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10 January 2026 | Kenilworth | Race 8

L'ORMARINS KING'S PLATE (WFA) (Grade 1) (Open To Horses At Weight For Age)

Distance 1600m
Going Good
Win Time 97.00s
Avg Time 98.74s
Stakes R3,000,000
WFA Weight For Age(SSL) 3yrs:5.0 Weight For Age(SNL) 3yrs:7.5 4yrs:0.5
Pos Horse Jockey Draw Weight MR Pre MR Post MR Curr Lengths Odds Equip Owner / Trainer
1 Mr C Zackey 6 60.0kg 126 128 128 Won 25/2
Y
O: Khaya Stables (Pty) Ltd
T: Mr D M Kannemeyer
2 Mr R D Fourie 4 60.0kg 123 127 127 +0.05 50/1
B Y
O: Greg & Gina Bortz, T Gujadhur & Wernars Family
T: Mr V H Marshall
3 Mr A C Fortune 10 60.0kg 125 130 130 +0.25 8/1
Y
O: Mr N Jonsson
T: Mr S J Snaith
4 Mr M A Yeni 5 60.0kg 127 127 127 +0.45 25/2
Y
O: Mr D D MacLean, Countess S Labia & Kalinga Holdings (Pty) Ltd
T: Mr S J Snaith
5 Mr G J Lerena 14 60.0kg 125 123 123 +3.45 66/1
Y
O: Mrs H Kuhn, Mr Krishen Naidoo & The Hon Mr Justice G N Kruger
T: Mr S G Tarry
6 Mr A Domeyer 3 60.0kg 123 122 122 +3.85 100/1
Y
7 Mr S D Veale 9 60.0kg 127 127 127 +3.95 25/1
TT Y
8 Mr O Murphy 7 60.0kg 129 129 129 +4.25 5/1
Y
9 Mr C A Little 11 60.0kg 113 128 128 +4.45 75/1
Y
10 Mr S Khumalo 8 60.0kg 123 123 123 +5.95 14/1
Y
11 Mr G van Niekerk 12 60.0kg 120 117 117 +6.35 66/1
Y
12 Mr C Murray 2 55.0kg 118 118 118 +9.10 15/10Fav
Y
13 Mr R Munger 1 60.0kg 128 128 128 +9.50 8/1
Y
14 Mr C J Habib 13 60.0kg 126 124 124 +11.00 66/1
Y
1
Mr C Zackey · Dw 6 · 60.0kg
Won
25/2
MR 126128
Y
2
Mr R D Fourie · Dw 4 · 60.0kg
+0.05
50/1
MR 123127
B Y
3
Mr A C Fortune · Dw 10 · 60.0kg
+0.25
8/1
MR 125130
Y
4
Mr M A Yeni · Dw 5 · 60.0kg
+0.45
25/2
MR 127127
Y
5
Mr G J Lerena · Dw 14 · 60.0kg
+3.45
66/1
MR 125123
Y
6
Mr A Domeyer · Dw 3 · 60.0kg
+3.85
100/1
MR 123122
Y
7
Mr S D Veale · Dw 9 · 60.0kg
+3.95
25/1
MR 127127
TT Y
8
Mr O Murphy · Dw 7 · 60.0kg
+4.25
5/1
MR 129129
Y
9
Mr C A Little · Dw 11 · 60.0kg
+4.45
75/1
MR 113128
Y
10
Mr S Khumalo · Dw 8 · 60.0kg
+5.95
14/1
MR 123123
Y
11
Mr G van Niekerk · Dw 12 · 60.0kg
+6.35
66/1
MR 120117
Y
12
Mr C Murray · Dw 2 · 55.0kg
+9.10
15/10 Fav
MR 118118
Y
13
Mr R Munger · Dw 1 · 60.0kg
+9.50
8/1
MR 128128
Y
14
Mr C J Habib · Dw 13 · 60.0kg
+11.00
66/1
MR 126124
Y
THE STARTER REPORTED: a) GLADATORIAN (S Veale) and JET FORCE (G van Niekerk) jumped slow, losing one length. THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED: a) All horses selected for TCO2 were within the required levels and no retests were recorded. (15h56) b) Shortly after the start GARRIX (S Khumalo) was steadied in anticipation of being awkwardly placed on the inside of SEE IT AGAIN (A Fortune). c) In view of the performance of DAVE THE KING (R Munger), which raced in advance of the field in the early and middle stages, the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding. d) Leaving the 1000m SUGAR MOUNTAIN (A Domeyer), which was racing tight on the inside of COSMIC SPEED (G Lerena), was steadied when close to the heels of SAIL THE SEAS (M Yeni). e) Leaving the 200m THE REAL PRINCE (C Zackey), which was improving into a narrow run between SAIL THE SEAS (M Yeni) and a tiring LEGAL COUNSEL (C Little), was bumped on the hindquarters by LEGAL COUNSEL (C Little). f) SEE IT AGAIN (A Fortune) had difficulty securing clear running in the straight and was directed outwards leaving the 100m. g) In the concluding stages GARRIX (S Khumalo) was steadied and directed outwards when awkwardly placed on the outside of EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN (O Murphy), which rolled out. h) In view of the performances of JAN VAN GOYEN (C Murray) and EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN (O Murphy), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine these colts. i) THE REAL PRINCE, the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer DM Kannemeyer was advised. (ZM) j) QUESTIONING, the second-placed horse, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer VH Marshall was advised. (ZM) JOCKEY AND/OR EQUIPMENT CHANGES: a) Nil. RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER: a) Nil. THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED: a) DAVE THE KING - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. b) JAN VAN GOYEN - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. Trainer M de Kock was advised to report back should he find anything amiss with this colt on his return to the stables. c) EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN - examined post-race. Nothing obvious detected. d) COSMIC SPEED - cut into right hind. THERE WERE NO SCRATCHINGS.