20-06-2025
June 21 South Africa (Kenilworth) form analysis
Race 1 (1,400m)
(1) STAR MAJOR has gone close in both starts and could get it right.
(2) GOLD GIBOSKI should be in the shake-up after two crackers.
(5) DIAMOND DAYS relished the step-up to this trip last time. Can go close from a fair draw.
(9) NEW WORLD is knocking on the door and Richard Fourie retains the ride, with blinkers on.
Race 2 (1,400m)
(6) SPLASH OF COLOUR has Gavin Lerena up from a middle draw of six and having gone close last time over this course and distance, she should be in the shake-up.
(1) LOVE HER MADLY has run some good races and should relish the step-up in trip. She should be right there from pole position.
(2) GREEK HEIRESS is a well-bred filly by far away out of a decent Fort Wood mare and Craig Zackey rides from a plum draw.
(7) ONCIDIUM has Fourie up from a tricky draw of seven but she could improve on her first start.
Race 3 (1,000m)
(1) OCTOBER STORM is very well bred being by Vercingetorix out of the top broodmare Miss October. He should go close on debut.
(4) FLEUR DE VILLE went close last time over course and distance and he should be in the shake-up.
(6) IKO IKO is knocking on the door and should also be right there.
(7) DIGBY is in good form and could be involved in the finish.
Race 4 (1,400m)
(1) MEG'S LEGACY ran a fine race over course and distance last time and is now drawn in pole and should be right there.
(2) TAYLOR'S VERSION also went close last time and from draw two should be in the shake up.
(5) RED CORAL improved second time and should enjoy this further step-up in trip.
(10) RED STATE has run two good races in succession over 1,200m and should relish the step-up in trip but does have a wide draw.
Race 5 (1,950m)
(2) ARIOVISTUS won easily last time in an open maiden. Starts off on a fair rating of 73 with Fourie up over an ideal course and trip.
(3) KWITE A KING ran well last time over 2,200m and from a good draw, will also enjoy this trip.
(4) AHEAD OF THE FACTS has won two of his last three over middle distances and should be in the shake-up from a fair draw.
(5) WOOD WORLD has been in good form and with Lerena up for the third time in succession, he has a chance.
Race 6 (1,500m)
(3) ELECTROMAGNETISM has won her last two and on pedigree, should relish the step-up in trip.
(6) UKUDUMA is a well-bred Vercingetorix out of dual Group 1 winner Thunder Dance. She should go close after a good debut win.
(7) LOWVELD LILY won well second time out and should enjoy the step-up in trip.
(2) SHE'S MY WORLD is well drawn and should be thereabouts.
Race 7 (1,500m)
(5) HAPPY VERSE should enjoy the step-up in trip here and looks the one to beat.
(6) ROLAND GARROS has won his last two in fine fashion and should be in the shake-up.
(3) VAPOUR TRAIL is a half-brother to One Stripe and should enjoy this trip and is a contender from a good draw.
(2) DREAMWORLD has fine form and tries a step-up in trip from a good draw, although the jury is out on whether he will stay.
Race 8 (1,600m)
(2) LADY LOOK ALIKE is in hard-knocking form. From a good draw over a suitable trip, should go close.
(5) MIRACULOUS is knocking hard too and might enjoy the step-up and trip.
(6) KAMCHATKA ran well last time over 1,400m and will enjoy this trip, but does have a tricky draw.
(1) PENTOLINA has pole position and can be right there if repeating penultimate start.
Race 9 (1,200m)
(3) RIKKITIKKITAVI beat a good sort last time and is the one to beat.
(4) OCTOBER FEST is well bred and is coming to hand.
(2) MARITZBURG MEMORY has the form to be a contender.
(8) HOPE CHEST has ability and could bounce back.
Race 10 (1,200m)
(1) BECKY SHARP is knocking hard and could get it right.
(4) SAINT BRIGID ran a cracker last time when stepped down to 1,400m and is interesting over a further step-down in trip.
(3) EASY MONEY beat Becky Sharp last time and is only 1.5kg worse off for a 1.75 length beating, so might confirm the form.
(7) IM THE BUZZ has the form to earn a cheque.
Race 11 (1,000m)
(1) MISS WORLD is well regarded and Fourie could make all the difference.
(3) DEAN STREET has the ability and can never be ignored.
(5) TANNERON won well last time and looks to be coming into her own.
(6) ELUSIVE WINTER is consistent and should be right there.
