April 12 South Africa (Kenilworth/Turffontein) form analysis
Race 1 (1,200m)
(12) MARKETA ran a super race on debut behind Cliffscape on March 22. She was drawn poorly at Durbanville but still managed to run just three lengths behind the winner. Watch her closely.
(1) UNA THE UNICORN improved nicely in her second start at the races, behind Cliffscape. She will be stalking the speed early, and she will be storming home late.
(2) PARALEGAL ran a lovely second behind Jordash on Feb 11. She will be right there in the finish.
(7) GOT THE LOOK was beaten just over five lengths on debut.
Race 2 (1,400m)
(1) ARISTOTLE was outfought in a similar contest over slightly further in his last start. This shorter trip will be more to his liking.
Best-weighted (4) GRAND CRESCENDO and favourably treated (2) GIMMEANOTHERCHANCE are better than their last appearances suggest.
(3) ROYAL FORCE has a bit to find on recent form but remains open to improvement, so could get closer.
Race 3 (1,200m)
(4) THINGAMABOB ran a fair race behind Wehaveasituation on March 26. Now that she drops back in trip, she should have a good winning chance.
(9) CAPE CAPTAIN has improved nicely in her last two runs up the straight at Kenilworth. She must have a good each-way chance in this wide open race.
(6) ALEX MILLER drops back in trip. Good opportunity for her to exit the maiden ranks.
(15) ALESSIA ASHEVILLE still ran okay from terrible draws in her last two starts at Durbanville. She can trouble them all in the finish.
Race 4 (1,800m)
(2) ARTIC SILVER finished nearer the winner with each outing. This extended trip will unlock further progress.
(1) ART NOUVEAU is unikely to remain a maiden for much longer.
(7) CITY LIGHTS fits a similar profile with the form and experience to play a leading role. However, she is vulnerable to the less-exposed younger rivals, including (5) WORLD TOUR.
Race 5 (1,000m)
(5) HERITAGE RIDGE has run two very good seconds in a row. This looks to be the perfect race for her to exit the maiden ranks.
(2) TRIPPING THUNDER never runs a bad race. He will be on speed and should be in it for a long way.
(10) DIGBY ran a super race on debut behind Billy Cool. Can certainly win a race like this if he does not need the run.
(11) IKO IKO has been rested for 298 days, his form is good. Major factor if in form first-up.
Race 6 (1,800m)
(3) HUEHUETENANGO opened his account last time over this trip on the Inside track. The switch to this course, with its longer run-in, should see further improvement.
Fellow 3YO (2) OMBUDSMAN, consistent (8) GAMER and hard-knocker (6) CARNELO have the form and experience to make life difficult for the rest.
Race 7 (1,400m)
(8) KONNICHIWA stayed on strongly last time behind Bel Canto Dream. His last two runs have been top notch. Good each-way chance.
(4) GOLD DUST ran a terrific race behind Dubbelosix on March 5. He is improving with every start and should get the run of the race from a good draw.
(2) VAPOUR TRAIL has been rested for 66 days, and is a two-year old taking on older horses, but he should love the step-up in trip from a good draw.
(1) SMART HORSE was well beaten last time behind Noble Hero. Place claims at best.
Race 8 (1,600m)
The lightly raced (4) MUSICAL SCORE need not improve much on a good third over 1,200m to play a leading role over this longer trip.
Hard-knockers (5) SILENT WAR and (2) RADICCHIO renew rivalry, having clashed over 1,800m at this venue earlier in 2025.
The best-weighted (1) THUNEE PLAYA emerged victorious on that occasion and is good value over a distance he enjoys.
Race 9 (1,400m)
(5) KINDA WONDERFUL stayed on exceptionally well behind the improving Give Me Everything in the Listed Cape Fillies Classic. She must have a good winning chance.
(3) PRINCESS IZZY ran a lovely race in the Grade 3 Prix Du Cap on Feb 22. Loves 1,400m. From a good draw, she must be respected.
(9) SCARLET MACAW is much better than her last run. Even from the awkward draw, she should appreciate dropping in trip and will be hitting the line hard late.
(7) CALLMEGETRIX is as honest as they come. Win looks tough, but she could earn some place money.
Race 10 (1,000m)
(1) DREAMLAND bounced back to form in a similar contest last time over 1,160m. A repeat of that run under a 4kg-claimer could suffice.
Speedy filly (7) ONE FELL SWOOP is also respected.
(6) CHYAVANA has the means to play a leading role but returns from lengthy absence.
(8) YAMADORI is at the peak of his powers and has run well for jockey Philasande Mxoli, albeit at a slightly lower level.
Race 11 (1,600m)
(3) GARRIX is one of the better three-year-olds in the country. He will be very hard to beat.
(4) ZAPATILLAS ran a much better race in the Listed Jet Master Stakes behind The Real Prince. He should be right there in the finish on his best form.
(9) LET IT BE SAID won well at Durbanville on March 8. If he relaxes early, he could be competitive with no weight on his back.
(5) BILLY BOWLEGS was held up in the home straight last time. With a clear passage, he could sneak into the minors.
Race 12 (1,100m)
(2) BUFFALO STORM CODY could hardly have been more impressive last month when winning over 1,160m on his reappearance after a rest and gelding.
Last-start winner (1) MOUNT PINATUBO's race readiness is a concern after a lengthy layoff, thus stablemate (5) SALENIO PENINSULA could pose more of a threat, especially over this shorter trip.
(4) THE SPECIALIST has claims.
Race 13 (1,800m)
(7) LA PULGA absolutely took off late to run a great race behind All Out For Six on March 16. Will love the step-up in trip to 1,800m.
(5) PINOT GRIGIO has been rested for 115 days, he is still improving with every start. If he does not need the run badly, he could be a serious threat with no weight on his back.
(8) RULE OF THUMB won well at Kenilworth on Feb 8. If the race is run to suit, he could earn again.
(3) FIBONACCI ran a fair race last time behind Legal Counsel. Money chance if he can improve from that.
Race 14 (1,800m)
Last-start winner (2) MISS SCALETTA and thriving (3) DOITWITHDIAMONDS are likely to fight out the finish.
(1) MARY'S GREENLIGHT and (4) RANI OF KITTUR are better than their last starts suggest. Can bounce back to their earlier form.
Race 15 (1,100m)
(7) KAIBOY ran a lovely second behind Symphony In White on Feb 26. Will be low-flying late.
(9) ARCTIC WIZARD had no luck in running from a wide draw last time at Durbanville. On the speed, he should run a cracker now that he is back up the straight.
(1) ELUSIVE WINTER is a real speedball, and looks to be maturing into a nice sprinter. Horse they will have to catch late.
(8) NORDIC CHIEF quickened up smartly to win a good race on March 5. Include in quartet.
Race 16 (1,800m)
(2) ELEMBEE made an encouraging last start at a higher level.
(7) AZALEAS FOR ALL has a bit to find on that form, but should pose more of a threat on these revised weight terms.
(1) ANCIENT WISDOM is unbeaten over this distance and is also down in class after running in a Grade 2 last time, though (4) KEY WORKER finished ahead of that rival in the Oaks Trial last time and is better off at the weights.
Race 17 (1,000m)
(7) THE US OF A has been rested and gelded, he is much better than his last run on Jan 25. He will be super competitive on his best form.
(8) PIROSHKA has dropped nicely in the ratings, his form of late has been very good.
(11) RATTLESNAKE stayed on late behind Peace Of Mind last time. He will be hitting the line hard.
(16) PEACE OF MIND led the field from start to finish on March 16. With similar tactics, she could be hard to fetch.
