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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: KENILWORTH@2026.04.18
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 18.04.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R140,000, 12:20GMT+2
Race Summary: TAG AND RELEASE ran on well in his last start and looks sure to be in the firing line this time, big chance. REDFORD made a decent debut and will be much sharper now after that experience, major contender. RABDAN wasn’t beaten far behind Red Spice in his last start and isn’t a horse to ignore. HAVOC is likely to improve after that decent enough debut run and is one to keep an eye on, he can get much closer. Watch the market for any support on unraced runners.
Selections: #3 TAG AND RELEASE, #7 REDFORD, #1 RABDAN, #5 MADE IN CHELSEA
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 18.04.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R125,000, 12:55GMT+2
Race Summary: This contest has some well-bred unraced runners hence it may pay to watch the market for any support. ENTICEMENT has run well in both starts to date and should go very close here. NOBODY’S PERFECT is likely to improve after a decent enough debut and needs to be respected. POLAR EXPEDITION gets Richard Fourie aboard which speaks volumes. She was wasn’t beaten far on debut and with natural improvement to come she will need to be taken seriously. WORLD OF SECRETS is another who is likely to improve after finishing 5 lengths behind the winner on debut, with the eye catching jockey booking of Keagan De Melo she needs to be included in all bets.
Selections: #4 ENTICEMENT, #11 NOBODY’S PERFECT, #12 POLAR EXPEDITION, #6 WORLD OF SECRETS
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 18.04.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R120,000, 13:30GMT+2
Race Summary: HEDRIVESMECRAZY ran a cracker in the last start and will be a huge contender here. SICILY is holding consistent form and needs serious consideration, he will be right there. MRS SHACKLETON is capable of getting into the placings. RACHETTU is capable of better compared to the last start, he now drops to the 1000m trip should be in the mix.
Selections: #7 HEDRIVESMECRAZY, #4 SICILY, #6 MRS SHACKLETON, #2 RACHETTU
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 18.04.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100,000, 14:05GMT+2
Race Summary: FUTURE RED has been consistent and will be the firm first selection with Richard Fourie up, she does drop to the 1200m trip this time and a bold showing is expected. BLUE LAGOON is knocking on the door and will be the main danger to the top selection. BEFORE SUNRISE is making progress with every start and needs respect. LUCY’S WORLD is making steady progress and will appreciate the extra 200 this time, don’t ignore.
Selections: #1 FUTURE RED, #5 BLUE LAGOON, #7 BEFORE SUNRISE, #2 LUCY’S WORLD
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 18.04.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R100,000, 14:40GMT+2
Race Summary: WINTER PEARL is holding solid form overall, he showed plenty of determination when winning his last start and looks hard to beat. JET A ONE was narrowly beaten by the top selection in his last start and should be right there once again. FORT RED is a game 8 year old, he ran a cracker when finishing third in his last start and a repeat of that will see him finishing in the money once again. BONNE BOUCHE is a very honest type and another good run can be expected with Damyan Pillay aboard.
Selections: #3 WINTER PEARL, #7 JET A ONE, #4 FORT RED, #6 BONNE BOUCHE
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 18.04.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R90,000, 15:15GMT+2
Race Summary: LARK’S SONG ran well in her last start, she looks progressive and Andrew Fortune gets on extremely well with the daughter of Querari hence she is the top selection. RED STATE is holding solid form and another decent run is expected. BACKINTHEFASTLANE hasn’t been far in recent starts and can get much closer. ELEGANT NOBLE is very capable on his day and certainly cannot be ignored despite the fact he drops in trip this time.
Selections: #5 LARK’S SONG, #9 RED STATE, #2 BACKINTHEFASTLANE, #13 ELEGANT NOBLE
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 18.04.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R120,000, 15:50GMT+2
Race Summary: LYRICAL GANGSTER is holding solid form and will be the firm first choice, he ran a cracker in his last start and will go very close. WINTER PIRATE has shown ability from day one, he won his maiden impressively and looks to have plenty more to come, based on that he could trounce this field. TROIS SEPT HUIT won a gutsy race when exiting the maiden ranks and can go into larger perms. PALACE GIFT gets well with Damyan Pillay and should be included into the quartets.
Selections: #6 LYRICAL GANGSTER, #3 WINTER PIRATE, #4 TROIS SEPT HUIT, #2 PALACE GIFT
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 18.04.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1500m, Turf, R110,000, 16:25GMT+2
Race Summary: AMAYAH goes for three wins on the bounce and could certainly pull it off. She has a decent enough draw and another good run is expected. GIRL MAGIC is another who is holding solid form and will attempt to reel off the hat-trick, she gets Andrew Fortune in the saddle hence she will be a strong contender. APRICITY has a tough draw to deal with but ran well in her last start hence she can’t be ignored. APRIL FOOLS’ DAY is horse that caught the eye when winning her maiden, she gets a good draw this time and it will be no surprise to see her run a cracker.
Selections: #4 AMAYAH, #6 GIRL MAGIC, #9 APRICITY, #2 APRIL FOOLS’ DAY
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 18.04.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R90,000, 17:00GMT+2
Race Summary: CHARLIE BUCKET came from a long way back when finishing second in the last start and should be a massive contender here from a good draw. LOVE FROM AFAR ran well in his last start, from a top draw he will have to be included. MERCENARY is holding form but does return after a slight break, he may run well fresh. FERRYMAN was disappointing in his last start, he has scope to go well so cannot be ignored.
Selections: #5 CHARLIE BUCKET, #1 LOVE FROM AFAR, #10 MERCENARY, #3 FERRYMAN
Best Value Bet: #2 April Fools’ Day
Best Longshot: #2 April Fools’ Day
