Download your South Africa racing information for FREE now:
RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: TURFFONTEIN / KENILWORTH@2025.02.01
Turffontein Standside, 01.02.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R130.000, 12:00GMT+2
Race Summary: TENJIKU stayed on encouragingly to finish 3rd over 1000m last time and should play a leading role in the opener with the extended trip likely to unlock further improvement. MRS DLADLA and WESTWARD GIRL will be wiser to the task after underwhelming introductions but a bigger threat will likely come from well-bred debutantes ELEGANTRIX, SISTER GOLDEN HAIR and VIPINGO who benefit from a useful 2.5kg sex allowance. Stablemates MIGHTY EAGLE and PARIS FUN are also worth a market check on debut.
Selections: #2 TENJIKU, #3 ELEGANTRIX, #7 SISTER GOLDEN HAIR, #8 VIPINGO
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 01.02.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1100m, Turf, R125,000, 12:20GMT+2
Race Summary: WILD APPLAUSE was heavily backed in her last start when she stayed on late for fifth, she now drops back in trip, on her best form, she will be very hard to beat here. PEANUT POPS ran a much-improved race on the 5th of December when finishing second, if he can back that performance up here, he should be able to earn some money again. ROSA OSIRIA will need to improve on her last start to win, she is definitely capable of running into the places on her best form. INDEBE MAYIBUYE drops significantly in trip, she could sneak into the big price.
Selections: #4 WILD APPLAUSE, #8 PEANUT POPS, #6 ROSA OSIRIA, #7 INDEBE MAYIBUYE
Turffontein Standside, 01.02.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R120.000, 12:35GMT+2
Race Summary: DUPONT EMERALD confirmed the promise of her debut 3rd with a close-up 2nd over track and trip last time and she will go one better here. Well-bred male rivals SATYAGRAHA and CRESCENDO will know more about it after encouraging introductions and should improve to play leading roles. PAUL REVERE also has the form and experience to be competitive. Well-bred newcomers FINAL HOPE and SASHA LEE are worth a market check on debut.
Selections: #8 DUPONT EMERALD, #6 SATYAGRAHA, #4 CRESCENDO, #2 PAUL REVERE
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 01.02.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R150,000, 12:55GMT+2
Race Summary: CLIFFSCAPE on her first run 11th of January was incredible, she ran on strongly for third, if she has made the necessary improvement back at home, she will go very close to winning. EXALTED LOVE ran 4th on debut, he was very green in running and should improve in his second start at the races, he must have a nice each way chance. The balance of the field are all first timers, watch the market closely.
Selections: #6 CLIFFSCAPE, #1 EXALTED LOVE, #2 INDIGENOUS, #3 IRELAND FOREVER
Turffontein Standside, 01.02.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R150.000, 13:10GMT+2
Race Summary: TAMARISK TREE wasn’t winning out of turn last time and a resultant 3-point penalty isn’t likely to halt his momentum. RULE BOOK and HAWKBILL are held on that form but should pose more of a threat on these revised weight terms. TOTAL SURRENDER, VESUVIO and DOUGLAS DRAGON are hard-knockers with the form and experience to also have a say in the outcome. ROBERT BROWNING is dangerous to discount with just 48kg on his back!
Selections: #2 TAMARISK TREE, #5 TOTAL SURRENDER, #3 HAWKBILL, #7 DOUGLAS DRAGON
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 01.02.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100,000, 13:30GMT+2
Race Summary: SCOTTISH LINKS ran a cracking second last time from a poor draw, the drop in trip and a good draw here, he will be tough to beat. ARBITRATION unfortunately draws poorly for this competitive Open Maiden, he will need lots of luck in running, if the race works out for him, he could sneak into the places with a big weight. MASTER BOMBER needed his last run, he ran a fair race, even though he was beaten 8 lengths, he should tighten up from that run, include him into all bets now that he steps up in trip. AMANDLA NGAWETHU improved beautifully in his second start, he will love the step up in trip to 1400m.
Selections: #4 SCOTTISH LINKS, #11 ARBITRATION, #6 MASTER BOMBER, #3 AMANDLA NGAWETHU
Turffontein Standside, 01.02.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R200.000, 13:45GMT+2
Race Summary: MAIN DEFENDER had his colours lowered by MELECH in a recent match-up but the former is weighted to avenge that defeat on 2kg better terms. BARBARESCO showed his class and versatility by winning over 1160m last time and this extended trip is more to his liking so another competitive showing can be expected. Last-start Grade 2 winner WHITE PEARL is course-and-distance suited and another with legitimate form credentials. PURPLE PITCHER and stablemate TEXAS RED have earning potential too.
Selections: #1 MAIN DEFENDER, #4 MELECH, #2 BARBARESCO, #5 WHITE PEARL
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 01.02.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R90,000, 14:05GMT+2
Race Summary: SUGARBUSH finished her race off strongly to run second on debut, she is a well-bred filly and very hard to beat here with natural improvement. HAPPY WIVES showed plenty speed from the barrier gates, if she can build on that performance, she will be a danger in the finish. BENEATH THE CLOUDS ran a fair race on the 11th of January, she was in the firing line right up until the last 200m and then she got tired late, she will get stronger and better with more racing. ALESSIA ASHEVILLE will love the drop in trip, she could be the value here.
Selections: #11 SUGARBUSH, #2 HAPPY WIVES, #8 BENEATH THE CLOUDS, #3 ALESSIA ASHEVILLE
Turffontein Standside, 01.02.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R200.000, 14:20GMT+2
Race Summary: GOLDEN SICKLE bounced back to her best when winning a similar course-and-distance event last time out and a repeat of that performance off an unchanged mark should suffice. MAGIC TATTOO, TIME FO ORCHIDS and MOVER AND SHAKER have a bit to find on that form but shouldn’t be far off the mark. Speedy last-start winner CHOCOLATE SOLDIER and maturing well-weighted CHASING HAPPINESS have the means to challenge the selection. ELEGANT ICE and ICE STAR appeal most of the remainder.
Selections: #1 GOLDEN SICKLE, #4 CHOCOLATE SOLDIER, #5 CHASING HAPPINESS, #6 ELEGANT ICE
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 01.02.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R90,000, 14:40GMT+2
Race Summary: ELECTRIC FEELS is as honest as they come, she needs a particular ride, if she gets the cover needed early, she will be storming home late. GRAVITY ran a good race behind his stable companion on the 15th of January, on his best form he can win a race like this quite easily. LOVERS LANE was only beaten just over three lengths in his last start over 1400m, the drop back in trip could help him get closer. TRUE HORIZON had a few hard luck stories in her race on the 11th of January, she is very consistent and should be competitive again.
Selections: #5 ELECTRIC FEELS, #1 GRAVITY, #7 LOVERS LANE, #6 TRUE HORIZON
Turffontein Standside, 01.02.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R750.000, 14:55GMT+2
Race Summary: Champion filly QUID PRO QUO trounced male opposition in the course-and-distance Dingaans after a 4-month absence so is impossible to oppose in Leg 1 of the Wilgerbosdrift Triple Tiara against her own sex. VJ’S ANGEL, WORLD OF ALICE, OLIVIA’S WAY and FIERY PEGASUS renew rivalry and there isn’t likely to be much separating those familiar foes. Unbeaten SPUMANTE DOLCE could be anything but will be tested at this level. VULCANITE boasts an unblemished record over this distance so completes the shortlist along with KOMMETJIE STORM.
Selections: #2 QUID PRO QUO, #1 VJ’S ANGEL, #13 SPUMANTE DOLCE, #4 WORLD OF ALICE
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 01.02.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R160,000, 15:15GMT+2
Race Summary: KELP FOREST has won his last two starts super impressively, he absolutely loves these sprint races, even though his rating has gone up again, he will be very hard to beat in here. THE ABDICATOR bounced back to his best form on the 4th of January, he ran a second, he has changed stables and will be hard to catch here. ELUSIVE WINTER tried to lead them from start to finish last time, he is speedy and very talented, there is no doubt he will have a good each way chance again. PORQUE TE VAS is much better than her recent run, she has dropped further in the ratings, watch for improvement.
Selections: #2 KELP FOREST, #3 THE ABDICATOR, #7 ELUSIVE WINTER, #6 PORQUE TE VAS
Turffontein Standside, 01.02.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R1.000.000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: GREATERIX got the better of FIRE ATTACK last month over 1400m but a 2kg swing in favour of the latter should bring them closer together. However, it could pay to side with LEGEND OF ARTHUR who races well fresh and hasn’t been seen since an eye-catching 3rd in the Grade 3 Graham Beck Stakes. He will be better over further so victory here in Leg 1 could pave the way to Triple Crown glory. MUSICAL SCORE, recently gelded PARISIAN WALKWAY, consistent BACCHUS and Highveld newcomer ARISTOTLE could fight out the minors.
Selections: #2 LEGEND OF ARTHUR, #3 GREATERIX, #1 FIRE ATTACK, #12 ARISTOTLE
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 01.02.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R180,000, 15:50GMT+2
Race Summary: CALLMEGETRIX never runs a bad race, her form is ultra consistent, she carries top weight here, but she is honest and should be involved in the finish. HAMPSTEAD HEATH made up good ground last time and run fourth, unfortunately she has drawn wide here, but she will be running on powerfully, watch her closely. GOODNESSGRACIOUSME is much better than her recent start, from a good draw here, she could easily bounce back to best form. FUN ZONE has run some fair races lately, if the race works out for her, she could sneak a place here.
Selections: #4 CALLMEGETRIX, #9 HAMPSTEAD HEATH, #3 GOODNESSGRACIOUSME, #5 FUN ZONE
Turffontein Standside, 01.02.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R160.000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: NETTLETON (unbeaten in 3 starts under Piere Strydom) and hat-trick seeking PASSAGE OF POWER (2 from 2 with Rachel Venniker aboard) are at the top of their game and they should go well again off career-high marks. MERCANTOUR, ONE FELL SWOOP and SILVER TUDOR are honest hard-knockers with the form and experience to play leading roles too. TSAR BOMBA, RICHARD THE FIRST and FRANCELIN are others with genuine Eachway chances.
Selections: #4 NETTLETON, #6 PASSAGE OF POWER, #3 ONE FELL SWOOP, #5 SILVER TUDOR
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 01.02.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R90,000, 16:25GMT+2
Race Summary: COSMIC RHYTHM stayed on nicely behind Okavango on the 18th of January, even though he was well beaten, that form looks to be good enough to win a race like this. DAWN’S EARLY LIGHT has unfortunately drawn widest in here, if he gets some luck in running, he could finish amongst the places. GOLDEN GREY has been very frustrating to follow, there is no doubt that he has the ability to win a race like this, he could certainly surprise. GRIPEN drops back in trip to 1400m, from a good draw, he could be get some value from here.
Selections: #7 COSMIC RHYTHM, #9 DAWN’S EARLY LIGHT, #5 GOLDEN GREY, #3 GRIPEN
Turffontein Standside, 01.02.2025, Race 9, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R100.000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: GREGARIOUS was a hard-fought winner of a 1450m maiden against male opposition last time but she relished stepping up in trip that day and the galloping Standisde track, albeit over the shorter 1400m, will be right up her alley. Class-dropper SKITTLE SKIES, consistent hard-knocker SALUTE THE FLAG and COPPER MIST, who would have tightened up after a much-needed comeback outing, have the means to expose any chinks in the young filly’s armour. ALONE TIME is open to improvement stretching out to this distance so isn’t underestimated.
Selections: #9 GREGARIOUS, #1 SKITTLES SKIES, #4 COPPER MIST, #2 SALUTE THE FLAG
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 01.02.2025, Race 9, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R80,000, 17:00GMT+2
Race Summary: DREAM SEARCHER won very well on the 4th of December, from a good draw again over the same trip as she won last time, she could be very hard to beat. MARITZBURG MEMORY got left in her last start and then made up good ground quite early, she now drops in class and gets a decent draw, she will be a huge runner here. LADY LOXTON has dropped a further two points in the ratings and she steps back up in trip, watch for big improvement. VERONIQUE has been disappointing in her last two races, if she returns to form, she will be competitive.
Selections: #2 DREAM SEARCHER, #3 MARITZBURG MEMORY, #6 LADY LOXTON, #9 VERONIQUE
Turffontein Standside, 01.02.2025, Race 10, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R110.000, 17:20GMT+2
Race Summary: TOP SEED impressed on his return from an 8-month absence (during which he was gelded) when running out an easy winner of a 1200m KZN maiden. With that comeback run under his belt and this extended trip likely to suit, it could pay to follow his progress. EXCEEDINGLY GLAM wasn’t winning out of turn last time when fitted with a tongue-tie and she too should have more to offer over this distance. Hard-knockers JUST VAR, SAIL THE SKY, AFTER HOURS and TWICE AS WILD complete the shortlist.
Selections: #1 TOP SEED, #4 EXCEEDINGLY GLAM, #3 JUST VAR, #7 AFTER HOURS
Best Win: #2 QUID PRO QUO
Best Value Bet: #2 LEGEND OF ARTHUR
Best Longshot: #2 LEGEND OF ARTHUR
