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20-06-2025
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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.
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20-05-2025
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May 21 South Africa (Kenilworth) form analysis
Race 1 (1,200m) (5) STAR MAJOR ran second on debut and the form of that race has worked out well. He will be hard to beat. (4) BUGLE BOY showed speed and fought hard to finish second last time. He will be competitive. (8) FOLLOW YOUR HEART should love the step-up to 1,200m. Include him in all bets. (3) KANAAL SKATER stayed on strongly for third on debut. He will improve, so watch him closely. Race 2 (1,400m) (7) PRECOCIOUS's first run was very good, finishing powerfully to run second. If she does not need this run back from a short break, she will take lots of beating. (9) TAKE IT AS RED has was fourth in all her starts to date. If she can beat the bad draw, she will be competitive. (2) MIGHTY MARY caught the eye on debut when she quickened up in the driving rain to finish fifth. She will love the step-up in trip, include her into the places. (1) SPLASH OF COLOUR ran sixth on debut. Jockey Gavin Lerena has been booked to ride her. From a good draw, she should improve. Race 3 (1,000m) (3) THREE TIGERS stayed on nicely for second last time. He will be hard to beat. (9) IKO IKO ran second last time. If he can build on that run, he could trouble them in the finish. (1) RED WAVE ran a fair race on debut, but needed that run badly. Watch for big improvement. (7) AYA'S DREAM may find this trip on the short side, but watch the market closely. Race 4 (1,400m) (3) NEW WORLD ran second last time. The blinkers have been fitted and, from a good draw, he will get the perfect run in transit. (6) DRICUS stayed on for second last time. He is knocking on the door. (5) VAPOUR TRAIL ran fourth against older horses last time. There has been a winner (Father Christmas) from that form line already, so watch him closely. (7) YAMAZAKI showed huge improvement at his last-start fourth. Must be respected. Race 5 (1,400m) (7) MISS WILLIAM ran second despite a wide draw last time. She carries top weight, but she is progressive and will be hard to beat. (2) SWEET CONIFER ran fifth over 1,400m last time. She has a good place chance in this field. (1) CAPE CAPTAIN pulled badly with the blinkers last time. The blinkers have been removed and she steps up in trip to 1,400m. Watch for major improvement. (8) MEG'S LEGACY should enjoy the step-up in trip. On her best form, she could sneak into the quartet. Race 6 (1,800m) (11) BENEATH THE CLOUDS ran a superb second last time. She likes to race on the pace bu,t if she can beat the wide draw, she will have a massive winning chance. (9) LOUI'S STAR finished fourth last time. She will love the step-up to 1,800m. Jockey Richard Fourie has been booked to ride. She will be running on strongly. (1) SESAME enjoyed the step-up to 1,400m last time, when she ran third. She gets a good draw and steps up further in trip. A good each-way chance. (13) FUTURE PROSPECT has a bad draw, but could still trouble them in the finish. (8) LICKETY SPLIT ran a luckless fifth last time. She carries a big weight, but will be running on strongly. Include her in all bets. Race 7 (1,800m) (1) LAVENDER BAY has been rested for 77 days. She won at her last start and was given six points. From a good draw, she will be on the speed early and could be a big danger in the finish. (4) TAP SHOES was beaten only under four lengths in the Listed East Cape Oaks. Watch her. (11) PENTOLINA finished like a train for second in her last start. If she gets some luck in the running from a wide draw, she could win. Race 8 (1,100m) (3) BABELICIOUS never runs a bad race. Include her in all bets; she has a huge winning chance. (5) WINTER RAINFALL could be the dark horse in this competitive race. She has dropped nicely in the ratings, watch her closely. (6) BACK AT THE GEORGE ran fourth last time. She should run a decent race again. (9) PEACE OF MIND ran second last time. She is speedy and could sneak into the places. Race 9 (1,200m) (6) LOVERS LANE has been rested. Lerena has been booked to ride. The small break should help him and he will be fresh. Watch him. (3) CHAMPAGNE MAC ran second last time. Fourie knows him well and he will have a good winning chance at this level. (5) AVIGNON has no weight on his back. If he can bring his run behind Trippi's Silk to the races, he could trouble them at the finish. (2) ROYAL LYTHAM has been rested for 74 days. If she does not need the run badly, she will have a good each-way chance.
