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
‘I called the owner and before I could even make the offer he excitedly told me that a certain South African bookmaker had just called 10 minutes earlier to make an offer of R5m’
