May 25 South Africa (Kenilworth) form analysis

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24-05-2025

Race 1 (1,200m)
(10) SARDINIA BAY ran a lovely race on debut behind Churchillian. He showed some great speed early, and got tired only very late to finish just over three lengths behind the winner. Include him in all bets.
(8) GETUPANDGO has been rested and gelded. He is much better than his last run on March 16. If he does not need the run badly, he should bounce back to his best form.
(7) WORLD CHOICE ran against winners on debut. He was very green early, and then stayed on to finish just under 10 lengths behind North Point. Will improve.
(1) CASINO KING ran a much better race last time with the blinkers fitted. If he can build on that performance, he might be able to sneak into the placings.
Race 2 (1,000m)
(2) INSIDE VOICE has run two great races in succession. She is a young filly with lots of ability and will be right there in the finish.
(15) DU MAURIER showed good speed on debut, staying on nicely for second behind She's My World. Include her in all bets.
(9) MARKETA was a lot more settled in her race last time. She sat just off the speed early and then stayed on for third in the same race as Du Maurier. If she can build on that run, she will be competitive.
(7) PENNYS CHOICE completes the shortlist.
Race 3 (1,600m)
(2) TUNGUSKA drew deep last time and still managed to catch the eye late for second behind Show Off. From a good draw here, he should get the perfect run in transit and go very close to winning this race.
(6) SIGNOR DANTE absolutely took off late to run third behind Father Christmas on May 6. He will love the step-up in trip. Include him in all bets.
(4) MAGNUS THE GOOD tried to lead the field from start to finish last time. If he can build on that last run, he should be among the places from a good draw.
(1) EXALTED LOVE was green early at his last start and then tried to run on very late behind Thomas Jenkins. Place value.
Race 4 (1,400m)
(5) PLEASE BE TRUE was definitely the eye-catcher late last time behind Dumbledore. This is a much better trip for him. He will be very hard to beat.
(3) AIR RAID looks to be the nearest danger to Please Be True, even if he went a bit flat in his second start from a small break last time.
(2) WORLD OF PLEASURE has been rested for 64 days. He is in good form, and he gets a nice draw for this competitive race. Good place chance.
(6) GREEN GARNET won really well on April 28. If he gets to the front, he will be quite dangerous.
Race 5 (1,400m)
(5) HAPPY VERSE was terribly green early on debut, and then motored home to beat Bugle Boy. He will love the step-up in trip to 1,400m. He looks to have serious ability and will be right there in the finish from a good draw.
(14) SUN DAZED had no luck in running up the straight last time. He was taken up for a number of strides at the 300m mark and then finished strongly to run third behind Trippi's Silk. Unfortunately the bad draw will make life tough for him, but he will be doing good work late.
(4) FIRINGONALLENGINES is much better than his recent form. He can be a tricky customer, but the step-up in trip should help him improve.
(13) ISCHYRO made up lots of ground to win a good race on April 28. He likes to be switched off early and then he comes with a storming run late. Watch him closely.
Race 6 (1,800m)
(5) BATON ROUGE ran a much better race behind Dubbelosix on April 28. If he can build on that last performance, he will have a nice each-way chance in this tough race.
(4) COUNT WILLIAM improved to win a good race last time. He went to the front and pretty much led the field from start to finish. He could certainly win again.
(12) TOTHEMOONANDBACK drops in trip significantly for this D stakes. He has been in good form of late, despite the negatives of a wide draw and a big weight. He could be some serious value here. Include him in all bets.
(11) SPECTACULAR improved to run a fair race behind Jet A One on May 4. He clearly enjoyed the step-up in trip. If he can beat the draw, he will be competitive.
Race 7 (1,800m)
(3) TIME FOR LOVE returned from a break to win the Listed Ladies Mile exceptionally well on May 4. She will love the 1,800m trip and can easily win again.
(5) GOLD POKER GAME ran a terrific race behind Time For Love last time. She was dropped out early and then finished like a train late. Include her in all bets.
(1) BEWARE THE BOMB needed her last run badly. She was quite strong early in her race and then stayed on to be beaten just over one length behind Time For Love. Watch for improvement.
(7) FUN ZONE ran the race of her life in the Listed Ladies Mile on May 4. If she gets the right run, she could be among the places.
Race 8 (1,950m)
(4) MUCHO DINERO ran a terrific race first-up in the Grade 3 Legal Eagle Stakes on May 4 at Kenilworth. He quickened smartly to run third to Garrix. He will love the step-up in trip.
(2) OTTO LUYKEN went to the front with blinkers on last time and fought really hard all the way to the line. Include him in all bets.
(7) GARRIX had to dig deep to win the Grade 3 on May 4. The only concern would be the trip of 1,950m, but he can score on class.
(6) BILLY BOWLEGS might be able to sneak into the quartet on his best form.
Race 9 (1,000m)
(8) THE US OF A was given five points for his impressive May 4 win. He is progressive and will be very hard to beat again.
(1) TOUGH TERRAIN ran a great race behind The US Of A last time. He can be a tricky ride, but jockey Muzi Yeni knows him well. He should run a good race.
(7) COUNTER ATTACK ran a much better race on May 4. He finished third, beaten just over three lengths by the winner. On best form, he can earn for connections.
(2) BLUFF ON BLUFF never runs a bad race. He has been quite busy over the last few weeks. If this race has not come too soon, he could snag a placing.