Entries for the Cape Racing Summer Country Championship Finals to be run on 8 February are due by 11h00 on Friday with the Hollywoodbets Kenilworth programme hosting five finals of R200 000 each over 1000m, 1200m, 1400m, 1600m and 1800m.
Cape Racing’s success in boosting the horse population levels in the Western Cape has been underscored in no small measure by the introduction of the Country Championships just over a year ago.
The consistent Captain’s Destiny tops the latest log (Pic – Chase Liebenberg)
Cape Racing management identified in late 2023 that a diverse horse population is key to sustained future growth, and coupled with programme innovation, boosted stakes, and the RaceCape Incentive, field sizes in the province have seen substantial growth.
In essence, the aim of the Country Championships is to highlight genuine race and earnings opportunities and to illustrate that lower-rated horses in the Cape have the ability to earn considerably in the province, making the ownership experience economically attractive while allowing the owners to continue experiencing the thrills of racing in the Cape.
The Vaughan Marshall-trained Captain’s Destiny is the latest log-leader per 28th January.
The Klawervlei bred 4yo daughter of William Longsword is in a rich vein of form, and looks set for a decent payday for owners John Koster and Byron Norval.
“Captain’s Destiny is doing very well at home and she will be running on 8 February,” trainer Vaughan Marshall told the Sporting Post on Wednesday.
Prize money is paid from R100 000 for first place, to R25 000 for 20th.
Owners and trainers are requested to note that entries for the 8 February raceday close at 11h00 on Friday 31 January, while declarations are due by 11h00 on Monday 3 February.
