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RACE BY RACE PREVIEWS: TURFFONTEIN / KENILWORTH@2025.02.08
Turffontein Standside, 08.02.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R150.000, 12:20GMT+2
Race Summary: EASY TIGER impressed on her debut win. She showed signs of inexperience but quickened when she needed to and drew away nicely. GLASTONBURY won a good race on debut when quickening late to beat rival in this CAROLINE ISLAND. GLASTONBURY will have learnt from that experience and will not go down easily. CAROLINE ISLAND won her second start and should fight it out again. The other runners are all trained by trainer Paul Matchett and they are newcomers who are likely to need the run.
Selections: #2 Easy Tiger, #1 Caroline Island, #3 Glastonbury, #8 Rejuvenate
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 08.02.2025, Race 1, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R125,000, 12:40GMT+2
Race Summary: TRIPPING THUNDER ran a lovely race on the 18th of January behind his stable companion, he stayed on strongly for second, the blinkers stay on, and he should go very close to winning in this field. CHASINGTHERAINBOW ran a much better race last time behind Circumbendibus, he finished third and was only beaten just under two lengths by the winner, he is clearly improving and must be respected. IMOKELLY made good improvement in his second start at the races, he was still very green and managed to run fourth in a competitive race last time, he looks like the type that will keep improving with every start, watch him closely. WAVE OF GLORY is very speedy, he could bounce back to his best form at a decent price, include him into all bets.
Selections: #1 TRIPPING THUNDER, #2 CHASINGTHERAINBOW, #5 IMOKELLY, #10 WAVE OF GLORY
Turffontein Standside, 08.02.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R130.000, 12:55GMT+2
Race Summary: WINDS OF CHANGE returned from a break to win as expected and can follow up as he is a class animal. THE SPECIALIST has been a disappointment of late but is good up the straight and can fight out the finish. GRAND CRESCENDO has shown ability but might need this run returning from a break. KIA KAHA has been consistent so far and can get involved with the finish again. ZANTHAR is holding his form and can earn some more money.
Selections: #4 Winds Of Change, #2 The Specialist, #1 Grand Crescendo, #3 Kia Kaha
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 08.02.2025, Race 2, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R160,000, 13:15GMT+2
Race Summary: FUTURE TURN is as honest as they come, he ran a fair second last time behind Promettere, from a decent draw in a small field, there should be no excuses for this gelding, he will be right there in the finish. RULE OF THUMB needs a particular ride, if the race works out for him, he could certainly win quite easily with no weight on his back, watch him closely in this tricky race. PREVALENCE should enjoy the drop back in trip to 1600m, on his best form, he always has a good each way chance, include him into the play at a decent price. HAT’S PRIDE will need some luck in running from a tricky draw, he could sneak into the Quartet.
Selections: #5 FUTURE TURN, #7 RULE OF THUMB, #6 PREVALENCE, #8 HAT’S PRIDE
Turffontein Standside, 08.02.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R105.000, 13:30GMT+2
Race Summary: MOUNTAIN HIGH has been runner-up in his last four starts. A switch to jockey Gavin Lerena could pay dividends. UP THE ANTE has improved with each run and would not be a surprise winner. THE MIGHTIEST showed improvement last time out but this may be a tougher field. LACEWING and DIAMOND DASH both need to do more to win a race but could earn some minor money. HOLLYWOOD MADAM was not disgraced on debut and could do even better this distance.
Selections: #1 Mountain High, #3 Up The Ante, #2 The Mightiest, #11 Hollywood Madam
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 08.02.2025, Race 3, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R200,000, 13:50GMT+2
Race Summary: RICH FOLKS HOAX ran on strongly from a long way back in his last start behind Kebonalesedi, he was only beaten just under two lengths at the wire, now that he gets a good draw, he should go very close to winning. ICONIC DESTINATION has run two very good seconds in succession, he steps up in trip now, with some luck in running he could be very dangerous in the finish. KEBONALESEDI fought hard to win a good race on the 11th of January, he was given four points for that win, this looks to be a nice race for him to be competitive again. OKAVANGO won his maiden in style beating Cosmic Rhythm by just over four lengths, the form has worked out well, he is still improving and must be respected from a good draw.
Selections: #1 RICH FOLKS HOAX, #4 ICONIC DESTINATION, #7 KEBONALESEDI, #3 OKAVANGO
Turffontein Standside, 08.02.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R120.000, 14:05GMT+2
Race Summary: SPIRITO SELVAGGIO did not show his best last time out but is capable of bouncing back to score. SNOW MOON is consistent and clearly not out of it. SPY STORY has improved of late and can get involved with the finish. APACHE CHIEF is knocking on the door and has a winning chance. SOVEREIGN CROWN showed improvement last time out and can have more to offer.
Selections: #1 Spirito Selvaggio, #4 Apache Chief, #3 Spy Story, #2 Snow Moon
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 08.02.2025, Race 4, Gallops, 1800m, Turf, R200,000, 14:25GMT+2
Race Summary: GROOVEJET has won his last two races with absolute ease, unfortunately he draws wide, and he carries a big weight for this Summer Country Championship 1800 Final on Saturday afternoon, he will need a career best to win again, but he is still improving and he has a good turn of foot, include him into the play. HAPPY DAYS ran a fair race from a wide draw on the 18th of December, the yard think highly of this colt, from a good draw he must have a big winning chance. KWITE A KING ran on powerfully last time to finish second behind his stable companion, he now gets a nice pull in the weights with Groovejet, he could certainly win this race if everything works out for him. GENTLEMAN JOE is consistent and must be included into all bets, his form is very good.
Selections: #9 GROOVEJET, #1 HAPPY DAYS, #3 KWITE A KING, #7 GENTLEMAN JOE
Turffontein Standside, 08.02.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 2400m, Turf, R200.000, 14:40GMT+2
Race Summary: RAISEAHALLELUJAH is at his very best over further but remains in good form and can pick up a race like this. ZEUS was not disgraced in the Summer Cup and this course is a happy hunting ground for him. CRIMSON KING may have needed both his recent starts and could show vast improvement. MARAUDING HORDE has been a disappointment of late but is not out of it. BATTLEGROUND is a consistent stayer and can contest the finish yet again.
Selections: #3 Raiseahallelujah, #1 Zeus, #4 Marauding Horde, #2 Crimson King
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 08.02.2025, Race 5, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R200,000, 15:00GMT+2
Race Summary: FAMILY POWER has been in terrific form of late, she will enjoy the drop back in trip to 1400m, Jockey Grant van Niekerk knows her well, she will go very close to winning this competitive race. INDUSTRIALSTRENGTH has had one or two hard luck stories in his career, he is a lovely looking colt that is packed with ability, there should be no excuses for him from a good draw, include him into all bets. DEVIL A SAINT has dropped in the ratings, he could be the value in this race at a good price, on his day he can be a strong front runner, unfortunately the draw will make life tough for him, but he could get to the front and be hard to fetch late. SWIATEK never runs a bad race, she is consistent and must be included into all bet types.
Selections: #3 FAMILY POWER, #2 INDUSTRIALSTRENGTH, #14 DEVIL A SAINT, #11 SWIATEK
Turffontein Standside, 08.02.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1600m, Turf, R135.000, 15:20GMT+2
Race Summary: LET’S GO NOW has not won for over a year now but is weighted to win this race and can bounce back into the winner’s enclosure. BEATING WINGS is talented and will not go down without a fight for top honours. KEY ELEMENT was not disgraced last time out and can get into the mix of things once again. WILLY MEET AGAIN may have tasted defeat last time out but she is improving and she would not be a surprise winner. HAPPY MO has a place chance.
Selections: #3 Let’s Go Now, #4 Willy Meet Again, #6 Happy Mo, #1 Beating Wings
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 08.02.2025, Race 6, Gallops, 1000m, Turf, R200,000, 15:35GMT+2
Race Summary: BLUFF ON BLUFF quickened very well to win going away on the 28th of December, the form of that race has worked out well, despite going up five points for that good win, he will be competitive again. BARNEY MCGREW justified strong market support to win a nice race on the 15th of January, even though he is seven years of age, his form is excellent, and he could earn again for the connections. UN BEL DI should be cherry ripe to run a cracker, he needed his first two runs back from a long rest, if he has made the necessary improvement back at home, he could be hard to beat. ALL ABOUT AL never runs a bad race, he could sneak into the places on his best form.
Selections: #3 BLUFF ON BLUFF, #7 BARNEY MCGREW, #4 UN BEL DI, #2 ALL ABOUT AL
Turffontein Standside, 08.02.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1400m, Turf, R160.000, 15:55GMT+2
Race Summary: COUNT INVICTO has won three of his four starts. All under jockey Craig Zackey. Zackey is not aboard him this time around but he may well score again. LEAD THE CHARGE is consistent and should be in the places. POTBERRIE is a much-improved sort and can make the frame yet again. FRANCINE is improving and is clearly not out of it. MISS HANNIGAN is holding form and has a winning chance.
Selections: #3 Count Invicto, #5 Francine, #6 Miss Hannigan, #2 Lead The Charge
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 08.02.2025, Race 7, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R200,000, 16:10GMT+2
Race Summary: GOLDEN DESTINY finished like a train to win a top race on the 25th of January, he was switched off early and produced at the right time by Jockey Craig Zackey, with a similar performance on Saturday afternoon, he will be tough to beat. SOOTY can be a tricky customer, he is a lovely looking gelding with tons of potential, his last run when finishing second behind Kelp Forest was a good performance, if he gets some cover early and the gaps open at the right time, he could certainly win a race like this. TOUGH TERRAIN has been in good form lately, he likes to be held up early and then comes with a storming run late, include him into all bets. CAPTAIN’S DESTINY always has a money chance, her form is good, watch her closely at a decent price.
Selections: #9 GOLDEN DESTINY, #12 SOOTY, #5 TOUGH TERRAIN, #7 CAPTAIN’S DESTINY
Turffontein Standside, 08.02.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1160m, Turf, R100.000, 16:30GMT+2
Race Summary: SAKHALA IS’CATHULO did not show his best last time out but could bounce back to win a race like this. THE NAVY LARK is consistent and not out of it. WARM WINTER NITE is unreliable and is returning from a break but does have a winning chance. PRETTY PRECIOUS took a long time to get out the maiden ranks but she may well follow up after an easy last win. SAMOA knows how to win can get involved with the finish yet again.
Selections: #3 Sakhala Is’Cathulo, #4 Pretty Precious, #6 Samoa, #1 The Navy Lark
HOLLYWOODBETS KENILWORTH, 08.02.2025, Race 8, Gallops, 1200m, Turf, R160,000, 16:45GMT+2
Race Summary: TENANGO quickened up really well to win a good race on the 4th of January, he is a talented sprinter that is still improving, he will be right there in the finish again. CAPTAIN WEST needed his last run over 1400m, he should tighten up quite a bit from that run and he will love the drop in trip, include him into all bets. ARCTIC WIZARD travelled strongly in the lead last time and just got run out of it late by Gem King, he is a smart colt with a magnificent action, he could be the horse they all need to fetch, watch him closely. OLIVER is much better than his last run, he drops back in trip again and should be running on strongly.
Selections: #11 TENANGO, #9 CAPTAIN WEST, #8 ARCTIC WIZARD, #1 OLIVER
Best Win: #2 EASY TIGER #1 TRIPPING THUNDER
Best Value Bet: #3 BLUFF ON BLUFF
Best Longshot: #3 SAKHALA IS’CATHULO #3 FAMILY POWER
