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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: KENILWORTH@2026.08.12
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 12.08.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R100,000, 13:07GMT+2
Race Summary: VIRIDIAN RUBY stayed on strongly for third behind World Of Secrets on debut, she found plenty betting support in the market, with natural improvement expected from this beautiful filly, she will go close to winning. NADIA NERINA has been rested for 119 days, she caught the eye late for third on debut behind Magma Flow on the 15th of April, in hope that she doesn’t need the run after a small break, she will be right there in the finish. SENORITA LOLITA didn’t have much luck in running last time, she ran a fair race behind Juliet Of Verona on the 18th of July, now that she is back up the straight at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, she will be super competitive. PEACH COBBLER moved up like a winner in her last start behind Crown Chaser, she can sneak into the places at a fair price, watch her closely.
Selections: #2 VIRIDIAN RUBY, #7 NADIA NERINA, #10 SENORITA LOLITA, #1 PEACH COBBLER
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 12.08.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R120,000, 13:45GMT+2
Race Summary: This is a deep and competitive field featuring a host of well-bred first timers, the betting market will be your best guide. Of the raced runners, LE TISSIER and ROYAL CLINTON bring the strongest exposed form to the table, with valuable race experience on their side, both horses look capable of running huge races.
Selections: #11 MIYABI KING, #4 TANGO MASTER, #1 LORD CHAMBERLAIN, #2 BIG CITY ROLLER
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 12.08.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R120,000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: Once again, it’s a race packed with beautifully bred first-timers. Watch them closely in the parade ring, keep a keen eye on the betting market-it could prove your best guide. SARATOGA SUNRISE improved nicely going into his second run on the 23rd of June, he has a big winning chance in this field. FOURTH OF JULY finished like a train on debut when staying on for second behind Rachettu on the 25th of July, he can only improve going into his second start here, include him into all bets. BLACKBIRD was gelded on the 29th of June, he is much better than his last run behind Another Hero, in hope that he bounces back to his best form, he could sneak into the places at a decent price.
Selections: #8 SARATOGA SUNRISE, #12 FOURTH OF JULY, #7 RAIN IN FRANCE, #1 BROTHERS IN ARMS
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 12.08.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R120,000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: WARRIOR OF DESTINY ran a great race for second behind Royal Light on the 14th of July, the yard thinks highly of this colt, the blinkers stay on, he will be right there in the finish again. CAPTAIN’S ANGEL finished just over eight lengths behind Aquae Calidae in the Grade 3 Langerman on the 27th of June, he is a big colt with a big action, provided that he gets some luck in running from a tricky draw, he should be competitive in this field. CATCH ME stayed on well for second behind Like Dynamite on the 23rd of June, he will love the step up in trip, include him into all bets. FRACTAL ran a much better race last time, on his best form, he could sneak into the places.
Selections: #3 WARRIOR OF DESTINY, #7 CAPTAIN’S ANGEL, #5 CATCH ME, #6 FRACTAL
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 12.08.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R110,000, 15:30GMT+2
Race Summary: CLIFFSCAPE quickened smartly to win a good race on the 25th of July, she will be just off the speed early, and she will be flying at them late. RAFFISH TREND won impressively on the 27th of June, she was given five points for that good win at Hollywoodbets Durbanville, on her current form, she must have a big winning chance again. SING FOREVERMORE has been rested for 71 days, she won her maiden in style on the 2nd of June, with no weight on her back here, she will go close to winning. MARITZBURG MEMORY has a good place chance on her best form.
Selections: #4 CLIFFSCAPE, #7 RAFFISH TREND, #1 SING FOREVERMORE, #8 MARITZBURG MEMORY
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 12.08.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1250m, Turf, R150,000, 16:05GMT+2
Race Summary: OBJET D’ART powered home in great fashion to win a good race at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 14th of July, he looks to be a serious sprinter in the making, he will be hard to beat again. CHURCHILLIAN ran second in a driving finish behind Objet D’Art last time, he is now 1kg better off at the weights, he will be right there in the finish on his current form. UN BEL DI was given a terrific ride by jockey J P v’d Merwe in the Winter Sprint on the 21st of June, even though he carries top weight in this race, he will be competitive. POMP IT UP was gelded on the 19th of June, the drop in trip is key for this individual, watch for sharp improvement.
Selections: #9 OBJET D’ ART, #7 CHURCHILLIAN, #6 UN BEL DI, #4 POMP IT UP
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 12.08.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R140,000, 16:40GMT+2
Race Summary: WITCH HAZEL won a good race at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 27th of June, the form of that race has worked out well, he will love the step up in trip to 1400m, there should be no excuses for this gelding from a neat draw. MENTE ET MANU ran second behind Gold Giboski on the 16th of June, he is a beautiful horse with a big action, he will go close to winning from a good draw. ABSOLUTELY YES just needed the run last time when finishing second behind his stable companion on the 7th of July, provided that he settles early, he should run a big race. VOORLOOPERTJIE has been rested for 234 days, he might just need the run after a long break, but he will be doing some good work late, watch him closely.
Selections: #2 WITCH HAZEL, #4 MENTE ET MANU, #8 ABSOLUTELY YES, #3 VOORLOOPERTJIE
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 12.08.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R125,000, 17:15GMT+2
Race Summary: CAPTAINS ALLIANCE ran a great race for second behind Bourbon King on the 25th of July, he will be just off the speed early, and he will be flying at them late, on his current form, he will go close to winning. CLARK GRISWOLD finished well for second behind Miami Summer on the 14th of July, in hope that he gets some luck in running from a tricky draw, he will be right there in the finish. DIAMOND ROCK ran a much better race on the 25th of July, he has dropped to a winnable rating, watch him closely at a decent price from a good draw. BONELLI has been rested for 71 days, he looks progressive, include him into all bets.
Selections: #5 CAPTAINS ALLIANCE, #11 CLARK GRISWOLD, #1 DIAMOND ROCK, #6 BONELLI
Best Win: #9 Objet D’Art
Best Value Bet: #4 Cliffscape
