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KENILWORTH 10 January 2026
Saturday 10th January
Cape Of Good Hope Chairman'S Cup (grade 3)(Open) Racecard
- Channel:
- Distance: 1m 4f 110y
- Runners
- 9
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Was tailed off despite being fancied in a conditions race (Turffontein) six weeks ago upped to 2m; loves this track (three course wins) but wins achieved at a lower level.
-46016
Age: 5
Weight: 8-7
OR: 99
Days: 42
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 16f | 8-7 | 6/11 | Shoot The Rapids (31L) | 3/1 | 99 | - | |
| 1 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | 8-11 | 1/11 | Nebraas (3½L) | 5/1 | 92 | - | |
| 16 Oct 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 9-6 | 10/10 | Birthright (18½L) | 33/1 | 92 | 17 | |
| 20 Sep 25 | Tur Turffontein | 8f | 8-11 | 6/9 | Max The Magician (4¼L) | 25/1 | 92 | 70 | |
| 4 Jan 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 13f | 7-12 | 4/11 | King Pelles (4¾L) | 33/20 | 92 | 54 | |
| 9 Nov 24 | Ken Kenilworth | 13f | 7-12 | 1/9 | Love Is A Rose (1¼L) | 11/2 | 86 | 89 |
Beaten a fair way when seventh here over 1m1f (Grade 3) 28 days ago.
246107
Age: 4
Weight: 8-6
OR: 106
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 9f | 8-10 b | 7/10 | Sukhumvit (5¾L) | 16/1 | 106 | 61 | |
| 1 Nov 25 | Tur Turffontein | 9f | Hc | 9-6 b | 10/13 | Twostep Queen (11L) | 28/10 | 106 | - |
| 23 Oct 25 | Vaa Vaal | 7f | Md | 9-6 b | 1/6 | Elegantrix (1L) | 7/2 | 106 | - |
| 14 Jun 25 | Sco Scottsville | 12f | 9-1 | 6/9 | She's A Bomber (5¼L) | 28/10 | 108 | - | |
| 26 Apr 25 | Tur Turffontein | 10f | 8-10 | 4/9 | Olivia's Way (8¼L) | 7/2 | 108 | 22 | |
| 29 Mar 25 | Tur Turffontein | 12f | 9-6 | 2/11 | Fiery Pegasus (shd) | 4/1 | 108 | 47 |
Fourth of ten beaten 7l over 1m1½f at Fairview (conditions race) over Christmas; all his wins achieved at a lower level; recent form has a decent look to it.
812434
Age: 5
Weight: 7-12
OR: 86
Days: 12
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 29 Dec 25 | Fvw Fairview | 10f | 8-9 | 4/10 | Zatara Magic (7¼L) | 25/1 | 86 | - | |
| 12 Dec 25 | Fvw Fairview | 11f | 8-4 | 3/9 | Zatara Magic (2½L) | 14/1 | 86 | 94 | |
| 5 Nov 25 | Fvw Fairview | 10f | 9-2 | 4/11 | Richardthefearless (5½L) | 9/2 | 86 | 88 | |
| 24 Oct 25 | Fai Fairview | 12f | 9-6 | 2/7 | Home Reef (¾L) | 17/2 | 86 | 94 | |
| 17 Oct 25 | Fvw Fairview | 9f | 9-6 | 1/9 | Alado's Pride (hd) | 25/1 | 83 | 80 | |
| 26 Sep 25 | Fvw Fairview | 10f | 8-7 | 8/10 | Home Reef (4¾L) | 8/1 | 83 | 87 |
Had a couple of these behind in a Listed handicap race when springing a 16-1 surprise upped to this trip last month; has gained all his wins at a lower level but knows this place inside out (six course wins); up in class but likely to be a threat.
222331
Age: 5
Weight: 9-11
OR: 117
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 13f | Hc | 10-0 b | 1/7 | Ahead Of The Facts (shd) | 16/1 | 113 | 111 |
| 31 Oct 25 | Fai Fairview | 10f | 9-7 b | 3/13 | Zatara Magic (1½L) | 6/1 | 113 | 115 | |
| 18 Oct 25 | Dur Durbanville | 7f | 9-6 b | 3/9 | Outlaw King (1¼L) | 20/1 | 113 | 67 | |
| 27 Jul 25 | Gre Greyville | 16f | 9-1 b | 2/12 | King Pelles (1¼L) | 10/1 | 110 | - | |
| 5 Jul 25 | Gre Greyville | 15f | 9-3 b | 2/11 | King Pelles (3L) | 8/1 | 108 | - | |
| 14 Jun 25 | Sco Scottsville | 12f | 9-1 b | 2/8 | King Pelles (1¼L) | 8/1 | 107 | - |
Respectable effort to finish third, beaten just under 2l in a Listed handicap race when behind the reopposing Holding Thumbs last month; has done all his winning at a lower level; has won at this track.
837253
Age: 6
Weight: 9-2
OR: 108
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 13f | Hc | 9-8 | 3/7 | Holding Thumbs (1¾L) | 25/1 | 108 | 95 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 13f | 9-6 | 5/8 | Ahead Of The Facts (7¾L) | 4/1 | 110 | 85 | |
| 18 Oct 25 | Dur Durbanville | 9f | 9-0 | 2/5 | Magic Verse (1¾L) | 16/1 | 110 | 104 | |
| 16 Mar 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 12f | 9-7 | 7/7 | Holding Thumbs (24L) | 7/2 | 110 | 8 | |
| 25 Jan 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 14f | 9-4 | 3/8 | Mucho Dinero (2L) | 9/4 | 110 | 115 | |
| 4 Jan 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 9f | 9-4 | 8/13 | Rascallion (2¾L) | 10/1 | 111 | 93 |
Wins have come at a lower level; has won at this track; well beaten in the Grade 3 handicap Peninsula Handicap last month.
323175
Age: 5
Weight: 9-11
OR: 113
Days: 28
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 9f | Hc | 9-7 | 5/9 | Regulation (6¾L) | 33/1 | 113 | 96 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-6 | 7/9 | Legal Counsel (4¾L) | 7/1 | 113 | 72 | |
| 18 Oct 25 | Dur Durbanville | 9f | 9-6 | 1/5 | Triple Time (1¾L) | 17/10 | 113 | 114 | |
| 5 Jul 25 | Gre Greyville | 11f | Hc | 9-7 | 3/12 | Otto Luyken (1¾L) | 9/2 | 113 | 85 |
| 12 Jun 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-9 | 2/8 | Sugar Mountain (½L) | 9/2 | 113 | 94 | |
| 25 May 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 10f | 9-2 | 3/7 | Otto Luyken (1¾L) | 5/1 | 113 | - |
Successful by 2½l (dropped back to 1m3f) last month in a stakes race; all his wins achieved at a lower level.
392121
Age: 5
Weight: 7-12
OR: 87
Days: 38
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 11f | 9-11 e/s | 1/7 | Tothemoonandback (2½L) | 33/20 | 81 | 97 | |
| 8 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 13f | 7-13 e/s | 2/8 | Ahead Of The Facts (2½L) | 7/2 | 79 | 67 | |
| 5 Oct 25 | Dur Durbanville | 10f | 9-0 e/s | 1/13 | Baton Rouge (¾L) | 4/1 | 76 | 87 | |
| 30 Aug 25 | Dur Durbanville | 10f | 9-1 e/s | 2/11 | Heal And Soul (nk) | 8/1 | 76 | 52 | |
| 29 Jul 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-2 e/s | 9/10 | Afrique (18½L) | 14/1 | 76 | 5 | |
| 13 Apr 25 | Sco Scottsville | 12f | 8-5 e/s | 3/7 | Shoot The Rapids (1¼L) | 6/1 | 76 | 47 |
Behind Holding Thumbs when just denied last month in a Listed handicap race; all his wins achieved at a lower level; has scored over C&D; can be in the thick of things despite being up in class.
123512
Age: 4
Weight: 8-3
OR: 97
Days: 35
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 6 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 13f | Hc | 8-4 | 2/7 | Holding Thumbs (shd) | Evs | 94 | 67 |
| 8 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 13f | 7-12 | 1/8 | Master Of Paris (2½L) | 33/10 | 86 | 74 | |
| 5 Oct 25 | Dur Durbanville | 10f | 9-8 | 5/13 | Master Of Paris (4¼L) | 14/1 | 86 | 81 | |
| 5 Jul 25 | Gre Greyville | 15f | 7-13 | 3/11 | King Pelles (4½L) | 9/2 | 83 | - | |
| 21 Jun 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 10f | 10-1 | 2/10 | Ariovistus (¾L) | 13/2 | 83 | - | |
| 1 Jun 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 10f | 8-5 | 1/6 | Pinot Grigio () | 8/1 | 81 | - |
Yet to win a race of this value but achieved three wins at this venue; got the job done by just under 2l two months ago in a Class 4; more on her plate this time but by no means ruled out.
814321
Age: 5
Weight: 7-12
OR: 87
Days: 56
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 9f | 9-7 | 1/8 | Two A Penny (1¾L) | 4/1 | 83 | 112 | |
| 25 Oct 25 | Dur Durbanville | 9f | 9-5 | 2/10 | Strawberry Thief (shd) | 5/1 | 81 | 82 | |
| 22 Sep 25 | Dur Durbanville | 8f | 9-7 b | 3/7 | Hunga Tonga (½L) | 4/1 | 81 | 53 | |
| 27 Aug 25 | Dur Durbanville | 8f | 9-7 b | 4/10 | Tap Shoes (2L) | 5/1 | 81 | 49 | |
| 26 Jul 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-4 b | 1/11 | Wehaveasituation (½L) | 17/2 | 78 | 85 | |
| 12 Jun 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 9f | 9-5 | 8/11 | Beneath The Clouds (5¾L) | 13/2 | 79 | 45 |
Verdict
It looks a wide-open race but HOLDING THUMBS is put forward as the selection. He should be able to confirm placings with Ahead Of The Facts and Triple Time and has won over this C&D. Ahead Of The Facts has a fine course record, this trip could be a bit far for Lavender Bay, and Daimyo is one to consider.
Holding Thumbs
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