Port Louis could take command in the Cape

Port Louis may finally get rewarded at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Wednesday after a string of very good performances.

He lines up in Race 6, a Progress Plate over 1400m, and is one of some strong form choices on a day where the meeting is filled to the brim with quality.

Trainer Brett Crawford has his string in fine form and has three in the best race of the day, with Zil Moris and Zoomie fresh off running second and third in the East Cape Guineas in with claims as a back-up to Port Louis.

However, both are not as well in at the weights as Port Louis who also has a plum draw.

Coastal Commander is the best weighted horse. He is 3.5kg better off than he would be with Port Louis in a handicap.

He looked a fair type earlier and raised his game with impressive runs in the Cape Racing Gold Rush and the Grade 1 Cape Derby won by Hollywoodbets Durban July fancy Green With Envy.

He is questionable over 2000m so the drop to 1400m should suit. However, he is racing after a 60-day rest and this could be a prep run for a winter stint in KwaZulu-Natal.

Port Louis on the other hand comes into the race after turning in a hard knocking effort when finishing second in the Grade 3 Variety Club Mile 18 days ago. He should hold the fitness advantage.

Richard Fourie rides Port Louis and looks to have a card full of good rides.

Jack Milner’s selections

Race 1: 12 Babelicious, 2 Dixieland Band, 7 Pentolina, 10 Coral Blaze

Race 2: 8 Bela Vista, 2 Tequila Sky, 9 Gimmethelimelight, 4 Pink Moon

Race 3: 3 Amancio, 1 Daimyo, 7 Etoilefillante, 4 Prince Of Tibet

Race 4: 8 Red Rackham, 9 French Trip, 3 Apache Chief, 12 Lockheedlightning

Race 5: 2 Ticking Bomb, 3 Grandiosa, 4 Veronique, 9 Youreyesonly

Race 6: 2 Port Louis, 8 Coastal Commander, 6 Zil Moris, 7 Zoomie

Race 7: 5 Southern Skies, 7 Miss Marguerite, 3 Winter Rainfall, 1 Distinction

Race 8: 5 Shifting Path, 8 Whiskey Bravo, 12 Wordsworth, 10 Why Not Jackie

BEST BET

Race 2: 8 Bela Vista

VALUE BET

Race 7: 5 Southern Skies

BEST SWINGER

Race 6 2x8

BIPOT

R162

Leg 1: 2, 7, 12

Leg 2: 8

Leg 3: 1, 3, 7

Leg 4: 3, 8, 9

Leg 5: 2, 3, 4

Leg 6: 2, 8

PLACE ACCUMULATOR

R162

Leg 1: 8

Leg 2: 1, 3

Leg 3: 3, 8, 9

Leg 4: 2, 3, 4

Leg 5: 2

Leg 6: 3, 5, 7

Leg 7: 5, 8, 12

PICK 6

R1920

Leg 1: 1, 3, 7

Leg 2: 3, 8, 9, 12

Leg 3: 2, 3, 4, 6, 9

Leg 4: 2, 8

Leg 5: 1, 3, 5, 7

Leg 6: 5, 8, 10, 12

JACKPOT 1

R160

Leg 1: 3, 8, 9, 12

Leg 2: 2, 3, 4, 6, 9

Leg 3: 2, 8

Leg 4: 1, 3, 5, 7

JACKPOT 2

R160

Leg 1: 2, 3, 4, 6, 9

Leg 2: 2, 8

Leg 3: 1, 3, 5, 7

Leg 4: 5, 8, 10, 12