Kenilworth race tips, form and preview for Saturday, November 14
Welcome to our Kenilworth racing tips, form and full preview for Saturday’s eight-race card, which is headlined by a competitive sprint in Race 7 featuring some of South Africa’s leading sprinters.
The track conditions at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Friday were rated Good, but there was plenty of rain falling, with more forecast on the radar. Punters should keep a close eye on the conditions heading into Saturday, particularly if the track deteriorates overnight.
Jet Force, winner of the Grade 3 Matchem Stakes in September, is one of the leading contenders in Race 7 (Bantry Bay Stakes), although he faces a strong challenge from Questioning, who returns from a break after finishing fourth in the Grade 1 Mercury Sprint at Hollywoodbets Greyville. Cafe Culture and Tenango add further depth to an intriguing contest.
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Elsewhere, Gertrude Gold looks a leading chance in the opener after an encouraging debut, while Cydonia could provide some value in Race 2. Havoc will be looking to follow up an impressive Durbanville victory in Race 5, before the progressive Coast Of The Sun makes his Western Cape debut in Race 6.
Below is our free form analysis and racing tips for all eight races at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday, November 14.
Race 1
Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Welcomes You Mdn Plate (F & M)
GERTRUDE GOLD (7) ran a great race on debut. She was unfortunately drawn wide at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on October 21. She was green early and absolutely flew late to finish five lengths behind AFRICAN KINGFISHER. With natural improvement expected from this well-bred filly, she will go close to winning. MISS ARIZONA (3) disappointed terribly last time at skinny odds. She is clearly much better than that performance. If she bounces back to her best form, she will take lots of beating here. SATIN BLACK (9) improved nicely from her first run into her second. The stable has booked the services of top jockey Richard Fourie, and she will be right there in the finish. WINTERWORLDOFLOVE (2) has been rested for 119 days. The blinkers have been fitted, and if she brings her debut run to the track, she will be competitive at a decent price.
Our tip: 7-3-9-2
Race 2
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CYDONIA (13) has run two lovely races in succession from bad draws at Hollywoodbets Durbanville. The yard is in terrific form at the moment, and she will run a big race here at a decent price. HASHTAG RANDOM (3) stayed on well to finish just over five lengths behind SANI PASS on debut. She will be doing good work late, so watch her closely. MARY CASSATT (1) has been rested for 144 days. She was last seen finishing third behind DREAM TRIP up the straight at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on June 23. Her form is solid, and she has a big winning chance in this field. EBURY STREET (9) caught the eye late on debut. She finished third behind her stable companion, AFRICAN KINGFISHER, on October 21. She will love the step up in trip to 1200m, so include her in all bets. This is a tricky race, and you will need to go wide.
Our tip: 13-3-1-9
Race 3
Lucky Fish Gates Of Olympus Mdn Plate (F & M)
FUTURE RUNWAY (6) has been rested for 91 days. She was last seen running third behind RED FLAG on August 15. In the hope that she doesn’t need the run after a small break, she will be super competitive in this field. A THOUSAND STARS (3) found good betting support last time. She was beaten just under three lengths by GETORIX PRINCESS on October 17. She will love the step up in trip to 1600m, so watch her closely. BE RATIONAL (8) ran a fair race behind VIRGINIA BLUEBELL on October 21. Petra Porffy takes off 4kg with the apprentice claim, and she could sneak into the places with some luck in running. BURNOUT (5) looks best of the rest. She could improve now that she steps up in trip for the first time.
Our tip: 6-3-8-5
Race 4
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GENTIAN (6) improved nicely from his first run into his second. He stayed on well for third last time behind LEGAL DANCER, and the form of that race has worked out well. He should be competitive in this field. CARDINAL KING (1) disappointed terribly up the straight at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. He was beaten just over five lengths by IMPOSE on November 1. Watch for sharp improvement now that he steps up in trip to 1600m. AUGUSTE RENOIR (9) must have a big winning chance in this field. He did well to finish second behind PREMIER WINTER last time, and with some luck in running from a bad draw, he will be very hard to beat. WAITING GAME (10) never runs a bad race. He will be doing some good work late.
Our tip: 6-1-9-10
Race 5
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HAVOC (1) quickened up smartly to win a good race at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on October 28. He was given five points for that impressive win last time. It’s safe to say the yard thinks highly of this gelding, and he will be hard to beat again from a good draw. DIAMOND ROCK (4) stayed on powerfully for second behind SOHO HEARTTHROB on October 7. He will be given every chance from a neat draw, so watch him closely at this level. CEDAR POINT (5) never runs a bad race. The drop in trip is key for this individual. He will be switched off early, and he will be flying at them late. DUBBELOSIX (7) won well coming back from a small break on October 14. He was given four points for that victory, and he will be right there amongst the places on his best form.
Our tip: 1-4-5-7
Race 6
Lucky Fish Diamond Riches Middle Stakes
COAST OF THE SUN (6) was gelded on October 8. He won a super race at Hollywoodbets Greyville on October 2. The yard thinks highly of this gelding. This will be his first run in the Western Cape. Even though he takes on older horses here, he looks progressive and potentially very smart. He will be hard to beat. BLIND DATE (5) needed his run back from a small break on October 7. He stayed on well to finish just under two lengths behind SOHO HEARTTHROB. He will be much fitter going into this race, so watch him closely. BETTER MAN (3) finished fifth in the same race as BLIND DATE last time. Top jockey Richard Fourie gets the ride, and he will be competitive on his best form. VOORLOOPERTJIE (4) should be cherry ripe for this race. He will be running on powerfully late.
Our tip: 6-5-3-4
Race 7
Bantry Bay Stakes
JET FORCE (1) won the Matchem Stakes Gr 3 impressively on September 26. He is one of the best sprinters in South Africa. He will be just off the speed early, and he will be low-flying at them late. QUESTIONING (7) has been rested for 111 days. He was last seen running fourth in the Mercury Sprint Gr 1 at Hollywoodbets Greyville on July 26. In the hope that he doesn’t need the run badly after a small break, he can absolutely win a race like this. Include him in all bets. CAFE CULTURE (3) won well at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on October 14. He is honest, and he tries hard. He will run a big race at a decent price. TENANGO (8) didn’t have much luck in running last time. If he is anywhere near his best, he can certainly win a race like this. Watch him closely.
Our tip: 1-7-3-8
Race 8
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THE CULLINAN (7) finished like a train for third behind VIVA ASTERIX on October 14. That was his first run back after gelding. He will be much fitter going into this race. If the gaps open at the right time, he will be hard to beat. BOLERO (1) quickened up smartly to win a good race at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on October 7. He was given six points for that impressive win last time. He looks progressive, and he has a beautiful action. Include him in all bets. IMPOSE (3) could be anything. He won a terrific race on debut, beating his stable companion, RUNNING SHOES, on November 1. He is very well-bred, and with further improvement expected from this good-looking colt, he will be right there in the finish late. GOLD DUST (8) was beaten just under three lengths by KELP FOREST on October 28. The race didn’t work out for him on that occasion. He could sneak into the places late, so watch him closely.
Our tip: 7-1-3-8
