Snaith Jet Broke Course Record
The 8yo Jet Explorer is the new Fairview 1600m polytrack course record holder after his emphatic victory in the Founders Trophy last Friday
5th September 2016
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The 8yo Jet Explorer is the new Fairview 1600m polytrack course record holder after his emphatic victory in the Founders Trophy last Friday
Jet Master’s good son Jet Explorer has already beaten the veterinary science odds and is now showing signs of defying his age
Holidays and housekeeping are the current priorities. And with no feature scheduled on the national programme this weekend, we focus our sights on a quality 1800m Pinnacle Stakes on the ever-reliable Fairview turf today
A split second apparent lapse of concentration in the dying stages of the Fairview Friday feature almost ruined a good day at the office for jockey Grant van Niekerk
Dr Ralph Katzwinkel explains the science that saved Jet Explorer’s life
Jet Explorer is the War Horse that recovered from horrific facial injuries in the 2014 Gr1 Rising Sun and not only made it back to racing, but to the winner’s enclosure, possibly better, happier and stronger than ever before.
The expectancy and hype of the Poly Triple Crown build-up was snuffed out in the space of just over 90 seconds by the astute Justin Snaith and his regular PE jockey S’manga Khumalo
It was Jet Explorer’s first piece of fast work and pretty much Richard’s first time back in the saddle and, well with everything that’s happened, it was quite an emotional morning for all of us
Eighteen of South Africa’s finest line up at the Kenilworth 2000m start in Saturday’s R 2,5 million J&B Gr1 Met in what promises to be a humdinger of a race. It is an open contest but L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate winner Capetown Noir looks set to finally slay the stamina ghost that has lurked in the shadows throughout his career.
Gamesmanship on eve of Met thriller or has Snaith got a point?
There was a unique South African connection in the background as the Ralph Beckett-trained Bluestocking charged to victory under Rossa Ryan to win the Qatar Prix de l’Arc de Triomphe on Sunday
