Kenilworth Racecourse is set to host an electrifying day of racing action featuring two of South Africa’s most prestigious events, the L’Ormarins King’s Plate and the Cartier Paddock Stakes. With elite horses, seasoned jockeys, and top trainers in contention, these Grade 1 races are bound to produce unforgettable moments. Both races are Breeders" Cup 'Win and You're In' races which makes for special international appeal for the winners. 

This Weight-for-Age contest over a mile has attracted a stellar lineup. Here’s a closer look at the key contenders:

• See It Again (Trainer: Michael Roberts): The standout performer with a rating of 131. Guided by Piere Strydom, he is the horse to beat if repeating his better form over the mile. 
• One Stripe (Trainer: Vaughan Marshall): Holds his ground and is the one to beat on recent form, especially showing his class against a horse like Snow Pilot with the huge weight pull now. 
• Gimme A Prince (Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer): A 130-rated star ridden by Craig Zackey, known for consistency. He is rather unsound and needs to be at his best to contend. 
• Royal Aussie (Trainer: Justin Snaith): With Oisin Murphy in the saddle, this 124-rated runner brings international flair.
• Snow Pilot (Trainer: Justin Snaith): Richard Fourie partners this 125-rated contender.steong front-running type but has it all to do over the longer run in. 
• Oriental Charm (Trainer: BJ Crawford/JI Crawford): Rated 125 and ridden by Juan Paul van der Merwe. Possibly, the dark horse over a distance short of his best. 
• Lucky Lad (Trainer: Sean Tarry): A 125-rated runner ridden by Serino Moodley. A sprinter at best, the mile will test him. 
• Al Muthana (AUS) (Trainer: Ricky Maingard): Gareth Wright partners this consistent 120-rated galloper. Long in the tooth now and he had his year. 
• Great Plains (Trainer: Justin Snaith): A 112-rated lightweight with Grant van Niekerk aboard. Optimistic chance. 
• At My Command (Trainer: BJ Crawford/JI Crawford): Rated 119, piloted by Kabelo Matsunyane. Another optim entry. 
• Montien (Trainer: Piet Botha): Corne Orffer rides this 120-rated contender. Surely if he puts his best forward, he is the best outsider. 
• King Regent (Trainer: Glen Kotzen): A lightly raced entry rated 114, ridden by Denis Schwarz. Smart on his day. 

The Paddock Stakes field boasts an impressive mix of experienced campaigners and rising stars:

• Red Palace (Trainer: Dean Kannemeyer): A 119-rated mare partnered by Craig Zackey. Change of stable and jockey, poor latest. 
• Double Grand Slam (Trainer: Justin Snaith): Richard Fourie rides this 119-rated contender. A very good 1400m horse, This distance is a concern. 
• Silver Sanctuary (Trainer: Mike de Kock): A classy entry with Oisin Murphy in the saddle, rated 117. Better latest after shocking Summer Cup. 
• Saartjie (Trainer: Andre Nel): Rated 118, ridden by Corne Orffer. Poor latest. Question marks. 
• Whistle The Tune (Trainer: Glen Kotzen): A lightweight at 54kg, ridden by Sean Veale, rated 103. Class limitation at this stage. 
• World Of Alice (Trainer: Sean Tarry): Calvin Habib partners this 108-rated filly, also at 54kg. Dark horse after nice Joburg win. 
• Rainbow Lorikeet (Trainer: Candice Bass-Robinson): Aldo Domeyer rides this 105-rated runner. Interesting outsider. 
• Knockout (Trainer: Justin Snaith): A consistent 103-rated mare. No chance. 
• Little Suzie (Trainer: Justin Snaith): Rated 107, ridden by Grant van Niekerk. Making up the numbers. 
• Lavender Bay (Trainer: Andre Nel): The lowest-rated runner at 71, partnered by Serino Moodley. No chance.

A Day of Elite Racing

With top-notch horses competing in both the L’Ormarins King’s Plate and Cartier Paddock Stakes, Kenilworth Racecourse is set to deliver a day of unforgettable racing drama. From seasoned stars like See It Again, One Stripe and Gimme A Prince to fillies like Red Palace and Silver Sanctuary, the action promises to captivate racing fans.

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