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KENILWORTH 31 January 2026
Saturday 31st January
Hkjc World Pool Politician Stakes (grade 3)(Open to all 3 year olds - Derby Trial) Racecard
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- Distance: 1m 1f
- Runners
- 8
- Type
- Flat
Selection
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Racecard
No.(Draw)
Runner
Best Odds
Several of these rivals finished ahead of him when 6l back in the Cape Guineas last month; might find this easier.
42738-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 105
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-6 | 8/15 | Jan Van Goyen (5¾L) | 40/1 | 105 | 78 | |
| 22 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-2 | 3/11 | Good For You (½L) | 66/1 | 102 | 78 | |
| 2 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 7f | 8-11 | 7/9 | Vapour Trail (5¼L) | 25/1 | 102 | - | |
| 21 Jun 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-6 | 2/7 | Absolutely Yes (nk) | 50/1 | - | 62 | |
| 1 Jun 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-6 | 4/6 | Roland Garros (3L) | 25/1 | - | 26 | |
| 8 Mar 25 | Dur Durbanville | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 1/8 | Better Man (2¾L) | 20/1 | - | 28 |
Has been fairly consistent lately and has won three of his six career runs; had four of these rivals behind him when beaten just under 3l to finish runner-up in the Cape Guineas last month; might find this easier; no surprise to see him go well.
15142-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 113
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-6 | 2/15 | Jan Van Goyen (2¾L) | 7/2 | 103 | 89 | |
| 22 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-2 | 4/11 | Good For You (1½L) | 9/2 | 103 | 75 | |
| 30 Aug 25 | Dur Durbanville | 8f | 9-9 | 1/9 | Carriacou (¾L) | 5/2 | 98 | 48 | |
| 21 Jun 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-6 | 5/7 | Absolutely Yes (2¾L) | 28/10 | - | 53 | |
| 25 May 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 7f | 9-6 | 1/15 | Firingonallengines (1L) | 9/4 | 88 | 67 | |
| 28 Apr 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 1/13 | Bugle Boy (nk) | 25/2 | - | 43 |
Successful twice in his last four starts; has been consistent of late; finished fourth but not beaten far two weeks ago in a stakes race; he can make a bold bid despite having more on his plate and good draw could make things easier.
3116-4
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 100
Days: 18
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Jan 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 9f | 9-0 | 4/10 | Tenpenny (½L) | 5/2 | 100 | - | |
| 22 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-2 | 6/11 | Good For You (2¾L) | 7/1 | 95 | 70 | |
| 3 Sep 25 | Dur Durbanville | 9f | 9-3 | 1/6 | King's Quest () | 13/10 | 89 | 88 | |
| 15 Jul 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | Md | 9-6 | 1/9 | Yamazaki (1¼L) | 2/1 | - | 28 |
| 21 Apr 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 3/9 | Randolph Hearst (1L) | 3/1 | - | 43 |
| 8 Mar 25 | Dur Durbanville | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 2/8 | Pay The Palace (2¾L) | 5/2 | - | 19 |
Showing consistent form; produced a good effort in the Cape Guineas to finish third when separating a number of reopposing rivals 49 days ago; this is a step down in class.
24323-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 112
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-6 | 3/15 | Jan Van Goyen (3L) | 10/1 | 106 | 88 | |
| 22 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-2 | 2/11 | Good For You (shd) | 10/1 | 100 | 80 | |
| 2 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 7f | 8-11 | 3/9 | Vapour Trail (2½L) | 7/1 | 100 | - | |
| 21 Jun 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-6 | 4/7 | Absolutely Yes (1L) | 4/1 | - | 60 | |
| 1 Jun 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-6 | 2/6 | Roland Garros (shd) | 28/10 | - | 36 | |
| 21 Apr 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 1/9 | New World (½L) | 17/10 | - | 47 |
Not disgraced when fourth of seven in a stakes race last month; wears first-time blinkers.
50604-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-3
OR: 100
Days: 41
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-3 | 4/7 | Voorloopertjie (3¼L) | 7/1 | 102 | 44 | |
| 22 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-2 | 11/11 | Good For You (9L) | 25/1 | 106 | 47 | |
| 2 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 7f | 8-11 | 6/9 | Vapour Trail (5L) | 10/1 | 108 | - | |
| 12 Oct 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | 8-4 | 10/12 | I Am Giant (6½L) | 7/1 | 108 | 54 | |
| 27 Jul 25 | Gre Greyville | 8f | 9-6 | 5/14 | Jan Van Goyen (5L) | 5/1 | 104 | 49 | |
| 5 Jul 25 | Gre Greyville | 7f | 9-6 | 7/14 | Chronicle King (4L) | 33/1 | 104 | 30 |
Managed two wins in his last four outings; split a number of these rivals when beaten 3½l in the Cape Guineas 49 days ago; this is a step down in class; ought to be on the premises.
21195-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 110
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-6 b | 5/15 | Jan Van Goyen (3½L) | 66/1 | 95 | 86 | |
| 22 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-2 | 9/11 | Good For You (5L) | 4/1 | 90 | 61 | |
| 29 Oct 25 | Dur Durbanville | 7f | 8-10 | 1/11 | Boogiefied (shd) | 9/4 | 87 | 66 | |
| 15 Oct 25 | Dur Durbanville | 6f | Md | 9-4 | 1/10 | Fast Train (1¾L) | 18/10 | - | - |
| 22 Sep 25 | Dur Durbanville | 6f | Md | 9-2 | 2/11 | Gold Giboski (2L) | 25/1 | - | - |
Successful twice in his last four starts; close up third over 7f here (stakes race) three weeks ago; one to take seriously despite moving up in class.
3121-3
Age: 3
Weight: 9-0
OR: 97
Days: 21
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 10 Jan 26 | Ken Kenilworth | 7f | 9-0 | 3/13 | Roland Garros (¼L) | 9/2 | 97 | 64 | |
| 6 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 7f | 9-6 | 1/9 | Gran Canaria (1½L) | 28/10 | 92 | 106 | |
| 22 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | 9-3 | 2/13 | Pomp It Up (½L) | 18/10 | 89 | 62 | |
| 2 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 1/14 | Zagreb () | 18/10 | - | - |
| 12 Oct 25 | Gre Greyville | 6f | Md | 9-4 | 3/13 | Johnny Boy (½L) | 16/1 | - | 50 |
Finished sixth in the Cape Guineas splitting Happy Verse, Randolph Hearst and Fox On The Run last month; could have less on his plate in this.
14456-
Age: 3
Weight: 9-6
OR: 109
Days: 49
| Date | Course | Race | Type | Weight | Pos | 1st/2nd | SP | OR | RPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 13 Dec 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-6 | 6/15 | Jan Van Goyen (3½L) | 33/1 | 101 | 86 | |
| 22 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 8f | 9-2 | 5/11 | Good For You (2½L) | 8/1 | 88 | 71 | |
| 2 Nov 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | 9-3 | 4/14 | One Liner (1¾L) | 2/1 | 89 | - | |
| 22 Sep 25 | Dur Durbanville | 6f | 8-12 | 4/13 | What A Fortune (¾L) | 33/1 | 89 | - | |
| 21 Jun 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 7f | Md | 9-6 | 1/9 | United Front (nk) | Evs | - | 66 |
| 21 May 25 | Ken Kenilworth | 6f | Md | 9-6 | 2/11 | Follow Your Heart (nk) | 11/2 | - | 49 |
Verdict
This looks a tight contest on the figures but HAPPY VERSE is at the top of the shortlist. He finished ahead of Randolph Hearst, Fox On The Run and Star Major when last seen and has been running consistently well. Better Man is an interesting contender with an ideal draw.
Happy Verse
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