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20-06-2025
- Sport
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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.
IOL News
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
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Piet Steyn's gelding Garrix aims for a clean sweep in the Listed Pocket Power Stakes
gelding Garrix The Piet Steyn-trained Vercingetorix gelding Garrix has the look of a winner at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Sunday. Picture: Cape Racing Image: Picture: Cape Racing On Sunday, all eyes will be on Piet Steyn's outstanding three-year-old gelding, Garrix, when the prestigious Listed Pocket Power Stakes unfolds at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. Garrix is striving for a remarkable clean sweep of the three-legged Winter Series. After two closely contested victories, Garrix is out to confirm his status against a competitive field over 1,950m. Garrix's trip in the series has already seen him clinch the first leg, the Variety Club Mile, with an effortless performance before edging out fierce contenders Otto Luyken and Mucho Dinero in the nail-biting Gr 3 Legal Eagle Stakes. Although he seems to hold an advantage in form, the stakes are higher as he now carries 57kg, 1.5kg heavier than his main rivals, Otto Luyken and Mucho Dinero, who are braced to take him on once more. Garrix appears to have every attribute necessary to succeed, and with Gavin Lerena in the saddle, this adds a layer of reassurance to the camp. However, punters will consider the weight differentials and the experience factor as Garrix seeks to navigate the unique challenges of the tighter Winter course. As the field narrows to just seven runners, the early pace promises to be a factor with Otto Luyken, who battled valiantly in the Legal Eagle Stakes, maintaining a commanding presence as he attempts to remain consistent, a crucial factor in this match-up. The Justin Snaith-trained pair, Mucho Dinero and Magic Verse are notable threats. Magic Verse was commendable when narrowly defeated by Rascallion in the Gr 2 Premier's Trophy. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Mucho Dinero finished strongly in the Gr 3 Legal Eagle Stakes, closing the gap on his competitors. With the distance extension favouring his staying prowess, he will be a force to be reckoned with. The Futurist enters the contest with a considerable reputation as last year's winner. Last year's victory by an astonishing nine lengths still lingers in the memories. Though inconsistent, The Futurist has shown flashes of brilliance, and could reclaim glory over the Winter course, where he has demonstrated prior success. In Sunday's other feature race, the Listed R200,000 Stormsvlei Stakes for fillies and mares over 1,800m, Beware The Bomb stands out as the serious threat. Beware The Bomb is one of four entries prolific trainer Justin Snaith will field in the seven-runner race. His other entrants are Lady Springfield, Lickety Split and Knockout. Time for Love, a mare trained by the duo of Harold Crawford and Michelle Rix, is sure to give a strong performance. The expectations will be high after an admirable victory in the Ladies Mile (Listed) earlier this month, particularly with the seasoned jockey Lerena on board.
