Cape Guineas runner-up Linebacker, a ‘scary horse’ in the words of his veteran trainer, and a son of an Equus Champion Sprinter, allayed any stamina doubts when he stormed home to win the R750 000 Jonsson Workwear Gr1 Cape Derby
With the unfortunate scratching of ante-post odds-on favourite, Kommetdieding on Thursday due to an over-reach injury, a slew of challengers are now stacked up for Gr1 honours
Bravura went into the Derby in 2010 with unbeaten from four – like Kommetdieding does on Saturday
Rising star Kommetdieding is the highest rated entry and adds plenty of interest as he bids for his fifth victory on the trot
In Time Is Money this week we look at some of the past weekend’s highlights
High drama and some potentially dangerous race-riding cast a dark cloud over the inaugural running of the R5 million HSH Princess Charlene Big Cap at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth
After dedicating herself fully to the role for four challenging years, the increasing demands on her time and personal life have led her to reassess her career direction
Two smaller stables made their mark last week with notable victories, each carrying a backstory
