It’s raining but Cape Racing returns today with the first of the day’s local double-headers carded for Hollywoodbets Kenilworth.
The first is due off at 12h00.
There are two features races on this ten-race programme; the Gr3 Variety Club Mile (Race 7) and the Listed Sweet Chestnut Stakes (Race 6)
Garrix (here under Richard Fourie) takes his place in Race 7 (Pic – Chase Liebenberg)
Garrix from the Piet Steyn stable takes his place in the Grade 3 Variety Club Mile.
He is a classy sort who was not disgraced when third in the Grade 1 SplashOut Cape Derby last time.
The son of Vercingetorix has been gelded since that outing which may have done the trick.
He should be ideally suited to the 1600m and with just 52.5kgs on his back, he can return to winning ways.
Trainer Eric Sands sends out Gold Dust in Race 5.
He made the expected natural improvement when fourth over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Durbanville last time.
He over raced in the early stages of that race which did not help his chances.
The son of Rafeef should be ideally suited to this distance and from his good draw of four, he may be the one to beat.
- Race: 4 – #10 DIGBY – 298 day break – recovering from a strained suspensory ligament
- Race: 5 – #5 MONTICELLO – 210 day break – being rested
- Race: 10 – #10 GIMME THE BEST – 591 day break – recovering from a pelvic injury
| Weather | Overcast with rain, 15-18 degs, 14-18 kph North Westerly Tail wind | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: 5mm | Last 7 Days: 44mm | |
| Irrigation | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 14mm | |
| Penetrometer Reading | 27 (Straight – 25; Turn – 28) | ||
| Track Condition | Straight – Good to Soft; Turn – Soft | ||
| False Rail | Original position on the back straight with a 2m spur from the 600m mark; Outside rail moved inwards by 4m from the 600m mark. | ||
- The Bipot starts in the second race at 12h35
- The Place Accumulator starts in the third race at 13h10
- The Pick 6 starts in the fourth race at 13h45
- The first Jackpot starts in the fifth race at 14h20
- The second Jackpot starts in the seventh race at 15h30
