Kenilworth racing tips and form analysis for May 31
Kenilworth hosts an intriguing eight-race card on Sunday, headlined by the Listed Somerset 1200m where some of the Cape’s most promising juveniles clash in what shapes as one of the strongest two-year-old contests of the season.
Justin Snaith’s exciting colt Reef Runner arrives with a perfect record after an impressive debut victory down the straight and looks capable of maintaining his unbeaten status. However, he faces stiff opposition from the highly regarded Grapes Of Wrath, a talented half-sister to Charles Dickens who created a big impression when scoring on debut earlier this year.
The Winter Nursery form will also be put to the test, with Tag And Release and Shezaripper renewing their rivalry after fighting out the finish in that feature juvenile contest. The Cullinan adds further depth to a quality field after producing a smart maiden victory last month, while Catwalk King appeals as a potential value runner following a respectable effort at feature-race level before a break.
Below are our free Kenilworth betting tips and form analysis for all nine races on the card.
Race 1
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NADIA NERINA (1) was the pre-race favourite, but was scratched, leaving this Maiden a wide-open affair. This race is packed with some nicely bred newcomers, keep an eye on the betting trends, any market confidence could prove crucial.
Our tip: 1-7
Race 2
Champagne Syndicate Class 3 (F & M)
WHIRLWIND (3) quickened up like a smart filly in the making when beating her field impressively on April 1, she was given five points for that good win up the straight at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, even though she tackles a stronger field here, she looks progressive and should go very close to winning again. PINK PIGEON (6) never runs a bad race, she is honest, and she tries hard, on her current form, she must have a serious each way chance. BERRY’S BOOGIE (5) won a gutsy race on April 27, she was given three points for that win last time, if the conditions turn up on the soft side, she will run a massive race, watch her closely. SHESGOTCLASS (1) is much better than her last run, in hope that she bounces back to her best form, she will be competitive.
Our tip: 3-6-5-1
Race 3
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CRAZY LITTLE THING (5) travelled like a winner when finishing third behind Vercicat on April 27, the form of that race has worked out well with Lava Strike winning recently, if she brings her recent form to the races again on Sunday, she will go close to winning. SWIFT SERENITY (4) is in great form, she steps up in trip now to 1200m, on her current form, she must have a good place chance. AUTUMN RUSH (1) is much better than her recent start behind Kituba, the drop in trip might help her improve, watch her closely at a fair price. LOVE HER MADLY (7) has run three nice races in succession, she will be just off the speed early, and she will be doing some good work late.
Our tip: 5-4-1-7
Race 4
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SPARKLING SKY (4) has run two excellent races in succession, she is a big filly with a big action, this looks to be the perfect race for her to exit the maiden ranks, she will be hard to beat from a good draw. UP IN FLAMES (7) ran a great race with the blinkers fitted last time, if she gets some luck in running from a tricky draw, she will be competitive, include her into all bets. LIEFLING (5) improved to run a much better race at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on April 15, she will love the step up in trip to 1600m. GIDDY UP GRACE (3) never runs a bad race, the blinkers have been fitted, and she steps up in trip again to 1600m, she will be right there in the finish from a neat draw.
Our tip: 4-7-5-3
Race 5
Perfectly Placed Class 4 (F & M)
JOU LEKKER DING (1) has been rested for 62 days, she quickened up well to win a good race on March 30, she will be just off the speed early, and she will be storming home late, watch her closely from a good draw. PENTOLINA (3) is much better than her recent run, top jockey Richard Fourie sticks with this filly, she should have no excuses from a good draw on Sunday, include her into all bets. MY ONLY WEAKNESS (6) didn’t have much luck late in running last time, she is consistent at this level, if she finds herself in a good position turning for home, she will have a nice winning chance. CUTIE PATOOTIE (9) won a super race on April 18, she is still improving, if she beats the bad draw, she will make them all work for victory.
Our tip: 1-3-6-9
Race 6
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HAMPSTEAD HEATH (1) is much better than her last run, she has dropped even further in the ratings, jockey Calvin Habib knows this mare well, in hope that she bounces back to her best form, she will go close to winning. CLAIR DE LUNE (11) has run two lovely races in succession, she is very speedy out of the gates, she will be right there in the finish again on her current form. GIRL LIKE US (7) could be the value play in this tricky race, her form is solid, if the gaps open at the right time for this individual, she will be competitive in the finish. GIN PALACE (4) needed her last run, she will enjoy the 1200m trip.
Our tip: 1-11-7-4
Race 7
Somerset 1200 (Listed) (2Yo)
SHEZARIPPER (9) ran a great race in the Grade 3 Winter Nursery on May 3, the yard thinks highly of this filly, with the right run in transit, she will go close to winning. TAG AND RELEASE (3) won a super race last time, he is very quick out of the gates, even though he carries top weight for this listed race on Sunday, he has lots of quality, he will try and lead them from start to finish. GRAPES OF WRATH (4) has been rested for 92 days, she quickened smartly to win a good race on debut, there is no doubt that she will love the extra 200m, she looks like a serious filly in the making. REEF RUNNER (8) powered away from his field impressively on May 16, Richard Fourie sticks with this unbeaten colt, he could be anything, watch him closely here.
Our tip: 9-3-4-8
Race 8
Lucky Fish Lightning Roulette Class 5 (F & M)
MEG’S LEGACY (7) was given a terrific ride by jockey Calvin Habib on April 1, she was given four points for winning a good race last time, she looks progressive, if she brings her last run to the track again, she will go close to winning. BLUE LAGOON (6) was just touched off in a driving finish by Easy Money last time, she is in a good space, and her form is super consistent, there is no doubt that she will be right there in the finish. ENTICEMENT (13) won her maiden impressively on April 18, she has a good cruising speed, if she has made further improvement at home, she can win again. FOG IN FINLAND (10) has improved with every start, she won with absolute ease on May 3, her chances must be respected in this tricky race.
Our tip: 7-6-13-10
Race 9
Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 5
STARTING POINT (12) has been rested for 62 days, she was mighty unlucky in her last start, if she gets some cover early, and the gaps open at the right time, she will go very close to winning. LOVE SHACK (6) has been rested and changed stables on March 27, she has dropped nicely in the ratings, if she doesn’t need the run badly after a small break, she will be competitive at a decent price. HERITAGE RIDGE (7) moved up well to run a good race behind Easy Money on May 3, she will be cherry ripe for this race on Sunday, include her into all bets. COUNTRY TIME (11) is in great form at the moment, trainer Paul Reeves has done a wonderful job with this mare, she always has a money chance at this level.
Our tip: 12-6-7-11
