For those of us who have never ridden in a race, it is difficult to criticise or understand the principle of allowing an opposing jockey to take the initiative and build up a lead of 12 lengths or more
Delayed from last Sunday where the persistent rains cut up the 1750m turf track, the R150 000 Listed The Sledgehammer is now run on the Greyville 1800m all-weather today
If he were still around today, the great New Zealand bred Sledgehammer would have been nearing his half century
Vodacom Durban July entries filled the top five places in the Listed The Sledgehammer
Cape Winter Derby winner Elusive Silva, like Krambambuli who won earlier, is one of 9 Justin Snaith Vodacom Durban July entries
Summerveld trainer Garth Puller held the local flag high for the KZN establishment at Scottsville on Sunday
Stable form and race fitness could be key to the outcome of today’s R150 000 Listed The Sledgehammer at Scottsville
The Listed The Sledgehammer sees a smart field lining up on Sunday. Tribal Dance catches the eye but there are a few good sorts in the wings
Alan Greeff’s recent Eastern Cape ‘Triple Crown’ star My Best Shot and the Lucky Houdalakis galloper Musical Score, a 3yo son of Oratorio, and a winner of his last two starts, are the two newbies
It is no mean feat to win at feature level from 1400m to 2400m, but My Best Shot proved equal to the task and set himself up for East Cape Horse Of The Year honours – and maybe a Hollywoodbets Durban July supplementary entry?
