Kenilworth racing tips, form and preview, August 12
Our Hollywoodbets Kenilworth tips, form and preview focus on a competitive eight-race card on Wednesday, where several progressive runners and well-bred newcomers look set to make for an intriguing afternoon of racing.
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Below is our free form analysis and racing tips for all eight races at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Wednesday.
Race 1
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VIRIDIAN RUBY (2) stayed on strongly for third behind WORLD OF SECRETS on debut after attracting plenty of market support and, with natural improvement expected, she should go close to winning. NADIA NERINA (7) returns from a 119-day break after catching the eye late on debut behind MAGMA FLOW and, provided she does not need the run, she should be right there at the finish. SENORITA LOLITA (10) had little luck in running last time behind JULIET OF VERONA and looks capable of bouncing back now that she returns to the Hollywoodbets Kenilworth straight. PEACH COBBLER (1) travelled like the winner before fading late behind CROWN CHASER and can sneak into the placings at attractive odds.
Our tip: 2-7-10-1
Race 2
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This is a deep and competitive field featuring a host of well-bred first-timers and the betting market should prove the best guide. Of the raced runners, LE TISSIER (9) and ROYAL CLINTON (12) bring the strongest exposed form into the race and, with valuable experience on their side, both look capable of running huge races.
Our tip: 9-12
Race 3
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Once again, this is a race packed with beautifully bred first-timers, making the parade ring and betting market essential viewing. SARATOGA SUNRISE (8) improved nicely at his second start and has a big winning chance in this field. FOURTH OF JULY (12) finished like a train when runner-up on debut behind RACHETTU and should improve further second-up. BLACKBIRD (4) has been gelded since his latest outing and is much better than his last run behind ANOTHER HERO. If he returns to his best form, he could sneak into the placings at a decent price.
Our tip: 8-12-4
Race 4
Lucky Fish Chilli Heat Mdn Plate
WARRIOR OF DESTINY (3) ran an excellent race when runner-up behind ROYAL LIGHT on July 14 and the yard thinks highly of this colt. With the blinkers retained, he should be right there again. CAPTAIN’S ANGEL (7) was not disgraced in the Langerman Gr 3 behind AQUAE CALIDAE and, provided he enjoys some luck from a tricky draw, should be competitive. CATCH ME (5) stayed on well for second behind LIKE DYNAMITE and looks set to appreciate the step up in trip and is at around 5.00 with Hollywoodbets. FRACTAL (6) showed improvement last time and could sneak into the placings on his best form.
Our tip: 3-7-5-6
Race 5
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CLIFFSCAPE (4) quickened smartly to win in impressive fashion on July 25 and should enjoy another ideal run just off the speed before launching late. RAFFISH TREND (7) scored in convincing style at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on June 27 and, despite a five-point ratings rise, looks capable of following up. SING FOREVERMORE (1) resumes after a 71-day break following an impressive maiden victory and, with a light weight, should go close. MARITZBURG MEMORY (8) has solid place claims on her best form.
Our tip: 4-7-1-8
Race 6
Future Racing Middle Stakes
OBJET D’ART (9) powered home in excellent style to win at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on July 14 and looks a serious sprinter in the making. He will be hard to beat again. CHURCHILLIAN (7) chased him home in a driving finish last time and now meets that rival 1kg better at the weights, giving him every chance of turning the tables. UN BEL DI (6) was given a superb ride by J P van der Merwe in the Winter Sprint and, despite top weight, should be competitive again. POMP IT UP (4) has been gelded since his latest outing and the drop back in trip could spark sharp improvement.
Our tip: 9-7-6-4
Race 7
Lucky Fish Monopoly Live B Stakes
WITCH HAZEL (2) won well at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on June 27 and the form from that race has worked out strongly. The step up to 1400m looks ideal and there should be no excuses from a neat draw. MENTE ET MANU (4) ran an excellent second behind GOLD GIBOSKI and is a quality individual who should be right in the finish. ABSOLUTELY YES (8) needed the run when finishing second behind a stablemate last time and should strip much fitter. VOORLOOPERTJIE (3) returns from a lengthy spell and may just need the outing, but expect him to be doing his best work late.
Our tip: 2-4-8-3
Race 8
Hollywoodbets Bright Future Class 4
CAPTAINS ALLIANCE (5) produced an excellent runner-up effort behind Bourbon King on July 25 and should once again be charging home late after settling just off the speed. CLARK GRISWOLD (11) finished strongly for second behind MIAMI SUMMER and, with some luck from a tricky draw, should be right there at the finish. DIAMOND ROCK (1) returned to form last time and has dropped to a winnable rating, making him a value contender from a favourable draw. He looms as the value pick in this race and should be included in the exotics. BONELLI (6), paying around 6.50 with South African betting sites, resumes after a 71-day break and remains a progressive type who deserves plenty of respect.
Our tip: 5-11-1-6
