Temperatures are expected to get well into the 30 degree range today as Kenilworth hosts a nine-race programme commencing at 12h40.
Glen Kotzen – feature runners are fit and well
The distraction of the Currie Cup Final at 16h00 between WP and the Sharks ten minutes down the road adds to a big sporting day in the Cape.
The first race is off at 12h40 with the Bipot off at 13h15.
The first-timers & rested horses comments:
1 12:40 – ITSARUSH.CO.ZA WELCOMES YOU WORK RIDERS’ MAIDEN PLATE
1 NOVEMBER STORM J Ramsden: Will need the run
9 BENELUX W G Prestage: Many problems but has shown ability
11 FERGUS S J Snaith: Will need his first outing
2 13:15 – TAB TELEBET 0861 000 822 MR 88 HANDICAP
2 CROWN GUARDIAN G S Kotzen: First run back after KZN Season, has had a gallop
and expecting a good run
3 ARABIAN AIR J Ramsden: Runs very well, place chance
3 13:50 – TABONLINE.CO.ZA FM 72 HANDICAP (F & M)
4 ELLE VA D Kannemeyer: Doing well, may just need the run
9 BELIEVE THE BEST G S Kotzen: First run back after horse sickness
4 14:30 – BETTING WORLD 087 741 2777 PINNACLE STAKES
1 UNDERCOVER AGENT B Crawford: May need the run
2 SEARCH PARTY B Crawford: May need the run
3 DUTCH PHILIP C Bass-Robinson: Prep run for season – gelded, working really well, expecting a good run
7 BISHOP’S BOUNTY S J Snaith: Strong field but is doing well – place chance
5 15:05 – RACING.IT’S A RUSH MR 72 HANDICAP
1 LUCKY DANCER J Ramsden: Very well, place chance
5 MONTEGO BAY J Ramsden: Will need the run
6 15:40 – WESTERN CAPE FILLIES CHAMPIONSHIP (Gr 2)
1 TEMPLE GRAFIN G S Kotzen: Fit and well
3 CLOUDS UNFOLD C Bass-Robinson: Doing well. First time at the trip and around the turn but hoping she is good enough in a very competitive field
4 CORAL BAY G S Kotzen: Fit and well
5 FIRDOAS (AUS) M F De Kock: Scratched
6 SANTA CLARA C Bass-Robinson: Filly is well but very competitive race
8 NOUS VOILA C Bass-Robinson: Will prefer the firmer ground and will be a lively runner here
15 VARSITY LOVER C Bass-Robinson: Big step up in class. Not sure where she fits in with the other fillies but is doing well
Twist Of Fate – can run a big race if he overcomes the draw (Pic – Chase Liebenberg Photography)
7 16:15 – CAPE CLASSIC (Grade 3)
1 TWIST OF FATE J Ramsden: Doing well but wide draw, if he can overcome the draw he will do very well
2 CIRILLO S G Tarry: No comment given
3 CROWN AND COUNTRY D R Drier: Good earlier form, may need run after long break
9 17:25 – NEXT RACE MEETING KENILWORTH 30 OCTOBER 2018 MAIDEN PLATE
4 TRON G R Puller: Will need the run
8 BISHOP OF SPEED G S Kotzen: Just completed horse sickness, expecting a decent run
- Thanks to Phumelela Publishing
