The Storm brews at the right time
Super Storm won his first grade 3 when he needed it the most, beating stable companion Brown Penny for honours in the grade 3 Cup Trial at Clairwood yesterday. This important victory should have booked him a spot in this year’s Vodacom Durban July.
Mike Bass is of the opinion that the run would surely have booked himself a slot in this year’s July line up. “He has always been a smart sort, he’s been a bit unlucky in his racing in the past perhaps should of finishing a lot closer on numerous occasions, but this race has come just in time, and I think he deserves a shot at the July. Fortunately he won’t carry any penalty for this win so he will come in with a good galloping weight.
Bass says Super Storm reminded him in some respect to that of previous July winner Dunford, following similar career paths at this stage. Dunford and Super Storm were both 4 time winners before landing their first feature races, both grade three’s; Dunford the Cup Trial, and Super Storm the Peninsula. Although completely different in build and appearance, they adopted similar versatile running styles, a good late turn of foot and both were late bloomers.
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