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May 25 South Africa (Kenilworth) form analysis
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.
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May 4 South Africa (Kenilworth) form analysis
Race 1 (1,800m) (9) PAST AND PRESENT is very honest and tries hard. This looks to be the perfect race for him to exit the maiden ranks. (4) JET A ONE fought hard to the line in his last start behind Show Off. He has improved significantly with the blinkers fitted. He may prove difficult to catch. (10) MOMENT OF TRUTH ran a fair race last time. Blinkers on. He will be running on late. (2) SET TO MUSIC has been rested for 109 days, and is much better than his last run. This trainer-jockey combination is hot of late. Race 2 (1,200m) (4) AIR RAID quickened up in devastating fashion on the April 14 to win a good race. He should take a lot of beating in this Class 3. (5) MAURITIUS KESTREL moved up like a winner over 1,500m in his last start, but did not finish off. Drop in trip helps. (3) PLEASE BE TRUE has been rested for 82 days. He powered home to win a good mile race on Feb 11. This 1,200m trip is short, but he will do his best work late. (7) ARCTIC WIZARD ran a good second behind Air Raid on April 14. He is now 2.5kg better off. Include him in all bets. Race 3 (1,100m) (5) NORTH POINT sat just off the speed last time and won with absolute ease. He will be very hard to beat in this Grade 3 event. (8) MATCH THAT won a lovely race on debut. She is a filly taking on the boys, but she gets the weight and looks above average. (3) ORBIT made up ground late when second from a small break last time. Place claims. (4) DREAMWORLD ran a terrific second in the Cape Slipper despite being green early. Race 4 (1,600m) (5) KINDA WONDERFUL ran second in the Cape Fillies Classic. If she does not need the run badly, she will be very competitive. (8) TIME FOR LOVE won this race in 2024. She has been rested for 99 days, and has a good each-way chance. (2) BEWARE THE BOMB disappointed in the Grade 1 Cape Fillies Guineas on the Dec 7. She is much better than that run. (7) GOLD POKER GAME would have needed her last run on April 14. She will be ridden for some luck from a tricky draw. Race 5 (1,800m) (2) GARRIX sliced through the field to win the Grade 3 Variety Club Mile going away. He will love the 1,800m and is hard to beat. (3) BILLY BOWLEGS had absolutely no luck in running on April 14, but still ran on for fourth behind Garrix. If he jumps on terms, he will be right there in the finish. (4) LA PULGA won well on April 14. Improving with racing and must be respected. (1) RASCALLION has been competitive at a high level. Keep safe. Race 6 (1,100m) (6) COUNTRY TIME was caught a long way back last time and then made up solid ground late. Good winning chance. (9) WINTERONTHEGREEN was slow out but finished powerfully for second last start. If she can back that run, she can win. (5) WILLIAM WEST carries a massive weight again, he was gutsy in his last start on April 16 up the straight at Kenilworth. He should run a fair race. (2) ANGEL'S OASIS won her maiden well. She can sneak into the places. Race 7 (1,100m) (2) CAPTAIN'S DESTINY is as honest as the day is long. She was given a top ride by jockey Oswald Noach to win a good race last winning chance again. (5) TANNERON ran super behind Captain's Destiny on April 16. She ran fourth and was only beaten just under one length. Good each-way chance at the weights. (6) PINK PIGEON has been rested for 159 days and has changed stables. If she is ready to go on her return, she will go very close. (7) LUCY ROCKET quickened up beautifully to win a competitive race at Durbanville on March 5. She is improving.
