Kenilworth Racing Tips & Best Bets for Cape Town Met Day on January 29

PEUT ETRE MOI is the best bet on the card. She should have won her last start over this C&D. She was settled near the rear of the field, had to switch at the 400m mark and ran on strongly to finish second. The daughter of Master Of My Fate jumps from a midfield draw and if not too far out of her ground turning for home, she should take a power of beating under S’manga Khumalo.

GENTLEMAN JOE produced a promising debut over this C&D, three weeks ago. He was settled at the rear of the field and the manner in which he finished off his race that day was eye-catching. The son of Gimmethegreenlight would have gained from the experience and with the natural improvement that is expected, he is the horse to beat. He is drawn in pole position which is a big plus.

CAPTAIN DIZZY is the value bet on the programme. He has been taking on stronger company in recent outings. He showed good speed over 1200m last time and tired late. It must be noted that the horse that finished third that day has come out and won since. He has won once, finished second once and third twice from seven starts over this C&D. The son of Captain Of All takes a drop in class and can return to winning ways. 

HYDE PARK was a tad disappointing in his last start over 1600m. He should have finished closer that day as he hung outwards in the closing stages. He has won twice, finished second once and third once from six starts over this distance. S’manga Khumalo retains the ride and if getting his own way in front, he may be hard to peg back. 

This is a competitive Summer Juvenile Stakes field and caution is advised. The narrow first selection is COUSIN CASEY from the Glen Kotzen stable. The good looking son of Vercingetorix produced a promising debut effort when finishing 1.05 lengths behind STREET OUTLAW. He is 3kgs better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned. He would have gained from the experience and with the natural improvement that is expected, he may be the one to beat.

ZAPATILLAS was not disgraced when finishing fourth in the Grade 1 Cape Guineas last time. The manner in which he finished off his race that day suggests that he will enjoy the extra furlong on offer. With a bit of luck from his wide draw, he can notch up his third career victory.

RIO QUERARI produced a very good seasonal debut last time when running on strongly to place second. He finished 0.2 lengths behind REAL GONE KID that day and is 3kgs better off at the weights. The 5yo gelding has won three times, finished second twice and third twice from as many starts over this distance. He should strip a much fitter horse today and can notch up his seventh career victory. 

CAPTAIN’S RANSOM was given a peach of a ride when winning the Grade 1 Cartier Paddock Stakes last time. Despite hanging from the 200m mark, she lasted just long enough. The daughter of Captain Al won this race last year by 3.25 lengths. She is drawn widest of all, but Richard Fourie knows her well and he will give her all the necessary assistance from the saddle.

An exciting field of 11 runners go to post for the Grade 1 WSB Cape Town Met. KOMMETDIEDING has had the perfect preparation heading into this race. He did his best work late when finishing third in the Non-Black Type Cape Mile and his run in the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate last time was even more encouraging. He will come into this race at peak fitness and from pole position, he should be the one to beat. 

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CROME YELLOW won a good race in the Grade 3 Cape Summer Stayers Handicap last time. Despite getting off to a slow start, the manner in which he finished off his race was eye-catching. The 7yo gelding steps back over the 2800m and he should strip much fitter. Grant van Niekerk knows him well and the pair may find themselves in the winner’s enclosure. 

IZAPHA has not finished too far off the winner in recent outings. He was his own worst enemy last time as he overraced in the early stages. He should have no issues with the drop back to 1400m. The son of Soft Falling Rain takes a drop in class and if Grant van Niekerk is able to switch him off early, he may be the one to beat. 

This is a competitive Merit Rated 75 Handicap for the girls. REGINA ISABELLA won a good race when taking on stronger over 1600m on this course. She finished third in her only attempt over this distance. The daughter of Twice Over takes a drop in class and from her handy draw, she should be the one to side with.