While the Gr1 Cape Derby in its new slot of 22 February will maintain the interest down South as the sun sets on the Cape summer season, the focus turns to the Highveld on Saturday.
The fields for the Gauteng Guineas and Wilgerbosdrift Gauteng Fillies Guineas were finalised on Monday morning.
Well-related and undefeated Summer Pudding (Pic – JC Photos)
The Gr2 contests are the opening legs of the Triple Crown, and Wilgerbosdrift Triple Tiara respectively.
Sean Tarry has three strong runners in the colt’s contest. Gr2 Dingaans winner Shango, 2yo Gr1winner Eden Roc, and fast-improving Ikigai will all have their supporters.
Mike de Kock has accepted with Frosted Gold, who was runner-up to Shango in the Dingaans.
Paul Peter’s undefeated Summer Pudding will attract a lot of attention in the Fillies race.
See the fields below:
GAUTENG GUINEAS (Grade 2)
For 3 year-olds (1st Leg SA Triple Crown)
For 3 year-olds (1st Leg SA Triple Crown)
No Apprentice Allowance
| 1 | 7 | Shango | 60 | 120 | TBA | G Lerena | Sean Tarry | |
| 2 | 1 | Eden Roc | 60 | 114 | T A | …………… | Sean Tarry | |
| 3 | 2 | Frosted Gold (NZ) | 60 | 114 | A | C Zackey | Mike de Kock | |
| 4 | 6 | Ikigai | 60 | 114 | A | *L J Ferraris | Sean Tarry | |
| 5 | 11 | Riverstown | 60 | 108 | A | W Kennedy | Paul Peter | |
| 6 | 3 | Youcanthurrylove | 60 | 108 | A | S Khumalo | Fabian Habib | |
| 7 | 8 | Astrix | 60 | 104 | A | C Murray | Paul Peter | |
| 8 | 9 | Arapaho | 60 | 99 | T A | …………… | Paul Peter | |
| 9 | 5 | Leopold | 60 | 98 | A | C Maujean | J A Janse van Vuuren | |
| 10 | 4 | Green Laser | 60 | 96 | BA | M V’Rensburg | Robbie Sage | |
| 11 | 12 | Bohica | 60 | 94 | T A | N Juglall | M G Azzie/A A Azzie | |
| 12 | 10 | Al Borak | 60 | 91 | BA | D Schwarz | M G Azzie/A A Azzie | |
| (1,2,4) (5,7,8) (11,12) | ||||||||
WILGERBOSDRIFT GAUTENG FILLIES GUINEAS (Grade 2)
3yo Fillies (1st Leg Wilgerbosdrift SA Triple Tiara)
3yo Fillies (1st Leg Wilgerbosdrift SA Triple Tiara)
No Apprentice Allowance
| 1 | 6 | Mill Queen | 60 | 112 | A | G Lerena | David Nieuwenhuizen | |
| 2 | 11 | Shivers | 60 | 110 | A | C Maujean | Dorrie Sham | |
| 3 | 1 | Summer Pudding | 60 | 110 | A | W Kennedy | Paul Peter | |
| 4 | 5 | Kayla’s Champ | 60 | 108 | A | D L Habib | Paul Matchett | |
| 5 | 9 | Keep Smiling | 60 | 107 | TBA | R Danielson | Sean Tarry | |
| 6 | 18 | Magic School | 60 | 107 | BA | D Schwarz | Gary Alexander | |
| 7 | 13 | Marygold | 60 | 107 | A | N Juglall | Alec Laird | |
| 8 | 4 | Spiritofthegroove | 60 | 107 | T A | …………… | Sean Tarry | |
| 9 | 19 | Victoria Paige | 60 | 107 | A | *L J Ferraris | Sean Tarry | |
| 10 | 2 | Snow Palace | 60 | 105 | A | C Zackey | Corne Spies | |
| 11 | 16 | Risk Taker | 60 | 102 | A | R Simons | Mike de Kock | |
| 12 | 8 | Rio’s Winter | 60 | 96 | T A | P Strydom | Stephen Moffatt | |
| 13 | 17 | Virtuosa | 60 | 95 | BA | C Murray | Mike de Kock | |
| 14 | 15 | Christmas Flower | 60 | 93 | A | S Khumalo | Alec Laird | |
| 15 | 10 | Flying High | 60 | 93 | A | M V’Rensburg | Alec Laird | |
| 16 | 12 | Querari Ferrari | 60 | 91 | A | *J Gates | Erico Verdonese | |
| 17 | 3 | Mary O | 60 | 90 | A | Reserve 1 | Lezeanne Forbes | |
| 18 | 14 | Machali | 60 | 89 | A | Reserve 2 | Candice Dawson | |
| 19 | 7 | Tartan Dancer | 60 | 86 | BA | Reserve 3 | St John Gray | |
| Same Trainer – Not Coupled on Tote | ||||||||
| (5,8,9) (7,14,15) (11,13) | ||||||||
