Kenilworth was the scene for top quality racing on Saturday. Labelled the Investec Day Of Dreams, it featured the Cape Derby and Majorca Stakes, both Grade 1 events, together with the CTS Million Dollar, Africa's richest horserace. It's my Turn (speed score 105) improved big-time, after three defeats in moderate handicaps, to win the Derby, with
This week's story is based on an interesting quote taken out of Sporting Post after Monday's Fairview meeting, which stated, "A review of our records indicates that Blizzard Belle’s (admittedly wind assisted) time of 54.55 secs is the fastest ever run by a racehorse in South Africa over the turf 1000m in the modern era and breaks
Legal Eagle (speed score 101+) won the Queens Plate under a perfectly judged ride by Anton Marcus. They broke alertly to lead early then, after Bouclette Top came around to take over, kicked from that handy position to seize control in the stretch. Legal Eagle is a superior racehorse having previously run a number as
Olma (speed score 105) is a very talented filly, but with a patchy record combining terrible fails with stylish victories. She has flopped when taken up to the Highveld, yet is formidable at Greyville on either turf or Poly, doing especially well since being fitted with a tongue tie. The daughter of Dynasty easily won
Lanner Falcon (speed score 104) won the Grade 2 Diadem Stakes at Kenilworth, with her customary burst of acceleration from off the pace proving decisive. Gulf Storm had gone easy up front, but was unable to match the finishing surge of the Trippi mare. "She felt amazing today, and is a special one" enthused jockey
Interbet fans savoured top notch racing on the Highveld with Master Sabina (s/s 103) just getting the better of stable mate Deo Juvente (s/s 102) to lift the Grade 1 Summer Cup in a robust duel. Trainer Geoff Woodruff has a stranglehold on this event having now won it three years in succession, running one-two
Noah from Goa (speed score 105) won the Grade 1 Grand Parade Cape Guineas in a brave performance. He raced handy from a low draw, kicked early then staved off deep closers Brazuca (s/s 103) and Nassa (s/s 103) with hot favourite Silver Mountain (s/s 103) switching and staying on for fourth. The winner has
Smart Call (speed score 104) is a top notch filly and she beat off Pine Princess (s/s 101) and two other rivals at Turffontein on Saturday. Trainer Alec Laird's plan is to bring her down to contest a Grade 1 during the Cape Summer of Champions, where she will prove highly competitive based on her
Alboran Sea (speed score 105) scraped in to win the Cape Flying Champs in an exciting duel against Captain Of All (s/s 105). The muscular three year old filly was always handy down the inside, then used her acceleration to seize control of the race. But then Captain Of All hurtled up and virtually past
Fans were treated to two very good fillies demolishing their opposition in sprints over the weekend. Cold As Ice (speed score 106) was super-impressive when winning the Sceptre Stakes going start to finish over the Kenilworth 1200m, whilst Lazer Star (s/s 102) maintained her flawless record when winning the Swallow Stakes at Turffontein. Cold As
