Kenilworth on Saturday sees the first Cape Town two-year-old race of the season and, intriguingly, Sean Tarry is among those with runners.

The meeting is being run in aid of Western Cape racing’s very own charity, the WC Equine Trust which retrains and finds new homes for retired racehorses.

Grant Knowles will auction a number of star prizes including a service to top stallion Twice Over (advertised fee R50 000 plus VAT and sire of this year’s Durban July winner Do It Again), a VIP day at next year’s Glorious Goodwood meeting including a box and cocktails with the Duke Of Richmond, a game drive and a one hour flight around the Cape Peninsula.

The jockeys have already donated the proceeds of last month’s charity chase race at Durbanville and the Equine Trust will also benefit from Saturday’s race sponsorship contributions from studs, trainers and bookmakers.

By Michael Clower