Nother Russia (speed score 104) followed up an excellent win in the Acacia Handicap when landing the Group 1 Empress Club Stakes at Turffontein. She made a decisive move in mid-stretch and proved much the best. Just as in their previous clash, she was chased home by a very game Bella Sonata (s/s 101) with
Giant chestnut, Brutal Force (speed score 103) outsprinted opposition in the Hennenman Memorial over 1000m at Turffontein over the Easter weekend. He has put together a consistent record all around the country and will try crack a bigger prize over the next few months, but will need to up his figs somewhat to win a
Africa Rising (speed score 102) has traversed the country in his short career and now seems set to make the most of things with the formidable Sean Tarry in control. The son of Visionaire made a swooping run on the rail to get by Copper Force (s/s 100) in the Byerley Turk at Greyville on
Internationally, the big news was Arrogate's demolition job of rivals in Dubai to become the all-time highest stake earner in the World. It was a towering performance as he came from last to power through the field to universal acclaim. His Hall of Fame trainer Bob Baffert reckons he is a dirt version of renowned
The Elmo Effect (speed score 102) appreciated turning back to a shorter trip when causing an upset in the Drum Star Handicap at Turrfontein. The son of Admire Main had been grinding it out over long distances with occasional success but he got his reward coming into this Listed event off a low weight. He
Both the Storm Bird Stakes and Bauhinia Handicap at Turffontein on Saturday were run in virtually the same final time. After adjusting for the day's track variant, Barrack Street and Exquisite Touch earned fine scores of 100 and these two Sean Tarry trained entries seem worth following. Barrack Street has now won two of three
Fans on the Highveld were treated to quality racing at Turffontein's rain soaked track on Saturday. Only really good horses can record triple digit speed figures on the scale I use, so Nother Russia (s/s 105) Rafeef (s/s 103) and Janoobi's (s/s 103) winning efforts gets a big thumb's up. In the Acacia Handicap, Nother
There was some entertaining racing in Cape Town as part of the Vasco Tavern prawn festival. Joey Ramsden trained Just Sensual (speed figure 95 +) took the Prix du Cap headliner as one of many favourites to oblige on the day. The Fillies Guineas winner eventually got past Captain's Flame after a protracted duel with
Irish Pride (speed score 105) proved best in the Wolf Power Stakes at Turffontein after a grueling tussle with Rafeef (s/s 104). Both darted through down the inside and fought out a protracted duel with Irish Pride gaining the advantage. The victor has been most dependable between 1400/1600m - and can be forgiven a flop
After last week's splurge of quality racing at Kenilworth on Sun Met day, the overall standard dropped quite sharply to more mundane fare this weekend. Nevertheless, there were still some notable performances revealing horse's worth following around the country at their next few starts. Kilauea (speed score 100) eked out a slim victory over Shaama
