutsy in his last start on the 16th of April up the straight at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, he should run a fair race, watch him closely when he goes to Hollywoodbets Durbanville. 2 ANGEL’S OASIS won her maiden well, she is still improving, if she can build on that victory, she could sneak into the places.
Selections: #6 COUNTRY TIME, #9 WINTERONTHEGREEN, #5 WILLIAM WEST, #2 ANGEL’S OASIS
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 04.05.2025, Race 9, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R110,000, 16:20GMT+2
Race Summary: 2 CAPTAIN’S DESTINY is as honest as the day is long, she really is such a consistent filly, she was given a top ride by jockey Oswald Noach to win a good race last time, she was given three points for that narrow win, there is no doubt she will have a good winning chance again. 5 TANNERON ran a super race behind Captain’s Destiny on the 16th of April, she ran fourth and was only beaten just under one length, at the weights, she must have a good each way chance here. 6 PINK PIGEON has been rested for 159 days and she has changed stables, watch her closely, she has some good form behind horses that have been competitive at a high level, if she is ready to go on her return, she will go very close. 7 LUCY ROCKET quickened up beautifully to win a competitive race at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 5th of March, she will need a career best to win again, but she is improving.
Selections: #2 CAPTAIN’S DESTINY, #5 TANNERON, #6 PINK PIGEON, #7 LUCY ROCKET
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 04.05.2025, Race 10, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R110,000, 16:55GMT+2
Race Summary: 8 THE US OF A made up stacks of ground late on the 14th of April, he was just off the speed early and finished strongly for second behind Crowned Hornbill, he is a lovely looking horse with lots of ability, he should be way too strong for this field. 2 TOUGH TERRAIN ran a lovely race behind Paratrooper on the 21st of April, he needs a particular ride, unfortunately he carries a huge weight on Sunday afternoon, it definitely won’t make life easy for him, despite the negatives, he should remain competitive on his best form. 14 RATTLESNAKE has run two nice seconds in succession, he enjoys this trip of 1000m up the straight at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, he should be amongst the places again. 13 WORLDLY ran a much better race behind Crowned Hornbill on the 14th of April, he is slowly starting to return to his earlier form, watch him closely at a decent price.
Selections: #8 THE US OF A, #2 TOUGH TERRAIN, #14 RATTLESNAKE, #13 WORLDLY
Best Win: #8 THE US OF A
Best Value Bet: #4 AIR RAID
Best Longshot: #3 CAPE CAPTAIN
