Feb 22 South Africa (Kenilworth) form analysis
Race 1 (1,200m)
Race 1 (1,200m)
(5) ABSOLUTELY YES won well on debut. He sat just off the speed early and then quickened up smartly to beat Music Of The Night by just over two lengths. He will improve heaps from that performance and must be respected.
(6) IRELAND FOREVER was heavily backed in the market on debut when winning exceptionally well. He is a lovely-looking colt that looks to have a bright future. Watch him closely, the sky could be the limit for this individual.
(2) DIRECT HIT showed speed on debut, she absolutely smashed the opposition in winning her maiden by just over seven lengths. She looked super impressive and can only improve from that.
(3) WILD WILD GREEN remains unbeaten after winning her most recent start with absolute ease. The yard thinks highly of this filly, again she must have a top winning chance. It is a tricky race with lots of quality, go wide.
Race 2 (1,400m)
Race 2 (1,400m)
(7) REGULATION ran a fair race in the Grade 3 Politician Stakes behind Zeitz. He had one or two hard luck stories and managed to run just under five lengths behind the winner. Looking for further than this trip of 1,400m, but he is classy and will be finishing strongly late.
(1) HONOR OF KINGS resumes after a rest and gelding, he won his maiden on Dec 7 really well. He is progressive. Watch closely.
(6) SCOTTISH LINKS quickened up smartly to win a good race on Feb 1. He is talented and should be included into the play.
(3) MASTEROFTHEDESERT ran a good race last time behind shock winner Diamond Rock. He is very consistent and should earn again from a good draw.
Race 3 (1,400m)
Race 3 (1,400m)
(1) TALK TO THE MASTER ran a lovely race behind Gem King on Jan 11. He needed his first run back from a gelding and he was slightly unlucky in running as well. From smart draw and on that trip, he will be very tough to beat.
(6) GALLIC DREAM never runs a bad race. Ran a cracking third last time behind two very nice horses. Will be competitive in this.
(10) POWERANDTHEGLORY comes back to the races from a rest and gelding. If he does not need the run badly, and he manages to overcome a tricky draw, he will go close.
(5) CARRIACOU carries no weight on his back, he likes to be covered up early and then comes with a storming run late. Place chance.
Race 4 (1,800m)
Race 4 (1,800m)
(6) SCARLET MACAW ran a fair race in the Grade 1 Majorca Stakes behind Rascova on Jan 25. She is a talented filly. If she stays the 1,800m trip, she will be very hard to beat in this Listed event.
(3) GOODNESSGRACIOUSME fought hard to the line last time when finishing second in the Clapham Stakes against older fillies. She will go very close to winning.
(1) GIVE ME EVERYTHING has won her last two races super impressively. Faces a big step-up in class, but she is progressive.
(7) LADY SPRINGFIELD had no luck in running last time when taken up for a few strides in the home straight. She is still improving and will be hitting the line hard.
Race 5 (1,600m)
Race 5 (1,600m)
(9) MEU CAPITANO finished like a train to beat Snow Pilot really well on Jan 25. He should have no problems with the extra 200m. If he beats the wide draw, he will be right there in the finish again.
(10) SEE IT AGAIN ran on powerfully to finish just over one length behind the winner in the Grade 1 Cape Town Met on Jan 25. Tough horse to beat.
(5) THE REAL PRINCE made up good ground late from a wide draw in his last start. He should love this 1,600m trip.
(1) ZAPATILLAS is much better than his recent run behind Eight On Eighteen. He has class and should love the drop in trip.
Race 6 (1,400m)
Race 6 (1,400m)
(6) ROCCAPINA moved up full of running in her last start behind Rascova. She relaxed beautifully in that Grade 1 event and ran on powerfully to run a nice third. The drop in trip to 1,400m is the key for this gorgeous-looking filly. She will be very hard to beat.
(10) GIMMIE’S COUNTESS stayed on well behind Asiye Phambili in the Grade 2 Cartier Sceptre Stakes on Jan 4. She will be switched off early from a wide draw, and she will be low-flying late. Include her into all bet types.
(1) MON PETIT CHERIE has been rested for 77 days. She is much better than her last run behind Fatal Flaw. Must be respected from a good draw.
(7) GIMMETHATPEARL will need to improve to win a race like this, but the drop in trip should help her chances.
Race 7 (2,000m)
Race 7 (2,000m)
(2) EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN quickened up like a really smart colt to win the World Sports Betting Cape Town Met on Jan 25. Best horse in the race, and will be very hard to beat in this Grade 1 event.
(1) GARRIX had absolutely no luck in the Grade 3 Politician Stakes last time. He still managed to run a good second behind Zeitz. There should be no excuses for him from a good draw this time.
(6) ZEITZ won super impressively on Jan 25. He will love the step up in trip to 2,000m. He is improving with every start and must be respected.
(7) NATIVE RULER should be running on late. He is very consistent and must have a money chance again.
Race 8 (1,200m)
Race 8 (1,200m)
(6) GIMME A PRINCE stormed home to win the Grade 1 Cape Flying Championship very impressively on Jan 25. He looks to be the best sprinter in South Africa at the moment. He should win a race like this quite comfortably. This is easily the best bet on the card.
(4) SURJAY is as honest as they come. He ran a good second behind Gimme A Prince last time. He tries hard and should be able to earn again for the connections.
(1) QUESTIONING will appreciate the 1,200m trip. He has done really well in the sprinting ranks. He will be running on strongly late.
(2) ROYAL AUSSIE drops in trip and he gets the blinkers fitted. He could have a good place chance at a decent price.
Race 9 (1,400m)
Race 9 (1,400m)
(6) ALLTHEBOYSIVELOVED ran on well from the back of the field to win a good race on Jan 18. She loved the step-up in trip to 1,400m. If she relaxes early in this Class 4 event, she will be hard to beat again.
(2) GOLDEN ANGEL finished just over two lengths behind Alltheboysiveloved in her penultimate start. She is now 3.5kg better off at the weights, which should give her a massive chance on paper. She is nicely drawn and she gets the services of champion jockey Richard Fourie. Include her into all calculations.
(5) MY ONLY WEAKNESS never runs a bad race, and the blinkers have been fitted. She must have a good place chance.
(4) AMONG THE CLOUDS drops in trip this time, she is honest, and she tries really hard, she must be included into the places.
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