Master Sabina (s/s 107) doubled up in the Summer Cup, bursting between The Conglomerate (s/s 106) and Master Switch (s/s 106) to win for trainer Geoff Woodruff who seems to own the Grade 1 Highveld showdown. He has won the last four editions with Yorker, Louis the King and now Master Sabina going in yet
South African fans got to see the patented Frankie Dettori "flying dismount" when he won a couple of races during the International Jockeys Challenge at Turffontein on Sunday. The legendary rider has won over 3000 races during a stellar career around the world, and has lived a flamboyant life full of zest and good humour.
Hectic storms in the North curtailed much of the racing program though a windy and dry Cape Town was unaffected. Beach Goddess won the Laisserfaire Stakes (s/s 100) on a quick track to add another listed victory after winning the Champagne Stakes in slushy ground a few months ago. Stable-mate, Chevauchee (s/s 99) who beat
New Predator (speed score 103 +) won the Charity Mile at Turffontein, just beating off Saratoga Dancer (s/s 102) and a rejuvenated, Deo Juvente (s/s 102)The victor had previously run figures of 105 behind Noah from Goa and when beating Triptique, so has the scope to go even higher. The efforts of both placed horses
"He is a smart horse and will run well," was the succint preview from trainer Joey Ramsden prior to Table Bay (speed score 103 +) obliterating rivals in the Cape Classic. It was an imposing performance - after racing handy he kicked clear of the field down the straight to win by a wide margin.
Master 'n Commander (speed figure 104) has endured a chequered career, regularly placing but not winning as often as expected. He's trying to rectify that problem by clinching his fourth career win from 16 starts at Turffontein on Saturday over the inconsistent Moofeed. He can enjoy a productive spring season if duplicating that score. Mike
Roy's Magic (speed score 97) is making smart progress and he defeated another promising youngster My Pal Al (s/s 97) in the KZN three year old Series at Scottsville on Sunday. Palladium (s/s 96) was close up for third place and is another worth following as his career develops. Grade 1 winner Gunner had run
"I've known he was good from the start, he can accelerate on a tickey", said Andrew Fortune of Kangaroo Jack, the Highveld sprinter who easily won the Grade 2 Joburg Spring Challenge over 1450m. This was the very smart Querari gelding's fifth win in a row and sixth from 10 starts. It may be tempting
"Last week, Brett Crawford cleaned up in the Cape. This time around Justin Snaith struck a five-timer at Durbanville with four piloted by Richard Fourie, who is riding with panache at present. Very promising, Bishop's Bounty (speed score 97) Pete's Girl (s/s 71) Cock a Hoop (s/s 86) A Time To Dream and Overshadow (s/s 90 +)
Brett Crawford struck with a vengeance at Durbanville, after a quiet spell by his high standards. His four winners included especially promising three year olds, Edict of Nantes (speed figure 88 +) and Boldly Respectable (s/s 98). Both came from off the speed with powerful stretch runs and are worth following. Crawford's easiest winner was
