Old man Sanshaawes still going strong!
The Dubai World Cup Carnival launches on Thursday evening at Meydan and South African trainer Mike de Kock is quickly into stride with a smart quartet of runners, headed by 2015 Cape Guineas winner, Noah From Goa.
Noah From Goa wins Cape Guineas
De Kock’s other runners are the well-performed Peninsula Handicap winner, Light The Lights, the Australian-bred son of Magic Albert, Suyoof, and the old faithful, Sanshaawes – going strong at 8!
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