THE van Heerden DOUBLE
No wonder trainer Jurgen van Heerden could not stop smiling at the Fairview race meeting this past Friday, writes Henk Steenkamp.
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Classic Day First Entries
South Africa's leading three-year-old Sandringham Summit who scored an emphatic win in the TAB Gauteng Guineas earlier this month is an entry in both the Grade 1 H F Oppenheimer Horse Chestnut Stakes where he could take on his elders including the likes of Equus horse of the year Princess Calla, July hero Winchester Mansion, top Cape horse At My Command and the Grade 1 SA Classic, the second leg of the Triple Crown where he will need to show he can also be brilliant over 1800m. The exciting colt may meet famililar foe Main Defender in the Horse Chestnut along with the one that beat the latter recently, Melech - what a race that could turn out to be! The smashing filly Gimme A Nother has been unstoppable and bids to remain unbeaten in six starts but in the Wilgerbosdrift SA Fillies Classic may meet Bavarian Beauty who like Sandringham Summit was the top filly in her time as a two-year-old. Brilliant racing, bring it on!
Clovis Island looks the sharpest spear at Carlisle
Clovis Island is entitled to step forward from his hurdling debut in the Come Racing At Carlisle In 2024 Novices' Hurdle on Monday.
King's Vanity looks regal at Kempton
King's Vanity can benefit from stepping back up to 1600m in the Try Unibet's New Acca Boosts Handicap at Kempton on Sunday.
Botes looking for a Quid Pro Quo
It has been a few weeks since trainer Barend Botes made the move from the Highveld to KwaZulu-Natal. The former jockey is an astute horseman but one who has ...
Yiu prepares Simply Maverick for HK Derby
Having savoured the ultimate BMW Hong Kong Derby (2000m) experience with stable star Voyage Bubble last season, Ricky Yiu is ...
Famous success on the cards at Haydock
Those that keep the faith with Famous Bridge can be rewarded in the Virgin Bet Grand National Trial Handicap Chase at Haydock on Saturday.
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