Kenilworth Racing Preview – Sunday 04 January 2026 | Best Bets, Tips & Track Guide
Published by World Sports Betting (WSB)
Cape Town racing takes centre stage this Sunday as Kenilworth Racecourse hosts a competitive nine-race standalone card, with the first race scheduled to jump at 12:45pm. Featuring progressive three-year-olds, in-form handicappers and several standout betting opportunities, this meeting shapes as an excellent afternoon for punters looking to close the weekend on a high.
Whether you’re attacking the Pick 6, structuring exotic bets or hunting confident win selections, World Sports Betting (WSB) brings you the insight you need to bet smartly and confidently at Kenilworth.
Kenilworth Track Conditions & Weather Guide
Surface: Turf
Courses in Use:
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Summer Course (2800m)
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Winter Course (2700m)
Going: Good
Penetrometer: 23
False Rail:
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Summer Course: 3m out from the 1700m mark
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5m spur at approximately the 600m mark
Draw Bias:
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Inside draws remain advantageous in sprint races
Weather Forecast:
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Mostly sunny
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Temperature: 17–27°C
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South-easterly crosswind: 28–37 km/h
Kenilworth’s long, demanding straight regularly rewards horses with a strong finishing kick, while early positioning and race craft remain crucial over the shorter trips. With a fair racing surface expected, stamina, timing and tactical riding should prove decisive across the card.
WSB Best Bets – Kenilworth Racing Tips
Below are World Sports Betting’s standout selections for Sunday’s meeting, each offering a genuine betting angle.
🏇 Race 1 – Ferryman
Jockey: Keagan De Melo
Trainer: Andre Nel
A half-brother to superstars Hawwaam and Rainbow Bridge, Ferryman won’t need to reach those lofty heights to make a winning debut. Well bred and expected to be competitive first time out.
🏇 Race 2 – Whirlwind
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Trainer: James Crawford
Showed real grit to land her maiden last time out and should now be reaching peak fitness. Capable of further improvement and looks well placed to follow up.
🏇 Race 4 – Eric Liddell
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Trainer: Justin Snaith
Bred to relish this trip and out to make amends after a narrow defeat last time when sent off odds-on in a stronger contest. A major contender with unfinished business.
🏇 Race 6 – Give It Laldy
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Trainer: Lucinda Woodruff
Impressed when scoring last time and shapes as a horse who could be even better over this longer distance. Strong claims if building on that performance.
🏇 Race 7 – Kinda Wonderful
Jockey: Callan Murray
Trainer: Eric Sands
Although winless for a while, she is one-from-one over this track and trip. Capable of bouncing back and making her presence felt at decent odds.
🏇 Race 8 – Kattekwaadkwadraad
Jockey: Luyolo Mxothwa
Trainer: James Crawford
A relatively unexposed type who appears capable of the improvement required to open her handicap account. One to include in exotics and multiples.
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Final Thoughts
Sunday’s meeting at Kenilworth Racecourse offers a compelling blend of competitive racing, clear form lines and genuine betting value. With favourable track conditions and several horses primed to strike, punters have every reason to get involved and finish the weekend strongly.
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