Rache Venneker and Salman Khan adding colour to Kenya Guineas Classic at Ngong

South African ace jockey, Rachel Venneker, formerly equinisctally exposed by Muis Roberts, has been brought here invitationally, by Racing Rascals, a syndicate of twenty members, to curry favour on Sheriff John Stone in the Kenya Guineas.

Coincidentally, our very own Naivasha-based, Gilly Fraser, used to ride with Muis Roberts. Sheriff John Stone has two major league tasks to fulfil if he is to validate this fruity investment, because, there is a deadly obstacle known as the unbeaten Treasure Cove.

James Muhindi is back to normal on Oliver Gray's, Treasure, having been away from the merry playground due to concussion. Act of Genius has auxiliary services of Salman Kahn from Bangalore (not to be confused with the Movie Star).

The three aforementioned, well-ventilated thoroughbreds, are sure to turn this Classic into something extra distinguished. Ramazan Wako will be equally busy on Liverpool, who suddenly became alive and ambulatory, a fortnight ago. Trainer, Doctor Patsy Sercombe, was absent from duties that day, after being bitten by a dog.

Rachel Venneker is the first ever imported female rider. Her attributes cover success at Royal Ascot, plus many other esteemed destinations. She accompanies Player X, in the Chilli Cup, while Wycliffe Matee, has a plum seat on Arlington. Wycliffe rejoined the Ngong fray following a few seasons in Dubai. Plenty happening at Ngong - the only place to be this afternoon. Their customary after party, has become hugely popular, not to mention plenty other regulatory attractions.

SELECTIONS

1.35 pm Coming Home, Pedasos

2.10 pm Kenny, Pinamar

2.45 pm Carlisle, Darling Me

3.20 pm Sheriff John Stone, Treasure Cove

3.55 pm Player X, Arlington

4.30 pm Rahal, Pretty Pearl

1:35   Race 1   The Risky Business Handicap

Distance 1400m. A handicap for three year olds and over rated 15 and below at closing. Unrated maidens to be handicapped 2kg less than the top weight. First time starters allowed 2kg.

1. ( 2- 3- 4) Eton Star R. Wako 59.6

2. ( 3- 6- 3) Divine Date R. Venniker 58.1

3.( 4- 3- 5) Sticky Ricket W. Matee 58.2

4. ( 2- 3- 2) Coming Home Le. Sercombe 57.5

5. ( 3- 5- 2) Allendale C. Kimani 56.7

6.( 3- 6- 6) Adleoli A. Tache 54.3

7. ( 3- 3- 3) Pedasos (SAF) S. Khan 52.4

FORM GUIDE: COMING HOME (1/2)  PEDASOS (SAF) (1/1) 

DIVINE DATE (5/4)  STICKY RICKET (6/4)  ETON STAR (7/4) 

ALLENDALE (5/1)  ADLEOLI (10/1) 

2:10   Race 2   The Turn of Speed Maiden

Distance 1800m. A maiden race for three year olds and over at starting. To carry 58.5kg.Mares and fillies 57kg. First time starters allowed 2kg.

1.( 4- 2- 2) Kenny W. Matee 58.4

2. ( 4- 3- 7) Star Dream H. Muya 58.2

3. (w- 6- 4) Four Thirty K. Ngugi 57. 6

4. ( 5- 5- 6) Margaretha N. Karanja 57. 3

5.( 3-w) Pinamar (SAF) Le. Sercombe 57. 5

6 (w) Queen's P. Ndungu 57. 1 Ransome

FORM GUIDE: KENNY (6/4) STAR DREAM (2/1) PINAMAR (SAF) (3/1) FOUR THIRTY (5/1)  MARGARETHA (7/1)  QUEEN'S RANSOME (10/1) 

2:45   Race 3   The Limuru Gymkhana Cup

Distance 1800m. A handicap for three year olds and over rated 22 and below at closing.

1 ( 4- 5- 7) Darling Me S. Khan 61.4

2 ( 4- 1- 6) Camberley W. Matee 58.2

3 ( 3- 2- 2) Carlisle R. Venniker 58.3

4 ( 5- 2-w) Dalkeith H. Muya 55.1

5 ( 5- 4- 7) Chipping A. Tache 53.5

6 ( 3- 2- 1) Lewis P. Kiarie 52. 6

FORM GUIDE: CARLISLE (1/1)  DARLING ME (5/4)  LEWIS  (6/4)  DALKEITH (3/1)  CAMBERLEY (5/1)  CHIPPING (10/1) 

3:20   Race 4   The Kenya Guineas

Distance 1600m. A terms race for three year olds only. To carry 57kg. Fillies 55.5kg.NO RIDING ALLOWANCES. There will be a parade before this race.

1 ( 1- 2- 1) Act of Genius S. Khan 57. 6 (SAF)

2 ( 1- 1- 4) Antwerp N. Karanja 57. 8

3 ( 4- 1) Hindi Queen H. Muya 57. 7 (SAF)

4 ( 1- 5- 1) Liverpool R. Wako 57. 5

5 ( 2- 1- 1) Sheriff John R. Venniker 57. 4 Stone (SAF)

6 ( 2- 1- 1) Swayze W. Matee 57. 1

7 ( 1- 1- 1) Treasure Cove J. Muhindi 57. 2

8 ( 3- 1- 4) Trumpet Call Le. Sercombe 57. 3

FORM GUIDE: TREASURE COVE (1/2)  SHERIFF JOHN

STONE (SAF) (1/1)  ACT OF GENIUS (SAF) (6/4)  ANTWERP

(2/1)  LIVERPOOL (3/1)  TRUMPET CALL (4/1)  HINDI QUEEN

(SAF) (5/1)  SWAYZE (6/1)

3:55   Race 5   The Chilli Cup

Distance 1200m. A handicap for three year olds and over rated 28

and below at closing.

1 ( 1- 5- 2) Arlington W. Matee 59. 4

2 ( 5- 4- 6) Grand Surabi S. Khan 57. 6 (SAF)

3 ( 3-w- 4) Lucia Poppova J. Muhindi 55. 3 (SAF)

4 ( 1- 4- 4) Player X (SAF) R. Venniker 55. 2

5 ( 3- 5- 5) Twyford Le. Sercombe 55. 1

6 ( 3- 5- 1) Joanna R. Wako 52. 5

FORM GUIDE: PLAYER X (SAF) (1/3)  JOANNA (1/1) 

TWYFORD (5/4)  LUCIA POPPOVA (SAF) (2/1)  ARLINGTON

(3/1)  GRAND SURABI (SAF) (4/1) 

4:30   Race 6   The Duke of Manchester Cup

Distance 1200m. An open handicap race for three year olds and over.

1 ( 3- 1- 3) Beeston Le. Sercombe 59. T 3

2 ( 3- 4- 1) Pretty Pearl J. Muhindi 58. 4

3 ( 5- 5- 3) High Legislation W. Matee 56. 1 (SAF)

4 ( 2- 1- 3) Rahal A. Tache 54. 2

FORM GUIDE: BEESTON (1/2)  PRETTY PEARL (1/1)  HIGH

LEGISLATION (SAF) (5/4)  RAHAL (6/4)