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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: KENILWORTH@2025.12.17
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 17.12.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R125,000, 12:30GMT+2
Race Summary: LA PATRONA ran a great race for second behind Rose Woott at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 19th of November, she will love the step up in trip to 1800m on Wednesday, from a neat draw, she will go close to winning. WOMAN IN GOLD ran fourth in the same race as La Patrona last time, she was drawn wide on that occasion, and she absolutely flew home late to finish just over two lengths behind the winner, now that she steps up in trip, she will run a big race. UP IN FLAMES ran a fair race behind Special Glamour on the 2nd of November, if she can build on that performance, she will be amongst the places here. WAIT FOR ME finally gets a good draw, there should be no excuses for this filly on Wednesday, she must be included into all bets.
Selections: #2 LA PATRONA, #5 WOMAN IN GOLD, #4 UP IN FLAMES, #1 WAIT FOR ME
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 17.12.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R125,000, 13:05GMT+2
Race Summary: WYZE DECLARATION stayed on strongly for third behind Gin Palace on the 26th of November, she was drawn awkwardly on that occasion, she is clearly improving with every start, from a neat draw on Wednesday, she will go close to winning. DESTINY’S DREAM ran fourth in the same race as Wyze Declaration last time, she was only beaten just over four lengths by the winner, in hope that she gets some cover early in this race, she will be dangerous in the finish. HAZEL GREEN never runs a bad race, she ran a good race for second behind Saachi One at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 18th of October, she will love the step up in trip to 1400m again, include her into all bets. LARK’S SONG has been rested for 73 days, she is much better than her last run, if she doesn’t need the run badly on Wednesday, she will be competitive at a decent price.
Selections: #4 WYZE DECLARATION, #5 DESTINY’S DREAM, #7 HAZEL GREEN, #6 LARK’S SONG
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 17.12.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R125,000, 13:45GMT+2
Race Summary: SEVEN NO TRUMP ran a great race behind One Dance on the 22nd of November, she ran second and was beaten just over four lengths at the line, she will love the step up in trip to 1400m, from a good draw on Wednesday, she will go close to winning. IONA CASTLE stayed on well for third behind Given To Fly on the 26th of November, she was drawn awkwardly on that occasion, now that she gets a good draw, there should be no excuses for this filly, include her into all bets. BLUE LAGOON has run to excellent races in succession, she ran second behind Gin Palace on the 26th of November, if she can build on that performance, she will have a big winning chance. KUBU ran a beautiful race at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 10th of November, she ran third and was beaten just over four lengths at the line, she is a young filly that will keep improving with every start, watch her closely.
Selections: #2 SEVEN NO TRUMP, #1 IONA CASTLE, #7 BLUE LAGOON, #5 KUBU
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 17.12.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100,000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: OCEAN SKY ran a great race behind Signor Dante on the 19th of November, the form of that race has worked out well, he is honest and he tries hard, from a good draw on Wednesday, he will go close to winning. MADRA RUA was heavily supported in the market on the 26th of November, he ran fourth behind Kliptown, he should love the step up in trip to 1400m, there is no doubt that he will run a cracker here. DISTRICT MASTER was touched off in a close finish by Balzi Rossi on the 26th of November, he is in good form at the moment, if he brings his last performance to the track again on Wednesday, he will be dangerous in the finish. BLIZZARDBOY ran a fair race at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 26th of November, he was beaten just over two lengths by Balzi Rossi, the blinkers have been fitted to this gelding, watch for sharp improvement.
Selections: #3 OCEAN SKY, #2 MADRA RUA, #5 DISTRICT MASTER, #4 BLIZZARDBOY
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 17.12.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R125,000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: WHIRLWIND has been rested for 101 days, she caught the eye late on debut, she ran third behind Demanding Dave on the 7th of September, with natural improvement expected from this filly, she will be hard to beat in this field. PANJANDRUM stayed on nicely for second behind Playing Trix on the 26th of November, she was doing some good work late on that occasion, there is no doubt that she will be competitive again on her best form. THELEIA was heavily supported in the market on the 22nd of November, she was disappointing behind One Dance, if she can put that run behind her, she will have a big winning chance. LATE BLOOMER has been rested for 182 days, she was last seen running fourth at Hollywoodbets Greyville (Poly) on the 18th of June, she might be able to sneak into the Quartet if she doesn’t need the run badly after a long break.
Selections: #3 WHIRLWIND, #5 PANJANDRUM, #6 THELEIA, #2 LATE BLOOMER
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 17.12.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R90,000, 15:30GMT+2
Race Summary: WEHAVEASITUATION quickened up beautifully to win a good race at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 19th of November, she was given three points for that impressive win, top jockey Andrew Fortune sticks with this mare, she will be switched off early, and she will be thundering home late. ROSE WOOTT won her maiden well on the 19th of November, she is very well-bred, she will love the step up in trip to 1800m on Wednesday, from a good draw, she will be competitive. BALZI ROSSI won a good race at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 26th of November, he now steps up in trip, and he takes on a stronger field, if he has made further improvement back at home, he could pop up and win again. MIDWAY stayed on well for second behind Boundless Love on the 10th of November, he is in good form at the moment, he can certainly earn again for the connections.
Selections: #7 WEHAVEASITUATION, #1 ROSE WOOTT, #5 BALZI ROSSI, #3 MIDWAY
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 17.12.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R135,000, 16:05GMT+2
Race Summary: HUNGA TONGA ran a great race behind Reet Petite on the 10th of November, she ran second and was beaten just over two lengths at the line, jockey Andrew Fortune knows this mare well, she will be running on strongly late, include her into all bets. HAMPSTEAD HEATH has run two excellent races in succession, she ran third last time in the same race as Hunga Tonga on the 10th of November, she must have a good winning chance from a neat draw. ACT OF GRACE could be the value play in this tricky race, she was eating up the ground late behind Tulip Fields on the 19th of November, if the gaps open at the right time for this filly on Wednesday, she will go close at a decent price. BENEATH THE CLOUDS is much better than her last start, she can be dangerous from the front, watch her closely.
Selections: #7 HUNGA TONGA, #2 HAMPSTEAD HEATH, #5 ACT OF GRACE, #3 BENEATH THE CLOUDS
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 17.12.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100,000, 16:40GMT+2
Race Summary: COUNT WILLIAM fought hard to win a super race at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 15th of November, he was given six points for that win, he loves racing handy, if he brings that last run to the track again on Wednesday, he will go close to winning from a decent draw. BOUNDLESS LOVE was very disappointing on the 3rd of December, the race didn’t go according to plan early, if he bounces back to his best form, he will be competitive in a race like this. ASTRONOMICAL BOY ran a great race behind Pomp It Up on the 22nd of November, he was only beaten just over two lengths at the line, the form of that race has worked out well, even though he carries top weight for this Class 5, he has lots of ability and can win quite easily. COMMANDING stayed on well for fourth behind Paratrooper on the 26th of November, he has dropped two points in the ratings from that run, if he gets some luck in running from a wide draw, he should be right there amongst the places again.
Selections: #2 COUNT WILLIAM, #4 BOUNDLESS LOVE, #3 ASTRONOMICAL BOY, #8 COMMANDING
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 17.12.2025, Race 9, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R80,000, 17:15GMT+2
Race Summary: FLYING SOUTH stayed on nicely for third behind Count William on the 15th of November, she is very consistent, the yard is in great form at the moment, if she can beat the draw, she will go close to winning. BOOZY SUSIE ran a fair race behind Girl Magic on the 26th of November, she was only beaten just under three lengths at the line, top jockey Richard Fourie has been booked to ride this filly, from a neat draw, she will be competitive. IM THE BUZZ ran a much better race at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 26th of November, she ran third in the same race as Boozy Susie last time, on her best form, she definitely has a winning chance. ONCIDIUM is much better than her form suggests, she was beaten just over six lengths by Beach Verse on the 29th of October, she has dropped in the ratings, watch her closely, if she bounces back to her best form, she will go close to winning at a decent price.
Selections: #8 FLYING SOUTH, #2 BOOZY SUSIE, #4 IM THE BUZZ, #5 ONCIDIUM
Best Win: #3 WHIRLWIND
Best Value Bet: #7 WEHAVEASITUATION
