FireAlley seeks second Algoa Cup title

FIREALLEY, trained by Jacques Strydom, will be out to defend his title in the Listed Algoa Cup over 2000m at Fairview on Saturday 31 October.

This gelded son of Flower Alley, only the second Port Elizabeth-based horse to win this prestigious R350,000 race in the last 20 years - the other being Surfin’ USA in 2009, also trained by Strydom - is one of 23 runners entered.

But FireAlley faces a tough task as My Best Shot, reigning Eastern Cape Horse of the Season, and Bournemouth, the province’s Champion Stayer, are also among the entries. Both horses are from the stable of Champion Trainer Alan Greeff.

As ususal, a strong contingent from the Western Cape will also make the trek to Gqeberha. Trainers Justin Snaith, Glen Kotzen, and Andre Nel have entered no less than eight runners between them.

Declarations for the Algoa Cup close on Monday 27 October.

The first entries, in order horse, weight, merit rating, and trainer, are:

Master Redoute - 62.5 - 117 - Andre Nel

My Best Shot - 61 - 116 - Alan Greeff

Bingwa - 61 - 114 - Gavin Smith

Holding Thumbs - 60.5 - 113 - Glen Kotzen

Bournemouth - 60.5 - 113 - Alan Greeff

Underworld - 59.5 - 111 - Justin Snaith

Golden Peace - 59 - 110 - Alan Greeff

FireAlley - 59 - 110 - Jacques Strydom

Zatara Magic - 58 - 108 - Gavin Smith

Queen Of Love - 52.5 - 99 - Alan Greeff

Ardabil - 52.5 - 99 - Justin Snaith

Brenden James - 53.5 - 99 - Juan Nel

Blackberry Malt - 52.5 - 97 - Glen Kotzen

Mr Fox - 52  96 - Alan Greeff

Call To Unite - 52 - 96 - Justin Snaith

Global Ally - 52 - 95 - Alan Greeff

Congressman - 52 - 93 - Andre Nel

Please Be True - 52 - 93 - Justin Snaith

Lanciafiamme - 52 - 92 - Cliffie Miller

Juan Carlos - 52 - 91 - Tara Laing

Red William - 52 - 86 - Sharon Kotzen

Home Reef - 52 - 86 - Sharon Kotzen

San Quintin - 52 - 58 - Emmanuel Kaknis