Saggiatore Axed
Ricky Maingard’s Ice Axe asserted his supremacy over arch-rival IL Saggiatore to win the Gr1 Phoenix Beverages Maiden Cup run over 2400m at the Champ de Mars in Mauritius on Sunday
5th September 2012
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Ricky Maingard’s Ice Axe asserted his supremacy over arch-rival IL Saggiatore to win the Gr1 Phoenix Beverages Maiden Cup run over 2400m at the Champ de Mars in Mauritius on Sunday
It was a good weekend for staying products of both Summerhill and the Emperors Palace Ready To Run programme, Ice Axe (R425,000) and Winning Leap (R70,000) both graduates
The former Charles Laird-trained Solskjaer gelding Ice Axe made a winning debut on the beautiful Indian Ocean Island of Mauritius, when he downed the odds-on favourite IL Saggiatore to win the Gr1 Le Trophee Du Bicentenaire Du MTC on Saturday.
Snaith star runs in a a capacity nationally representative field for the 129th renewal of the R5 million Hollywoodbets Gr1 Durban July!
Patience rewarded for the blue and white powerhouse while Team Valor’s Quid Pro Quo is on her way to Jerome Reynier in France
In perfect weather conditions, an enthusiastic record crowd – probably larger than that seen at many local racemeetings – turned out to enjoy coffee and pastries and watch their big race fancies going through their paces
SplashOut-sponsored Apprentice Savanna Valjalo broke the ice at Hollywoodbets Greyville at her 11th ride under rules on Wednesday
