Dynasty was a great race horse and he has gone on to be a wonderful sire. It is quite exceptional that champion colt Legislate is outperforming his illustrious father on the race track, but that is what he is doing as he matures. Whilst Dynasty’s racing career was somewhat curtailed, he nevertheless ran monster figs of around 113 in his prime – scores which were equalled by Legislate during his triumphant KZN campaign during the winter.
The speed figure of 115 Legislate attained when winning the Green Point Stakes on his Cape summer comeback is international class, and he looks formidable in upcoming Grade 1 races like the Queen’s Plate and Met. To put this run in perspective, JJ The Jet Plane’s best was also 115, whilst Variety Club usually clocked ratings of 111 during his victories, and we all know what heights they achieved when campaigned overseas.
Act Of War (s/s 103) is a tremendous three year old who fittingly carried brilliant SA jockey Piere Strydom to a unique 5000th winner. “Striker’s” horsemanship, balance, judge of pace and refined competitive instincts have been key attributes during a distinguished and durable pro career – and his achievements are saluted here by many admirers within the Interbet team. Appropriately, just like his awesome pilot, Act Of War has a calm and languid temperament with the ability to really turn it on come race time. He trounced the few rivals that dared take him on in the Selangor Cup over 1600m, and punters who piled in at odds on never had a moment of anxiety.
Zambezi River also looks a live contender for Classic honours after winning the Lanzerac Ready To Run over 1400m. Poorly drawn Brutal Force hit the front inside the final 150 meters but could not resist the powerful rails run of the Jozi raider who has now won three from three and should be followed…