Alisatir Cohen

There has always been something about Outlaw King and the way that he has chased some feature races and gained a reward 10 months ago when winning the Grade 2 De Grendel Cape Merchants. Never disgraced, he could gain a much-deserved fifth career victory in race 7 over 1400m at Hollywoodbets Durbanville today.

It was refreshing how he ran in his last start in the Grade 3 Race Coast Matchem Stakes over this course and distance, the marquee event at this course. He finished third, three lengths behind course specialist Questioning. That was a superb effort, giving some assurances that he has the game to be effective over this distance. He was often pigeon-holed as a top sprinter. His time in KwaZulu-Natal during Champions Season was meritorious, with some excellent runs without a big reward. His best run was in the Grade 3 Post Merchants over 1200m in July when he finished fifth behind I Am Giant, who won last Sunday.

Regular rider Craig Zackey is carded to take the ride for Dean Kannemeyer. Although this run could be to angle him towards the Merchants in mid-December, he still looks like he has added a new dimension to his game, which could make him effective anywhere.

Zeitz is a very interesting runner. He won the Listed Thukela Handicap on the same day as the Post Merchants on Hollywoodbets Durban July Day. He is totally untapped and he could come into his own in the coming months because the handicapper has probably underrated him. He has been well placed by trainer Andre Nel. Serino Moodley is carded to take the ride. He seems to get the most out of Zeitz. Expect him to step forward with this run under his belt, but he can certainly feature.

Respect the chances of Let It Be Said and Gallic Dream. Both are hard-knockers who give a good shot whenever they run. They should be something in and around the action.

The rest of the card has a good feel to it with some promising horses in action. Hazel Green ran her career best last time in a weak Apprentice Maiden. She was touched off by a short head by Elusive Gift over 1400m at this course. She is back to the same course over 1250m. If she shows sufficient speed out of the gates, she could get her maiden reward in a fairly moderate-looking event.

Time For Love is such a gallant trier and she could be the right horse in race 2 over 1800m under Muzi Yeni for Michelle Rix. She had a wonderful summer last campaign when she pushed the likes of the high-quality Rainbow Lorikeet in feature races. She is a never-say-die filly and the conditions of the race give her a massive sex concession. It is a small field and her rivals have either lost their form or are back from a break. She could be in the right place at the right time.

There was a ton to like about the run from Got The Look in her last effort and she must have a huge chance of winning race 3 over 1250m. She was outrun by 0,4 lengths over this course and distance by Reet Petite. That might have been tough to swallow at the time, but Reet Petite has franked her own form in one of the more impressive wins this month. She has feature race ability all over her. Aldo Domeyer is up for Candice Bass.

Flying South is a very unconfident pick in race 4 over 1250m. She had a lucrative winter season in KZN with some promising places but she returned home with a thud, never raising a gallop against winners when Miss New York beat her into eighth by 7,95 lengths over this course and distance. This field does not inspire much, hence she is given another chance. Include a few into calculations. 

Greenchoice would be an aimer in race 5 over 1400m but for an awkward draw of No 11. He is still selected to overcome the hindrance, but confidence is slightly tempered. He was touched off by a short head in his most recent start over 1600m at this course. He nearly got away with a bold, positive ride. In his penultimate run he was beaten by the impressive Viva’s Liberte who has emerged as a contender for Grade 1 races this summer. It all points to Greenchoice.

Kinda Wonderful has not had much luck of late but she might make amends when she runs in race 6 over 1250m. Her last run over this course and distance was her penultimate effort when she ran second, close-up behind Dumbledore. Then she had to encounter a wide draw of No 11 in the Schweppes Diana Stakes over 1400m at the end of September and she still gave a bold effort finishing fifth behind the lightly-weighted She’s My World. She has a feature race win to her name as a two-year-old so there is no doubting her ability. She should come back to winning ways.

There was a ton to like about the way Gallic Victor won on debut at Hollywoodbets Scottsville in July when beating Sally Port by nearly three lengths. He has not been seen since. He returns in race 8 over 1600m. He looks like a big, imposing horse with a ton of presence – a typical Dean Kannemeyer horse. He might need the run a bit but he was definitely exciting when winning on debut and he could climb through the divisions if he confirms what he did on debut.

There are a few winning chances in race 9 over 1600m. Lomu has improved in leaps and bounds since going further than a sprint, which he is bred for so he is given the verdict. But this looks to be a hot maiden so all of Chance Encounter, Greek Heiress, World First and Diogenes are given chances of getting into the winners’ box.

RACE 1

5 PANJANDRUM finally gets a decent draw at Hollywoodbets Durbanville, she stayed on really well for third last time behind Eisteddfod on the 27th of September, she is certainly improving with every start, she must have a good winning chance in this field. 10 HAZEL GREEN is as honest as they come, she never runs a bad race, she got pipped on the winning post by Elusive Gift on the 22nd of September, if she gets some luck in running from a poor draw, she will be right there in the finish. 2 BEAUTIFUL ONE has been disappointing, she finished just under five lengths behind Mighty Mary on the 7th of September, from a decent draw, she will get the run of the race, there should be no excuses for this filly, on her best form, she can win a race like this. 11 FANTINE will need lots of luck on debut from a bad draw, watch her closely in the parade ring and watch the market closely, she could sneak into the Quartet. (Brandon Bailey: 5 – 10 – 2 – 11)

RACE 2

1 TIME FOR LOVE needed her last run in the Listed Settlers Trophy on the 27th of September, she ran a lovely race behind Landoftherisingsun, she has no weight on her back, and she has a good draw on Saturday, she will be very competitive here. 3 MAGIC VERSE has been rested for 105 days, he is a solid gelding with lots of potential, if he doesn’t need the run badly, he will have a good winning chance. 5 UNDERWORLD must be respected in a big way, he needed his last run in the Grade 3 Matchem Stakes behind Questioning, on his best form, he could trouble them all in the finish. 4 THE FUTURIST will need to drop a few points in the ratings before he gets back to winning ways, he was only beaten six lengths in the Listed Settlers Trophy on the 27th of September, if he can build on that performance, he could sneak into the Quartet in this small field. (Brandon Bailey: 1 – 3 – 5 – 4)

RACE 3

7 GOT THE LOOK ran a great race behind Reet Petite at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 9th of September, she jumped out the gates well and she kept fighting all the way to the line to finish second behind a smart filly, if she can bring that run to the track again, she will go close to winning. 1 DESTINY’S DREAM has been rested for 95 days, she ran a super race on debut behind her stable companion, she finished fifth behind Stormwatch and she was only beaten just over seven lengths, with natural improvement on the cards, from a good draw, she will trouble them all. 3 AUTUMN RUSH ran a much better race last time, she was beaten just over six lengths by Reet Petite in the same race as Got The Look, from a neat draw, she will have a good place chance in this field. 12 BOOZY SUSIE ran a fair race on debut from a wide draw on the 27th of September, she stayed on well to finish just under five lengths behind Calanque, if she can beat the poor draw, she will have a good each way chance. (Brandon Bailey: 7 – 1 – 3 – 12)

RACE 4

9 PITERAQ has been rested for 84 days, she improved nicely from her first run into her second run on the 26th of July at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth, she stayed on strongly for third behind Splash Of Colour on that occasion, the wide draw in this race on Saturday will make it difficult for her, but she is clearly improving and must be respected. 12 BLUE LAGOON ran a great race behind Calanque on the 27th of September, she was drawn wide and she stayed on well to finish just under five lengths behind the winner, she is a nice filly, if she gets some luck in running from a wide draw again, she will go close to winning. 3 WYZE DECLARATION ran a much better race behind Queen Regent on the 9th of September, she ran fourth and she was beaten just under five lengths at the line, if she can build on that performance from a good draw, she could finish amongst the places. 2 PENNYS CHOICE ran a fair race behind Marketa on the 3rd of September, on her best form, she could certainly finish in the Quartet. Watch the first timers closely in this tricky race. (Brandon Bailey: 9 – 12 – 3 – 2)

RACE 5

11 GREENCHOICE must have a big winning chance in this field, he has run two excellent seconds in succession, he was touched off by Set To Music in a driving finish on the 22nd of September at Hollywoodbets Durbanville, even though the wide draw will make it hard for him, he is progressive, and he will be difficult to beat in this race. 3 OCEAN SKY finished like a train last time behind Primal Instinct, he was drawn poorly on that occasion, and he flew up late to run third, from a neat draw this time, he will certainly run a big race. 5 BLUE STEEL ran a much better race behind Delta Pride on the 27th of September, he flashed up for second, he is a lovely looking gelding that will improve with every start, include him into all bets. 6 GALE WARNING must have a good each way chance in this tricky race, he finished just behind Blue Steel last time, if he can build on that performance, he will be amongst the places from a good draw. (Brandon Bailey: 11 – 3 – 5 – 6)

RACE 6

7 KINDA WONDERFUL ran a cracker in the Grade 3 Diana Stakes at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 27th of September, she was drawn wide and she still managed to finish just over two lengths behind She’s My World, she drops in trip for this Progress Plate on Saturday, if she gets some luck in running from a tricky draw, she will be hard to beat. 1 MISS WORLD ran a much better race behind All The Rage on the 8th of October, she ran third and was beaten just over three lengths at the line, she is a speedy filly, from a good draw, she could keep them all honest. 3 SYMPHONY IN WHITE has been rested for 83 days, she is a classy filly on her day, if she doesn’t need the run badly, she will be competitive. 5 LOWVELD LILY quickened up like a smart filly to win a good race last time, she was given six points for that impressive win, she will need a career best to win again, but she is progressive and must be respected. (Brandon Bailey: 7 – 1 – 3 – 5)

RACE 7

5 ZEITZ has been rested and gelded, he won a super race at Hollywoodbets Greyville on the 5th of July, he was given four points for that victory, he is packed with ability, if he doesn’t need the run on Saturday, he will go very close to winning again, watch him closely for the Cape Summer Season. 2 OUTLAW KING ran a great race in the Grade 3 Matchem Stakes at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 27th of September, he absolutely took off late to run third behind Questioning, he will be much fitter on Saturday, from a neat draw, he can certainly win a race like this. 3 GET IMPRESSED stayed on strongly for second behind Pinot Grigio on the 13th of September, he would have needed that run back from a small break, there is no doubt he will keep improving as the season continues, he will run a big race here from a good draw, include him into all bets. 7 ROYAL AUSSIE quickened up well to win the Cradock Place Stakes in good fashion at Fairview Racecourse on the 3rd of October, on his best form, he will be competitive. (Brandon Bailey: 5 – 2 – 3 – 7)

RACE 8

4 MENTE ET MANU won a good race at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 22nd of September, he travelled well in his race, and he quickened away from the field in good style, he was given five points for that victory, from a good draw, he will be stalking the speed early, and he will be running on strongly late, include him into all bets. 1 UNITED FRONT had to work hard for his maiden victory on the 9th of September, he is a big horse with a beautiful action, the yard thinks highly of this individual, he can only improve with every run, watch him closely from a good draw. 9 KING’S QUEST flew home for second last time, he was eating up the ground late behind Better Man on the 3rd of September, the wide draw here and the big weight on his back won’t make life easy for him, but he is talented and he should run a brave race again. 7 GALLIC VICTOR has been rested for 87 days, he won his debut at Hollywoodbets Scottsville impressively on the 23rd of July, he could be absolutely anything, include him into all bets.(Brandon Bailey: 4 – 1 – 9 – 7)

RACE 9

10 CHANCE ENCOUNTER got going very late last time behind Set To Music, he finished third and was beaten just over two lengths at the line, it was his first run back after a small break and gelding, he will improve tons from that performance, if he gets the right run and the gaps open at the right time, he will be hard to beat. 5 LOMU ran a super race on the 27th of September, he stayed on well for second behind Coco’s Hero, he drops in trip on Saturday, and he gets a good draw, he should be competitive. 13 WORLD FIRST could be some nice value in this race, he needed his last run after a small break, if he gets some luck in running from a wide draw, he should be amongst the places at a decent price. 2 GREEK HEIRESS steps up in trip now to 1600m, she ran a fair race behind Primal Instinct at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on the 27th of September, she was drawn wide and still managed to finish just over three lengths behind the winner, from a neat draw, she could sneak into the Quartet. (Brandon Bailey: 10 – 5 – 13 – 2)

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Aidan O’Brien hopes Delacroix can sign off on a winning note in a blockbuster edition of the G1 QIPCO Champion Stakes, highlight of QIPCO British Champions Day, Saturday, 18th October.

 

Delacroix takes on Ombudsman, the world’s highest-rated horse, for a third time this season. O’Brien’s runner unleashed a devastating burst to wear down Ombudsman in the G1 Coral-Eclipse but was three and a half lengths behind the Godolphin colt in a tactical renewal of the G1 Juddmonte International.

 

Delacroix franked the form in no uncertain terms last month with a dominant display in the G1 Irish Champion Stakes, in which he beat 2024 QIPCO Champion Stakes hero Anmaat by three-quarters of a length.

 

Speaking on a media call, O’Brien said: “We went gently with Delacroix after the Irish Champion Stakes and had our eye on this race while we waited for the lads to decide whether they wanted to go or not.

 

“The Eclipse was a normal-run race really, Delacroix just had a lot of things to overcome to win, and he did. York was a bit of a farce, and you would not see that type of race in a small conditions race, let alone a big Group One race like that.

 

“The plan in York was to follow the pacemaker if nobody else was going to, but it did not work out that way. Nobody wanted the race to happen the way it did, but it happened and hopefully Saturday is a properly run race.

 

“Races like this are what everybody does it for. We all want to see the best horses meeting on the big days, all the time, and the races being as competitive and as fair as possible. Whether it is owners, breeders, spectators, punters, that is what everybody wants.”

 

O’Brien has 11 runners in total on QIPCO British Champions Day, with his team also including Stay True in the upgraded G1 QIPCO British Champions Long Distance Cup and The Lion In Winter in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (sponsored by QIPCO).

 

O’Brien said: “We always felt Stay True was going to be this type of horse, more so for next year, but it is nice to let him compete in these races to get a feel about him for next year. We felt he was not really there when he went to the St Leger – he got a bit tired and we will learn more about him on Saturday.

 

“The Lion In Winter had a very good run the last day in France. We think he has gone the right way since then, his preparation has gone well, and we are looking forward to seeing what he does on a track like Ascot.”

 

Kalpana spearheads a strong team for Andrew Balding as she goes for a repeat win in the G1 QIPCO British Champions Fillies & Mares Stakes, following her seventh in the G1 Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe.

 

G1 City Of York Stakes victor Never So Brave lines up in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (sponsored by QIPCO), having already won the Buckingham Palace Stakes and G2 Summer Mile at the track this season. He is joined by stablemate Marvelman, an easy winner of the G2 Park Stakes at Doncaster.

 

Balding saddles progressive duo Almeric and Fox Legacy in the G1 QIPCO Champion Stakes. Almeric has won both of his starts this season, most recently taking the Listed Doonside Cup at Ayr, while Fox Legacy trounced some talented rivals in a conditions race at Glorious Goodwood on his latest start.

 

Balding said: “I think Kalpana ran better than it looked at Longchamp. The draw did not help and she was forced a little wider than we wanted to be. It is less than two weeks ago and she did have a hard race, which is the big question mark. It would be easier if they could talk but, reading the signs we can in terms of her appetite and appearance during exercise, she seems to have recovered well. I think she has an outstanding chance and I would be disappointed if she does not win.

 

“We were very impressed by Marvelman at Doncaster. He has always threatened to be a high-class horse and I think he is developing into that now. He is stepping up a furlong, which is an unknown, but we were keen to establish before his four-year-old campaign whether a mile is within his range.

 

“Never So Brave has done nothing wrong this year. He was very impressive, pretty much carrying top weight, in the Buckingham Palace at Royal Ascot and then he won the Summer Mile on the Round Course at Ascot. Then he won a Group One over seven furlongs last time. He is a high-class horse and deserves his chance in this race.

 

“It was frustrating because Almeric won the Feilden Stakes, beating a horse who has since won the Strensall Stakes, and they clocked a very good time figure on the day. He was entitled to come on for that and then got an injury, which meant he missed the French Derby. I thought he looked good at Ayr, albeit in another Listed race, but he was carrying a penalty. We are pitching him in at the deep end, but hopefully in time he will be capable of mixing it at the top level.

 

“I think Fox Legacy has really found his feet. He had a couple of races close together, so we decided to keep him fresh for this race with the thought that it would cut up a bit, but I don’t think it has. It looks as deep a Champion Stakes as we have had for a few years and the plan has slightly backfired, but he is a capable horse.

 

“I see Flora Of Bermuda is drawn one in the QIPCO British Champions Sprint. Let’s just hope there is a draw bias to the far side as this draw does not give us many options. She has been placed in three or four Group Ones, unlucky in a couple, and she really deserves to have her day in sun.”

 

Jerome Reynier hopes Lazzat or Facteur Cheval can provide France with an eighth winner on QIPCO British Champions Day.

 

Lazzat is one of the leading contenders for the G1 QIPCO British Champions Sprint, having excelled over the course and distance when beating Satono Reve in the G1 Diamond Jubilee Stakes at Royal Ascot.

 

Reynier said: “Lazzat was unreal at Royal Ascot – he looked very good that day. He had a battle with the Japanese contender and I was scared the race was going to be tough on him, but physically and mentally he was the same afterwards.

 

“We were disappointed to be beaten in the Prix Maurice de Gheest but Sajir on the day was really good. In the Haydock Sprint Cup, Lazzat was drawn in the middle and there was a bias towards the stands’ rail. He was not beaten far but was always under pressure, which is not the way he is usually.

 

“This time, he is spot on and back on a racecourse he has done so well at. He seems very happy to be back at home because, between the Maurice de Gheest and Haydock, he was based in Deauville, which is not the training environment he is used to. We have benchmarks in the mornings on what he can achieve and, honestly, he has been very well for the past few weeks. Now he needs to show the world that he is the best European sprinter.”

 

Facteur Cheval lines up in the G1 Queen Elizabeth II Stakes (sponsored by QIPCO) for a third consecutive year, having finished second behind Big Rock in 2023 and Charyn 12 months ago. The six-year-old has been off the track since finishing sixth in the G1 Prince Of Wales’s Stakes at Royal Ascot.

 

Reynier said: “Facteur Cheval was very tired after Royal Ascot and lost a bit of condition, so we gave him a lot of time during the summer. He was entered in the Prix du Moulin at Longchamp in September but it came too soon.

 

“Because he has run so well fresh, we thought it was good to go straight to the QEII, a race he has run really well in for the last two years. Those races were different scenarios as the ground was much softer, whereas this year it will be good ground, although he achieved one of his best results on good ground in Meydan when he won the Dubai Turf. It should not be a problem.

 

“There are some very good horses in the race, and he is a bit of an outsider at 16/1, but he showed he can compete with the best in the world in Dubai when winning at a big price.”

 

QIPCO BRITISH CHAMPIONS DAY TO BE SHOWN IN 170 TERRITORIES

 

Racecourse Media Group (RMG) and HBA Media (HBA), working with Ascot Racecourse, will make QIPCO British Champions Day available to view in 170 territories via 40 broadcasters.

 

Fox Sports, Fanduel and Sportsnet will ensure the meeting enjoys excellent exposure in North America, while ESPN / Disney + in South America and Caribbean, and SuperSport in Africa, are other broadcast heavyweights taking the pictures.

 

The Middle East region will be well served by Dubai Racing Channel and Yas TV (Abu Dhabi), who are back after a four-year hiatus, covering the full meeting, while the Far East will enjoy coverage via Green Channel and Netkeiba (streaming service with 17m users) in Japan, and HKJC TV, Cable TV, TVB and Now TV in Hong Kong.

 

Audiences in India will be served by Fancode, India’s leading sports streaming platform, while Sky Racing Thoroughbred Central and Racing.com, and Viaplay, boast excellent reach across Australia and Europe respectively. ITV, Racing TV, Sky Sports Racing and Virgin Media will broadcast the live action in UK and Ireland.