Kenilworth Race 4 - Gallop Form Maiden Plate
WITCH HAZEL (7) is resuming from a spell of six months and having his first run for the Lucinda Woodruff yard. Placed 3/3 so far all at this journey. Can go on with the job this prep. FRACTAL (4) looked good at his only appearance seven months ago over 1200m at this track, finishing third and beaten 4 lengths. Will be better for that race experience and is among the leading chances. MADRA RUA (8) resumes in a similar race to his only run last prep back on February 22 when fourth, beaten 2.75 lengths. Worth plenty of thought. MONTESSORI (2) is back from a break of nine weeks. Raced below par at his only appearance last prep when ninth over 1400m at this track. Looks one of the genuine hopes in the race.
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Weight: 60kgs
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By Futura out of Snowdance on debut. Purchased for ZAR R 2,600,000 (Bloodstock South Africa 2024 National Yearling Sale). Tough to line up. Betting the best guide.
Jockey: Keanen Steyn
Weight: 60kgs
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Raced two times to date. At very long odds at debut, ran last of 8 at this track on April 15 over 1200m, 20 len behind Sky Rocket carrying 56kg at $67. Last start second last of 10 at this track on May 16 over 1400m, on a slow track; 8 len behind Caesar's Ransom with 60kg at $76. Latest form makes this a pretty tough assignment.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/05/2026 | 31 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Soft | Keanen Steyn | 60kg | 1:31.15 | - | 7 |
| 8.6L | $76.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Eduan Muller | 56kg | 1:12.83 | - | 6 |
| 20.0L | $67.00 |
Jockey: Aldo Domeyer
Weight: 60kgs
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Resumes racing after a long spell. Only one run when 3rd of 14 at this track on November 2 over 1200m, 4 len behind Touched By Angels with 60kg at $101. Green on debut and better for it. Winning hope.
Last Starts 211 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 02/11/2025 | - | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Grant Behr | 60kg | 1:12.87 | - | 11 |
| 4.0L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Sifisokuhle Bungane
Weight: 57kgs
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Lining up for just third start. At very big odds at debut, ran last of 8 at this track on April 27 over 1200m, 23 len behind The Cullinan carrying 60kg at $101. Last start second last of 12 at this track on May 19 over 1200m, 16 len behind Bachata carrying 60kg at $126. Doesn't pose too much of a threat today.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 19/05/2026 | 22 | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Keanen Steyn | 60kg | 1:16.71 | - | 9 |
| 16.7L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/04/2026 | - | MPLTE 2 | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Y | Keanen Steyn | 60kg | 1:15.53 | - | 7 |
| 23.9L | $101.00 |
Jockey: Juan Paul V'd Merwe
Weight: 57kgs
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Was at long odds at debut, second last of 7 at this track in G3 on May 3 over 1100m, on a slow track; 9 len behind Tag And Release carrying 60kg at $41. Sure to kick on with that run under the belt.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 03/05/2026 | - | G3 OPEN 2 | $25,270.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | Soft | Juan Paul V'd Merwe | 60kg | 1:06.01 | - | 4 |
| 9.0L | $41.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
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Resuming after a six months break. Finished off last preparation third of 19 at Turffontein Standside November 29 over 1160m, 5 len behind Splittheeights carrying 57.5kg at $11. On debut third of 12 at Vaal September 30 over 1200m, soft track; 4.5 len behind African Pride with 58kg at $34. Placed 3/3 so far all at this journey. Can go on with the job this prep.
Last Starts 184 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/19 | 29/11/2025 | 28 | MPLTE | $25,274.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Rachel Venniker | 57.5kg | 1:09.51 | - | 7 |
| 4.8L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 01/11/2025 | 32 | MPLTE | $10,110.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | Y | Richard Fourie | 59kg | 1:08.45 | - | 7 |
| 2.2L | $3.80 |
| 3/12 | 30/09/2025 | - | MPLATE | $8,850.00 | Vaal | 1200m | Soft | Callan Murray | 58kg | 1:10.99 | - | 7 |
| 4.6L | $34.00 |
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Weight: 60kgs
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Back from a spell. Only had one start last campaign 4th of 13 at this track on February 22 over 1200m, 2.75 len behind Fast Train with 60kg at $9. First up last campaign 2nd of 12 at this track on November 8 over 1200m, 0.8 len behind Navaseven with 59kg at $3. Definite winning hope.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 22/02/2026 | 67 | MPLTE | $11,790.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:12.09 | - | 3 |
| 2.8L | $9.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/12/2025 | 21 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1400m | Good | Richard Fourie | 61kg | 1:27.32 | - | 2 |
| 9.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 26/11/2025 | 18 | MDN | $8,425.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 59.5kg | 1:14.09 | - | 1 |
| 3.1L | $1.87 |
| 2/12 | 08/11/2025 | 194 | MPLTE | $11,794.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 59kg | 1:12.76 | - | 1 |
| 0.8L | $3.00 |
| 6/13 | 28/04/2025 | - | PLATE 2 | $11,780.00 | Kenilworth | 1200m | Good | Richard Fourie | 60kg | 1:12.17 | - | 5 |
| 5.4L | $1.87 |