Second Base came from the back of the field with a smooth run to take the Sea Cottage Stakes, a Grade 3 at Turffontein. He has run as high as 101 before and sidled in with a figure of 96 ++ this time. Other than dipping out in his second career start, behind Copper Mountain, the son of Gimmethegreenlight has won all his other starts with ease. Trainer Janse van Vuuren will no doubt pitch him higher in due course.
Mr Cobbs used to hold his breath when a nervous youngster which undermined his performance. With experience, he has become more relaxed in his races, reflected in a recent sequence of victories and improving speed figures of 96, 98 and now 101. This Candice Bass Robinson runner provided the standout showing at Kenilworth’s meeting.
One of the worlds’ best horses, Hong Kong miler Golden Sixty clinched the G1 Steward’s Cup at Sha Tin on Sunday. He was given quite a lot to do but got up late to beat Southern Legend by a head with pace setter Ka Ying Star close by in third.
Golden Sixty has now won 15 of 16 starts, only getting capsized earlier in his career when not settling properly at his fourth start. My fervent wish is for accurate sectional times to be made available in this country. Correctly interpreted, they enhance our capacity to rate thoroughbred merit and objectively put reputations to the test.
The hkjc.com website provides this info plus loads more data free to punters. Golden Sixty (s/s 117 +) produced ever faster 400m sectionals from 1200m out of 23.01, 22.38 and a scorching last fraction in 21.8 (finishing ratio of 107%) to confirm his global status!
Next Saturday sees the running of the iconic Cape Town Met together with two other WFA G1’s – the Flying Championships and Majorca Stakes. Fans will relish seeing SA’s elite thoroughbreds in competition as there are additional G2 and G3 contests on a great card, whilst horseplayers will be tempted by substantial Tote pools (estimated R15 million P6).
Interbet will offer a full range of fixed odds and multiple bets at the best prices, in addition to the user-friendly Tote platform of exotic wagers.