Alistair Cohen

The first Grade 1 in Cape Town this season will be held at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth today. The World Sports Betting Cape Fillies Guineas has attracted a lineup of different backstories and horses coming through various avenues to have their tilt at big race glory. The only horse in the field that has tasted Grade 1 success is the Alan Greeff-trained Golden Palm. South Africa’s Champion Two-Year-Old Filly of last season is the horse they all need to beat.

Last season, she conquered Johannesburg with the Grade 2 Wilgerbosdrift SA Fillies Nursery. She conquered her home turf in Gqeberha without any fuss but her noteworthy win came in Durban when saluting in the Grade 1 Douglas Whyte Stakes. Her appetite to travel has been proven. One must remember that her stable companion Anotherdanceforme had a similar profile but her trip to Cape Town last month was a disaster. She reportedly travelled poorly which was documented in the Stipes Report.

Golden Palm has had a run under her belt since winning the Grade 1 at Hollywoodbets Greyville in July. She had an exercise gallop at Fairview in late October when she smashed All Systems Go by 6,75 lengths. To add further impetus behind that win, All Systems Go ran third in the Grade 2 Jackpot City Dingaans at Turffontein last weekend in a mammoth performance behind two stars in Trust and Jan Van Goyen.

Keagan de Melo is back in the country and trainers are taking advantage of his return. He has a full book of rides this weekend across the country. He is carded to take the ride on Golden Palm.

Keukenhof was the eyecatcher in the Grade 2 Western Cape Fillies Championship over 1400m last month when she did good late work to finish third, 1,55 lengths behind her stablemate Princess Of Gaul. The deep draw of No 12 is a concern but she gave the impression that this extra 200m would be to her strengths. Her turn of foot could make her a danger.

Plenty are talking up the chances of Reet Petite and rightfully so. She has taken the low road into this Grade 1 by running against possibly weaker handicappers but the education she would have gained is invaluable. She has won three races on the spin and she has been impressive whenever she turns up at the track. This is her biggest test to date. Richard Fourie has the ride. He is obliged to ride for Ridgemont as their retained jockey.

Quickstepgal would be an underdog story of note. Trained by Tienie Prinsloo who inexplicably has a small string based at Summerveld in KwaZulu-Natal. Her local introduction was pleasing when she finished fourth behind Princess Of Gaul, Lowveld Lily and Keukenhof but she should relish the extra trip and she should be better for the run under her belt. Gavin Lerena takes the ride.

The first of three features on the card is Race 5, the Listed WSB Club Prive Cape Summer Stayers Handicap over 2500m. There are plenty of chances. Ahead Of The Facts impressed when winning the Listed Woolavington over the same course and distance last month. He took a commanding 2,5-length win over Master Of Paris. With only 52,5kg on his back, he must have every chance to back up his victory. Congressman has 2,9 lengths to turn around with Ahead Of The Facts but he is 1kg better off. He must be considered as does the established long-distance campaigner, Triple Time.

The Grade 3 World Sports Betting Southern Cross Stakes over 1000m is always wide open. A chance is taken on She’s My World who showed her mettle to win the Grade 3 Schweppes Diana Stakes over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Durbanville in October. She has always given the impression that she is most comfortable in sprints and this race could show how far she has possibly come.

Green Diamond is the first Sean Tarry-trained runner to hit Cape Town this summer. She is an excellent filly and she would not be a shock winner. She has not been seen since July so her fitness is a valid query.

Unbeaten Direct Hit won at stakes level in Cape Town as a two-year-old before her Grade 1 victory in the Allan Robertson Fillies Championship at Hollywoodbets Scottsville. She definitely has the class to be dangerous.

All cliches and disclaimers apply in race 1 over 1000m. Catwalk King ran a fair race on debut over 800m when fifth behind Querari Dancer. With experience on her side, he could take a huge step forward. Watch the market for his rivals. It would not take a superstar to feature.

Loving Prague was touched off in his last run and he looks due to go one better in race 2 over 1200m. He was turned over by Umzingeli Wenyathi with a 4kg claim on his back. There was only a neck between them at the wire. His improvement from his first start to his second was assuring that he is on the right track. He seems to have found the right opening to exit the maidens.

Give It Laldy turned up at the track on debut with a big reputation. He ran a bold race in defeat when he finished a 1,25-length second behind Foudre at this course over 1200m. He is back over the same track and trip in race 3. He should take a power of beating. Richard Fourie takes the ride for Lucinda Woodruff.

Some highly thought of youngsters are under the spotlight in race 4 over 1800m. Note To Self and Miami Summer are both reported to be targeting the Grade 1 Lucky Fish Cape Derby in February. Note To Self seems one run ahead of the curve for the time being, while Miami Summer is having his post-maiden appearance. Drawn deepest in No 9, Note To Self gets the services of De Melo for Justin Snaith.

Delta Pride galloped with See It Again last week, which must be a good sign that he was asked to keep pace with the multiple Grade 1 winner. Delta Pride lines up in race 8 over 1200m and he must have a good winning chance. His post-maiden run was a pleasing 1,5-length second behind Prince Of Tibet who is a Hollywoodbets Durbanville specialist. He won his maiden in September in the manner of a horse who has plenty of progress to come. He is the horse to beat.

Kattekwaadkwadraad is an intriguing horse to follow in the coming months. Feature races in Cape Town are possibly coming too soon for her because she is very wet behind the ears but she won her maiden at the second attempt like a horse with plenty to come. She was green and hesitant and ran away from her rivals and she still won by 2,5 lengths over 1400m. If she is ready to take on older opposition is the question she needs to answer but she could have enough to come to win race 9 over the same distance.

Pink Pigeon is tipped to win race 10 over 1000m with very little conviction. There are plenty of chances. Trainer Justin Snaith has documented that she is a filly to keep an eye on at a certain level and she showed that she could have a few wins in the tank after her last run when she finished third behind Disting in the Listed Laisserfaire Stakes over 1100m last month. She gets the useful 4kg allowance of Sifiso Bungane without which, she would have to carry 63,5kg.

RACE 1

6 CATWALK KING ran a lovely race on debut behind Querari Dancer up the straight at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 22nd of November, he stayed on well to finish just over three lengths behind the winner, with natural improvement expected from this colt, he could have a serious winning chance in this field. Watch the first timers closely, they are extremely well-bred, if they have any ability they can certainly win on debut. (Brandon Bailey: 6 – 4 – 2 – 1)

 

RACE 2

11 FAST TRAIN had absolutely no luck in running from a bad draw at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 8th of November, he was beaten just over seven lengths at the line by Konnichiwa, he drops in trip on Saturday, he will be just off the speed early, and he will be storming home late. 5 LOVING PRAGUE ran a great race for second behind Umzingeli Wenyathi on the 10th of November, he is a lovely colt with a great action, there is no doubt that he will have a big winning chance in this field on his best form. 7 RED WAVE stayed on well for third behind Navaseven last time, he is honest and he tries hard, he should be right there in the finish again. 6 EUGENIUS is much better than his recent form, the blinkers have been fitted for his race on Saturday, watch for sharp improvement. (Brandon Bailey: 11 – 5 – 7 – 6)

 

RACE 3

3 GIVE IT LALDY ran a terrific race on debut behind Foudre on the 19th of November, he was well supported in the market when finishing fast for second up the straight at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, he is a beautiful colt, with natural improvement expected on Saturday, he will take lots of beating. 1 FORT YUKON didn’t have much luck in running last time behind his stable companion, he was taken up for a few strides at the 300m mark, once he built up and started to lengthen into his big stride, he finished well and caught the eye late for second, he will improve with every start, include him into all bets. 10 SUGAR DADDY ran a fair race on debut behind Navaseven, he was only beaten just over one length at the line, if he has made any improvement back at home, he will be competitive. 5 VOLEGOV ran a much better race behind Foudre on the 19th of November, he ran fourth and was beaten just over two lengths by the winner, if he can build on that good performance, he could sneak into the places, watch him closely. (Brandon Bailey: 3 – 1 – 10 – 5)

 

RACE 4

2 MIAMI SUMMER quickened up like a smart horse to win a good race at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 29th of October, he will love the step up in trip to 1800m, from a good draw, he can definitely win again. 9 NOTE TO SELF stayed on strongly for third behind Beware on the 8th of November, that was his first run back after a long rest and gelding, he will improve tremendously stepping up in trip on Saturday, if he gets some luck in running from a bad draw, he will be super competitive. 8 TWO A PENNY got going very late for second behind Lavender Bay on the 15th of November, if the gaps open at the right time for this mare, she will be amongst the places at a decent price. 4 BATON ROUGE never runs a bad race, he stayed on well for second behind Coco’s Hero on the 25th of October, from a neat draw, he will make them all work for victory. (Brandon Bailey: 2 – 9 – 8 – 4)

 

RACE 5

4 AHEAD OF THE FACTS finished like a train to win a good race at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 8th of November, he was given eight points for winning impressively, he stays well, and he has no weight on his back on Saturday, he will take lots of beating in this race. 1 HOLDING THUMBS is the class package, he ran a top race for third in the Listed Betway Algoa Cup at Fairview Racecourse on the 31st of October, unfortunately the big weight here will make it hard for him, but he stays well, and he is packed with ability, include him into all bets. 2 CONGRESSMAN stayed on well for third in the Listed Woolavington Stakes on the 8th of November, he will try and lead them from start to finish on Saturday, he never runs a bad race, watch him closely. 7 UMFULA could be the value horse in the race, he was beaten comfortably by Regulation last time, he should enjoy the step up in trip to 2500m, with no weight on his back, he will be running on strongly. (Brandon Bailey: 4 – 1 – 2 – 7)

 

RACE 6

Excellent race. 1 DIRECT HIT remains unbeaten, her track record is absolutely perfect, she won a good race at Fairview Racecourse on the 19th of September, she is very fast, top jockey Richard Fourie knows this filly well, she will be hard to peg back late. 6 DISTING could be the value horse in the race, she quickened up beautifully to win the Listed Laisserfaire Stakes well on the 8th of November, she was given three points for that win, if the race works out for her, and the gaps open at the right time, she will be competitive at a decent price. 3 ASIYE PHAMBILI has been rested and changed stables on the 26th of September, she is a high-quality mare with lots of ability, she won this race last year beating Candy Town impressively, even though she has a big weight on her back, she will be right there in the finish. 12 GREEN DIAMOND has been rested for 154 days, she ran a cracker in the Grade 2 Golden Slipper at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the 5th of July, the drop in trip on Saturday is key for this filly, if she doesn’t need the run badly, she will be doing some good work late. (Brandon Bailey: 1 – 6 – 3 – 12)

 

RACE 7

7 GOLDEN PALM won with absolute ease at Fairview Racecourse on the 24th of October, she is a super star, former SA champion jockey Keagan De Melo teams up with the filly for the first time, she is definitely the best horse in the race, if everything goes according to plan, she will be hard to beat in this Grade 1 event. 8 REET PETITE is unbeaten, she is a beautiful filly with a big action, she quickened away from the field in good style on the 10th of November, this will be her biggest test on Saturday, watch her closely, she could be anything. 3 PRINCESS OF GAUL won a great race at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 8th of November, she was given a top ride by jockey Craig Zackey, if she settles in running, she will be amongst the places from a good draw. 12 KEUKENHOF will need lots of luck in running from a bad draw, she was doing some good work late for third behind her stable companion in the Grade 2 Western Cape Fillies Championship last time, she might be able to sneak into the Quartet at a big price. (Brandon Bailey: 7 – 8 – 3 – 12)

 

RACE 8

5 DELTA PRIDE must have a big winning chance in this field, he ran a lovely race for second behind Prince Of Tibet at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 25th of October, he is a young horse that will keep improving with more racing. 1 TOUCHED BY ANGELS finished well for second behind Pomp It Up on the 22nd of November, in hope that this run hasn’t come too soon, he will love the step up in trip to 1400m on Saturday, from a good draw, he will run a big race. 4 MEXICAN PETE could be the value play, he needed his last run behind Demanding Dave on the 15th of November, he will enjoy the step up in trip, and he will be much fitter for this race on Saturday, watch him closely, he will be running on strongly late. 8 NEVADA KING has been rested for 88 days, he ran a beautiful race behind Major Master on the 9th of September, if he doesn’t need the run badly, he could sneak into the places. (Brandon Bailey: 5 – 1 – 4 – 8)

 

RACE 9

5 KATTEKWAADKWADRAAD won a good race at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 10th of November, she was still green in running, but she managed to straighten up late and win in style on that occasion, if she can build on that performance, she can win again. 10 BEACH VERSE quickened up smartly to win in devastating fashion on the 29th of October, she is well-bred, and she has a wonderful turn of foot, if she gets some luck in running from a bad draw on Saturday, she will go very close to winning again. 7 LA LANDONNE should have finished much closer to the winner last time, she unfortunately jumped a shadow close to the finishing line, and that cost her the race on the 19th of November, her form is good, and she tries really hard, she will be competitive here. 8 ACT OF GRACE got going late in the same race as La Landonne last time, she finished fourth and was beaten just over one length by Tulip Fields, top jockey Richard Fourie has been booked to ride this filly, she will be eating up the ground late. (Brandon Bailey: 5 – 10 – 7 – 8)

 

RACE 10

2 PINK PIGEON ran a cracker in the Listed Laisserfaire Stakes at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on the 8th of November, she ran third in a driving finish behind Disting, she is in good form at the moment, and she gets the 4kgs apprentice claim off her back on Saturday, she will be hard to beat in the lucky last. 5 PEACE OF MIND must have a good place chance in this field, she ran a great race behind Dame Of Trix on the 15th of November, she is lightning fast, if she gets a good break out of the machine, she will be hard to peg back late. 12 CLAIR DE LUNE ran a fair race behind Miss William on the 29th of October, she ran third and was beaten just under four lengths by the winner, now that she is back sprinting at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, she should return to her best form, include her into all bets. 13 CATCH A PENNY stayed on well for third behind Tulip Fields on the 19th of November, she drops in trip on Saturday, and the cheek pieces have been fitted, if the race works out for her, she could sneak into the places, watch her closely. (Brandon Bailey: 2 – 5 – 12 – 13)

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