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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: KENILWORTH@2025.02.05
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 05.02.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R150,000, 12:15GMT+2
Race Summary: MALMESBURY MISSILE ran a fair race on 4th of January, he will enjoy the step up in trip to 1200m, there is absolutely no doubt he will be a massive runner here. NEW WORLD was very green on debut, he was only beaten just over five lengths, he should make the improvement. ROCKAROUNDTHECLOCK ran a decent race on debut when finishing just over six lengths behind Orbit, he will improve with every start, watch him closely. VAPOUR TRAIL was well beaten on debut by Parental Guidance, now that he steps up in trip, he could sneak into the places.
Selections: #3 MALMESBURY MISSILE, #7 NEW WORLD, #5 ROCKAROUNDTHECLOCK, #4 VAPOUR TRAIL
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 05.02.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R110,000, 12:50GMT+2
Race Summary: DIAMOND BOMBER has run three very good seconds in succession, her form is good to win this race, if she gets some luck in running from a tricky draw in a small field, she will be hard to beat. CATCH A PENNY can be a temperamental sort, the blinkers stay on, and she steps up in trip to 1400m, she will be the biggest danger. BEAUTIFUL SIDE showed good improvement in her second start at the races, from a good draw here and must be respect. WINTER GAMBLE needs to improve to win this race, the step up in trip could help her chances.
Selections: #8 DIAMOND BOMBER, #1 CATCH A PENNY, #3 BEAUTIFUL SIDE, #2 WINTER GAMBLE
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 05.02.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R125,000, 13:25GMT+2
Race Summary: TENPENNY was heavily supported in the market last time, he moved up like a winner inside the last 200m of the race and then finished second behind Red Dawn, if the race works out for him, he will have a big winning chance. DUBBELOSIX ran on powerfully for second behind Western World on the 19th of November, if he doesn’t need the run badly, he will be a big danger for Tenpenny in the finish. BRIGADIER BILLY improved nicely in his second start at the races, he could be some value in this competitive race. MANIKONGO will love the step up in trip from a good draw, watch for big improvement.
Selections: #7 TENPENNY, #9 DUBBELOSIX, #5 BRIGADIER BILLY, #1 MANIKONGO
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 05.02.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 2000m, Turf, R125,000, 14:00GMT+2
Race Summary: FUTURE FREQUENCY has run two very good seconds in his last two starts, he should love the step up in trip, if he can build on his last performance, he will hard to beat. UMFULA stayed on strongly late from a poor draw in his last start, he was only beaten just over two lengths by the winner, the step up in trip to 2000m should unlock further improvement, he will go very close to winning. WOOD WORLD ran a fair race on the 11th of December, he made up good ground late, this looks to be a nice race for him to be super competitive. AHEAD OF THE FACTS has run two decent races of late, he could sneak a place.
Selections: #3 FUTURE FREQUENCY, #5 UMFULA, #7 WOOD WORLD, #8 AHEAD OF THE FACTS
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 05.02.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R110,000, 14:35GMT+2
Race Summary: DOUBLE DASH ran third behind Express Yourself last time, if she can get some luck in running from a tricky barrier gate, she will have a good winning chance. HUNGA TONGA ran the best race last time when finishing strongly for third, if she can bring that performance to the races again, she will be competitive. STRAWBERRY THIEF ran a better race on the 18th of January, she was drawn wide and stayed on late, the further step up in trip should help her chances. BLOSSOMING MIND gets a perfect draw, she has been sparingly raced, there could be more improvement to come from her.
Selections: #10 DOUBLE DASH, #4 HUNGA TONGA, #9 STRAWBERRY THIEF, #1 BLOSSOMING MIND
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 05.02.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R100,000, 15:15GMT+2
Race Summary: MELA STRENGTH has been consistent in his last few races, this looks to be the perfect race for him, he should go very close to winning here. SUMMER NIGHT CITY showed plenty heart to win a good race on the 11th of January, she was only given two points for that victory, she must have a big winning chance. PAST AND PRESENT finished just under one length last time, his last two runs have been excellent, from a good draw here, he must be respected. RED DAWN quickened up well to win a good race on the 15th of January, he is still improving but carries a big weight for his first run out of the maiden ranks.
Selections: #4 MELA STRENGTH, #3 SUMMER NIGHT CITY, #1 PAST AND PRESENT, #5 RED DAWN
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 05.02.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R125,000, 15:50GMT+2
Race Summary: ENGLEFIELD GREEN win a lovely race on the 18th of January, she ran quickened smartly to win comfortably, she could easily win again from a good draw here. JET TO THE SUN never runs a bad race, she finished well on the 18th of December, she tries hard and should be involved again. MY ONLY WEAKNESS has been consistent, she ran a cracker last time when finishing second behind Summer Night City, she is honest and should earn some money again. LADY SPRINGFIELD has been rested for 71 days, she quickened up from a long way back to win well last time, she is still improving and not out of it.
Selections: #1 ENGLEFIELD GREEN, #7 JET TO THE SUN, #3 MY ONLY WEAKNESS, #4 LADY SPRINGFIELD
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 05.02.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R80,000, 16:25GMT+2
Race Summary: BLACK PATH ran a top race on the 15th of January behind the improving December Dawn, On her best form, she will have a good each way chance in this tough looking race. ROYAL LYTHAM is as honest as they come, she was only beaten just over two lengths in her last start, her form is good, and she will have a massive winning chance. WHY NOT JACKIE is much better than her last run, she needs cover early, if the race plans out for her, she could certainly win a race like this. COUNTRY TIME has dropped further in the ratings, her last two runs have been fair, watch for big improvement here.
Selections: #4 BLACK PATH, #9 ROYAL LYTHAM, #6 WHY NOT JACKIE, #2 COUNTRY TIME
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 05.02.2025, Race 9, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R125,000, 17:00GMT+2
Race Summary: THE CHARLESTON is much better than her last run, although unfortunately with a massive weight on her back, but she is talented and must be respected here. LOVE SHACK quickened and well to win a good race on the 22nd of December, this race does look far more competitive, but she is consistent, and she has a striking turn of foot, include her into all bets. TANNERON bounced back to form on the 15th of January, she stayed on well to finish third, with a similar performance here, she could certainly cause the upset. BONNE BOUCHE has dropped the ratings, she is very fast and could make the exotics pay.
Selections: #5 THE CHARLESTON, #8 LOVE SHACK, #9 TANNERON, #3 BONNE BOUCHE
Best Win: #8 DIAMOND BOMBER
Best Value Bet: #10 DOUBLE DASH
Best Longshot: #4 MELA STRENGTH
