1 ARAGOSTA Trainer Mike de Kock Jockey Warren Kennedy Weight 53kg Age 3-Gelding Merit Rating 118 Career Wins 4 Career Highlight Winning the 2022 SA DERBY (Grade 1) Progressive 3 year old with a strong finish. Could steal the race if racing handy coming into the...
FLYING CARPET – Was a 25/1 winner of the G1 World Sports Betting Summer Cup in November, but has been held in Gr1 races since. Drawn in the car park on Saturday and could struggle. Trainer: Sean Tarry Rider: Calvin Habib Owners: Mr G D Tooch & Hyperpaint...
ASTRIX – 7 wins from 1000m – 2000m including a shock 66/1 win in the Gr1 Premier’s Champion Challenge over 2000m. Could be worth a nibble in World Sports Betting’ 6 places market. Trainer: Paul Peter Rider: Juan Paul V’D Merwe Owners: Mr G D...
AL MUTHANA – another big runner from the de Kock stable, who powered home to win the G1 Gold Challenge last time out. Has never won further than 1600m but his run style suggests he will get further… Place chance Trainer: Mike de Kock Rider: Callan Murray...
SECOND BASE – Won the London News and the Colorado King Stakes this season, but falls just short when upped in class. Long shot who will be running on, but probably not fast enough. Trainer: J A Janse van Vuuren Rider: Kabelo Matsunyane Owners: Mrs A Devachander...
KOMMETDIEDING – He comes here to defend his crown shouldering top-weight(60kg) after last years victory and a brilliant win in the World Sports Betting Cape Town Met. His visit to JHB didn’t work out, but two electric public gallops since, has his army of...