Wednesday 09 September 2020 v EQUUS 2020 Different – very different! 1 v 2 v REQUIRED It’s old news that it’s been a very While it may lack a bit of the razzmatazz The show will be available to view different year so far. Between of the Montecasino show that we have FREE on www.tellytrack.com – just Covid-19 and Phumelela’s business become so accustomed to – even in the register online rescue, amongst other happenings, professionally capable hands of refresh- Equus was a 50-1 shot in the latter ing new hosts Neil Andrews and Nico While racing is not racing if there isn’t part of May. But this Sunday our Kritsiotis – there are a few upsides in this a minor aspect mired in controversy of annual accolades to the achievers format. Think about it - no need for those some sorts, the hundred percent ‘Cape will actually be broadcast at 19h30 ridiculous air kisses and fake smiles. free’ Equus judging panel of Alistair on Tellytrack, DStv 249. What a pleasure! Cohen, Andrew Harrison, Jack Milner, Equus candidates Golden Ducat & Rainbow Bridge Candiese Lenferna 3 Cover Image ‘Equus’ - by kind courtesy, Candiese Lenferna v Ken Nicol and David Thiselton have Champion Two-year-old Filly The Horse of the Year will be selected hopefully applied their minds in optimal Anything Goes, Sentbydestiny, Vernichey from any of the winners in the equine fashion – even though we have our categories. The groom of the Horse thoughts on their bizarre scrapping of Champion Three-year-old Colt of the Year will be acknowledged for the stayers category. Golden Ducat, Got The Greenlight his contribution to the success of the winner. And a word to the organisers. Instead Champion Three-year-old Filly of offering to relaunch the media award Missisippi Burning, Summer Pudding Breeder Awards: in 2021 for the game’s dwindling news brigade, rather open your hearts and Champion Older Male Champion Stallion minds and talk to us and your Belgarion, Hawwaam, One World, stakeholders in a proactive and Rainbow Bridge, Vardy Champion Breeder transparent vein. That beats never say- ing anything, and then responding Champion Older Filly/Mare Champion Broodmare defensively in fifth amendment mode Celtic Sea, Clouds Unfold, Queen when somebody asks a perfectly sane Supreme, Ronnie’s Candy, Temple Grafin TBA will, in addition, be honouring the and logical question. outstanding South African breeder Champion Sprinter But we digress – let’s look at the Celtic Sea, Rivarine, Russet Air, Van Individual Awards: various categories and the illustrious Halen, Warrior’s Rest nominees: Champion Apprentice Champion Miler Equine categories: Hawwaam, Rainbow Bridge, Vardy Champion Jockey Champion Two-year-old Colt Champion Middle Distance Champion Trainer Erik the Red, Mount Pleasant, Belgarion, Gold Ducat, Got the Nourbese, Tempting Fate Greenlight, Hawwaam, One World, Champion Owner Rainbow Bridge, Summer Pudding Equus nominee Celtic Sea Candiese Lenferna HAVE YOUR SAY! The Sporting Post is running a poll where readers can vote on their choice as SA Horse Of The Year. Click here for more 4 WSB Gold Cup winner Paths Of Victory v Candiese Lenferna STAYERSThe decision by the Equus panel Gold VaseTOLD and the Gold Cup byTO Noble Tune’s son GO Paths Of to drop the Champion Stayers was won by three different Victory with an heroic award for the past season is horses, surely the panel could front-running performance. another body blow to the head have found a standout in the of the poor cousin of the SA collective of the 25 odd staying Surely that deserved at the very racing ranks, the longhaulers. features within the period under least, a nomination to the stayers review? category? Earlier this century, the stayers award was split between the There is only one staying Gr1 on His owner Mario Ferreira is one sexes, but we cannot recall a the programme – the SA Derby, of our biggest patrons. Be lovely time when a category was and that is restricted to 3yo’s. to hear what he said when his summararily dropped just Racing Manager Des Gonsalves because it was felt that there It was won by longshot Out Of told him that Paths Of Victory is was no outright deserving Your League who beat stakes not even an Equus nominee. winner. That’s a cop out. winner Shango and subsequent Durban July runner-up , and a Because the category has been By implication, the decision then horse fancied by many to be dumped. surely suggests that every other crowned SA Horse Of The Year, category clearly displays an Got The Greenlight. The Gr2 Cape Summer Stayers ‘outright deserving winner’? We on Met day was won by all know the answer to that. Then the Gold Cup is another Oratorio’s tough as teak good starting point to find more daughter Snapscan. She It goes without saying that while nominees. deserved a nomination. There some years are naturally more are no cheques being dished vintage than others, this has Our 21st century history shows out, but the acknowledgement been a topsy turvy season to that 45% of Gold Cup winners go makes a difference to the beat all others and even if the on to become Champion Stayer. breeders and the owners, for a traditional unofficial stayers triple start. crown of the Gold Bowl, the The centennial running was won 5 v Taubin Grove Taubin Leading owner Mario Ferreira’s Ngozi. The end-to-end winner of scrapped the category. But there recentJUST WSB Gold Cup winner SouthCHILLING Africa’s premier staying is nothing that motivates a fighter Paths Of Victory is seen race sadly won’t enjoy the like a kick of sand in the face. So enjoying his well-deserved break honour of seeing his name on watch this space! at a farm near Summerveld the Equus Awards nomination under the caring eye of Bonga lists as the powers-that-be have 6 Royal Treatment For A Royal Guest!v Gr1 Daily News 2000 winner & Vodacom Durban July runner-up Got The Greenlight enjoyed his break with us ‘Got The Greenlight’s condition is a testimony to the dedication and outstanding care during his well deserved vacation with Jodi and Sue Peters. It is support services like theirs that make us trainers look good! The regular photo's and updates – they are simply professional and caring people who love what they are doing. I cannot thank them enough and Got The Greenlight is back in light work and loving life’ – Joey Soma Get in touch now for pricing & information7 071 171 7502 www.precentorplace.co.za Miss Florida (Luke Ferraris) is led in by Justin Snaith and Nic Jonsson after her Gr1 victory v Candiese Lenferna MISS FLORIDA TO RIDGEMONT8 HIGHLANDS v Miss Florida on the farm The beautifully-bred 2019 Gr1 Allan progeny have already earned over $22 out giving weight away in a variety of Robertson Championship winner million in stakes. features against the best. and Cape Champion Juvenile filly of her year, Miss Florida has joined the Miss Florida became the 20th Gr1 winner She has the blood and the character, powerful Ridgemont Highlands sired by deceased multiple champion and brings that time proven Captain broodmare band and will visit the Captain Al (Al Mufti) when she Al x Trippi cross to the table. I have no top farm’s multiple Gr1 winner maintained her unbeaten status to doubt that if she imparts half her heart Canford Cliffs this season. clinch the spoils in a rousing finish to the to her offspring, then the Ridgemont prestigious 2019 Gr1 Alan Robertson Highlands team have some exciting Raced by leading owner Nic Jonsson Championship during the SA Champions times to look forward to. We will be under the Snaith Racing banner, Miss Season on the East Coast. following her progress with interest Florida’s acquisition by the Ridgemont and we wish them well. She is genuine Highlands team will further bolster the Her dual SA champion trainer Justin class,” added Snaith. champion nursery’s elite broodmare Snaith told the Sporting Post on band, and the daughter of champion Wednesday that Miss Florida had shown Miss Florida is the first foal of the five sire Captain Al joins an illustrious list of ‘huge potential’ early on in her career. time winning, and stakes placed Trippi ladies to visit the international stakes mare, Diva’s Daughter. Miss Florida’s producing Canford Cliffs, whose highly “As it has proven in the case of many fourth dam, Lover’s Rose, also ranks anticipated first SA-bred yearlings will exciting young fillies, the merit rating as the fourth dam of outstanding go through the ring in 2021. penalty that she was lumbered with when racemare Atlantic Jewel, a winner of 10 winning that Gr1 early on at of only 11 starts, and also Gr1 MRC An extraordinarily talented winner of Hollywoodbets Scottsville put her on the Thousand Guineas winner five Gr1 races in a row, Canford Cliffs’ back foot. But she always ran her heart Commanding Jewel. 9 v Sabina’s Dynasty first foal by Canford Cliffs - exceptional! “As an established stakes winner Ridgemont Highlands’ Craig Kieswetter. 2008-2009), Takingthepeace (Gr1 producing sire in both hemispheres, South African Fillies Classic winner), Canford Cliffs is getting the quality of He confirmed that they have been very Sabina’s Dynasty (Gr2 Gerald mare support in South Africa that befits active in supporting Canford Cliffs with Rosenberg Stakes winner), and his status and he stamps his progeny black type mares since his arrival in Crimson Blossom (Gr3 Kenilworth Final with athleticism and quality. We have South Africa and this season was no Fling Stakes winner plus the mother of been extremely progressive as a farm different.