Kenilworth Race 5 - Lucky Fish Chilli Heat Class 3
POMP IT UP (6) has run three strong races of four start career including a last start win and best runs all here. Can go on with the job this prep. VIVA'S LIBERTE (7) won only try fresh and only start at the distance. Has upside and expecting a forward showing. STORMWATCH (1) will find this far easier than recent runs at the elite level. Watch for sharp improvement. NORDIC CHIEF (3) has been in the placings at his last two appearances, finishing second over 1500m at this track most recently. Winning claims if at his peak.

Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Weight: 57kgs
Stats
Comments
Last start second last of 15 at this track in the G2 Sceptre Stakes on January 10 over 1200m, 7 len behind Gimme What I Want carrying 54.5kg at $34. The run before that 9th of 12 at this track in the G1 Cape Fillies Guineas on December 6 over 1600m, 4.5 len behind Quickstepgal carrying 60kg at $26. Will find this far easier than recent runs at the elite level. Watch for sharp improvement.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14/15 | 10/01/2026 | 35 | G2 OPEN FM | $33,700.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Callan Murray | 54.5kg | 1:11.03 | - | 4 |
| 7.0L | $34.00 |
| 9/12 | 06/12/2025 | 28 | G1 HCP F 3 | $105,307.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 60kg | 1:40.14 | - | 1 |
| 4.7L | $26.00 |
| 8/10 | 08/11/2025 | 42 | HCP F 3 | $37,911.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Callan Murray | 60kg | 1:27.02 | - | 9 |
| 4.8L | $5.50 |
| 2/12 | 27/09/2025 | 20 | G3 OPEN FM | $18,960.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Athandiwe Mgudlwa | 51.5kg | 1:24.49 | - | 7 |
| 0.5L | $6.50 |
| 1/7 | 07/09/2025 | 54 | C4 FM | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 57kg | 1:24.91 | - | 2 |
| 0.1L | $3.80 |
| 1/12 | 15/07/2025 | 28 | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Heavy | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:00.73 | - | 4 |
| 1.3L | $1.77 |
| 2/16 | 17/06/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $10,530.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Craig Zackey | 60kg | 0:59.75 | - | 7 |
| 1.0L | $9.50 |

Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Third-up today. Resuming 4th in a small field at this track on November 15 over 1400m, 5.5 len behind Gimmie Rules with 60kg at $34. Second-up 10th of 13 at this track on January 10 over 1400m, 3 len behind Roland Garros with 58.5kg at $126. Racing okay but look elsewhere.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/13 | 10/01/2026 | 56 | OPEN | $14,320.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Muzi Yeni | 58.5kg | 1:26.26 | - | 10 |
| 3.2L | $126.00 |
| 4/6 | 15/11/2025 | 63 | OPEN | $14,322.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:25.43 | - | 3 |
| 5.4L | $34.00 |
| 7/8 | 13/09/2025 | 17 | C3 | $11,370.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Luyolo Mxothwa | 61kg | 1:15.23 | - | 7 |
| 8.8L | $51.00 |
| 7/9 | 27/08/2025 | 43 | OPEN | $13,900.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Sean Veale | 55.5kg | 1:15.13 | - | 3 |
| 7.0L | $15.00 |
| 5/9 | 15/07/2025 | 33 | OPEN | $13,900.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Heavy | Sean Veale | 54kg | 1:32.64 | - | 2 |
| 5.2L | $21.00 |
| 5/8 | 12/06/2025 | 37 | OPEN | $16,850.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Soft | Brevan Plaatjies | 54kg | 1:38.29 | - | 2 |
| 5.8L | $21.00 |
| 8/9 | 06/05/2025 | 51 | OPEN | $13,900.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Sean Veale | 55.5kg | 1:24.77 | - | 8 |
| 6.1L | $51.00 |
| 7/10 | 16/03/2025 | 22 | OPEN | $429,550.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Gareth Wright | 58kg | 1:25.38 | - | 5 |
| 9.0L | $67.00 |
| 8/10 | 22/02/2025 | 70 | OPEN | $23,310.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | K Matsunyane | 57kg | 1:38.74 | - | 2 |
| 8.6L | $51.00 |
| 11/11 | 14/12/2024 | 28 | G3 HCP 3 | $29,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1800m | Good Soft | Sean Veale | 59kg | 1:49.96 | - | 8 |
| 12.4L | $21.00 |
| 3/9 | 16/11/2024 | 49 | PPLTE | $11,700.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 57.5kg | 1:24.18 | - | 2 |
| 7.0L | $17.00 |

Jockey: Serino Moodley
Weight: 60kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing well recently. Returns from a 45-day let-up. Last start 2nd of 7 at this track on December 21 over 1500m, 0.8 len behind Voorloopertjie carrying 61.5kg at $4.30. The run before that 3rd of 7 at this track on November 26 over 1200m, 2 len behind One Liner with 59.5kg at $5. Closing in on a win. Cannot be ruled out.
Last Starts 45 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2/7 | 21/12/2025 | 25 | OPEN | $14,322.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 61.5kg | 1:33.86 | - | 4 |
| 0.8L | $4.30 |
| 3/7 | 26/11/2025 | 24 | BM98 | $13,901.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Serino Moodley | 59.5kg | 1:12.47 | - | 2 |
| 2.1L | $5.00 |
| 7/16 | 02/11/2025 | 134 | HCP | $18,955.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good | Serino Moodley | 53.5kg | 1:04.34 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $26.00 |
| 4/10 | 21/06/2025 | 39 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 0:58.83 | - | 7 |
| 3.5L | $5.00 |
| 3/7 | 13/05/2025 | 29 | C3 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Good Soft | Corne Orffer | 60.5kg | 1:04.57 | - | 1 |
| 1.6L | $6.00 |
| 7/12 | 14/04/2025 | 40 | OPEN | $11,780.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Soft | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:04.88 | - | 8 |
| 4.2L | $11.00 |
| 1/7 | 05/03/2025 | 81 | OPEN | $13,750.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Corne Orffer | 58.5kg | 0:56.56 | - | 3 |
| 1.3L | $9.00 |
| 5/11 | 14/12/2024 | 18 | C3 | $12,740.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good Soft | Corne Orffer | 59kg | 1:10.67 | - | 1 |
| 6.0L | $8.50 |
| 3/8 | 26/11/2024 | 24 | C3 | $11,700.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Corne Orffer | 59kg | 1:11.24 | - | 6 |
| 1.5L | $7.00 |
| 6/10 | 02/11/2024 | 21 | OPEN | $19,500.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Anthony Andrews | 52kg | 0:57.71 | - | 2 |
| 3.8L | $7.00 |
| 2/8 | 12/10/2024 | 112 | C3 | $11,290.00 | Durbanville | 1000m | Good | Corne Orffer | 57.5kg | 0:59.13 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $7.00 |

Jockey: Calvin Habib
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
At the latest run second last of 11 at this track on January 13 over 1000m, 5 len behind Demanding Dave carrying 58.5kg at $67. The race before that second last of 7 at this track on November 15 over 1000m, 6 len behind Winter Snap carrying 57kg at $4.30. Definite winning chance. Keep safe.
Last Starts 22 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10/11 | 13/01/2026 | 59 | OPEN | $14,743.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 58.5kg | 0:58.43 | - | 11 |
| 5.1L | $67.00 |
| 6/7 | 15/11/2025 | 43 | OPEN | $14,322.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Andrew Fortune | 57kg | 0:58.99 | - | 6 |
| 6.0L | $4.30 |
| 2/10 | 03/10/2025 | 125 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Greyville | 1000m | Neutral | Jabu Jacobs | 61.5kg | 0:58.62 | - | 10 |
| 1.6L | $17.00 |
| 8/9 | 31/05/2025 | 13 | G1 OPEN 2 | $126,370.00 | Scottsville | 1200m | Good Soft | J Jacobs | 60kg | 1:09.31 | - | 5 |
| 4.1L | $21.00 |
| 1/7 | 18/05/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $12,640.00 | Scottsville | 1000m | Good | J Jacobs | 60kg | 0:57.53 | - | 7 |
| 0.4L | $5.50 |

Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Colt back from a spell of 11 weeks. Has placed previously first up from a break. Finished off last campaign by 0.5 len this track November 22 over 1200m defeating Touched By Angels with 59kg at $5.50. First up last campaign seventh of 11 at Durbanville October 29 over 1400m, 2 len behind Fox On The Run carrying 57kg at $5.50. Has run three strong races of four start career including a last start win and all have been here. Can go on with the job this prep.
Last Starts 74 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1/13 | 22/11/2025 | 24 | BM82 | $12,216.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 59kg | 1:12.66 | - | 6 |
| 0.5L | $5.50 |
| 7/11 | 29/10/2025 | 77 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 57kg | 1:25.55 | - | 10 |
| 2.0L | $5.50 |
| 1/10 | 13/08/2025 | 29 | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Soft | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 58kg | 1:14.60 | - | 9 |
| 5.5L | $2.70 |
| 3/9 | 15/07/2025 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Heavy | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 57kg | 1:00.15 | - | 1 |
| 6.5L | $34.00 |

Jockey: Craig Zackey
Weight: 55.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Racing first-up today. Finished off last preparation fourth of 9 at this track November 8 over 1600m, 2 len behind Beware with 59.5kg at $1.80. On debut favourite; won by 2 len Durbanville August 27 over 1250m defeating Greenchoice carrying 58kg at $2.80. Won only try fresh and only start at the distance. Has upside and expecting a forward showing.
Last Starts 88 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/9 | 08/11/2025 | 31 | BM82 | $12,216.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 59.5kg | 1:38.65 | - | 9 |
| 2.0L | $1.83 |
| 1/7 | 08/10/2025 | 42 | BM82 | $10,110.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Serino Moodley | 56kg | 1:23.97 | - | 4 |
| 2.5L | $1.63 |
| 1/11 | 27/08/2025 | - | MPLATE | $9,270.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Craig Zackey | 58kg | 1:16.15 | - | 7 |
| 2.0L | $2.80 |

Jockey: Corne Orffer
Weight: 58.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Most recently 8th of 13 at this track on January 10 over 1400m, 2.5 len behind Roland Garros carrying 60kg at $41. The race before that 16th of 18 at this track in the G2 Betting World Merchants Stakes on December 13 over 1200m, 9 len behind Outlaw King with 52kg at $41. Can improve on recent efforts.
Last Starts 25 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8/13 | 10/01/2026 | 28 | OPEN | $14,320.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Corne Orffer | 60kg | 1:26.26 | - | 3 |
| 2.5L | $41.00 |
| 16/18 | 13/12/2025 | 28 | G2 HCP 3 | $42,123.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Gareth Wright | 52kg | 1:10.96 | - | 6 |
| 9.3L | $41.00 |
| 4/7 | 15/11/2025 | 41 | OPEN | $14,322.00 | Kenilworth | 1000m | Good | Sean Veale | 62kg | 0:58.99 | - | 4 |
| 2.2L | $8.00 |
| 6/7 | 05/10/2025 | 32 | OPEN | $11,373.00 | Durbanville | 1250m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 62kg | 1:14.38 | - | 5 |
| 8.8L | $6.00 |
| 5/5 | 03/09/2025 | 39 | PPLTE | $13,480.00 | Durbanville | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 61kg | 1:25.49 | - | 5 |
| 2.3L | $7.00 |
| 8/9 | 26/07/2025 | 62 | C3 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Aldo Domeyer | 61kg | 1:27.22 | - | 7 |
| 5.9L | $4.50 |
| 1/8 | 25/05/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:26.64 | - | 3 |
| 0.1L | $2.40 |
| 2/10 | 04/05/2025 | 20 | C3 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 58.5kg | 1:09.43 | - | 4 |
| 0.4L | $2.00 |
| 1/12 | 14/04/2025 | 117 | OPEN | $11,780.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Soft | Sean Veale | 55.5kg | 1:04.88 | - | 6 |
| 2.5L | $11.00 |
| 7/9 | 18/12/2024 | 29 | C4 | $10,200.00 | Kenilworth | 1600m | Good Soft | Aldo Domeyer | 60.5kg | 1:39.57 | - | 6 |
| 2.3L | $2.65 |
| 2/14 | 19/11/2024 | 52 | C4 | $10,400.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Aldo Domeyer | 60kg | 1:25.96 | - | 5 |
| 0.8L | $6.50 |

Jockey: Sean Veale
Weight: 54.5kgs
Stats
Comments
Resuming. Finished off last campaign when last of 9 at this track December 3 over 1500m, 12 len behind Major Master carrying 57kg at $41. First up last campaign fifth of 9 at this track May 6 over 1400m, 4.5 len behind Sugar Mountain with 52.5kg at $81. Hasn't shown enough.
Last Starts 63 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/9 | 03/12/2025 | 18 | OPEN | $14,322.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Good | Oswald Noach | 57kg | 1:32.15 | - | 3 |
| 12.1L | $41.00 |
| 6/6 | 15/11/2025 | 41 | OPEN | $14,322.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Sifisokuhle Bungane | 54.5kg | 1:25.43 | - | 4 |
| 7.4L | $17.00 |
| 4/9 | 05/10/2025 | 39 | OPEN | $11,373.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Chad Little | 60kg | 1:31.42 | - | 8 |
| 1.8L | $34.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/08/2025 | 32 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Durbanville | 1500m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:31.38 | - | 8 |
| 9.9L | $6.00 |
| 4/9 | 26/07/2025 | 11 | C3 | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Brevan Plaatjies | 57kg | 1:27.22 | - | 5 |
| 1.9L | $5.00 |
| 3/9 | 15/07/2025 | 21 | OPEN | $13,900.00 | Kenilworth | 1500m | Heavy | Brevan Plaatjies | 49.5kg | 1:32.64 | - | 1 |
| 3.5L | $6.00 |
| 6/8 | 24/06/2025 | 49 | OPEN | $11,370.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Heavy | Sean Veale | 60kg | 1:26.49 | - | 4 |
| 2.7L | $21.00 |
| 5/9 | 06/05/2025 | 73 | OPEN | $13,900.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Oswald Noach | 52.5kg | 1:24.77 | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $81.00 |
| 11/11 | 22/02/2025 | 73 | C3 | $14,830.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Oswald Noach | 60.5kg | 1:25.97 | - | 8 |
| 15.2L | $41.00 |
| 3/6 | 11/12/2024 | 25 | C2 | $13,170.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good Soft | Sean Veale | 54kg | 1:24.98 | - | 2 |
| 2.5L | $2.40 |
| 11/13 | 16/11/2024 | 21 | C3 | $11,700.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Gavin Lerena | 60.5kg | 1:24.73 | - | 9 |
| 5.4L | $5.50 |