While the established superstars Rainbow Bridge and Captain’s Ransom remain the ones to beat in Saturday’s two Kenilworth G1 races, it’s heartening to see the current three-year-old crop well represented in both races.

Of particular interest will be WSB Cape Fillies Guineas winner Chansonette (above) in the Cartier Paddock Stakes.

She faces her toughest task yet, but saw off hotpot 1-3 favourite Desert Miracle last time, so Andre Nel will remain undaunted.

She is joined by Glen Kotzen’s Kailene, and Candice Bass-Robinson’s 77 rated Jet For Time, who appears a likely pacemaker. 

The L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate was of course won by a youngster a year ago in the form of Justin Snaith’s Jet Dark, who will attempt to defend his title, and is joined by exciting
Warrior.  The powerhouse yard also field a duo of three-year-olds in  Cape Guineas runner up Pomp And Power, as well as progressive Pacaya. 

Kotzen adds his G1 winner Good Traveller, while Bass-Robinson has accepted with Trip Of Fortune, who was unlucky in the Guineas, being badly baulked at a crucial stage.