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1 12H55 – Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Welcomes You Maiden Plate (F & M)
There was little separating ELECTRIC FEELS and HEAD GIRL in a recent meeting over this trip and they ought to fight out the finish on that form. WHY NOT JACKIE has a bit to find but could get closer with further improvement. HIERKOMMIEBOKKIE and EVERLASTING have scope to improve so could play minor roles. Newcomers GREAT CAT and SAHARA GOLD must be monitored in the betting exchanges and respected if attracting market support.
Top Tip: ELECTRIC FEELS (10)
Watch out for: HEAD GIRL (11)
2 13H30 – Follow Cape Racing On Social Media Maiden Plate
Stable companions CHARLIE MALONE and NIGHT TIGER in first-time blinkers have shown enough to be competitive in this line-up. NOT IN DOUBT should also fare better reverting to a maiden, having run in a handicap last time, and is open improvement after gelding so must be respected. TRIPPI T is likely to improve after a fair introduction and appears the pick of the Nel runners on riding arrangements, though well-bred stablemate ON BOARD could be worth a market check. It could, however, be worth taking a chance on newcomer SERVILIUS after encouraging comments from the yard. Watch the betting!
Top Tip: CHARLIE MALONE (2)
Watch out for: NIGHT TIGER (5)
3 14H05 – Bet With Tab Maiden Special Weights
Competitive maiden. STRATOSPHERIC was 2nd in 3 of his previous 4 starts before a disappointing latest effort when he did have excuses for not finishing closer. He concedes weight to all but will be at peak fitness and wouldn’t be winning out of turn, so deserves another chance. Stablemate HOLY ORDERS improved when ridden from the front last time and, in receipt of 4kg from the selection, could pose a threat with similar tactics. PROMETTERE showed signs of promise in KZN and ought to make his presence felt with natural improvement. CARRIACOU and gelded HAWK CIRCLE can also get into the picture.
Top Tip: STRATOSPHERIC (8)
Watch out for: HOLY ORDERS (9)
4 14H40 – Hollywoodbets Punters Challenge Maiden Special Weights
CHARLIE CROKER is overdue a maiden success and wouldn’t be winning out of turn after another near miss last time, which was his third 2nd-place finish from his last 4 starts. He may, however, have to play 2nd fiddle once more with well-related KINGDOM OF HEAVEN expected to come on appreciably going this trip after an encouraging debut over shorter. LAUGHING WILLIAM and AUTUMN MOON, who are closely matched on these terms and on the form of a recent meeting, should give the principals most to fear.
Top Tip: KINGDOM OF HEAVEN (9)
Watch out for: CHARLIE CROKER (7)
5 15H15 – www.hollywoodbets.net Maiden Plate (F & M)
Good race. SAARTJIE made an encouraging start to her career when staying on to finish 2nd behind an experienced warm-order favourite. With that run under her belt and natural improvement to come, she could be worth following going this distance. ANNA KARENINA has a bit to find on that form but is bred to improve stepping up in trip, so could get closer. LOVE RULES has both the form and experience to make her presence felt and should be competitive too. ELLA’S DELIGHT and TEARDROP have money chances too.
Top Tip: SAARTJIE (6)
Watch out for: ANNA KARENINA (7)
6 15H50 – RaceCape Powered By Hollywoodbets Classified Stakes (3yo+)
Lightly raced VARISTOCRACY has had his issues but was far from disgraced returning from a lengthy absence, during which he was gelded, when beaten just over 4 lengths in a stronger race last time. He ought to have come on since and will be suited by the drop back to this trip, so could represent the value in the race. JURY DUTY and SWIFT ACTION have been holding their form and should keep the selection honest. SEEKING PEACE, LANG’S POWER, SILVER SCREEN and SUPERIOR LEADER are all capable of getting in on the action too. WORDSWORTH could surprise at bigger odds.
Top Tip: JURY DUTY (8)
Watch out for: SWIFT ACTION (10)
7 16H25 – Bantry Bay Stakes (3-Year-Old Horses & Older)
Smashing Non-Black Type sprint worthy of Graded status, featuring several class acts who have bigger targets on their summer agendas. UNIVERSAL, KOMMETDIEDING and POMP AND POWER are all at their best over further but have the ability to run well fresh over this trip. SURJAY gets weights from them all and has the benefit of race fitness on his side, so could run well at a price. TRIP OF FORTUNE has raised his game after gelding and could complete the hat-trick. MR MASTER STARTER and IRISH MORNING can make their presence felt. Grade 1 winners RIO QUERARI and TEMPTING FATE aren’t discounted.
Top Tip: TRIP OF FORTUNE (11)
Watch out for: RIO QUERARI (8)
8 17H00 – Western Cape Fillies Championship (Gr 2) (3 Year-Old Fillies)
Cracking Grade 2 contest and Fillies Guineas warm-up. CIAO BELLA is bred for success and there’s every chance she’ll have even more to offer over this trip as a 3yo after an impressive comeback win over shorter. GOLDEN HOSTESS accounted for a handful of re-opposing rivals over this course and distance on her return, so warrants the utmost respect. However, she faces a tough task confirming that form from the widest draw. HOLD MY HAND and WHO DO YOU LOVE are drawn on her inside and should make their presence felt. Hat-trick seeking GIMME’S LASSIE enjoyed this trip last time and promises more.
Top Tip: HOLD MY HAND (5)
Watch out for: GOLDEN HOSTESS (13)
9 17H35 – Hollywoodbets Bright Future Middle Stakes (Horses 3-Yrs And Older)
Good race. Unbeaten CHAMPION WARRIOR is an exciting prospect with a bright future. He could have the Guineas on his agenda later this term so will need to be winning this to realise those ambitions. Consistent TOUT A FAIT sets a solid standard. He ought to be competitive once more and should keep the selection honest. WYAG has maintained a good level of form after winning his maiden and could have more to offer going this trip. Last-start winner WILLIAM RUFUS is improving and capable of having a say, so too VOLDEMORT who has been running well of late. RUNAWAY SONG has all to do from a wide draw.
Top Tip: CHAMPION WARRIOR (7)
Watch out for: TOUT A FAIT (8)
