1

Tenango

Won the G2 Golden Horse Sprint (1200m) in May and found only Buffalo Storm Cody too good in the G1 Mercury Sprint (1200m) in July. Below his best since and trip is a query but should figure prominently.

2

Raven Black

Lightly raced six-year-old began his career in fine style with four wins from his first six starts but is now over a year between drinks. Was a decent fifth over 1000m last start but the 1400m could be a stretch.

3

O’Tenikwa

Had strung together a win and five placings from six straight starts, including a second behind Tenango in the G2 Golden Horse Sprint (1200m), before running eighth behind Kingdundee in the recent G1 Cape Flying Championship (1000m). Each-way chance.

4

Billy Bowlegs

Six-year-old has just ticked over three years since his last victory and he hasn’t been seen on a racetrack since July. Form was lacking before the layoff and it’s hard to see that changing.

5

Gem King

Veteran galloper has won his share of races, bagging eight successes across 36 career starts, but his form has been mixed of late. Would need to produce his best to be in the mix for a placing.

6

Powerandtheglory

One of five Justin Snaith-trained runners in the race and among the powerful stable’s top chances after a narrow course-and-distance second last start. Expect a big run.

7

Legend Of Arthur

Has failed to impress since snaring the G1 SA Derby (2450m) in March last year, disappointing over a range of distances. Drops back from 1800m here but doesn’t look a factor.

8

Scottish Kiss

Took some time to come to hand early in his career but really came into his own with a hat-trick of wins during the back half of last year. Was a solid sixth last start and can have an impact.

9

Royal Aussie

Six-year-old is a three-time winner from five attempts at the course and distance and was racing well before an eighth on 18 October. Has had a freshen-up and might need the run but remains an each-way chance.

10

Snow Pilot

Has not beaten a rival home across his past two starts but he does possess strong course-and-distance form and cannot be written off in calmer waters. Prefer on a place line.

11

King Regent

Has failed to beat more than one runner home in any of his past three starts and would need a sharp turnaround in form to be competitive. Look elsewhere.

12

Dumbledore

Has produced some nice performances over the past 12 months but is an unknown over the Kenilworth 1400m and does not appeal as much as others. Can discount.

13

Gallic Dream

Three-time course-and-distance winner rarely runs a bad race and enters this contest in good form. Looks ready to improve third up and can fight out the finish.

14

Great Plains

Does his best work at the 1400m and is a last-start course-and-distance winner. Gate 14 is not ideal but he has the ability to overcome that and will be hard to beat.

15

Promettere

Hasn’t fired a shot in two runs since a spell and will find life hard from the outside alley here. Hasn’t won in over 12 months. Prefer others.