A ten race programme headed by the R200 000 Listed Settlers Trophy, the first Cape stakes feature of 2024/25, has been declared for the Hollywoodbets Durbanville ‘Braai Bak & Brew’ racemeeting on Saturday.
There are 120 runners over the ten races, with a field of nine, including a quartet from the Justin Snaith yard, lining up in the 2000m feature handicap.
With a number of lightly weighted runners, the pace is likely to be on from the break in a titanic tactical duel as three yards send out eight of the nine runners.
Dean Kannemeyer – set for summer! (Pic – Candiese Lenferna)
Dean Kannemeyer saddles a smart coupling in recent course winner Pas De Nom (52kgs) and topweight, Ponte Pietra (60kgs).
“Pas De Nom won a good race at the course last week. Craig Zackey said he was going well at the 250m marker and then suddenly hung right in. He pulled up sound and he has won over 1900m and goes well at this course. Anthony Andrews is a talented lightweight rider. He’s a runner!” Kannemeyer told the Sporting Post on Monday morning.
1st R118750, 2nd R38000, 3rd R19000, 4th R9500, 5th R4750, RCIS R10000
SETTLERS TROPHY (Listed)
Handicap for 4-year-old Horses and older
WFA: 3yrs-9.5kgs 4yrs-1kgs
No Apprentice / Female Sex Allowance
| 1 | 1 | Navy Strength | 54 | 96 | T A | Juan Paul v’d Merwe | Justin Snaith | |
| 2 | 2 | Pas De Nom | 52 | 92 | A | Anthony Andrews | Dean Kannemeyer | |
| 3 | 3 | Rapidash | 59.5 | 109 | A | Grant van Niekerk | Justin Snaith | |
| 4 | 4 | Solar Power | 55 | 98 | A | Gareth Wright | Brett Crawford | |
| 5 | 5 | Ponte Pietra | 60 | 108 | HAe | Sean Veale | Dean Kannemeyer | |
| 6 | 6 | Call To Unite | 52 | 92 | A | #Rachel Venniker | Justin Snaith | |
| 7 | 7 | Sachdev | 57.5 | 103 | A | Richard Fourie | Justin Snaith | |
| 8 | 8 | Allez Moris | 52 | 88 | A | Kabelo Matsunyane | Brett Crawford | |
| 9 | 9 | Love Is A Rose | 57.5 | 103 | A | Corne Orffer | Greg Ennion | |
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| (1,3,6,7) (2,5) (4,8) | ||||||||
When quizzed as to why stable rider Craig Zackey wasn’t partnering World Pool Gold Cup third-placer Ponte Pietra, the Milnerton conditioner said that Sean Veale had gotten to know the son of Vercingetorix.
“Craig Zackey was man enough to concede last term that he and Ponte Pietra weren’t gelling and so Sean Veale was engaged. He is riding well and has ridden two nice races on the 5yo gelding. I gave him a break after the Gold Cup, where he ran a cracker, but he has had some grass-work in KZN. He definitely won’t be 100% on Saturday, but it’s a good starting point for the Cape Summer Of Champions season,” he added.
With Tuesday 24 September marking Heritage Day, the ideas is to get a head start on your Heritage and Braai Day celebrations at Braai, Bak & Brew – a vibrant family day that encapsulates the braai-loving heart of our nation against the backdrop of electrifying horse racing.
The first race is off at 11h45 on Saturday.
Savour the smoky goodness of a traditional braai, sample the finest local brews in our beer garden, discover hidden gems and timeless treasures at the Thrift Fest, and enjoy spending the day with family and friends in the heart of Durbanville’s wine country.
Free entry! Free parking!
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