Matthew De Kock seen collecting an Equus award from Gary Player
Assistant trainer Matthew De Kock gives the yard’s views on their runners at Turffontein today.
R1-million Gauteng Guineas (Gr2), 1600m:
“Everybody might say Anjaal was disappointing last time but I didn’t think he would win and cautioned punters accordingly on Tellytrack. But he has made the improvement we expected. We will be racing him in blinkers and I expect him to run to his form. I wouldn’t leave him out this time. He has improved the most I’ve ever seen a horse improve from race to race. He is draw at 2 so will be there for nothing. Mutamakkin looks held at the weights on his last run but I think Anthony Delpech went to early. This time he will ride him with a bit more patience.
R500,000 Wilgerbosdrift Gauteng Fillies Guineas (Gr2) 1600m:
“Pine Princess is drawn badly and the 1600m is a bit on the sharp side for her. We will have to commit early but on a line through Carry On Alice I believe she has a chance. She will be better suited to the 1800m SA Fillies Classic and the 2450m SA Oaks.”
R250,000 Acacia Handicap (Gr3), 1600m
“Maria Theresa has been disappointing. She shows us a lot at home and hasn’t produced it on the racetrack. That she meets her rivals on handicap terms is more in her favour. I think last time she found the race too far. If Wisdom Stone can produce her best form she has a chance.”
R150,000 Aquanaut Handicap (Listed), 2450m:
“Aki Bua had a good win last time. He is distance suited. Raymond Danielson had to go early to keep S’il Vout Plait in a pocket. He is drawn 1 and is as fit as can be. Guy From Dubai needed his last run and might need one more. I give him a small place chance.”
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