South Africa Horse Racing Previews: KENILWORTH@2023.06.14
Kenilworth, 14.06.2023, Race 1, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R125.000, 12:00GMT+2
Race Summary: DIAMOND ROCK and OZARK have improved with each start over this trip, so are likely to be competitive. Stablemates GREENLAND and HARAJUKU have made pleasing introductions over a shorter trip and will have more to offer over this distance with experience under their belts. TYRION LANNISTER, NO APOLOGIES, SPIRIT’S UNITE and ETOILEFILLANTE could also get into the action. Watch the betting on the newcomers.
Selections:
#9 Diamond Rock, #1 Greenland, #12 Harajuku, #6 Ozark
Kenilworth, 14.06.2023, Race 2, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R125.000, 12:30GMT+2
Race Summary: Glen Kotzen has a strong hand here and his runners could complete a stable Trifecta, with LADY MAJORCA and ANALYTIC the most likely winners of his trio. The latter is closely matched with stablemate SUNSHINE DAY who should have more to offer with improved fitness on her side. WOMAN’S WORLD has claims on that form but must contend with a wide draw. VIX PRINCESS, LADY LOXTON and GIMMETHELIMELIGHT are all capable of having a say too. Returning RED PALACE is not without a chance either.
Selections:
#2 Lady Majorca, #5 Analytic, #8 Sunshine Day, #12 Woman’s World
Kenilworth, 14.06.2023, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R80.000, 13:05GMT+2
Race Summary: GO LIKE FLO and MISTY CLIFFS are overdue and likely to feature prominently, but give weight away. GODDEX APHAEA has improved after a break and should have a say in her peak outing getting 4,5kg from those rivals. Youngster RED MOON RISING improved over this trip last time and need only negotiate the widest draw to fight out the finish. LOOK FORWARD completes the shortlist.
Selections:
#4 Go Like Flo, #9 Misty Cliffs, #10 Red Moon Rising, #8 Goddex Aphaea
Kenilworth, 14.06.2023, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R110.000, 13:40GMT+2
Race Summary: Progressive 3yo pair GREEN MANDARIN and PREVALENCE have big weights to shoulder but are likely to play leading roles if building on smart recent efforts. Lightly raced 4yo INSIDE STORY is distance suited and ought to pose a threat under just 54,5kg. TOTHEMOONANDBACK and BARDOLINO are holding their form well and are also capable of staking a claim, though preference is for the former who is drawn well. SILENT TRIGGER, PAPER TRAIL and LEGAL CHITCHAT are others to consider.
Selections:
#1 Green Mandarin, #2 Tothemoonandback, #7 Prevalence, #8 Inside Story
Kenilworth, 14.06.2023, Race 5, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R200.000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: SUMMER LILY was impressive when winning on debut over this course and distance so gets the nod with improvement expected. OCTOBER MORN and SIDDELEY have the form and experience to mount a serious challenge. Last-start winners UNCONQUERABLE LADY and ONI SAN could get into the picture too, with further progress likely. ENCHANTED SKY, QUICK TRIP and LISTENTOTHEOCEAN also have earning potential.
Selections:
#1 Summer Lily, #2 October Morn, #3 Siddeley, #4 Unconquerable Lady
Kenilworth, 14.06.2023, Race 6, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R200.000, 14:58GMT+2
Race Summary: In this listed race precocious fillies BALTIC SECRET and DISTANT WINTER could upstage their male rivals. The latter got the better of the former in a recent meeting over 1100m but the former is 1,5kg better off on these terms, so could turn the tables. Last-start winners TEFLON MAN and UNDERWORLD are on the up and capable of joining that fight for victory. DUMBLEDORE and ZOOMIE make most appeal of the remainder.
Selections:
#3 Baltic Secret, #8 Distant Winter, #4 Teflon Man, #6 Underworld
Kenilworth, 14.06.2023, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R200.000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: LINEBACKER is drawn widest but is favourably treated by the conditions and likely to improve after a pleasing comeback outing. FIREALLEY and GRINKOV finished ahead of LINEBACKER last time and renew rivalry on identical terms, so should be involved again from better starting berths. PORT LOUIS and SPEED MACHINE are closely matched on that form and are also capable of getting into the picture. GEM KING, MY BESTIE and SUGAR MOUNTAIN are not without a chance either. Good race.
Selections:
#12 Linebacker, #3 Firealley, #9 Grinkov, #4 Speed Machine
Kenilworth, 14.06.2023, Race 8, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R80.000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: RAISING QUINN and PUCALLPA are likely to appreciate the step back up to this distance and should also fare better off their reduced marks. MARY LAMB caught the eye last time when running on well at the business end from a wide draw and should be right in the firing line from a better gate off a 2-point lower rating. However, improving youngster ROYALS has enjoyed going 1400m and with any improvement could follow up. VERONIQUE and AIR OF ROYALTY could also get into the picture.
Selections:
#4 Royals, #1 Raising Quinn, #5 Mary Lamb, #3 Pucallpa
Kenilworth, 14.06.2023, Race 9, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R80.000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: MASKED VIGILANTE caught the eye on his return from a break over 1000m and with any improvement could bounce back to winning ways over this trip. WORDSWORTH is held on that form but should get closer on these terms, even with the blinkers removed. WINTER PEARL ought to do better too with the headgear done away with after a disappointing last start, and on his best form should stake a claim. LIKETHECLAPPERS and CHARLIE MALONE have been battling to win but are dangerous to dismiss cutting back in distance. FINAL MOVE and SEEKING PEACE add further intrigue to a competitive concluding contest.
Selections:
#6 Masked Vigilante, #3 Winter Pearl, #9 Seeking Peace, #1 Liketheclappers
Best Win: #9 DIAMOND ROCK
Best Value Bet:
Best Longshot: #4 ROYALS
