The final fields for the second legs of the SA Triple Crown and SA Triple Tiara respectively were announced today. They will be run on a bumper Classic Day programme at Turffontein on Saturday 1 April.
Janoobi (Piere Strydom in striped cap) and Al Sahem (Anthony Delpech)
The R2 million Gr1 SA Classic has attracted a small but quality field, headed by Gauteng Guineas top two, Janoobi and Al Sahem.
The sons of Silvano produced a grandstand tussle in the first leg and a rematch looks a terrific prospect – with the extra ground likely to play into the hands of runner-up, Al Sahem.
R2 000 000 1800m
S A CLASSIC (Grade 1)
For 3 year-olds (2nd Leg of SA Triple Crown)
No Apprentice Allowance
| 1 | 8 | Janoobi | 60 | 103 | A | P Strydom | Mike de Kock | |
| 2 | 9 | Heavenly Blue (AUS) | 60 | 100 | A | C Murray | Mike de Kock | |
| 3 | 4 | Al Sahem | 60 | 98 | T A | A Delpech | Sean Tarry | |
| 4 | 2 | Unagi | 60 | 94 | A | C Zackey | Gary Alexander | |
| 5 | 1 | Furiosa (AUS) | 60 | 90 | T A | S Khumalo | Sean Tarry | |
| 6 | 3 | Crowd Pleaser | 60 | 88 | A | W Marwing | Johan Janse van Vuuren | |
| 7 | 6 | Kampala Campari | 60 | 88 | A | G van Niekerk | Andre Nel | |
| 8 | 7 | Tilbury Fort | 60 | 88 | T A | R Danielson | Sean Tarry | |
| 9 | 5 | Alaadel (AUS) | 60 | 85 | A | R Simons | Mike de Kock | |
| Same Trainer – Not Coupled on Tote | ||||||||
| (1,2,9) (3,5,8) | ||||||||
Gauteng Fillies Guineas runaway winner Smiling Blue Eyes has drawn well and will appreciate the extra 200m of the Wilgerbosdrift SA Fillies Classic.
Dynasty’s daughter Smiling Blue Eyes is set for Triple Tiara glory
The daughter of Dynasty ran a cracker over the mile from the worst of the draw in the Tiara opener and looks to make it a perfect step-up hat-trick, after a Gr3 Fillies Mile success in November last year.
The fairer sex race has attracted 13 runners, and includes the first leg runner-up, Al Hawraa.
R1 000 000 1800m
WILGERBOSDRIFT S A FILLIES CLASSIC (Grade 1)
3-year-old Fillies (2nd Leg SA Triple Tiara)
No Apprentice Allowance
| 1 | 11 | Safe Harbour | 60 | 108 | T A | S Khumalo | Sean Tarry | |
| 2 | 6 | Smiling Blue Eyes | 60 | 99 | T A | R Danielson | Sean Tarry | |
| 3 | 1 | Al Hawraa (AUS) | 60 | 96 | A | C Murray | Mike de Kock | |
| 4 | 4 | Maleficent | 60 | 95 | A | R Simons | Alec Laird | |
| 5 | 13 | Orchid Island | 60 | 95 | A | A Delpech | Mike de Kock | |
| 6 | 3 | Babbling Brooke | 60 | 93 | A | P Strydom | Ormond Ferraris | |
| 7 | 10 | Captain Gambler | 60 | 92 | A | R Fourie | Joey Ramsden | |
| 8 | 7 | Being Fabulous (AUS) | 60 | 91 | A | G Lerena | Johan Janse van Vuuren | |
| 9 | 8 | Oriental Oak | 60 | 86 | A | W Marwing | Robbie Sage | |
| 10 | 9 | Belle Rose | 60 | 85 | A | A Marcus | Mike de Kock | |
| 11 | 12 | My Friend Lee | 60 | 84 | A | M V’Rensburg | Lucky Houdalakis | |
| 12 | 5 | Bi Pot | 60 | 82 | A | C Maujean | Geoff Woodruff | |
| 13 | 2 | Philae | 60 | 80 | A | G van Niekerk | Andre Nel | |
| Same Trainer – Not Coupled on Tote | ||||||||
| (1,2) (3,5,10) | ||||||||
