Attention was focussed on Act Of War (speed score 104), who started a short priced favourite to win the Cape Guineas and he got the job done easily enough. He made a big move in the centre of the course to hurtle past Harry’s Son (s/s 101) and Kingvoldt (s/s 100), going on to win by just under two lengths. The winner really is high class and possesses a laid back temperament which will stand him in good stead when embarking on an overseas mission next year.
Plaudits are due to the top class and versatile Harry’s Son, who endured delays in flying down from Durban, and coped admirably with yet another race course and different conditions. He has competed with distinction right around the country and is a credit to trainer Paul Lafferty. Harry’s Son had skipped clear down the inside, running the last 400m off a strong pace in 23.3 seconds but could not resist the even faster burst of Act Of War (23.03). Kingvoldt is now building on his excellent juvenile record. He lost the plot for a spell, but his last two starts behind Joey Ramsden trained stable mate Act Of War have been sterling efforts.
Powerful mare Jet Aglow (s/s 98+) showed she is on track for higher honours again when winning the Jet Master Stakes. She received a perfectly judged ride by Sean Cormack, sneaking through on the rail from a handy position to hold off the deep-closers. Another one for the notebook is debutant Captain Sam (s/s 93), who justified heavy betting action to win the second race, though it was nip and tuck at the finish with Stem In Die Bos (s/s 92) and Winter Trade s/s 91) zooming up in the final part of a tough Maiden contest.
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