Same Jurisdiction (speed score 105) really is a top notch filly and the manner of her Flamboyant Stakes win was eye-catching. Duncan Howells now has a few options raiding for big prizes up in Jozi and her next start is awaited with interest. Goldie Coast (s/s 98) can also gallop with verve and will win more races when pitched against lesser opposition.
Best perfomance at the rain affected Turffontein meeting came from Trip Tease (s/s 105) who staved off siblings Tiger Territory (s/s 104) and Trip To Heaven (s/s 104) in a tight decision. Remarkably all three of the top finishers were bred by Trippi, who is making an increasingly big impact in the paddocks.
Tamaanee (s/s 96) won smoothly enough and this young filly also looks to have real potential whilst “Striker” Strydom gave The Captain’s Tune (s/s 94) an excellent front-running ride in the rain softened ground to win the 5th race. Earlier, the debutant Deo Juvente (s/s 91) quickened away to justify betting support in a maiden over 1400m and could be worth following.
Exploits in PE are seldom credited in this column, but the performance of Unnanounced (s/s 100) is worthy of mention. Formerly with Charles Laird, the Snitzel gelding has won three on the bounce in the “windy city.” Unnanounced will continue to advance through the Eastern Cape ranks based on the quality of runs such as he delivered on Friday, when easily beating off the consistent and game Cape Town import, Covariance who regularly runs figs in the low to mid 90’s.