Kenilworth (Old Course) Wed Nov 23 Race previews by Warren Lenferna

Race 1
Preview: SEATTLE OAK caught the eye on debut and can improve to go close to winning. SECOND NATURE showed good improvement in her second start and can get even closer today – big runner. STOPTHINKINGOFME has a quartet chance – her stable companion is preferred. (Warren Lenferna 13-3-14)

Race 2
Preview: ORION QUEST has solid and good form. His last run to Always In Charge should be way too powerful for this field and he is the one they all have to beat. ATTENBOROUGH is consistent and was not far behind Orion Quest when they last met. LA FAVOURARI has a strong place chance. (Warren Lenferna 1-3-2)

Race 3
Preview: MINI LOUSHE is coming to hand quickly and looks ready to win his maiden. CHOIR OF ANGELS should improve many lengths over the 1400m trip and is one that has to be taken seriously – bad draw to deal with as does Mini Loushe. GSTAAD did well on debut but disappointed last time – must be given another chance. (Warren Lenferna 1-9-11)

Race 4
Preview: CRAVEN has a big reputation and showed his ability when winning his maiden in a common canter. He then battled to quicken in his post maiden run and disappointed many of his followers. I believe that a horse can have an off day and it is best to draw a line right through that run – he is better than that and is selected to bounce right back to best here. DANCER and SILVER CHALICE look set to fight out the minor money. (Warren Lenferna 3-2-1)

Race 5
Preview: NAVASHA has consistent form and comes into this race with strong each way claims. TENDER TRIP was slow out last time and finished just off the action. This is her peak run and she is more than capable of winning a race like this but the weight she has to shoulder is a small concern. MAKE THE MAGNET has been selected as the value bet on today’s card. (Warren Lenferna 2-1-9)

Race 6
Preview: CAPTAIN’S VERSION had to check last time at a crucial stage but still managed to run well – his chances look bright here. MR JAY might be able to get away from them at the top of the straight with a valuable 4kg’s off his back. CORTADA impressed when backed on debut and has to be better than his last run shows. If CAPTAIN COURTEOUS were to win again, it would be no shock at all! (Warren Lenferna 5-4-7)

Race 7
Preview: MIRANDA FROST caught the eye when having her comeback run 22 days ago. She won her first two starts in the manner of a good horse – I believe she is a good horse and should be very hard to beat and has been selected as the best bet on today’s card. SOMMERLIED returns from a rest and is making her local debut – she thumped the opposition on debut in KZN on the grass and clearly has ability or else would not have been travelled to the Cape for the season – exacta choice. HANABI has a place chance. (Warren Lenferna 4-7-5)

Race 8
Preview: STRIKEITLIKEAMATCH ran second last time and can go one better. SPRING GOLD is coming to hand and is worth considering for the shortlist. EDGE OF GLORY can improve a ton on his debut effort. (Warren Lenferna 5-9-12)