15 February 2025 | Kenilworth | Race 5

HOPES & DREAMS STUD MAIDEN PLATE (For all Maidens)

Distance 1400m

Going Yielding

Win Time 88.71s

Avg Time 88.40s

Stakes R125,000

Pos	Horse	Jockey	Draw	Weight	MR Pre	MR Post	MR Curr	Lengths	Odds	Equip	Owner / Trainer
1	Bel Canto Dream	Mr G van Niekerk	7	60.0kg	77	66	66	Won	16/1	Y	O: Yataghan Racing Syndicate (Pty) Ltd T: Mr A E Sands
2	Konnichiwa Line	Mr G Wright	1	60.0kg	80	76	76	+2.25	9/4Fav	Y	O: Messrs R Anauth & M H Maingard & Mrs K Kathapermal T: Mr M H Maingard
3	Dawn's Early Light	Mr S D Veale	8	60.0kg	69	72	72	+6.75	14/1	Y	O: Greg & Gina Bortz & Mr N Jonsson T: Mr S J Snaith
4	Moment Of Truth	Mr M A Winnaar	4	60.0kg	—	64	64	+6.95	33/1	Y	O: Denis Le Breton T: Mr D A McLachlan
5	Charlie Bucket	Mr J P van der Merwe	12	60.0kg	—	69	69	+7.00	8/1	Y	O: Greg & Gina Bortz T: Mr P P Kruyer
6	Mr Fox	Mr R D Fourie	5	60.0kg	73	99	99	+7.30	13/2	B Y	—
7	Smart Horse	Mr L Mxothwa	6	60.0kg	—	64	64	+8.05	4/1	Y	—
8	Green Okra	Mr C Zackey	10	60.0kg	71	66	66	+8.10	25/2	B Y	—
9	Beautiful Winter	Mr A Arries	2	60.0kg	73	68	68	+8.40	14/1	Y	—
10	Twilight Warrior	Mr I Taka	11	60.0kg*	—	67	67	+9.65	16/1	Y	—
11	Silver Opposition	Mr J M Solomons	3	60.0kg	—	49	49	+13.40	66/1	Y	—
12	Castle Crag	Mr O Noach	9	60.0kg	—	50	50	+17.15	100/1	F	—
Code 88	Victor Hugo	Mr C A Little	4	60.0kg	—	79	79	—	91/100	N	—

Bel Canto Dream

Mr G van Niekerk · Dw 7 · 60.0kg

Won

16/1

MR 77 → 66

Konnichiwa Line

Mr G Wright · Dw 1 · 60.0kg

+2.25

9/4 Fav

MR 80 → 76

Dawn's Early Light

Mr S D Veale · Dw 8 · 60.0kg

+6.75

14/1

MR 69 → 72

Moment Of Truth

Mr M A Winnaar · Dw 4 · 60.0kg

+6.95

33/1

MR — → 64

Charlie Bucket

Mr J P van der Merwe · Dw 12 · 60.0kg

+7.00

8/1

MR — → 69

Mr Fox

Mr R D Fourie · Dw 5 · 60.0kg

+7.30

13/2

MR 73 → 99

B Y

Smart Horse

Mr L Mxothwa · Dw 6 · 60.0kg

+8.05

4/1

MR — → 64

Green Okra

Mr C Zackey · Dw 10 · 60.0kg

+8.10

25/2

MR 71 → 66

B Y

Beautiful Winter

Mr A Arries · Dw 2 · 60.0kg

+8.40

14/1

MR 73 → 68

Twilight Warrior

Mr I Taka (True) · Dw 11 · 60.0kg

+9.65

16/1

MR — → 67

Silver Opposition

Mr J M Solomons · Dw 3 · 60.0kg

+13.40

66/1

MR — → 49

Castle Crag

Mr O Noach · Dw 9 · 60.0kg

+17.15

100/1

MR — → 50

Victor Hugo

Mr C A Little · Dw 4 · 60.0kg

—

91/100

MR — → 79

THE STARTER REPORTED: a) CHARLIE BUCKET (JP van der Merwe) was stubborn loading and restless in the stalls. b) MOMENT OF TRUTH (M Winnaar) jumped slow, losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) Leaving the 100m, MOMENT OF TRUTH (M Winnaar) and SMART HORSE (L Mxothwa) made contact on two occasions when awkwardly placed on the inside of DAWN'S EARLY LIGHT (S Veale). b) Jockey R Fourie reported that, in his opinion, the performance of MR FOX was disappointing. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. c) When questioned regarding the performance of BEL CANTO DREAM compared to this gelding's previous run on 15 January 2025, Trainer AE Sands told the Stewards that he had been disappointed in this gelding's previous run and that on his return to the stables, the gelding had appeared lethargic. He further told the Stewards that, despite conducting numerous tests, he could not offer any explanation or reason for that performance. The Stewards noted his explanation and will monitor this gelding's future performances. d) In view of the report from the Starter regarding CHARLIE BUCKET (JP van der Merwe), this colt's starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and he is suspended for 7 days in terms of Rule 61.6.10 and until such time as he proves to be tractable to load with a companion. (Suspension dates: 16/02/2025 to 22/02/2025 inclusive). CHARLIE BUCKET may not be presented for re-passing during this period. e) BEL CANTO DREAM, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer AE Sands was advised. (TJ) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) MR FOX raced with blinkers (declared 07h59 on 20250214) RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER a) Nil THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) MR FOX - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected b) GREEN OKRA - cut into left front SCRATCHED: a) VICTOR HUGO - swollen hind fetlock. Rule 53.5 applied (declared 08h26 on 20250215)