Kenilworth Race 4 - Gallop Form Mdn Plate
MADRA RUA (8) sets the standard after a solid 4th at Kenilworth over 1199m, beaten 2.75L, and a prior narrow 2nd over this trip; draws wide but proven at the distance. WITCH HAZEL (7) brings reliable placed form with three straight 3rds, including 1199m at the Vaal and 1160m at Turffontein. FRACTAL (4) was 3rd on debut at Kenilworth over 1199m, beaten 3.85L, and returns from a break. CATCH ME (6) wasn’t disgraced when 6th in a 1100m G3 on debut and drops in grade here.
Jockey: G Wright
Weight: 60kgs
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Three-year-old gelding by Futura out of Snowdance. Draws barrier 1 with G Wright riding for Willem Nel at 60kg. Setup looks straightforward from the inside gate. Can feature with the right run.
Jockey: Keanen Steyn
Weight: 60kgs
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Back in trip after finishing 9th of 10 at Kenilworth over 1399m on 16 May, beaten 7.82L on soft with 60kg at $126. Prior run 8th of 8 over 1199m at Kenilworth on 15 Apr, beaten 31.3L on good at $67 behind Sky Rocket. Draws barrier 3 with Keanen Steyn up for Andries Steyn. Needs to lift but has place claims if improving at the shorter trip.
Last Starts 16 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 9/10 | 16/05/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | SOFT | Keanen Steyn | 60kg | - | - | 7 |
| 7.82L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 15/04/2026 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Eduan Muller | 60kg | - | - | 6 |
| 31.3L | $67.00 |
Jockey: A Domeyer
Weight: 60kgs
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First-up after 211 days. Debuted 3rd of 14 at Kenilworth over 1199m on 2 Nov, beaten 3.85L by Touched By Angels, with 60kg at $126 from barrier 11. Draws better in gate 4 and stays at 1199m; A Domeyer rides for Shane Humby. Can improve.
Last Starts 211 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/14 | 02/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Grant Behr | 60kg | - | - | 11 |
| 3.85L | $126.00 |
Jockey: Sifisokuhle Bungane
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Danon Platina who has raced twice at Kenilworth over 1199m without placing. Last start 11th of 12 at Kenilworth over 1199m on 19 May, beaten 16.85L in a 2Y JUV MDN with 60kg at $126 behind Bachata. Debut run was 8th of 8 over 1199m on 27 Apr, beaten 18.05L at $101. Drops to 57.5kg and draws barrier 5; can improve.
Last Starts 13 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11/12 | 19/05/2026 | - | 2Y JUV MDN | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Keanen Steyn | 60kg | - | - | 9 |
| 16.85L | $126.00 |
| 8/8 | 27/04/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Keanen Steyn | 60kg | - | - | 8 |
| 18.05L | $101.00 |
Jockey: J V'D Merwe
Weight: 57.5kgs
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Two-year-old gelding by Hawwaam for Justin Snaith. Last start 6th of 7 at Kenilworth over 1100m on 3 May, beaten 9L on soft going in a Grade 3, with 60kg at $51 behind Tag And Release. Drops 2.5kg to 57.5kg and draws barrier 6 after barrier 4 last time. Can improve with the run under J V'D Merwe.
Last Starts 29 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6/7 | 03/05/2026 | - | Grade 3 | $284,984.00 | Kenilworth | 1100m | SOFT | Juan Paul Vd Merwe | 60kg | - | - | 4 |
| 9L | $51.00 |
Jockey: Callan Murray
Weight: 60kgs
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First-up after 184 days and has placed in all three starts. Last start 3rd of 19 at Turffontein over 1160m on 29 Nov, beaten 4.75L on Good going with 57.5kg at $11 behind Splittheeights. Two back was 3rd at Turffontein over 1160m on 1 Nov, beaten 2.2L with 59kg at $4.20 behind Grand Empire. Can feature with natural improvement.
Last Starts 184 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/19 | 29/11/2025 | - | Flat | $284,984.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Rachel Venniker | 57.5kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.75L | $11.00 |
| 3/12 | 01/11/2025 | - | Flat | $114,008.00 | Turffontein | 1160m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 59kg | - | - | 7 |
| 2.2L | $4.20 |
| 3/12 | 30/09/2025 | - | Flat | $99,748.00 | Vaal | 1199m | SOFT | Callan Murray | 58kg | - | - | 7 |
| 4.5L | $31.00 |
Jockey: R Fourie
Weight: 60kgs
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First-up after 99 days. Last start 4th of 13 at Kenilworth over 1199m on 22 Feb, beaten 2.75L with 60kg on Good at $11. Placed 2nd over this trip on 8 Nov at Kenilworth, beaten 0.75L by Navaseven at $3.20, and also ran 4th over 1199m on 26 Nov at $2. Barrier shifts to 8; can feature with the right run.
Last Starts 99 days since last start
| Place | Date | Days | Class | Prize | Track | Dist. | Cnd. | Jockey | Weight | Race Time | In Run | Gate | Result | Margin | Starting Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4/13 | 22/02/2026 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 3 |
| 2.75L | $11.00 |
| 9/9 | 17/12/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1399m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 61.5kg | - | - | 2 |
| 9.1L | $5.50 |
| 4/12 | 26/11/2025 | - | Flat | $95,011.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 59.5kg | - | - | 1 |
| 3.1L | $2.00 |
| 2/12 | 08/11/2025 | - | Flat | $133,005.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 59kg | - | - | 1 |
| 0.75L | $3.20 |
| 6/13 | 28/04/2025 | - | 2Y MDN JUV | $128,245.00 | Kenilworth | 1199m | GOOD | Richard Fourie | 60kg | - | - | 5 |
| 5.2L | $2.20 |