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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: KENILWORTH@2025.01.25
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 25.01.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R600,000, 11:50GMT+2
Race Summary: CLAIR DE LUNE moved up exceptionally well in her last start when finishing second behind her stable companion, she looks to be a classy filly, there is no doubt she will be a huge runner here. PARENTAL GUIDANCE ran a cracking race behind the unbeaten Black Cheetah in his last start, he should run a good race again. WILD WILD GREEN was heavily supported in the market when making a winning debut, she can quicken very well in her race and could be anything. SHE’S MY WORLD ran a cracker on debut when staying on strongly for second, she will improve quite a bit from that and could be the value in this race.
Selections: #3 CLAIR DE LUNE, #8 PARENTAL GUIDANCE, #1 WILD WILD GREEN, #6 SHE’S MY WORLD
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 25.01.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R1,000,000, 12:25GMT+2
Race Summary: DOUBLE GRAND SLAM quickened up to win in Group 1 last time, she has been in terrific form this season and will be very hard to beat here. FATAL FLAW was given a top ride in her last start to win a great race, she likes to race up on speed and then kicks on strongly all the way to the line, with a similar performance of her Grade 1 victory last time, she will be the biggest danger to Double Grand Slam. SCARLET MACAW ran on powerfully behind Fatal Flaw to finish second, she is improving rapidly with every start. RASCOVA is extremely honest at this level, she tries hard and should be in the money.
Selections: #4 DOUBLE GRAND SLAM, #7 FATAL FLAW, #6 SCARLET MACAW, #2 RASCOVA
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 25.01.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R225,000, 13:00GMT+2
Race Summary: JOY AND PEACE won impressively at Fairview Racecourse, she ran on strongly to win going away on that occasion and she should love the 2000m trip. GIMMETHATPEARL has always been packed with ability, she looked well last time and won a super race, she is in good form at the moment and should get the run of the race from a top draw of one. SAARTJIE is a lot better than her recent form, the blinkers have been fitted again and that could help her chances. TIME FOR LOVE came back at them late to run a good third in her most recent start, she raced as if the 2000m trip would suit her down to the ground.
Selections: #6 JOY AND PEACE, #1 GIMMETHATPEARL, #2 SAARTJIE, #3 TIME FOR LOVE
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 25.01.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 2800m, Turf, R500,000, 13:35GMT+2
Race Summary: POETS WARRIOR has won his last three races with absolute ease, he likes to race up on speed and he stays really well, he could be very hard to fetch late. TRIPLE TIME is much better than his recent form over 1800m, now that he is back over the right trip, he should show sharp improvement. KING PELLES absolutely relished the step up in trip to 2500m last time, he was finished strongly to win a good race, being consistent and should be right there again. HOLDING THUMBS is as honest as they come, the blinkers have been fitted and should remain competitive.
Selections: #8 POETS WARRIOR, #7 TRIPLE TIME, #4 KING PELLES, #10 HOLDING THUMBS
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 25.01.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R175,000, 14:10GMT+2
Race Summary: CAPTAIN WEST ran a fair race last time in the Grade 2, he looks progressive and should run a cracker if he doesn’t need the run badly. SOLOMONS SEAL fought hard all the way to the line behind The Grey King last time, he was drawn poorly and still run a good second, from a good draw here, he will be right there in the finish. THE GREY KING was taken to the front last time when beating SOLOMONS SEAL in a driving finish, with a similar performance again, he will go close to winning. LET IT BE SAID is very consistent, if he gets some luck from a poor draw, he could finish in the money again.
Selections: #7 CAPTAIN WEST, #1 SOLOMONS SEAL, #6 THE GREY KING, #10 LET IT BE SAID
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 25.01.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R225,000, 14:45GMT+2
Race Summary: CANDY TOWN led her field from start to finish to win super impressively, she will beat them from the front again in this competitive listed event, there is no doubt she will be right there for a long way. MAI SENSATION dropped in trip last time and quickened up smartly to win going away at the line, she should give a good account of herself again. SUMMER LILY stayed on strongly in last start and finished fourth, she likes to be held up in her races and then storms home late. SYMPHONY IN WHITE is much better than her recent performance, she can certainly run of the best.
Selections: #12 CANDY TOWN, #13 MAI SENSATION, #8 SUMMER LILY, #16 SYMPHONY IN WHITE
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 25.01.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R1,500,000, 15:20GMT+2
Race Summary: GIMME A PRINCE moved up like a winner in the Grade 1, he finished a good third behind One Stripe, he should enjoy the drop back in trip and could be very hard to beat. DYCE was unlucky last time when getting pipped on the post, his form is excellent and will go very close here. SURJAY ran a terrific third with a huge weight on his back in the Grade 2, he is honest and tries hard, he should be right there again. CAFE CULTURE needed his last run and run a second, he will tighten up from that performance and could surprise them all.
Selections: #6 GIMME A PRINCE, #4 DYCE, #3 SURJAY, #8 CAFE CULTURE
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 25.01.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R5,000,000, 16:05GMT+2
Race Summary: EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN absolutely flew late for second behind One Stripe in the Grade 1 Cape Guineas, he should love the step up in trip to 2000m and very hard to beat. ORIENTAL CHARM is much better than his last run over 1600m, he will enjoy stepping up in trip from a good draw and bounce back here. FUTURE SWING was held up for running and finished powerfully for fourth, his form is good and could be some value in here. RASCALLION has been in great form over the last few months, if he can get some luck in running from a poor draw and should have a place chance.
Selections: #10 EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN, #3 ORIENTAL CHARM, #4 FUTURE SWING, #16 RASCALLION
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 25.01.2025, Race 9, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R350,000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: GARRIX was run a very good 5th only beaten just under four lengths by the winner, even though he is poorly drawn again for this race, he will love the step up in trip to 1800m and should go very close to winning. REGULATION ran on strongly to win a good race, he looks to be getting better with every start, he will be right there in the finish. MAJOR MASTER win a gutsy race last time, he was heavily supported in the market and will love the trip. SAIL THE SEAS has always been held in high regard by the stable, he won a good race on the 4th of January, with some luck from a poor draw, he could sneak into the places.
Selections: #11 GARRIX, #9 REGULATION, #8 MAJOR MASTER, #12 SAIL THE SEAS
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 25.01.2025, Race 10, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R150,000, 17:20GMT+2
Race Summary: PLEASE BE TRUE ran a super race and finished fourth just over three lengths behind the winner, he is a nice type that and should have a good each way chance. COMMANDING stayed on strongly in his last start and finished second, he really enjoyed being out in front and if the same tactics are applied here, could make victory. GREEN GARNET won his maiden well, this is a big step up in class for him, but he is progressive and could be competitive again. KING’S QUEST accelerated like a smart horse to win well on the 26th of November, the form lines of that race have worked out well, he could be some value in here.
Selections: #10 PLEASE BE TRUE, #6 COMMANDING, #3 GREEN GARNET, #8 KING’S QUEST
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 25.01.2025, Race 11, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R200,000, 17:55GMT+2
Race Summary: THE REAL PRINCE run a good fourth in the Grade 2 last time, he should be running on powerfully late and must be included into all bet types. SNOW PILOT had one or two hard luck stories in the Grade 1 event last time when finishing just over five lengths behind the winner, he is a strong galloper and will try his best to lead them from start to finish here. ALL OUT FOR SIX is much better than his recent performance, he is very gutsy and could easily win a race like this. SUGAR MOUNTAIN should enjoy the drop in trip, there should be no excuses for him from a good draw.
Selections: #11 THE REAL PRINCE, #13 SNOW PILOT, #4 ALL OUT FOR SIX, #1 SUGAR MOUNTAIN
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 25.01.2025, Race 12, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R150,000, 18:30GMT+2
Race Summary: THE US OF A needed his last run badly and run on powerfully for second behind Bluff On Bluff, he is a nice horse and must be watched closely for the future. EMPIRE STATE has run two very good seconds now in succession, he has dropped significantly in trip from 1600m all the way down to 1200m, but he is progressive and will be on the premises. CARRIACOU is extremely consistent, the drop in trip could help him get his head in front, he will be finishing very quickly late. WAR CHARIOT needs to be held up in his races and then get produced very late, he should be in the money at a good price.
Selections: #14 THE US OF A, #9 EMPIRE STATE, #10 CARRIACOU, #7 WAR CHARIOT
Best Win: #4 DOUBLE GRAND
Best Value Bet: #11 THE REAL PRINCE
Best Longshot: #10 PLEASE BE TRUE
