Cape Classic looks Good For You

Racing returns to Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Sunday with a nine-race card headlined by the Grade 3 Cape Classic over 1400m - a traditional stepping-stone to December’s Grade 1 Cape Guineas - and the Listed Southeaster Sprint over 1100m.

The meeting marks a welcome return to Cape Town’s premier venue, with several early-season stars emerging as the summer pattern takes shape.

Grade 1 Gold Medallion winner Good For You sets a high standard in the Cape Classic. Glen Kotzen’s Legislate gelding made a smart return at Durbanville last month when only collared late by the highly regarded All The Rage over 1250m.

That was a run full of merit, suggesting he has trained on well from a two-year-old to a three-year-old and will relish this longer trip. He gives weight away from the widest draw under 60kg, but even so, it will take a good one to lower his colours. A bold, front-running ride from Chad Little could make him a tough nut to crack.

The main danger looks to be Aristocratic, joint best-weighted and already battle-hardened after a third in the Grade 3 Matchem Stakes against older horses on his seasonal debut. Dean Kannemeyer has the Cape Guineas in mind with this Danon Platina colt, who should strip fitter for that outing and looks perfectly suited to Kenilworth’s longer straight.

Absolutely Yes, himself a son of Danon Platina and winner of the Langerman Futurity last season, adds further depth to a high-quality renewal. On form and progression, boxed Swinger and Trifecta bets including Good For You, Aristocratic and Absolutely Yes look a shrewd play.

In the Listed Southeaster Sprint, Greg Ennion holds a strong two-pronged hand with Sardinia Bay and Arctic Wizard, both unbeaten since being gelded. Sardinia Bay comes into this off a hat-trick, carries just 52kg and reunites with Muzi Yeni, who rode Arctic Wizard to his last two wins. His light weight and sharp turn of foot make him a lively contender. Arctic Wizard, meanwhile, continues to improve and looks a serious sprinter in the making. With Corne Orffer now aboard, he’s good value to complete a stable Exacta for the in-form Ennion yard.

Jack Milner’s selections

Race 1: 6 Mrs Shackleton, 10 Laydelay, 1 Whatastar, 2 Morfeliha

Race 2: 7 Gallic King, 10 Protector Of Peace, 1 Hilton Heads, 5 Touched By Angels

Race 3: 9 Seven No Trump, 7 Silver Salute, 2 Vixens War, 14 Taylor's Version

Race 4: 8 Nannie Gold, 1 Boozy Susie, 6 Elisa Mbali, 4 Rose Woott

Race 5: 4 Native Ruler, 6 Okavango, 1 Captain West, 8 Hat's Pride

Race 6: 3 Sardinia Bay, 6 Scottish Kiss, 2 Dean Street, 1 Arctic Wizard

Race 7: 10 Good For You, 8 Aristocratic, 9 Randolph Hearst, 7 Absolutely Yes

Race 8: 8 Green Gateway, 12 Freedom Fighter, 4 Star Major, 9 Kwagga Blitz

Race 9: 1 Up In Flames, 11 Wait For Me, 5 Homing Pigeon, 8 Vivo Per Lei

BEST BET

Race 5: 4 Native Ruler

VALUE BET

Race 6: 3 Sardinia Bay

BEST SWINGER

Race 4 8x11

BIPOT                          

R144

Leg 1: 1, 7, 10

Leg 2: 2, 7, 9

Leg 3: 8, 11

Leg 4: 4

Leg 5: 1, 2, 3, 6

Leg 6: 8, 10

PLACE ACCUMULATOR

Leg 1: 2, 7, 9

Leg 2: 8, 11

Leg 3: 4

Leg 4: 2, 3, 6

Leg 5: 10

Leg 6: 4, 8, 12

Leg 7: 1, 5, 11

PICK 6

R800

Leg 1: 1, 4, 8, 11

Leg 2: 4

Leg 3: 1, 2, 3, 6, 8

Leg 4: 8, 9, 10

Leg 5: 4, 8, 9, 11, 12

Leg 6: 1, 5, 10, 11

JACKPOT 1

R50

Leg 1: 4

Leg 2: 1, 2, 3, 6, 8

Leg 3: 8, 9, 10

Leg 4: 4, 8, 9, 11, 12

JACKPOT 2

R200

Leg 1: 1, 2, 3, 6, 8

Leg 2: 8, 9, 10

Leg 3: 4, 8, 9, 11, 12

Leg 4: 1, 5, 10, 11