| What | Kensington Races |
| Where | Royal Randwick Racecourse – Alison Rd, Randwick NSW 2031 |
| When | Wednesday, January 22, 2025 |
| First Race | 2:55pm AEDT |
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Twilight racing returns to the Kensington circuit at Randwick on Wednesday afternoon, with a quickfire six-part program set for decision. The rail moves out +5m the entire circuit for the meeting, and although the track is rated a Soft 6 at the time of acceptances, punters can expect an upgrade into the Good range courtesy of drying conditions on Monday and Tuesday. The opening event is scheduled to get underway at 2:55pm local time.
Best Bet at Kensington: King Of Dragons
The Gary Portelli-trained King Of Dragons has been unfortunate to retain his maiden status, finding the frame in three of his four starts this preparation. The son of Harry Angel only found one better in his most recent outing in the Magic Millions Maiden Plate (1100m) on the Gold Coast on January 11, getting nosed out on the wire by Heavenly Impact after attempting to make every post a winner. Expect identical tactics with Braith Nock taking 3kg off his back after the claim, and provided he can pinch a break stepping up to the 1250m, King Of Dragons will take plenty of catching.
Best Bet
Race 1 – 
#1 King Of Dragons (6)
3yo Colt | T: Gary Portelli | J: Braith Nock (a3kg) (59kg)
Bet with Neds
Next Best at Kensington: Sly Boots
Sly Boots has been crying out for a step-up in trip after closing off strongly behind Autumnmation at Randwick on January 4. The Toronado gelding appeared one-paced turning for home, eventually regaining his momentum in the final furlong to finish a half-length away in third. Regan Bayliss has all the options at his disposal from stall six, and although Sly Boots will be tested with the 61kg on his back, this guy deserves his chance at the current price with horse racing bookmakers.
Next Best
Race 4 – 
#1 Sly Boots (6)
4yo Gelding | T: Gai Waterhouse & Adrian Bott | J: Regan Bayliss (61kgkg)
Bet with BlondeBet
Best Value at Kensington: Imposing Pier
It was hard not to be impressed with the first-up performance of Imposing Pier at Kembla Grange on January 4, with the son of Pierata breaking his maiden stylishly after leading all the way to score by 1.8 lengths. He appears well-placed in this BM64 contest, with the three-year-old likely to dictate terms from the front with Tyler Schiller in the saddle. This must be considered his toughest task to date, but with plenty of upside compared to some key rivals, punters can expect Imposing Pier to get the job done.
Best Value
Race 6 – 
#9 Imposing Pier (1)
3yo Gelding | T: Annabel Neasham & Rob Archibald | J: Tyler Schiller (58kg)
Bet with Picklebet
Wednesday quaddie tips for Kensington
Kensington quadrella selections
January 22, 2025
- 1-3-6-8
- 1-3
- 3-4-5-8
- 2-8-9-10
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