1

Influence

Took punters by surprise with a recent debut victory at long odds over the same course and distance as Saturday’s contest. Meets stronger opposition but looks to have more in hand.

2

Worldly

Two of his three career wins have come over this course and distance, including a last-start success on 13 January. This is a tougher test but he can trouble the placings.

3

Midnight Lady

Saluted nicely on debut and then was a close course-and-distance fourth at start two before a disappointing effort over 1400m last time out. The step back to 1200m looks positive but would need to improve to be in the finish.

4

Paratrooper

Rises in grade after a course-and-distance victory when last seen at the races on 26 November. Went a while between drinks before that success and will be one of the outsiders.

5

Spirit

Finished behind a stack of these rivals at the course and distance last start but was only a 2.2L behind reopposing winner Kelp Forest. Can place with improvement.

6

Miraculous

Another to come through that Kelp Forest race, the four-year-old was only a 0.4L away in second in what was her best performance for some time. Gets in nicely at the weights and looks one of the leading chances.

7

Azzurri

Has raced well without winning on a number of occasions since last winning in June. Was eighth behind Kelp Forest last start and pushed Mauritius Kestrel the start before. Place chance.

8 

Una The Unicorn

Showed improvement through four starts to begin her career in the first half of 2025, winning once to go with a second and a close fourth. Has ability but races for the first time since May and will likely need the run.

9

Kelp Forest

Saluted for the first time in 12 months with a boilover last-start victory over a number of this weekend’s rivals. Might not have the tools to win again but can run another big race.

10

Rhydian

Returned from a freshen-up to run fifth behind the reopposing Worldly when right in the market over this course and distance on 13 January. Does rise in grade and others appeal more a win line.

11

Street Outlaw

Was a Durbanville winner in a lesser grade in October but has failed to fire in three starts since. Lacks the class to be competitive here and will start one of the outsiders.

12

Run For Cover

Finished miles back in last place in the Kelp Forest race on 10 January when stepping out for the first time since September. Needs more fitness under the belt before he can contend.

13

Follow Your Heart

Has only raced six times for a win at this course and distance and three placings over shorter trips. Was a close fifth to Kelp Forest last start and is a winning chance here.

14

Whirlwind

After a win and two placings from three starts to begin her career, exciting three-year-old filly rises in grade and trip and can make an impact here. One to watch.

15

Primal Instinct

Produced a second and a win at Durbanville to begin his career before disappointing as favourite when stepping out at Kenilworth for the first time last start. Gelded since his last run and is among the each-way chances.

16

Steadfast

Finished fifth, beaten only a 1.9L, by Mauritius Kestrel when last in action on 13 December and that one should be among the favourites here. Place chance.

17

Elsinore

Was sent for a spell after a July success at Fairview and has failed to impress since returning, beating only three opponents home across his two recent starts. Look elsewhere.

18

Mauritius Kestrel

Finished a narrow third behind Kelp Forest and Miraculous on 10 January after saluting at the course and distance on 13 December. Is racing well and will go close to winning here.

19

Clair De Lune

Was an admirable fifth behind Pink Pigeon in stronger company last start and is not without a chance in this wide-open contest. Worth considering on a place line.