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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: KENILWORTH@2026.01.13
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 13.01.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R160,000, 12:15GMT+2
Race Summary: GODRIC GRYFFINDOR ran a great race on debut, he was only beaten just over four lengths by Champagne Castle on the 13th of December, with natural improvement expected from this colt, he should go very close to winning. VERCICAT stayed on well for fourth behind Catwalk King on debut, he finished just over five lengths behind the winner, he should improve tons, watch him closely, there is no doubt he will be competitive in this field. OMKHULU BOSS found some betting support on debut, he was a touch disappointing behind Champagne Castle on the 13th of December, if he can improve from that performance, he could sneak into the places. ST HARRY is well-bred first timers, keep watching the market.
Selections: #5 GODRIC GRYFFINDOR, #1 VERCICAT, #11 OMKHULU BOSS, #2 ST HARRY
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 13.01.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R140,000, 12:50GMT+2
Race Summary: TRAILFINDER ran a cracker on debut, he finished second behind Digby on the 3rd of December, the form of that race has worked out well, he will improve tremendously going into his second start on Tuesday, watch for a big performance from this good looking colt. PANJANDRUM ran a good race for second behind her stable companion (Whirlwind) on the 17th of December, she is honest, and she tries hard, she will be right there in the finish. TURBULENT ran a much better race on the 21st of December, he ran second in a driving finish behind Influence, if he can bring that run to the track again on Tuesday, he will go close. FORT YUKON is much better than his recent run behind Give It Laldy, he will be just off the speed early, and he will be doing some good work late, include him into all bets.
Selections: #11 TRAILFINDER, #14 PANJANDRUM, #10 TURBULENT, #7 FORT YUKON
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 13.01.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R125,000, 13:25GMT+2
Race Summary: SEVEN NO TRUMP must have a big winning chance in this field, she ran a good race for fourth behind Kubu on the 17th of December, the drop in trip is key for this filly, she will run a big race. HAZEL GREEN is as honest as they come, she never runs a bad race, she stayed on well for second behind Wyze Declaration on the 17th of December, she will be right there in the finish again. SWIFT SERENITY ran a lovely race for second behind Black Erika on the 10th of December, she certainly enjoys the sprinting trips, on her best form, she definitely has a place chance. WINTER IN AUCKLAND has some fair form, she stayed on nicely for fourth in the same race as Swift Serenity last time, she might be able to sneak into the Quartet late.
Selections: #5 SEVEN NO TRUMP, #10 HAZEL GREEN, #1 SWIFT SERENITY, #11 WINTER IN AUCKLAND
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 13.01.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R140,000, 14:00GMT+2
Race Summary: SUGAR DADDY caught the eye late for second behind Give It Laldy on the 6th of December, he should love the step up in trip to 1400m on Tuesday, from a neat draw, he will have a serious winning chance. GALLIC KING ran a great race for second behind Rockanrollin on the 13th of December, he is a beautiful looking colt with a great action, he has a big winning chance now that he steps up in trip to 1400m. PRAIRIE DAWN had absolutely no luck in running last time, he flew home late to finish second behind Sommerstern on the 3rd of December, if he gets some luck in running from a bad draw, he could be hard to beat in this field. I AM SAM disappointed terribly in his second start on the 21st of December, ignore that run completely, he is a big individual with a big action, he should improve now that he steps up in trip, watch him closely.
Selections: #5 SUGAR DADDY, #2 GALLIC KING, #14 PRAIRIE DAWN, #11 I AM SAM
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 13.01.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R125,000, 14:35GMT+2
Race Summary: WOMAN IN GOLD ran a lovely race for second behind La Patrona on the 17th of December, she was touched off in a close finish, from a neat draw on Tuesday, she will be hard to beat. LOUI’S STAR finished strongly for second behind Cassandra on the 10th of December, unfortunately the wide draw in this race will make it tough for her, but she will be powering home late, watch her closely at a decent price. UP IN FLAMES never runs a bad race, she stayed on well for third behind La Patrona on the 17th of December, if she gets some luck in running from a tricky draw on Tuesday, she will be competitive. HOMING PIGEON ran a nice race for third behind Her World on the 10th of December, she steps up in trip again, and she gets the blinkers fitted on Tuesday, there is no doubt she will run a big race.
Selections: #2 WOMAN IN GOLD, #11 LOUI’S STAR, #10 UP IN FLAMES, #3 HOMING PIGEON
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 13.01.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R140,000, 15:10GMT+2
Race Summary: YAMAZAKI finished like a train on the 13th of December, he ran a great race for third behind Mente Et Manu, he was a long way back early, and he really powered home late to finish just over one length behind his stable companion, he should love the step up in trip to 1800m, he will be hard to beat. WEHAVEASITUATION won impressively on the 17th of December, she was given three points for that win, jockey Andrew Fortune gets a good tune out of this mare, she will be storming home late, include her into all bets. SIGNOR DANTE won a terrific race on the 6th of December, he was given three points for that victory, he could be anything, if he brings that last performance to the track again on Tuesday, he can win again. ARBITRATION is extremely honest, he stayed on well for fourth behind Noble Hero on the 21st of December, even though he has a big weight on his back for this race, he will be switched off early, and he will be running home strongly late.
Selections: #5 YAMAZAKI, #6 WEHAVEASITUATION, #7 SIGNOR DANTE, #10 ARBITRATION
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 13.01.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R175,000, 15:45GMT+2
Race Summary: UMFULA ran a fair race for fifth in the Cape Summer Stayers Handicap on the 6th of December, he was beaten just under five lengths by Holding Thumbs, the drop in trip is key for this gelding on Tuesday, on his best form, he can definitely win. TENPENNY caught the eye late for second behind Major Master on the 3rd of December, he has lots of ability this gelding, the step up in trip to 1800m will be no problem at all, he will be hitting the line hard, include him into all bets. LANDOFTHERISINGSUN finished just under eight lengths behind Regulation in the Grade 3 Peninsula Handicap on the 13th of December, he is a beautiful looking gelding, if he bounces back to his best form, he will be amongst the places from a good draw. BETTER MAN ran a lovely race in the Grade 2 Cape Punters Cup on the 22nd of November, he finished just under three lengths behind Good For You, if he gets some luck in running from a tricky draw on Tuesday, he will be right there in the finish.
Selections: #7 UMFULA, #4 TENPENNY, #1 LANDOFTHERISINGSUN, #10 BETTER MAN
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 13.01.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100,000, 16:20GMT+2
Race Summary: WORLDLY finished like a rocket last time behind Demanding Dave on the 10th of December, he was almost last early, and he stormed home late to finish third in a tight finish, if he gets some cover early in this race, he will be hard to beat. HIAWATHA GOLDBERG won a good race on the 21st of December, he was given two points for that win, with no weight on his back, he should be competitive in this field. RHYDIAN ran a fair race behind Pomp It Up on the 22nd of November, he was only beaten just over three lengths in a competitive race, he will be just off the speed early on Tuesday, and he will be running on strongly late, watch him closely. SHIFTING PATH will need to improve a few lengths to win a race like this, but he has dropped quite a bit in the ratings, he could sneak into the places at a big price.
Selections: #9 WORLDLY, #6 HIAWATHA GOLDBERG, #4 RHYDIAN, #3 SHIFTING PATH
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 13.01.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R135,000, 16:55GMT+2
Race Summary: MARITZBURG MEMORY caught the eye late for fourth behind Shesgotclass on the 21st of December, she would have needed that run back from a small break, even though the 1000m trip is on the short side for this filly, she will be switched off early, and she will be attacking the line hard late, watch her closely at a fair price. DAME OF TRIX stayed on nicely for third behind Catch A Penny on the 6th of December, she is honest, and she tries hard, include her into all bets, she will go close to winning again. PEACE OF MIND finished just over five lengths behind Palace Gift on the 24th of December, she is lightning fast, with no weight on her back, she will be hard to fetch late. OCTOBER FEST must have a good each way chance in this field, she was touched off in a close finish behind Dame Of Trix on the 15th of November, her form of late is very good, she will stalk the speed early, and she will be running on strongly late, there is no doubt she can win a race like this quite easily.
Selections: #3 MARITZBURG MEMORY, #9 DAME OF TRIX, #1 PEACE OF MIND, #4 OCTOBER FEST
Best Win: #2 Woman In Gold
Best Value Bet: #5 Seven No Trump
