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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: KENILWORTH@2026.01.04
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 04.01.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100,000, 12:45GMT+2
Race Summary: PROTECTOR OF PEACE went close last time and is confidently selected to get it all right this time. TREETOPS ran a fair race on debut and with natural improvement can get a lot closer. THESHOWMUSTGOON is never far adrift the action and should be very competitive. PERFECT IMPACT can be forgiven for the last run and included in the quartet.
Selections: #8 PROTECTOR OF PEACE, #2 TREETOPS, #9 THESHOWMUSTGOON, #10 PERFECT IMPACT
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 04.01.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R90,000, 13:20GMT+2
Race Summary: PUSHING LIMITS is in winning form having won two out of his last three races and there is no reason why she cannot follow up. Andrew Fortune sticks with the ride. WHIRLWIND obliged at the second time of asking and could end up being way better than a MR 78, respect and include. CARIBBEAN GOLD is lightly raced and has each way claims. COUNTRY TIME has solid form and as usual a lively chance.
Selections: #7 PUSHING LIMITS, #6 WHIRLWIND, #5 CARIBBEAN GOLD, #3 COUNTRY TIME
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 04.01.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R100,000, 13:55GMT+2
Race Summary: MERCENARY is lightly tried and has not been far off and with any amount of improvement to possibly come, could be the value here, win chance. SUGAR DADDY has good form, caught the eye last time and should go close. WALOYO YAMONI has a bright place chance and BLIZZARDBOY is a must for the quartet.
Selections: #2 MERCENARY, #5 SUGAR DADDY, #8 WALOYO YAMONI, #7 BLIZZARDBOY
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 04.01.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R140,000, 14:30GMT+2
Race Summary: ERIC LIDDELL ran an absolute cracker last time when nearly getting it all right and could be tough to beat today. PHANTOM MAN has placed twice from four starts and should win soon, but for today, has more of a place chance than a winning one. FORT LIAM and FREQUENT TRAVELLER are natural inclusions for trifectas and quartets.
Selections: #8 ERIC LIDDELL, #7 PHANTOM MAN, #1 FORT LIAM, #5 FREQUENT TRAVELLER
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 04.01.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 2500m, Turf, R140,000, 15:05GMT+2
Race Summary: SPIRIT OF LEVANA is a tad off form currently but has shown ability and talent before. Her penultimate run was fair enough to warrant her as the each way value suggestion here. She has come down in the ratings a lot. TOTHEMOONANDBACK caught the eye last time, Fortune now rides and can go one better. GENTLEMAN JOE is taking time for the next win but showed last time that the time is near. Bright chance. FAST AND FREE is one for the shortlist.
Selections: #1 SPIRIT OF LEVANA, #10 TOTHEMOONANDBACK, #3 GENTLEMAN JOE, #6 FAST AND FREE
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 04.01.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R145,000, 15:40GMT+2
Race Summary: FOUDRE won his maiden well after a rest and could end up being anything. He can be followed. BLIND DATE is holding form and has each way claims. UNITED FRONT ran a better race last time and can pop up, respect and include. GIVE IT LALDY might have more to offer, watch.
Selections: #6 FOUDRE, #5 BLIND DATE, #4 UNITED FRONT, #3 GIVE IT LALDY
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 04.01.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1500m, Turf, R185,000, 16:15GMT+2
Race Summary: GIMMIE RULES ran well behind Jan Van Goyen last time and has solid overall form, win choice and possible banker. ARDABIL got up to win a gutsy race last time and needs to be taken seriously again. GALLIC DREAM has solid form and a solid chance, one for the shortlist. CAPTAIN WEST can finish in the first four.
Selections: #2 GIMMIE RULES, #9 ARDABIL, #4 GALLIC DREAM, #5 CAPTAIN WEST
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 04.01.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R135,000, 16:50GMT+2
Race Summary: KATTEKWAADKWADRAAD was narrowly beaten last time, is lightly raced and must be taken seriously for the win position. JOU LEKKER DING nearly caused an upset at 50/1 last time and if confirming that sudden improvement, could earn again. MIGHTY MARY is way better that her last run suggests and can place. LA LANDONNE has bright claims on her good penultimate effort.
Selections: #6 KATTEKWAADKWADRAAD, #10 JOU LEKKER DING, #11 MIGHTY MARY, #8 LA LANDONNE
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 04.01.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R80,000, 17:25GMT+2
Race Summary: MORFELIHA showed ability when nearly winning out the maidens and has been selected as the first choice. FLYING SOUTH has each way claims. IM THE BUZZ is the place value and BLACK PATH always has a chance and can never be dismissed from any bets.
Selections: #1 MORFELIHA, #2 FLYING SOUTH, #13 IM THE BUZZ, #11 BLACK PATH
Best Win: #8 ERIC LIDDELL
Best Value Bet: #13 IM THE BUZZ
Best Longshot: #13 IM THE BUZZ
