There were some notable performances at Turffontein on Saturday, currently staging the best quality racing in the country. S'manga Khumalo cleaned up winning six races, including the Juvenile features on well-bred debutant Flying Myth (speed score 85+) and Exquisite Touch (s/s 85++) both of whom flash smart potential. Amongst others, Khumalo also got Buckland (s/s
Abashiri (speed score 102+) justified his big reputation and favouritism when making an early run to easily win the Gauteng Guineas at Turffontein. He has been most consistent to date - regularly running triple digit figs, and displays the scope and temperament to build a stellar career. Trainer Azzie made comparisons with his former hero National Currency, which is
Big Cat (speed score 106) put up a doughty performance when winning the Cape Mile at Kenilworth. He has won over further but seems at his absolute best in a fast run 1600, and that is exactly what he got on Saturday. The handy runners caved in as the strong early pace took its toll,
Humidor (speed score 104) delivered a most impressive performance in a sprint at Scottsville on Sunday. The Miesque's Approval gelding got beat on debut at Greyville, but is a perfect three from three at this venue over 1200m. He used forcing tactics to defeat MR 86 level rivals and is worth following through the grades. Humidor
Maintaining a trend of improving form, Captain Aldo (speed score 100) won the listed Wolf Power 1600 at Turffontein. This was his fifth victory from 22 starts and a career best effort. The other feature races on the card were for three year olds - Suyoof (s/s 96+) held off Champagne Haze (s/s 95) and Le
Awesome filly Smart Call (speed score 109+) pulverised rivals to easily win the J & B Met on Saturday. Heavily punted in to 8/1 after trading at 40/1 in the ante post market, she blew past favourite Legal Eagle (s/s 105) and drew clear full of running. Trainer Alec Laird said afterwards, "She is a
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
