EC PADDOCK STAKES

Henk Steenkamp

The R150 000 Paddock Stakes (race 6), over 1600m, is the first of two listed features at Fairview this Friday. Greeff saddles four runners in the Paddock Stakes, with Luna Halo the stable elect. She was disappointing in her last start in the Listed East Cape Breeders Stakes but should be ready to run a big race in this contest. Luna Halo loves track and trip. If she and Veale are at their best, this combination should be right there to give the visitors a run for their money.

Rainbow Lorikeet (Bass-Robinson) and Time For Love (Crawford/Rix) are the visitors. There is not much between them and they must be respected. Greeff has good backup in Crimson Princess who loves the mile. Rockie Reef makes her debut for the Smith yard and can place from a wide draw.

Bass-Robinson looks set to start the meeting in fine fashion. Maneki Neko (race 1) and English Mistress (race 2) look hard to oppose but there is huge betting support for the first timer Roomformanoeuvre (Kelly Mitchley) to challenge Maneki Neko.

The first of the eight races is off at 12:25.


Here's a list of previous winners: 

2023: And We Danced

2022: Integrity

2021: Santa Therese

2020: Elusive Heart

2019: Maverick Girl

2018: Beataboutthebush

2017: Beataboutthebush

2016: Purely Atomic

2015: Supreme Sunset

2014: Irish Myth

2013: Stormy Coast

2012: Dance To The Stars

2011: My Kazzie

2010: Sarah Em

2009: Hill Of Fire