Get ready for Kenilworth’s thrilling races on Saturday, 6th January 2018! Winning Form is back with their top-notch tips for this fantastic day – the second day of the legendary L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate Festival. Alongside Winning Form’s expert picks, enjoy exclusive insights from their back page tipster, Magic Tips by eMeM.
Race 1: THE BOSTON ROSE (6)
Race 2: CARIOCA (3)
Race 4: OUR EMPEROR (6)
Race 6: NOTHER RUSSIA (1)
Race 2: BE YOURSELF (2)
Race 5: OLLIVANDER (15)
Race 7: LEGAL EAGLE (1)
Race 8: OPERA ROYAL (3)
Race 2: BE YOURSELF (2)
Jockey: Richard FOURIE – Trainer: Glen KOTZEN
The promising juveniles will be eagerly making their mark, and BE YOURSELF impressed with a strong showing when she finished a commendable 2nd on her debut here last month. Keep an eye out for her – she’s definitely a contender to respect.
PENINSULA HANDICAP (GR 2)
Race 5: OLLIVANDER (15)
Jockey: Luyolo MXOTHWA – Trainer: Glen KOTZEN
This competitive seven-furlong conditions plate features strong three-year-old contenders. TOO PHAT TO FLY is narrowly outweighted by MISS KATALIN and CAPTAIN’S FLAME. After some excuses in the Guineas, TOO PHAT TO FLY is set to shine over this distance, making her a value pick for this race.
L’ORMARINS QUEEN’S PLATE (GR 1)
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Race 7: LEGAL EAGLE (1)
Jockey: Anton MARCUS – Trainer: Sean TARRY
The star miler LEGAL EAGLE is set for a thrilling return for his new owners in the country’s biggest event over the mile. With an unbeaten record at this distance and fierce competition from rivals like CAPTAIN AMERICA, LEGAL EAGLE is the one to watch. For more on this race, read more here!
POLITICIAN STAKES (GR 3)
Race 8: OPERA ROYAL (3)
Jockey: Richard FOURIE – Trainer: Glen KOTZEN
OPERA ROYAL showed creditable form recently in a tough Grade 2 contest, managing well despite tiring late. Dropping in class and facing only his own age group, he’s a strong pick for this race.
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PADDOCK STAKES (GR 1)
Race 6: SAFE HARBOUR (8) (Each Way)
Jockey: Anton MARCUS – Trainer: Sean TARRY
SAFE HARBOUR thrived in last season’s campaign in this province, narrowly missing top honours against the outstanding Bela-Bela and nearly clinching the Fillies Guineas. After a decent comeback run six weeks ago, she’s set to relish the longer distance and could defy the weight conditions.
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