Discover Winning Form’s top tips for Kenilworth’s thrilling race day this Saturday, 16 December 2017. These expert selections come from Winning Form and their renowned back page tipster, Magic Tips by eMeM.
Winning Form Best Bets
- Race 1: TOWNSHIP MELODY (1)
- Race 3: SILVER MASTER (2)
- Race 6: NEBULA (4)
- Race 7: WONDERWALL (1)
Magic Tips Best Bets
TOP BET
Race 1: TOWNSHIP MELODY (1)
Jockey: B Fayd’Herbe Trainer: J Snaith
TOWNSHIP MELODY might have needed her comeback run over this course and distance recently but she is expected to be much fitter and stronger today. She was narrowly beaten by just over a length in a closely packed finish last time out and had been showing consistency before that with three consecutive second places. Notably, she was beaten by the quality Fresnaye in her penultimate start, who recently proved her calibre by finishing third in the Guineas two weeks ago.
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| TOWNSHIP MELODY (1) |
Race 2: LOVE DOVE (4)
Jockey: A Delpech Trainer: B Crawford
LOVE DOVE was expected to improve stepping up from sprints, and she delivered a career-best effort over this distance recently. She battled hard, finishing a close second by just a neck after setting a strong pace. With conditions favouring her, she is likely to improve further in this tougher field. This chestnut, by What A Winter, will relish the galloping nature of the circuit, and top jockey Delpech is set to ride from a favourable draw.
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| LOVE DOVE (4) |
Race 6: LAST WINTER (7)
Jockey: A Delpech Trainer: D Kannemeyer
The unbeaten four-year-old LAST WINTER has shown continual improvement with each of his starts. He comfortably defeated Winter Series rival OLLIVANDER (carrying 8kgs less) in his local debut over a mile in mid-October. He is expected to be fitter now, and the distance suits his pedigree. Although facing a significant step up in class, he looks ready and deservedly earns the nod.
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| LAST WINTER (7) |
Race 8: NIGHTINGALE (1)
Jockey: A Delpech Trainer: C Bass-Robinson
The classy mare NIGHTINGALE had a successful KZN winter and is expected to have gained fitness from her seasonal return three weeks ago. She has beaten several of today’s rivals at the highest level over a mile earlier this year, and with the added furlong here, she should perform strongly.
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| NIGHTINGALE (1) |
VALUE BET FOR TODAY
Race 7: DO IT AGAIN (12)
Jockey: B Fayd’Herbe Trainer: J Snaith
This eagerly awaited Grade 1 mile race for three-year-olds promises a true test. The red-hot pairing of Snaith and Fayd’Herbe, fresh off a win in the fillies’ equivalent, have a fantastic chance with the aptly named Twice Over gelding DO IT AGAIN. Despite traffic troubles in a feature race over this distance four weeks ago—his first career defeat—this bay colt has shown three top-class performances to date. Expect him to be fitter and ready to shine, especially with this longer run-in. A must-watch horse!
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| DO IT AGAIN (12) |
