Race 1

9 ROYAL CLINTON ran a much-improved race at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 24th of May, if he brings that run to the track again on Sunday, he will go very close to winning. 1 LE TISSIER ran a great race for third behind Diamond Baron last time, he should love the step up in trip to 1200m, with further improvement expected from this gelding, he will be right there in the finish late. 7 UNITED WE STAND stayed on well to finish just over one length behind Autumn Rush on the 31st of May, that was her first run back after a long break, she will be much fitter going into this race, include her into all bets at a decent price. 4 WINSTON’S GUARD ran a fair race on debut, he can only improve going into his second start, watch him closely. (Brandon Bailey 9-1-7-4)

 

Race 2

7 MARGATE ran a fair race last time, she was beaten six lengths by Tag And Release in the Grade 3 Winter Nursery, she looks to have lots of ability, even though she takes on older horses here, she will be competitive on her best form. 6 HERITAGE RIDGE has run three excellent races in succession, she has a big winning chance on her current form. 3 TAKE IT AS RED was a touch unlucky in her last start behind Blue Lagoon on the 31st of May, with no weight on her back here, she will run a massive race, include her into all bets. 5 HAMPSTEAD HEATH has dropped even further in the ratings, she is honest and she tries hard, if the gaps open at the right time, she will be right there in the finish. (Brandon Bailey 7-6-3-5)

 

Race 3

4 BLIND DATE quickened up smartly to win a good race on the 2nd of June, he was given four points for that impressive win last time, he is a beautiful gelding with a lovely action, he will be very hard to beat again. 1 IN A TIMELY MANNER stayed on nicely to finish just under four lengths behind Chasingtherainbow on the 19th of May, the yard thinks highly of this gelding, he will run a big race from a neat draw, watch him closely. 6 CUTIE PATOOTIE was given a great ride to win well on the 31st of May, even though she has gone up in the ratings, she can be tough in her races, she will be competitive. 2 IT IS MY TIME never runs a bad race, he will be given every chance from a good draw. (Brandon Bailey 4-1-6-2)

 

Race 4

6 BOURBON KING powered away from the field impressively on the 16th of May, he has improved nicely with the blinkers fitted, he will love the step up in trip, he has a big winning chance again on his current form. 2 APRIL FOOLS’ DAY didn’t have much luck in running last time, she stayed on well to finish just under two lengths behind Cutie Patootie, the step up in trip here, and the good draw will give her a massive winning chance. 4 WHO IS SHE ran second in the same race as April Fools’ Day last time, she has improved with every start, in hope that she stays the 1950m trip, she will be competitive. 5 CAPTAINS ALLIANCE ran a fair race behind Blind Date on the 2nd of June, he races off a winnable rating at the moment, with some luck in running, he will go close to winning. (Brandon Bailey 6-2-4-5)

 

Race 5

1 BENEATH THE CLOUDS will be cherry ripe for this race on Sunday, she ran a great race for second behind Lark’s Song on the 3rd of May, the drop in trip will be no problem for this filly, she has a big winning chance from a good draw. 7 APRICITY continues to race in good form, she will be just off the speed early, and she will be storming home late, include her into all bets. 3 MY ONLY WEAKNESS must have a good each-way chance in this field, she stayed on nicely to finish just over one length behind Cutie Patootie last time, at this level, she always has a winning chance. 10 SOUTH OF FRANCE has been rested for 67 days, she won well on the 15th of April, with some luck in running from a tricky draw, she will be amongst the places. (Brandon Bailey 1-7-3-10)

 

Race 6

1 CHASINGTHERAINBOW quickened up smartly to win a good race on the 19th of May, he was given six points for that impressive win last time, he will love the step up in trip to 1600m, on his current form, he has a big winning chance again from a neat draw. 3 GALLIC DREAM stayed on well to finish just over three lengths behind Cafe Culture in the Grade 3 Champagne Stakes on the 27th of April, he needs a particular ride, if they go a decent pace in front, he will be storming home late. 7 BEWARE THE BOMB needed her last run, she is a decent filly with lots of ability, on her best form, she has a big winning chance. 4 PLEASE BE TRUE has run two excellent races in succession, with no weight on his back, he has a place chance from a good draw. (Brandon Bailey 1-3-7-4)

 

Race 7

8 ALL THE RAGE has been rested for 113 days, he stayed on well to finish just under five lengths behind Questioning in the Grade 2 Khaya Stables Diadem Stakes on the 28th of February, the form of that race has worked out well, if he doesn’t need this run back after a long break, he will be very hard to beat. 1 THE US OF A ran a terrific race in the Grade 3 Champagne Stakes last time, he finished strongly for second behind Cafe Culture, the yard thinks highly of this gelding, top jockey Richard Fourie sticks with this individual, he has a big winning chance. 2 KING REGENT might be the value play for the places in this race, he is slowly starting to work back to his best form, if the gaps open at the right time, he will be thundering home late at a decent price. 3 DEMANDING DAVE is much better than his last run, ignore that poor performance, in hope that he bounces back to his best form, he will be competitive. (Brandon Bailey 8-1-2-3)

 

Race 8

6 PALACE GIFT won well on the 18th of April, he was given five points for that victory last time, apprentice Damyan Pillay gets a good tune out of this gelding, he will be just off the speed early, and he will be finishing fast, include him into all bets. 4 TROIS SEPT HUIT has been rested for 64 days, he ran second behind Palace Gift on the 18th of April, on his current form, he has a big winning chance. 5 WORLDLY might be the value play in this tricky race, he ran a great race for third behind Cork Bay on the 3rd of May, this trip of 1000m will be on the short side for him, but he will be lashing home late, watch him closely at a decent price. 2 ALL ABOUT AL won a good race on the 19th of May, he was given three points for that win, his chances must be respected. (Brandon Bailey 6-4-5-2)

ALISTAIR COHEN

The abandonment of racing in Cape Town last Tuesday due to a waterlogged track has necessitated the feature races to move to what would be an ordinary day at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth today. The card suddenly has a classy look and racing fans could have some fun with some individuals who decided to stay at home this winter rather than head to Durban where they would be capable of competing with the best.

The Winter Mile, race 6 over 1600m could be best suited to Please Be True with only 51kg on his back. Please Be True is rated 30 points lower than the highest mark of Sugar Mountain off 122. He should carry 15kg less than the well-proven Sugar Mountain according to strict handicapping. He carries 10,5kg less but his runs since a break have been revealing that he must be close to breaking into the winners’ box. Plus, Sugar Mountain has not been at the peak of his powers of late.

Please Be True returned from a three-month rest in late April. He was run in a sprint and gave a pleasing reintroduction over a trip short of his best. He stayed on beautifully behind Give It Laldy beaten by only two lengths. His next start was the adequate step forward when he finished second behind Chasingtherainbow over 1400m at this course. He is 2kg better off with Chasingtherainbow who was so ready. That should give Please Be True enough hope to potentially turn the deficit. Mickaelle Michel takes the ride.

Beware The Bomb has been whispered about lately. She could be a filly to follow in the coming months. She is stable companion to Please Be True out of Justin Snaith’s barn. She was rested for nearly a year between May 2025 and April 2026 so to suggest that she would have needed her last run would be an understatement. It was a neat effort when she ended up 4,5 lengths behind Café Culture in the Champagne Stakes over 1200m. Café Culture nearly won a Grade 2 at Hollywoodbets Scottsville a few weeks later while Beware The Bomb would have found that 1200m distance too short. She will come on further with this run under her belt but one can expect a good showing under Andrew Fortune.

Chasingtherainbow wrote his trainer and owner one of the stories of the year when he won last time. He recently transferred to the yard of Rob Barrett who took out his license a few months ago. He was Barrett’s first runner and he won with ease, possibly delivering his career best in the process. He is owned by Barrett’s grandfather. There was not a dry eye in the house. Richard Fourie retains the ride. Life is a little harder at the weights but there is no reason to suggest that he cannot win.

The Us Of A could be in the right place at the right time in the supporting feature, the Winter Sprint, race 7 over 1200m. Being a feature, this will be down the straight. He has a blistering turn of foot. He has showed his effectiveness at this level and Richard Fourie gets the most out of him. His main rivals have their claims but valid reasons why they might be vulnerable for now.

His last run was a superb effort finishing second behind Café Culture over this course and distance in the same Listed Champagne Stakes highlighted by Beware The Bomb. The Us Of A must be in good heart because there was a desperate plea from his connections to reschedule this race which was never up for debate.

All The Rage could ultimately end up being the best horse in the field. The three-year-old had little chance at the weights in the Khaya Stables Diadem Stakes last time but he was not disgraced finishing sixth behind Questioning who has had an unreal 2026. He is back from a break and not being seen in nearly four months suggests he will step forward with the run. This is not his “cup final” and his bigger picture could be revealing.

There are two apprentice races on the card which are always worth a watch. Race 1 over 1200m could point to Royal Clinton under Eduan Muller who is based in Cape Town. Muller rode him to nearly his career best last time over this course and distance when he finished 1,45 lengths behind Lava Strike. He finished nearly three lengths ahead of the lightly raced Coffee Crunch on that occasion who has a 4,5kg beneficial swing of the weights. Coffee Crunch will surely be most effective over further so despite his best run to date being on the cards, he might come into his own with another run under his belt.

The final apprentice event is race 8 over 1000m. Worldly is such a tricky horse to follow. He does his worst out of the stalls but his best work at the finish. If Dezahn Louw can get him somewhere close to the pace and in the mood for his late flourish at the end of the race, he must be considered. He is 5kg better off with Palace Gift for five lengths. Worldly was typically his own worst enemy on that occasion over this course and distance.

Heritage Ridge has run her socks off since moving to Michelle Rix. She is due her next career win and it could materialize in race 2 over 1200m. Her penultimate start came over this course and distance and it was her best run for a while when she was beaten by less than a length by Easy Money. Hampstead Heath must be regarded as her main danger.

There is a lengthy list of chances in race 3 over 1600m. Blind Date appears to be on the up after his last win when he turned over Chance Encounter over this course and distance. It was a simple restart after summer with a sprint in his penultimate run where he was not disgraced. He followed up naturally and logically as far as procedure after a rest is concerned. Andrew Fortune takes the ride.

Baton Rouge has the widest gate of No 8 to overcome in race 4 over 1950m but his biggest threat is gatespeed which he could use to his advantage. He has been banging at the door of late and he would be deserving of his next career win. He is proven over this trip while some of his rivals need to answer any stamina doubts.

Speaking of overdue horses. My Only Weakness must count as a horse who must get the job done now. She runs in race 5 over 1500m under Mickaelle Michel. She has been very close to the winners of late. Potentially, all she needs is some confidence to finish the task. Her dangers include Vroom Vroom who needed her last run badly and she should come on and Apricity who loves this middle distance range on a soft track.

Please note: South African Quartet Pools with fractional betting offered at Ascot (World Pool) and Doncaster (UK) – 20 June 2026.

Race 1

7 AMC ROY’S FANTASY   1 PREDATOR’S CROWN

Preview: AMC ROY’S FANTASY (7) shed her maiden on the poly last time out and Andrew Fortune stays aboard. PREDATOR’S CROWN (1) finished second on debut but should come on from that run and has the best of the draw off a handy weight. (Andrew Harrison: 7-1).

Race 2

8 FORTRESS OF FIRE   3 HATHIGHWAYTOTHESKY   9 MAGIC SURPRISE   7 TARA STAR

Preview: FORTRESS OF FIRE (8) boasts some useful form in strong company. He made his poly debut last time out and can come on from that. HATHIGHWAYTOTHESKY (3) made a smart poly debut and has some useful Highveld form to back her claims. She has a light weight and a good draw. MAGIC SURPRISE (9) has shown up well in two competitive races since his last win on the poly. TARA STAR (7) is quick and the switch to the poly with Richard Fourie aboard could see her home. (Andrew Harrison: 8-3-9-7).

Race 3

4 HAT’S QUEEN   2 BLIZZARD BOY   3 FINE WINE   5 PRINCE OF TROY

Preview: HAT’S QUEEN (4) was a beaten favourite over course and distance last time out. She has this field stone-cold at the weights. BLIZZARD BOY (2) has improved with the blinkers removed and over ground. He may be the biggest danger.  FINE WINE (3) is comfortable on the poly and has been in good form of late. PRINCE OF TROY (5) was close-up on the poly last start and has a handy weight to shoulder. (Andrew Harrison: 4-2-3-5).

Race 4

11 OWNER OF CREATION   10 WATER HYACINTH   4 LIZ HURLEY   6 DOG SOLDIER

Preview: OWNER OF CREATION (11) is a longtime maiden but has come good on the poly of late and can finally break the ice in modest company. However, that he never quite gets home is of concern. WATER HYACINTH (10) steps up in trip and has improved at her last two. LIZ HURLEY (4) was disappointing last run when lacking a finished effort after starting favourite. She is back on turf and she can make amends. DOG SOLDIER (6) showed pace in his last start and could be coming to hand. (Andrew Harrison: 11-10-4-6).

Race 5

10 QUEEN OF THE AIR   5 TEARS OF THE SUN   2 AMERICA FIRST   8 VALLI GAL

Summary: Tricky Open Maiden. QUEEN OF THE AIR (10) has been a beaten favourite at her last two. She has dropped five points in the ratings and could now be more competitive. AMERICA FIRST (2) improved nicely second time out and now steps up in trip. She is one to follow closely in the market. Stable companion TEARS OF THE SUN (5) was much improved first up on the poly. The stable has stuck with Chad Little as pilot. VALLI GAL (8) is a struggling maiden but seldom too far back but does seem to prefer the poly. (Andrew Harrison: 10-5-2-8).

Race 6

6 CURIOS GIRL   7 GERBERA   4 DUCHESS OF POLMA   3 PLUM PUDDING

Preview: CURIOUS GRIL (6) did not get home last run against males after an externed winning streak over ground. She has won over the trip and rates the one to beat. There are a host of rivals on the GERBERA (7) form line with little separating a number of rivals. Sean Tarry’s filly is still on the up and can confirm the result. James Crawford saddles to potential winners in WOMAN’S WORLD (1)  and DUCHESS OF PALOMA (4) with little separating the two on form however, the step up in trip could suit the latter. PLUM PUDDING (3) is also strongly in the mix and she stays the trip. (Andrew Harrison: 6-7-4-3).

Race 7

1 PALACE PRINCE   10 GOLDEN OPERATOR   8 AMELIA’S LEGACY   3 CLEARTHERUNWAY

Preview: Tricky. PALACE PRINCE (1) is the highest rated runner but his recent form has not been inspiring. However, he comes from a smart stable with their only runner on the day. GOLDEN OPERATOR (10) was a touch disappointing in a feature last run after coming off two straight wins. He has the widest draw but has improved in blinkers. AMELIA’S LEGACY (8) found it tough going in the WSB Fillies Guineas behind Wish List but came off to smart efforts in useful enough company. CLEARTHERUNWAY (3) is seldom far back and the form of his last run has been franked. (Andrew Harrison: 1-10-8-3).

Race 8

2 SPACE MISSION   4 THE GLIDING FISH   9 WAR EMPEROR   5 RUN TO RIO

Preview: SPACE MISSION (2) is way better than his last start. He is consistent and goes well this trip although he makes his poly debut. THE GLIDING FISH (4) won a game race under a big weight last time out. The poly suits and he can follow up. RUN TO RIO (5) has been close-up at his last two and has come to hand again. WAR EMPEROR (9) was a recent maiden winner but had consistent form prior to that victory. There should not be much between him and FROSTBITE (2) although the step up in trip could be the decider between the pair. (Andrew Harrison: 2-4-9-5).

Race 9

1 WINTER IN LONDON   11 INDECENT PROPOSAL   3 TOMMY GREANEY   8 MISTY METAL

Preview: WINTER IN LONDON (1) has a big weight but is down in class with a 1.5kg allowance. INDECENT PROPOSAL (11) has the widest draw but goes well on the poly and is holding form well. TOMMY GREANEY (3) raced in feature company last start after his maiden win. One to watch in the betting. MISTY METAL (8) took on much stronger last start and was not far behind. She makes her poly debut. (Andrew Harrison: 1-11-3-8).

Andrew Harrison

It will be black and white at Hollywoodbets Greyville today as the thoroughbred breeders in KwaZulu-Natal hold their flagship race meeting. Eight of the nine races are restricted to horses bred in the province. The card is headed by the KwaZulu-Natal Breeders Mile and supporting feature is the Gr3 Lucky Fish Winter Fillies Stakes.

The Breeders Mile is a tricky event but St John Gray is one of the smartest horseman in the country and he sends out Palace Prince. An owner, breeder and trainer, Gray has no need to send his mares to expensive commercial stallions and cuts his cloth accordingly with consistent success.

Palace Prince is the son of surprisingly unfashionable Potala Palace and is the highest rated runner in the Mile. The colt’s recent Highveld form is not inspiring but he is the highest rated runner and is Gray’s and jockey Philasande Mxoli’s only runner on the day.

Sean Tarry has an exceptional record at this meeting and saddles Golden Operator. Although a touch disappointing in a feature last run after coming off two straight wins he should be a big runner. He has the widest draw but has improved in blinkers. Frikkie Greyling saddles the filly Amelia’s Legacy who found it tough going in the Gr2 WSB Fillies Guineas behind Hollywoodbets Durban July hopeful Wish List but came off two smart efforts in useful enough company. Mark Dixon’s gelding Cleartherunway is seldom far back and the form of his last run has been franked. He could get in a blow.

Supporting feature is the Gr3 Lucky Fish Winter Fillies Stakes over 2400m. Ormond Ferraris Oaks Trial winner Curious Girl did not get home last run against males after an extended winning streak when sent over ground by Mike and Mathew de Kock. She has won over the trip, has a touch of class and rates the one to beat. But there are a host of rivals on the Gerbera form line with little separating a number of rivals but Tarry’s filly is still on the up and can confirm the form. James Crawford saddles two potential winners in Woman’s World and Duchess Of Paloma with little separating the two on form however, the step up in trip could suit the latter. Andre Nel’s mare Plum Pudding started favourite behind Gerbera and beaten less than a length so is also strongly in the mix and in her favour is that she stays the trip.

Michael Roberts’ gelding Fortress Of Fire could anchor the Bi-pot. He boasts some useful form in strong company. He made his poly debut last time out and can come on from that. Hathighwaytothesky made a smart poly debut for visiting Tony Peter and has some useful Highveld form to back her claims. She has a light weight and a good draw. Magic Surprise and Tara Star are both in with chances.

In the first leg of the PA Hat’s Queen was a beaten favourite over course and distance last time out but has this field stone-cold at the weights and can give Peter a quick double. However, Lucinda Woodruff is having a strong Champions Season and sends out Blizzardboy who has improved with the blinkers removed and over ground. He may be the biggest danger.  Fine Wine and Prince Of Troy can also feature.

Owner Of Creation is a longtime maiden but has come good on the poly of late and can finally break the ice in modest company to open the Pick 6. However, that he never quite gets home is of concern. Water Hyacinth steps up in trip and has improved at her last two while Liz Hurley was disappointing last run when lacking a finished effort after starting favourite. She is back on turf and she can make amends.

The fifth is a tricky handicap Maiden but Queen Of The Air has been a beaten favourite at her last two. She has dropped five points in the ratings and could now be more competitive. America First improved nicely second time out and now steps up in trip and is one to follow closely in the market however, stable companion Tears Of The Sun was much improved first up on the poly and the stable has stuck with Chad Little as pilot.

The last two races are competitive. In the eighth, Space Mission is way better than his last start. He is consistent and goes well this trip although he makes his poly debut. The Gliding Fish won a game race under a big weight last time out. The poly suits and he can follow up. Run To Rio has been close-up at his last two and has come to hand again. War Emperor was a recent maiden winner but had consistent form prior to that victory but there should not be much between him and Frostbite although the step up in trip could be the decider between the pair.

Winter In London can round off the programme. He has a big weight but is down in class with a 1.5kg allowance and Duncan Howells may have picked the right race. Indecent Proposal has the widest draw but goes well on the poly and is holding form. Tommy Greaney raced in feature company last start after his maiden win and is one to watch in the betting.