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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: KENILWORTH@2026.02.25
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 25.02.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R160,000, 12:35GMT+2
Race Summary: WINTER PIRATE ran a great race on debut, he stayed on well for third behind World Series on the 4th of February at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, with natural improvement expected from this well-bred colt, he definitely has a winning chance in this field. There’s very little exposed form to go on, so the betting market will be our best guide. We have some well-bred runners from powerful yards lining up in this race, it would be no surprise to see one of them win.
Selections: #8 WINTER PIRATE, #7 RICH MAN’S WORLD, #6 MADE IN CHELSEA, #1 WORLD SUPREME
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 25.02.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R140,000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: RHYTHM KING stayed on nicely for second behind Klein Karoo at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 11th of February, the blinkers have been fitted to this gelding on Wednesday, there is no doubt that he can win a race like this on his best form. TROIS SEPT HUIT ran a great race last time, he was doing some good work late for third behind Trailfinder on the 13th of January, he is improving with every start, if he brings that last run to the track on Wednesday, he will be tough to beat. RED WAVE was a touch disappointing at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 11th of February, he went extremely fast early, and he stopped to a walk late, he is much better than that performance, if he bounces back to his best form, he will be competitive. HEDRIVESMECRAZY ran a much better race last time, he finished fourth behind Different World on the 4th of February, the blinkers stay on, he could sneak into the places at a decent price.
Selections: #3 RHYTHM KING, #9 TROIS SEPT HUIT, #7 RED WAVE, #8 HEDRIVESMECRAZY
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 25.02.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 2500m, Turf, R140,000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: TOTHEMOONANDBACK finished two lengths behind Midway at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 21st of January, he stays well, he is in good form at the moment, and top jockey Andrew Fortune has been booked to ride this gelding, he never runs a bad race, he will be right there in the finish from a good draw. HELIOTROPE needed her last run back after a long rest, she caught the eye late for third behind Double Dash on the 11th of February, she steps up in trip now to 2500m, in hope that she stays, she will be competitive in this tricky race. TWICE THE MASTER finished just over two lengths behind Gentleman Joe on the 4th of January, he has dropped a point in the ratings from his last run, and he gets the 4kgs apprentice claim off his back on Wednesday, he will go close to winning. ELEGANT NOBLE could be the value play in this race, he ran a cracker last time behind Note To Self on the 31st of January, he is a beautiful horse with a big action, if he stays the trip of 2500m, he definitely has a winning chance.
Selections: #2 TOTHEMOONANDBACK, #6 HELIOTROPE, #5 TWICE THE MASTER, #1 ELEGANT NOBLE
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 25.02.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R90,000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: KITUBA ran a fair race at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on debut, she finished just under seven lengths behind Raffish Trend on the 21st of January, she is very well-bred this filly, with natural improvement expected, she should go close to winning. ALESSIA ASHEVILLE had absolutely no luck in running from a wide draw at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 11th of February, she still ran a great race finishing just over one length behind Winter In Auckland, even though she is a well-tried maiden, she will be competitive in this field. KISSES has been rested for 77 days, she stayed on well for fifth behind Cassandra on the 10th of December, she is a speedy filly that likes to be handy in her races, the drop in trip to 1200m could be key for this individual, watch her closely. GQEBERHA disappointed terribly at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 17th of January, she was beaten just under eight lengths by South Of France, she is much better than that poor performance, if she brings her debut run to the track on Wednesday, she will be there amongst the places.
Selections: #5 KITUBA, #4 ALESSIA ASHEVILLE, #8 KISSES, #10 GQEBERHA
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 25.02.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R125,000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: BEAUTIFUL ONE ran a brilliant race behind her stable companion on the 21st of January, she certainly caught the eye late for second behind Amayah, the form of that race has worked out nicely, this doesn’t look to be the strongest maiden, from a good draw on Wednesday, she will be tough to beat. PACIFIC WATERS has been rested for 77 days, she ran a terrific race for third behind Cassandra on the 10th of December, she loved the 1600m trip, jockey Andrew Fortune has been booked to ride this filly on Wednesday, she will be right there in the finish. RED TAFFETY finished just over two lengths behind South Of France on the 17th of January, she will appreciate the step up in trip here, include her into all bets. UP IN FLAMES disappointed last time at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, she was beaten just over ten lengths by Lark’s Song on the 13th of January, even though she is drawn wide, the key for this filly will be the drop in trip to 1600m, watch for major improvement.
Selections: #3 BEAUTIFUL ONE, #5 PACIFIC WATERS, #4 RED TAFFETY, #9 UP IN FLAMES
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 25.02.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R145,000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: PRAIRIE DAWN won his maiden super impressively at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 21st of January, he quickened up like a smart horse, this is a stronger field on Wednesday, but he has a wonderful turn of foot, and he looks extremely progressive, he can definitely win again. UNITED FRONT finished strongly for second behind Foudre on the 31st of January, the blinkers and the tongue tie stay on this gelding, the yard thinks highly of this individual, he has a big winning chance in this field. SOMMERSTERN won a good race at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 17th of January, he was given six points for that win, from a neat draw, he will be storming home late, include him into all bets. IN A TIMELY MANNER was drawn poorly last time, he finished just over five lengths behind Foudre on the 31st of January, he should get the run of the race from a good draw on Wednesday, watch him closely.
Selections: #8 PRAIRIE DAWN, #4 UNITED FRONT, #1 SOMMERSTERN, #2 IN A TIMELY MANNER
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 25.02.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R90,000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: HIAWATHA GOLDBERG stayed on well for fifth behind Sooty on the 11th of February at Hollywoodbets Durbanville, he will be just off the speed early, and he will be doing some good work late, watch him closely now that he is back sprinting at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. CELTIC CHIEF needed his last run badly, he still ran a good race finishing just over three lengths behind Rattlesnake on the 4th of February, he will be much fitter on Wednesday, include him into all bets. OZARK has been rested for 66 days, he was doing some good work late for second behind Hiawatha Goldberg on the 21st of December, if he doesn’t need the run back from a small break, he will be competitive. TRUE HORIZON finished just under four lengths behind Wyze Declaration at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 21st of January, she will be running on strongly late, if the gaps open at the right time, she will be right there in the finish.
Selections: #1 HIAWATHA GOLDBERG, #5 CELTIC CHIEF, #9 OZARK, #2 TRUE HORIZON
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 25.02.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R80,000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: GIVEN TO FLY must have a good winning chance in this field, she was doing some good work late for fourth behind Black Path on the 17th of January, she has a good draw on Wednesday, and she has the 4kgs apprentice claim coming off her back, there is no doubt she will run a big race. ACT OF GRACE just got touched off last time, she ran a lovely race for second behind Lovers Lane on the 21st of January, jockey Chad Little sticks with this filly, from a good draw, she will be right there in the finish again. BLACK PATH finished four lengths behind Gin Palace on the 4th of February at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, she will be towards the back of the field early, and she will be eating up the ground late, watch her closely here. MEG’S LEGACY stayed on really well for third in the same race as Black Path last time, she travelled well in her race, and she fought hard all the way to the line, even though she is drawn poorly here, she will be switched off early, and she will be running on strongly, include her into all bets.
Selections: #2 GIVEN TO FLY, #3 ACT OF GRACE, #8 BLACK PATH, #10 MEG’S LEGACY
Best Win: #2 Given To Fly
Best Value Bet: #8 Prairie Dawn
