There is world-class racing at HWB Kenilworth on Saturday with the running of the
165th L’Ormarins King’s Plate, backed by five other Graded features on the undercard. All races are comingled into the Hong Kong World Pool Tote and there is a Pick 6 carryover, with a pool of R4-million expected.
On Sunday, there are three further features at Turffontein, including the Grade 3 Got The Greenlight Stakes, and international action from Sha Tin. You can bet into the expected massive tote pools via the Betway portal – exotics like Exactas and Swingers invariably return good dividends on World Pool Days.
Betway Ambassador Mike de Kock and Mathew de Kock saddle
Dave The King and
Jan Van Goyen in the Grade 1 King’s Plate – a formidable and well-fancied pair in a top quality race. Mathew de Kock commented: “They are in terrific condition. They worked together 10 days ago and then completed their preps individually earlier this week.
“We are super excited to have two top horses in a race that will stand up anywhere in the world. Callan did choose to ride Jan Van Goyen, it was a very difficult choice for him. Both runners have good chances.”
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Constellation (Grade 1 Cape Flying Championship) arrived in Cape Town on Wednesday. He travelled well and has been full of energy. He was on the track on Thursday morning, looked great and it’s all systems go. He has a big task against the top older sprinters but he’s a fast, game young horse.”
There are six more runners at Turffontein on Sunday.
Race 6, 1600m: “
Buster Barnes is a really nice horse from Zimbabwe who had a good first run for us last June, but then suffered a bout of colic which required life-saving surgery. He recovered very well and is showing good work, he can win at this sort of level. He is not at peak fitness but is one to pencil in for the future.”
Race 8, 1400m: “
One Eye On Vegas is better than when he met Trust in the Graham Beck, and this time has the advantage of being drawn one – on the inside of Trust instead of on his outside. He’s going to need all the favours, but we think he is up to the task and will run very well.
Yippee Kiyay ran a commendable race in the Grand Heritage. His jockey JP van der Merwe agreed afterward that he got too far back and may even have won the race if he was handier early. That is a plus. With a bit of luck from his gate, he can definitely run into the money.
Splittheeights has been looking for an extended trip. We expected him to win last time, he did a couple of things wrong but can be forgiven. He is able to work with the likes of One Eye On Vegas and Yippee Kiyay, so on his track work he is up to this quality of race. Let’s hope he can show it on race day, we’re excited to see how he goes.
Race 9, 1160m: “
Greaterix is having his first run as a gelding. His work is as good as it was when he was a colt, the difference being that he is now 20kg lighter. We’re still not sure what his best trip is, probably 1400m – 1600m, so this is a pipe-opener for him. Hopefully now, as a gelding, he will be more genuine and produce what he is capable of.
Whispering Death is coming right back to a sprint. He shows us tons of speed at home, so perhaps we’ve been barking up the wrong tree in races over further. He’s a decent horse, one to include if your budget allows.”
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