Winds of Change is a smart, up and coming sprinter. The Azzies’ know a thing or two about training speedballs – just think of their champ, National Currency who earned a speed score of 117 in his prime.
Winds of Change ran in the low 90’s at two (a sign of natural talent) and is now making the steady incremental improvement of a healthy, progressive 3YO. He attained a figure of 96 + at Turfontein on Saturday and is worth following as he moves through the divisions.
Rich Folks Hoax (s/s 94+) maintained the sharp current form of trainer Dean Kannemeyer. The handsome son of Danon Platina has settled into racing rhythm after a choppy start to his career and he produced a powerful finish along the inside to outrun mid-level rivals in Cape Town. He will beat stronger opposition in future.
Tenango also has it in him to beat tougher fields. Rejuvenated since a breathing op, Bass Racing sees feature race potential in him. He easily swept aside Rosh Kedesh and smart youngster, Arctic Wizard in the last race at Kenilworth on Saturday and can build on his previous best of 99 +.
The Bass’s were also happy with La Pulga’s victory over 1800m. He is a smart middle- distance performer that won gearing down with a fig of 98 – one to add to notebooks.
Un Bel Di s/s 94) also hit a neat number after a successful breathing op. He appreciated the drop back to 1000m after caving in late on Met day over an extra panel, and was not for catching.
Imposing (s/s 97) got the better of Tyrconnell in a tussle at Scotsville on Sunday. Savantrix led for much of the 1400m journey and fought back when challenged, but the race resolved itself into a duel over the final 200m with Imposing going best up the stand side rail to prevail.