“I must catch a wake-up.” The words of jockey Richard Fourie who tumbled out of the saddle of the fancied Bunker Hunt at the start of the Politician Stakes but who would go on to win the very next three races – two Gr1’s and a Gr2!
With half the field in contention for a Sun Met berth on 26 January, there will be plenty to play for in the Gr2 Peninsula Handicap
The only 3yo in a fifteen strong field of seasoned hardknockers, last season’s Gr1 Premier’s Champion Stakes winner Eyes Wide Open benefitted from a great ride by the underrated Anthony Andrews
History suggests that the R400 000 Gr2 Peninsula Handicap is no genuine pointer to a likely Sun Met winner
The R400 000 Gr2 Peninsula Handicap run as a supporting feature on L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate date represents an opportunity for some Met marginals to stake a claim for the big one at the end of January
Charismatic owner Greg Bortz’ only instructions to jockey Richard Fourie were to salute in the direction of his suite. The rest fell into place rather neatly and Justin Snaith looks to have a decent Met prospect on his hands
Trainer Dean Kannemeyer has the best recent record, having won this race four times in the past thirteen years, and he will be hopeful of a big showing from his luckless Cape Winter Triple Crown pretender, Power King
Two superb sons of wonder stallion Jet Master look set to dominate the Glorious Goodwood Gr2 Peninsula Handicap at Kenilworth on Saturday
All set for the Met. That’s the outlook for Captain Al’s good son Hill Fifty Four after a top class win in the Gr2 Peninsula Handicap
Seven J&B Met hopefuls add plenty of interest to Saturday’s Gr2 Peninsula Handicap at Kenilworth
Just eleven of the original 28 entries have stood their ground and with three of those in under sufferance in the Gr2 Peninsula Handicap at Kenilworth this Wednesday
Superlative Stakes winner and Classic-placed Gustav Klimt will stand at Heversham Park Farm in South Africa, having stood at Haras d’Annebault most recently
Despite a decrease in the horse population and the sale of just 305 lots – 39 fewer than last year – the sale rose to expectations, achieving an impressive aggregate of R171 975 000 and an exceptional average of R563 852 per lot sold
When the hammer fell shortly before 15h00 on Friday on lot 346, a beautiful grey Ascot-bred son of Heavenly Blue, the scoreboard reflected that 303 of the 316 lots had sold over the two days for an aggregate of R171 425 000
