Best bets and value tips for racing from Kenilworth on Saturday 6th January with selections provided by Winning Form as well as their back page tipster, Magic Tips.
Winning Form Best Bets
Race 1: THE BOSTON ROSE(6)
Race 2: CARIOCA(3)
Race 4: OUR EMPEROR(6)
Race 6: NOTHER RUSSIA(1)
Magic Tips Best Bets
Race 2: BE YOURSELF(2)
Race 5: OLLIVANDER(15)
Race 7: LEGAL EAGLE(1)
Race 8: OPERA ROYAL(3)
Race 2: BE YOURSELF(2)
Jockey: Richard FOURIE - Trainer: Glen KOTZEN
The raced juveniles should make their experience count here and BE YOURSELF was strongly fancied when she showed pace before finishing a good 2nd on debut on this course last month. She must be respected here.
PENINSULA HANDICAP (GR 2)
Race 5: OLLIVANDER(15)
Jockey: Luyolo MXOTHWA - Trainer: Glen KOTZEN
The three-year olds hold a strong hand in this competitive seven furlong conditions plate. TOO PHAT TO FLY is only 0.5kg out at the weights with the best rated pairing of fellow three-year old MISS KATALIN and the five-year old CAPTAIN'S FLAME. She had excuses for her poor Guineas performance but did finish ahead of MISS KATALIN in their previous two clashes (28/10 & 24/06). This capable daughter of Bezrin will enjoy this distance with her low mass.
L'ORMARINS QUEEN'S PLATE (GR 1)
TOP BET
Race 7: LEGAL EAGLE(1)
Jockey: Anton MARCUS - Trainer: Sean TARRY
The country's top event over the mile sees many familiar faces renew their rivalry and the defending champion LEGAL EAGLE makes his debut for his new owners. The champion miler made it a 'magificent 7' as he finished well to keep his unbeaten record over this distance intact. His old adversary CAPTAIN AMERICA got within a length of him that day but the highest rated runner in the country seemed to have a bit in hand and he is again the one to beat. That said, it has been noticeable that the latter is gradually narrowing the deficit in each clash and the natural dictator deserves much respect, also in his peak showing. READ MORE HERE!
POLITICIAN STAKES (GR 3)
Race 8: OPERA ROYAL(3)
Jockey: Richard FOURIE - Trainer: Glen KOTZEN
OPERA ROYAL had a most creditable recent c & d effort in an open Grade 2 contest. He tired late into a strong headwind that day and he drops in class but more importantly faces his own age group here.
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PADDOCK STAKES (GR 1)
Race 6: SAFE HARBOUR(8) (Each Way)
Jockey: Anton MARCUS - Trainer: Sean TARRY
SAFE HARBOUR thrived in this province last campaign where she almost lowered the colours of the brilliant Bela-Bela in this event, shortly after nearly capturing the Fillies Guineas. The four-year old was slightly below-par thereafter but she had a decent comeback run in the 'Mother City' six weeks ago. She will prefer this step-up in distance and can defy the weights.
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