The progressive Dennis Drier-trained 2yo Seventh Plain became his sire’s first stakes winner from his second crop when storming home to grab top honours in the R150 000 Gr3 Godolphin Barb Stakes
Jockey MJ Byleveld grabbed the opportunity of a rare engagement for the visiting Dennis Drier yard with both hands when he produced the Lammerskraal owned and bred Jet Master filly Gathering Fame with a sustained late effort
Dennis Drier has won the race for the last two year’s running but with rare Cape visitor Joey Soma in town, and his colleague Mike De Kock looking for his fifth win in the race, it will be a hard fought contest on all fronts
According to reports, Mom and little Miss Frankel are now settling in happily with the other mares and foals in the sprawling paddocks at the magnificent Helderberg farm
Drier troops commence move into the Summer Of Champions battle zone with a quality string
The story of Jet Master was one of pathos, high drama and set-backs and it seems that Master Of My Fate is destined to mirror his sire.
There is a memorial service at Greyville’s Saddlers’ Arms starting at 1pm on Thursday, open to everyone who would like to share in celebrating Bert’s life.
Dennis Drier: “His big race temperament was just unbelievable, I mean unbelievable. He was never ever worried or nervous going into a feature race and I think that was his biggest asset. He was a great jockey.”
“It’s a big, big shock to all and the stable is obviously in doom and gloom, but what can you do?” says Drier.
The outstandingly brilliant Dynasty mare Beach Beauty scored her fifteenth win and her fourth Gr1 victory when she overcame the odds of a poor draw to win the R1 million Klawervlei Gr1 Majorca Stakes at Kenilworth on Saturday. The champion put the cherry on the top of a memorable summer for her trainer Dennis Drier and regular pilot, Sean Cormack.
Beach Beauty’s sensational double in the R1 million Maine Chance Farms Gr1 Paddock Stakes
There simply isn’t a better five days of Flat racing anywhere in the world! It all starts on Tuesday 17 June with three Gr1 races
It’s been confirmed – New Zealand reigning champion jockey Warren Kennedy has been booked to ride Confederate for trainer Fabian Habib on 05 July
The Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge day last Saturday produced some top-drawer racing and inspiring performances on the track
Frank Robinson and his staunch patron Sid Moodley look to have booked themselves a Hollywoodbets Durban July berth with Madison Valley
