Trainer Mike de Kock has never been shy about throwing his runners in the deep end if he believes the horse has the ability to keep its head above water.
Mambo Come Tesio – can cement Gold Cup claims on Saturday (Pic – JC Photos)
So, it comes as no surprise to see he has nominated three-year-old Mambo Come Tesio for the Gr3 World Pool Gold Cup over 3200m on Sunday 30 July.
The gelded son of Mambo In Seattle has only raced seven times.
His first two starts were moderate, but he has blossomed since tried over distance and has won three times, his last two coming over 2400m and 2600m.
He looks likely to benefit from the additional 400m on the Inside track at Turffontein today when he contests Race 8, a Middle Stakes over 3000m.
The race will test just how quickly Mambo Come Tesio is improving as he comes up against the runner-up from his penultimate race in Breeze Over, who he will meet on 3.5kg worse terms. Nathan Kink rode him last time and he retains the ride
Mambo Come Tesio is raced by owner/breeder Winston Chow, who also campaigned The Apache with the De Kock team in the latter part of his career and The Centenary who, like Mambo Come Tesio, was a true marathon type.
The Gr3 World Pool Gold Cup declarations are due by 11h00 on Thursday 20 July.
The Turffontein first race is off at 12h00 on Saturday.
| Weather | Partly cloudy, 3 to 14 degs, 11 to 28km/h North Westerly cross/head wind. Sunset@ 5:33pm | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 1mm | |
| Irrigation | Last 24 Hours: 6mm | Last 7 Days: 6mm | |
| Penetrometer Reading | 21 | ||
| Track Condition | Good | ||
| False Rail | 2,5m on the back straight to 5m on the bend with a 5m spur at the 500m mark. | ||
