Sha Tin Track Spy: Sunday, 22 February
Silver Slipper Day: Where Juvenile Stars Announce Themselves
History Beckons for Ka Ying Rising
Having drawn level with the legendary SILENT WITNESS’s record of 17 consecutive victories, the spotlight now burns brighter than ever on the phenomenal KA YING RISING, who stands on the brink of history. This Sunday, in the Group 1 Queen’s Silver Jubilee Cup over 1400m, the superstar will attempt to stand alone by stretching his breathtaking streak to an unprecedented 18.
Widely hailed as the world’s finest sprinter, KA YING RISING has been untouchable since February 2024, reeling off 17 straight triumphs in commanding style. Among them was his electrifying conquest of the Group 1 Everest in October 2025 — a performance that cemented his global dominance. Most recently, the David Hayes-trained champion returned in the Group 1 Centenary Sprint Cup (1200m) and dismissed his rivals with effortless authority, gliding to victory by a comfortable 1.25 lengths.
The rise to 1400m holds no fears. He is, after all, the reigning champion of this very race. If KA YING RISING brings anything close to his customary brilliance on Sunday, the script seems already written — and the battle behind him may be only for the minor placings.February 22 Selangor Preview By Mark Lydeamore
Foudre to keep on winning
Eric Sands has worked wonders with Foudre, who returns from nearly two years off with three straight wins and now targets a fourth in Sunday’s 1600m feature at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. The well-bred son of Fire Away won his maiden first-up from injury, then followed up in handicap company before beating United Front convincingly on Met Day — a horse with Grade 1 aspirations. As the competition stiffens, Foudre continues to improve. Craig Zackey retains the ride and, with Cape Town still dry, there’s no reason to halt his momentum.
He faces stronger rivals. Dawn Till Dusk brings solid feature-race form, while Handsome Prince is better off at the weights with Major Master and could be dangerous if the race is run to suit. Chasingtherainbow will be finishing late, Nordic Chief must overcome a wide draw, and Touched By Angels drops to a more suitable level. Kenyan champion Sheriff John Stone makes his local debut and could be one to watch.
Earlier, Foudre’s half-brother Ferryman looks a standout in race 5 after an eye-catching debut second over 1200m; the step up to 1400m should suit.
James Crawford holds a strong hand later on the card. Dame Of Trix drops in class after a solid Listed effort and rates highly in race 8. Raven Black returns to his preferred 1200m in race 9 after a fine Met Day run, while Whirlwind seeks to build on an impressive course-and-distance win in race 10.
The opening two races are dominated by first-timers, with market moves key. Fast Train is overdue in race 3, while Swift Serenity finds a shallow field in race 4. District Master and Spirit are value plays in two tricky handicaps on a deep, competitive card.
‘Justice’ to make currency count
Doubles For Lerena, De Melo As Zackey Pulls Rank
Selangor Track Spy: Wednesday, 18 February
Sesame to plant the seed
Nine competitive races await punters at Hollywoodbets Scottsville this Wednesday, but opportunities abound. The Pick 6 could get off to a strong start with Sesame, who arrives from the Cape in good form after a comfortable Fairview win. With solid Western Cape credentials, she looks well placed on local debut. Treasure Island is improving and steps up in trip, while Zena Rose and Sascha’s Dream are closely matched after being separated by just a neck last time.
Race five is a tricky handicap. Phutulicious faces a wide draw and big weight but is rarely far off them. Sun Dazed, despite the widest gate, enjoys the trip and gets Andrew Fortune aboard. Town Crier improved in blinkers but rises in the ratings, while Gorgeous Girl has more weight to carry after a narrow defeat, though she retains a 4kg claim.
In race six, Convocation is consistent and now tries blinkers, while stablemate Serengetti Sun returns from a break with ability but fitness queries. Tara Star remains honest, and One Smart Cookie meets Back At The George on the same terms.
Mar Del Plata (race seven) is well treated at the weights against consistent Circumbendibus, while Jet Legacy and Position Of Power add depth. The eighth is wide open, but Call Me Jane is better off at the weights with Perfume Power and could reverse form.
Andrew Fortune partners Night Tiger in the finale after a strong recent second and is weighted to improve. Intrepid and poly specialist Trafalgar Square also warrant respect.
Earlier exotics feature promising Omkhulu Boss, improving Smart Choice, and consistent maiden hopes Psyche, Red Cardinal, and Bourbon’s Beast on a challenging but rewarding card.
Forever Young Shines Once More For Second Straight Saudi Cup
Forever Young (JPN) made sporting history at King Abdulaziz Racecourse on Saturday as he became the first two-time winner of the Group 1 USD$20m Saudi Cup.
Yoshito Yahagi’s undisputed dirt champion found a perfect gap along the inside rail turning into the home straight and he used his will, class and determination to fend off a brave challenge from Nysos (USA) by one length in a final time of 1:51.027.
Banishing (USA) and Thundersquall (GB) had led the field along the backstretch with Nysos tracking. Meanwhile, Forever Young and jockey Ryusei Sakai sat just behind those horses, but hugging the rail in a tactical move that ultimately worked out perfectly.
Forever Young and Nysos went head-to-head in the last 400m, but this incredible globetrotting 5-year-old, who took The Saudi Cup 12 months ago in a gripping encounter with Romantic Warrior (IRE) and went on to land the G1 Breeders’ Cup Classic on his final start of 2025, is an almost impossible horse to pass when in front and with the bit between his teeth. Tumbarumba (USA) came from off the pace to claim third ahead of Bishops Bay (USA).
It was actually a third victory out of the seven renewals of this meeting for Forever Young, who also has a Saudi Derby success to his name and continues his progression towards legendary status.
Quotes
Ryusei Sakei, jockey, Forever Young, 1st: “He’s an amazing horse, two times in the Saudi Cup, and I just trust him. I had no worries, there was no pressure, this is my job, the same every time. I’m very proud of him and I want to thank everyone who supported all the team.”
Yoshito Yahagi, trainer, Forever Young: “He gave me an unbelievable feeling all the time through the race. Of course I had a lot of pressure on me before the race as he was the best in the field. I think it’s not my training that makes him this great horse, I think the horse is just made like a champion and I have little to do with it.
“Of course our next target is the Dubai World Cup, so that is what we have to concentrate on now. And then, well I have no idea. Last year, it didn’t work out in the Dubai World Cup, he just wasn’t good enough. We will try our best to win it this year. Ryusei Sakai was my apprentice, my stable jockey and he developed and improved as he grew up. And he has become a really good jockey for us.”
Bob Baffert, trainer Nysos 2nd, Nevada Beach, 12th: “This race is almost like the Kentucky Derby because unless you win, second isn’t that exciting. The good thing, though, is that Nysos showed up. Forever Young is just so good.
“Irad [Ortiz] said Nevada Beach never really got engaged in it. He said he didn’t pick up his feet, at all. I was really disappointed in him because he was really going over this track very well.”
James Doyle, jockey, Tumbarumba, 3rd: “Delighted with him, he’s put in another big performance. I’m very proud of the horse and his young team who are getting going. For them, to have a horse run well here is brilliant.”
Case Clay, racing manager, Tumbarumba: “It was a big result for us. We’re proud of the horse. He came over here and stepped up in trip in the Al Maktoum Challenge and finished second and finished strong there. He was suited to the track well here. He looked a picture and Tommy Allen and Hamad Al Jehani were saying that he’s been going over the track well in the morning. We were confident going in and to be able to run third here, that has us possibly looking to the Dubai World Cup after this. We’ll regroup after this and decide.”
Brad Cox, trainer, Bishops Bay, 4th: “He was training well. I loved how he presented himself in the paddock. I thought he would run his race and I think he did. Junior [Alvarado] was happy with him and I was very happy with the performance. Turning for home, I thought we had a shot. At the eight-pole, it was looking more like maybe we would be third and ultimately he was fourth. He’s a hard-trying horse and I love the effort he showed, I thought we got a good trip and I’m proud of what he did here. I’m not usually happy with running fourth very often, but we’ll take it here.”
Joao Moreira, Luxor Cafe, 5th: “He ran well. He didn’t jump very well, we came from a recovery situation, but I was happy.”
Oisin Murphy, Sunrise Zipangu, 6th: “Great run. He didn’t have the speed early but it was a pretty good result.”
Joel Rosario, Rattle N Roll, 9th: “He ran his race, it was a tough race but he did his best.”
Lucky to work his Magic first-up
Fortune Rides Super Express at Sha Tin
Selangor Track Spy: Sunday, 15 February
February 14 Perak Preview By Mark Lydeamore
Talk To The Master has all the credentials
Dominic Zaki, back in South Africa after a stint in Mauritius, is seeking his first winner since relocating to Summerveld. He saddles Talk To The Master in Sunday’s Non-Black Type Fever Tree Stakes at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. The horse arrives with strong Cape form behind the likes of Snow Pilot, Great Plains, and Gem King, and a promising debut for Zaki suggests he could break the drought.
JP’s Palace looks a potential threat, coming off a light weight and first-time cheek pieces, while Cymric, stepping up in trip for Mike and Mathew de Kock, is showing steady improvement despite a wide draw. Peter Muscutt’s Dylan’s Champ impressed first-up for his stable with blinkers, and Madison Valley makes his first run for a new yard after a strong prior win.
Sunday’s card is competitive. The Place Accumulator opens with Day Two, who was narrowly beaten over course and distance last time, while Spanish Feud, back in blinkers, and Quicksmart, stepping up in trip, could also feature. The first Pick 6 leg may favor Curious Girl, lightly raced and coming on nicely, though Spectacular, Past And Present, and Hodgepodge all offer strong claims.
The fifth race sees Banzai Pipeline switching to turf against a modest field, while I Am Classy, Cool Wind, and Basie Raakvat remain dangerous. In race six, Sonata Samaritan is in good form and benefits from a weight allowance, while Prom Queen and Lady Sabrina also have claims.
Mark Dixon’s Jazz Festival could feature in another wide-open handicap, alongside Mississippi Spice, Vencedor, and Sword Speed. Dixon also has Cleartherunway in the final Pick 6 leg, with Cowdray Park, Industrialstrength, Mister Nibbles, and Harun Al Rashid all capable of making an impact.
Sunday promises a highly competitive programme, with several horses stepping up or seeking breakthrough wins under favourable conditions.
Force with you on a tricky Valentines card
Jet Force faces a key test in Saturday’s Progress Plate (Race 8, 1400m) at Hollywoodbets Durbanville. After a career-best effort when 1.9 lengths behind Dave The King in the Grade 2 Ridgemont Green Point Stakes, he earned a lofty 115 rating. A disappointing run in the Grade 1 L’Ormarins Kings Plate saw his mark trimmed from 120, but he remains a quality performer. Trainer Des McLachlan has limited options off his rating, and with only three wins to his name, victory here would push him out of Progress Plate company. Stable jockey Grant van Niekerk rides, while stablemates Green Planet and Devil A Saint look outclassed. The question is whether his Green Point run was a peak or a platform.
Powerandtheglory appeals as the main threat. Runner-up at his last two starts, he finished just 0.4 lengths behind former Grade 1 winner Snow Pilot on Met day, receiving 10.5kg. A half-brother to Double Superlative, he lacks that star’s brilliance but is knocking on the door. Captain West has the talent but is hard to trust, while Miss World (light weight, course lover) and promising three-year-old Beware add depth.
Earlier on the card, Epernay (Race 1) showed promise on debut and could improve with a 4kg claim. Iona Castle (Race 2) looks ready to shed her maiden, while Bonelli (Race 3) should go close after a narrow last-start defeat. Lark’s Song (Race 4) can follow up her maiden win. Race 5 is open, with Gravity a tentative pick.
Saachi One (Race 6) is improving and rates highly alongside William’s Woman, while Star World (Race 7) ties in through the same form. In Race 9, Gran Canaria gets the nod in a competitive finale, ahead of several lively challengers.
France Express Form & Race Previews (Cagnes-sur-Mer) – Sunday, February 22
RACE 1: CHARKES DU BREIL STAKES (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 2400M – TIME: 20:40 PRIZE MONEY: EUR12800
Nick Boutique (FR) Finished fourth over 2400m at Deauville in a Class 3 Handicap on 25 January. He jumps from a good barrier position and has a winning chance. Lollipop Des Pins (FR) Finished fourth over 2200m at Cagnes-sur-Mer in a Class 3 Handicap on 11 February. Was victorious in penultimate start over this course and distance. Kalife Alaplace (FR) Finished third over 2600m at Marseille Pont de Vivaux in a Class 4 Handicap on 5 January. He is inconsistent but on the form of his last run, he should be involved. Magic Tunis (FR) Good last three starts. Finished third over 2000m on this course in a Class 3 Handicap on 2 February. He cannot be discounted.
RACE 2: CIRRUS DES AIGLES STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1500M – TIME: 21:15 PRIZE MONEY: EUR34800
Cambronne (FR) Finished sixth over 2000m at Marseille Borely in a Conditional Listed on 18 October. He returns from a well-deserved rest and can win if fit. Ten Horns (FR) Finished second over 1300m on this track in a Class 2 Conditional on 1 February. He is consistent and should pose a massive threat. Anthorus (FR) Finished behind TEN HORNS (4) when fourth over 1300m on this course in a Class 2 Conditional on 1 February. There should not be much separating the pair at the finish. Crew Dragon (FR) Honest individual. Finished fourth over 1500m on this course in a Class 2 Handicap on 9 February. The son of Poet’s Voice cannot be discounted.
RACE 3: JANINE LEFEVRE WINKFIELD HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 2000M – TIME: 21:50 PRIZE MONEY: EUR16300
Marcan (FR) Two good runs this year. Finished third over 2000m on this course in a Class 4 Handicap on 2 February. Winning chance. J’aurais Du (FR) Finished second over 2000m at Marseille Pont de Vivaux in a Class 4 Handicap on 16 February. Is one of the leading contenders. Dream Wukair (FR) Finished behind MARCAN (12) when fourth over 2000m on this course in a Class 4 Handicap on 2 February. Nicely drawn and she should have a say. Elusive Nelson (FR) Finished behind MARCAN (12) when fifth over 2000m on this course in a Class 4 Handicap on 2 February. She may have to settle for the same result.
RACE 4: LA CALIFORNIE LISTED STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 1500M – TIME: 22:32 PRIZE MONEY: EUR50300
Afandy (FR) Victorious in both starts, the latest of which was over 1500m on this course in a Class 2 Conditional on 12 January. The son of Mehmas can remain unbeaten. Go Man (FR) Won over 1600m at Toulouse in a Conditional Listed on 11 November. He has experience on his side and merits obvious consideration. Viva La Skids (FR) Victorious over 1500m on this course in a Class 1 Conditional on 1 February. She must be respected. Centauri Finished second behind VIVA LA SKIDS (7) over 1500m on this course in a Class 1 Conditional on 1 February. He may have to settle for the same result.
RACE 5: SAN REMO HANDICAP (TURF TRACK) – 1500M – TIME: 23:07 PRIZE MONEY: EUR23000
Schachen (GER) Was a winner on debut and has held form since. Finished fourth at this course over 1600m in a Handicap on 27 January and rates the one to beat. Sparkling winning claims. L’alta Rocca (FR) Comes into the race off a victory at this track over 1600m in a Handicap on 27 January and can follow up. Big danger. Khalinskha (FR) Won over 1300m in a Claimer at Cagnes-Sur-Mer on 1 February and can be competitive again. Good chance. Ocra (FR) Finished fifth at this track over 1600m in a Handicap on 27 January and has scope to do way more here. Strong each way chance.
RACE 6: GP DU DEPARTEMENT 06 – DEFI DU GALOP 2026 – G. CAMPRUBI LISTED STAKES (TURF TRACK) – 2150M – TIME: 23:42 PRIZE MONEY: EUR64000
Tipinso (FR) Last victory was at this track over 2200m on 12 January. Sparkling winning chance again. Maneki (IRE) Comes into the race fresh off victory at this track over 2200m on 1 February and can follow up. Must be hugely respected. Always Welcome (FR) Track specialist who thrives every winter at this course. Most recent win was at Cagnes-Sur-Mer over 2200m on 1 February. Good chance and include in all bets. Horizon Dore (FR) Was a winner at this level of his penultimate start. A good third at this venue over 2200m on 1 February on comeback run. Player with improvement likely.
RACE 7: SAINT-HONORAT HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1300M – TIME: 00:17 PRIZE MONEY: EUR24000
Scarface (FR) Placed third at this course over 1300m on 1 February and has fair form before that. Bright winning chance. Tashanka (FR) Was a winner at this course over 1600m in a Handicap on 2 February. Has every chance of following up. Wonder Boy (FR) Has won plenty races, placed fifth at this venue over 1600m on 11 February and should be in the Top 4. Must be respected. Saskatoon Good form, placed second at Marseille Vivaux over 1500m in a Handicap on 10 February and should be right there again. Player.
RACE 8: SAINT-MARGUERITE HANDICAP (FIBRESAND TRACK) – 1300M – TIME: 00:52 PRIZE MONEY: EUR20200
Pink Valentine (FR) Won over this track over 1300m in a Class 3 Handicap on 27 January last time out. Likes this track and can follow up. Si Capo Si (FR) Two placed runs from the last three runs, the latest when third over 1600m in a Class 3 Handicap at this track on 2 February. Hard to rule out. Andino (FR) Unplaced last time, fourth before that over 1600m in a Class 4 Handicap on 20 January. One to look at each-way. Intuition (FR) Placed fourth over 1600m in a Class 4 at this track on 18 February. Out again quickly and warrants consideration.
South Africa Express Form & Race Previews (Kenilworth) – February 22
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: KENILWORTH@2026.02.22
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 22.02.2026, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R140,000, 11:30GMT+2Race Summary: We open the card with a fascinating contest, barring the reserve runners who have had one run each, the field is made up of unraced babies. There is no exposed form, some will be here for the experience, others will be tuned up and ready to fire first time out, we will need to watch them closely moving down to the start, and we will need to monitor the market.
Selections: #4 EYECATCHER, #9 LA BOHEME, #8 SNOWBIRD, #7 SPARKLING STAR
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 22.02.2026, Race 2, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R160,000, 12:05GMT+2Race Summary: FROM THE ISLAND stayed on well for fourth on debut behind World Series on the 4th of February, with natural improvement expected from this colt, he should go close to winning. VIBE CHECK might be the value play in this race, even though he ran last on debut finishing just under ten lengths behind Red Spice, he ran against winners on that occasion, and he was very green, watch for big improvement from this well-bred individual. LADY JEAN finished just over five lengths behind St Harry on the 13th of January, she was entitled to be green first time at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, the form of that race has worked out well, she could sneak into the places at a fair price.
Selections: #6 FROM THE ISLAND, #5 VIBE CHECK, #14 LADY JEAN, #4 BENNY AND PAUL
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 22.02.2026, Race 3, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R140,000, 12:40GMT+2Race Summary: ZAGREB has been rested for 88 days, he was heavily supported in the market last time when finishing just under two lengths behind Balzi Rossi, the drop in trip on Sunday is key for this individual, he will go very close to winning on his best form. BIG DEAL had absolutely no luck at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 17th of January, he turned for home a long way out of his ground, and he quickened up beautifully to run second behind Behave Harris, he will be just off the speed early here, and he will be low flying late, include him into all bets. VOLEGOV stayed on well for third behind Meet The King on the 17th of January, he is in good form at the moment, the drop in trip will be no problem for this gelding, he will be right there in the finish. FAST TRAIN just got touched off in the finish by Different World last time, he is a young horse that is still improving with racing, the extra 200m on Sunday will help his chances, watch him closely.
Selections: #11 ZAGREB, #2 BIG DEAL, #13 VOLEGOV, #12 FAST TRAIN
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 22.02.2026, Race 4, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R125,000, 13:15GMT+2Race Summary: SWIFT SERENITY ran a great race for third with the blinkers fitted last time, she stayed on nicely in a driving finish behind Different World on the 4th of February, the blinkers stay on, this looks to be the right race for her, she will take lots of beating here. LOVE HER MADLY ran a much better race at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 4th of February, she got going late to finish second behind Cantona, back sprinting and the tongue tie has definitely helped this filly, if she brings her last run to the track again on Sunday, she will go close. STARTING POINT improved nicely with the blinkers on last time, she was just behind Love Her Madly on that occasion, she is improving with every start, watch her closely here, she can win a race like this. DELAROCHE ran a fair race for fourth behind Raffish Trend on the 21st of January, she is speedy, and she drops in trip again to 1000m, she might be able to sneak into the places.
Selections: #5 SWIFT SERENITY, #3 LOVE HER MADLY, #4 STARTING POINT, #6 DELAROCHE
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 22.02.2026, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R140,000, 13:50GMT+2Race Summary: FERRYMAN must have a big winning chance in this race, he was a touch unlucky on debut when finishing second behind Wave Of Glory on the 4th of January, he will love the step up in trip on Sunday to 1400m, with natural improvement expected from this colt, he will be hard to beat. GREENCHOICE has been rested and gelded, top jockey Andrew Fortune has been booked to ride this individual, he is very consistent, if he doesn’t need the run back from a small break, he will go close to winning. CHARLIE BUCKET ran a fair race for fourth behind District Master on the 13th of January, he was unfortunately drawn badly on that occasion, he should have no excuses on Sunday from a good draw, include him into all bets. BLIZZARDBOY finished just under three lengths behind Meet The King at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 17th of January, from a good draw, he could sneak into the Quartet.
Selections: #4 FERRYMAN, #5 GREENCHOICE, #3 CHARLIE BUCKET, #2 BLIZZARDBOY
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 22.02.2026, Race 6, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100,000, 14:25GMT+2Race Summary: DISTRICT MASTER won his maiden impressively at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 13th of January, he will be on speed from a good draw, if he gets cheap sectionals in front on Sunday, he will be hard to peg back late, include him into all bets. THE NIGHT FERRY has run two good races in succession, he stayed on well for second behind Devil A Saint last time, the tongue tie has been removed for his race on Sunday, if he gets some luck in running from a wide draw, he will be competitive. KLEIN KAROO quickened up smartly to win his maiden well at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 11th of February, he will be switched off early from a wide draw, and he will be eating up the ground late, watch him closely with jockey Andrew Fortune in the irons. ROCKANROLLIN has been rested for 71 days, he had to fight hard to win his maiden at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 13th of December, he is well-bred, and he should enjoy the step up in trip to 1400m.
Selections: #2 DISTRICT MASTER, #9 THE NIGHT FERRY, #10 KLEIN KAROO, #3 ROCKANROLLIN
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 22.02.2026, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R175,000, 15:00GMT+2Race Summary: FOUDRE won a brilliant race at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 31st of January, he was given six points for that impressive victory, even though he is up in class and he is drawn wide on Sunday, he has tremendous gate speed early, and he quickens well, there is no doubt that he can win again. CHASINGTHERAINBOW ran a great race behind Roland Garros on the 10th of January, he was only beaten just over one length at the finish, but he was finishing like a train, if he settles early, he will run a big race here. MAJOR MASTER is much better than his run last time, ignore that completely, he finished just over five lengths behind I Salute You on the 10th of January, he drops in trip on Sunday, and he has a good draw, he will be right there in the finish. MENTE ET MANU won well last time, it was a great ride by Richard Fourie, he was given three points for that win on the 13th of December, if he doesn’t need the run back from a small break, he could sneak into the places.
Selections: #11 FOUDRE, #6 CHASINGTHERAINBOW, #1 MAJOR MASTER, #4 MENTE ET MANU
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 22.02.2026, Race 8, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R145,000, 15:35GMT+2Race Summary: SHESGOTCLASS ran a cracker behind Pink Pigeon on the 10th of January, she finished second in a close finish, now that she is better off at the weights, she must have a good winning chance in this field. PINK PIGEON stayed on well for fourth behind Babelicious at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 31st of January, jockey Richard Fourie sticks with this filly, she is very consistent, include her into all bets. TANNERON was a touch disappointing behind Babelicious last time, she is much better than that performance, if she gets some cover early, she will run a huge race, watch her closely here. DAME OF TRIX never runs a bad race, she finished third in the same race as Pink Pigeon and Tanneron on the 31st of January, she is in a good space at the moment, there is no doubt she will be right there in the money again.
Selections: #7 SHESGOTCLASS, #3 PINK PIGEON, #6 TANNERON, #5 DAME OF TRIX
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 22.02.2026, Race 9, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R175,000, 16:10GMT+2Race Summary: RAVEN BLACK moved up like a winner when finishing third behind Snow Pilot on the 31st of January, he is packed with ability, if he jumps on terms on Sunday, he will go very close to winning, there is no doubt that he is the class package in this race. BLACK EAGLE was extremely tough last time, he ran a great race for second behind North Point on the 4th of February, the yard thinks highly of this gelding, on his best form, he will be competitive. GOLD GIBOSKI only got going very late last time, he finished third in the same race as Black Eagle on the 4th of February, he will be just off the speed early, and he will be storming home late, watch him closely. THREE TIGERS is much better than his last performance, he probably just needed that run back after gelding, he is a lovely looking horse with a great action, he should run a better race on Sunday.
Selections: #6 RAVEN BLACK, #12 BLACK EAGLE, #3 GOLD GIBOSKI, #11 THREE TIGERS
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 22.02.2026, Race 10, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R135,000, 16:50GMT+2Race Summary: WHIRLWIND quickened up beautifully to win a good race at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 31st of January, again it was a top ride by jockey Richard Fourie, she was given three points for that impressive win, she is a young filly with tons of improvement still to come, she can definitely win again. WANDER DUNE has been rested for 130 days, she was fancied in the market to run a big race last time, unfortunately she finished last and was beaten just over six lengths by Viva La Vida, there is no doubt she is better than that, the drop in trip on Sunday might help this filly get back to winning ways, include her into all bets. MARITZBURG MEMORY might be the value play in this tricky race, she was only beaten just under three lengths by Dame Of Trix on the 13th of January, she has dropped even further in the ratings, if the gaps open at the right time for this filly, she will run a big race at a good price. GIRL LIKE US never runs a bad race, she finished just over three lengths behind Dream Searcher on the 4th of February, the yard is in good form at the moment, she might be able to sneak into the places on her best form.
Selections: #11 WHIRLWIND, #3 WANDER DUNE, #6 MARITZBURG MEMORY, #7 GIRL LIKE US
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 22.02.2026, Race 11, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R145,000, 17:25GMT+2Race Summary: GALLIC VICTOR has been rested and gelded, he finished just under three lengths behind Mente Et Manu at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 13th of December, he is a beautiful horse with tons of ability, even though this trip of 1200m will be on the short side, he will be running on strongly late, include him into all bets. WORLDLY didn’t have much luck in running last time, he finished just under three lengths behind Whirlwind on the 31st of January, he can be a bit slow out the gates, but he will be finishing fast late, watch him closely at a decent price. SPIRIT must have a good each way chance in this race, he finished fourth in the same race as Worldly last time, the key could be the blinkers fitted to this gelding on Sunday, he should run a nice race. AZZURRI ran third behind Whirlwind on the 31st of January, he always has a place chance at this level.
Selections: #14 GALLIC VICTOR, #6 WORLDLY, #8 SPIRIT, #1 AZZURRI
Best Win: #5 Swift Serenity
Best Value Bet: #7 Shesgotclass




























