Chitengo Earns An Aquanaut Double
Gavin Lerena excelled in a thrilling finish to the R100 000 Listed Aquanaut Handicap
6th March 2021
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Gavin Lerena excelled in a thrilling finish to the R100 000 Listed Aquanaut Handicap
The Elusive Fort Filly Chitengo rounded off a happy day for Alec Laird and the Wilgerbosdrift-Mauritzfontein breeding partnership
Lyle Hewitson built the improving stayer to full momentum and despite the attentions of the accomplished 7yo longhauler Odd Rob, won rather convincingly
They say when they stay they always have a chance and Matchett’s Archipenko gelding showed solid stamina on the sticky underfoot conditions
Antonius Pius’ lightly raced staying son Cool Chardonnay registered a commendable double in the R150 000 Listed Aquanaut Handicap
Weiho Marwing looks to have a decent Derby prospect on his hands after the Antonius Pius gelding Cool Chardonnay stayed on best to beat a seasoned field of older stayers
The mastery of Piere Strydom was in evidence as Seal lumped his 63kgs around the Turffontein 2450m to win the Listed Aquanaut Handicap in style
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
Two South African star performers in Dean Kannemeyer’s Gimme A Prince and the Vaughan Marshall champion 3yo One Stripe, who runs in Sunday’s HSH Princess Charlene Big Cap, feature in the first edition of the LONGINES World’s Best Racehorse Rankings for 2025
