Note To Self has been tipped to win the Gr 3 Cape Mile (Picture: Wayne Marks)
Brandon Bailey’s formguides and selections for Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday
Race 1
7 WORKINGCLASSHERO has been rested for 66 days. He stayed on well for third behind STEALTH last time. In the hope that he doesn’t need the run after a small break, he will go very close to winning. 5 SHESHELEZA ran a much-improved race behind AFRICAN WILD DOG on 04 October. The blinkers stay on, and he will give a good account of himself in this field. Include him in all bets. 3 LET’S CELEBRATE finished sixth in the same race as SHESHELEZA last time. He was unfortunately drawn badly on that occasion. Now that he is back up the straight at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, he will go close to winning. Watch him closely. 4 GOLDEN GULF looks best of the rest; he will need to improve significantly to have a winning chance in this field.
Race 2
Tricky race; you will need to go wide here. 3 EVELYN JOHNSON ran a lovely race on debut. She was only beaten just over two lengths by GETORIX PRINCESS on 17 October. She will love the step up in trip, and she has a good draw. Include her in all bets. 7 ROCK THE ROAD stayed on well for second behind FIRST BLOOM last time. The form of that race has worked out well, and she will be right there in the finish again. 9 WILD WEATHER didn’t have much luck in running late on 07 October. She finished like a train for third behind FROZEN ASSET. The step up in trip is key for this filly, and she will be running on strongly late. 12 DESERT ICE never runs a bad race; her chances need to be respected in this field.
Race 3
3 LARK’S SONG was beaten by a good filly on 17 October. She will be much fitter going into this race on Saturday. On her best form, she will be very hard to beat from a neat draw. 7 ROSE WOOTT has been rested for 276 days. She was last seen winning well at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on 04 February. If she doesn’t need the run badly after a long break, she will be competitive from a tricky draw. 2 FUTURE ENGAGEMENT won well on debut. She will love the step up in trip, and she has no weight on her back. Watch her closely; she could be absolutely anything. 6 MIGHTY MARY only got going very late last time. She is honest, and she tries hard. She will be running on well late.
Race 4
2 NOTE TO SELF has been rested for 126 days. All eyes will be on the champion as he makes his return to Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday. The Hollywoodbets Durban July winner is back on familiar territory, and a horse of his class always commands huge respect! Even though he might need the run after a small break, he is a big-name performer and certainly one to watch. 4 SEE IT AGAIN has been rested for 104 days. He was last seen running second in the HKJC Champions Cup Gr 1 on 26 July. Top jockey Andrew Fortune knows this gelding well. He will be switched off early, and he will be flying at them late. 5 LEGAL COUNSEL needed his last run when finishing second behind JET FORCE in the Matchem Stakes Gr 3. He will be hard to run down late. Include him in all bets. 3 CHASINGTHERAINBOW is much better than his last run. If the speed is good early, he will be running on powerfully.
Race 5
4 MIAMI SUMMER won the Settlers Trophy Listed impressively on 26 September. He was given 8 points for that win at Hollywoodbets Durbanville last time. He will love the step up in trip to 2400m. On his current form, he can win again. 1 FUTURE FREE has been rested for 167 days. He won the Pocket Power Stakes Listed well on 24 May. Even though he has gone up in the ratings, he looks progressive and every inch a nice stayer in the making. Include him in all bets from a good draw. 6 AHEAD OF THE FACTS has been rested for 104 days. He is the class act in the field, and he stays really well. In the hope that he doesn’t need the run after a lengthy break, he will be super competitive in this field. 2 ERIC LIDDELL needed his last run; this is a much better trip for him.
Race 6
6 BABELICIOUS stayed on well for second behind DOUBLE GRAND SLAM in the Diana Stakes Gr 3 on 26 September. She will be much fitter going into this race on Saturday. The yard is in great form, and she will go close to winning. 1 PINK PIGEON never runs a bad race. She was beaten just under four lengths by OLIVER in her last start at Hollywoodbets Durbanville. She will be right there in the finish again. Include her in all bets. 3 LOWVELD LILY has been rested for 245 days. This trip of 1100m will be on the sharp side for her, but she will be running on powerfully late. Watch her closely with top jockey Richard Fourie in the saddle. 4 QUERARI DANCER has been rested for 168 days. She was disappointing in the Allan Robertson Championship Gr 2 at Hollywoodbets Scottsville on 23 May. If she bounces back to her best form, she can sneak into the places.
Race 7
8 OVER MY SHOULDER won well at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on 04 October. She is a beautiful filly with a great action. The yard thinks highly of this well-bred individual. Even though she will need to produce a career-best performance to win again, she looks progressive and extremely talented. 10 VERSE FOR SUZANNE powered away from her field impressively on 17 October. The drop in trip is not ideal, but she will be motoring home late. Watch her closely. 9 DREAM TRIP finished like a train to win a good race at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on 21 October. That was her first run back after a long break. She will be much fitter going into this race on Saturday, and she steps up in trip to 1400m. She looks very smart. Include her in all bets. 5 PALACE OF ARVERNIA has been rested for 104 days. She is the proven class act in the field, and her chances need to be respected in this competitive race.
Race 8
6 WREATH OF SNOW has been rested for 66 days. He won his maiden impressively on 02 September. The yard thinks highly of this well-bred colt, and he will be very hard to beat again. 9 UNITED FRONT just missed in a driving finish last time at Hollywoodbets Durbanville. He was unlucky on that occasion. If the gaps open at the right time for this gelding, he will run a big race here. 8 DEVIL A SAINT beat UNITED FRONT last time. He was given two points for that win on 04 October. If he finds himself in front with no challenges early, he will make them all work for victory. 1 BEHAVE HARRIS gets a good draw, and he steps up in trip to 1400m. He should be amongst the places on his best form. Watch him closely at a decent price.
Race 9
5 BLACK CHEETAH is much better than his last start. Unfortunately, the race didn’t work out for him from a deep draw. He should bounce back to his best form here, and he will be super competitive. 8 CHURCHILLIAN ran a great race last time. He stayed on well for second behind IRELAND FOREVER. That was his first run back after a long break. He will be much fitter going into this race. Include him in all bets. 3 WHAT A FORTUNE has been rested for 92 days. He was last seen running second behind MAPHAKA at Hollywoodbets Greyville on 07 October. In the hope that he doesn’t need the run badly, he could easily finish in the places at a decent price. 1 GOLDEN DESTINY will be cherry ripe for this race. He was only beaten just under two lengths by IRELAND FOREVER on 21 October. Watch for a big performance from this consistent gelding. This is a tough race; you will need to go wide in all your bets.
Race 10
8 MAGMA FLOW stayed on really well for second behind ALL ABOUT AL at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on 17 October. He will love the 1000m trip up the straight at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth. On his best form, he will take lots of beating in this field. 6 PEACE OF MIND finished third in the same race as MAGMA FLOW last time. She is honest, and she tries hard. She will be right there in the finish again. 5 AFRICAN WILD DOG finally got it right on 04 October. He won a good race, beating FAIR FATE. If he has shown any further improvement at home, he will have a good place chance. 12 PALACE GIFT has been rested for 84 days. He won impressively at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on 15 August. If he jumps on terms, he will run a big race again.
