A timeless classic and a springboard to greater things, the R1,5 million SplashOut Gr1 Cape Derby boasts a typically high quality line-up in what promises to be a vintage renewal of the final Grade 1 feature of the inaugural Hollywoodbets Kenilworth Summer Festival Of Racing on Saturday 25 February.
Charles Dickens – ready to show he can take them on over 2000m! (Pic – Candiese Lenferna)
Proudly sponsored for the first time by SplashOut Print Branding and Media, the Cape Derby class of 2023 was announced earlier today and is headed by the exciting Hollywoodbets Gr1 Cape Guineas winner Charles Dickens.
The formidable opposition includes a seven strong challenge to be saddled by fearless competitor and defending champion trainer Justin Snaith, who won the race in 2022 with the enigmatically talented chestnut, Pomp And Power.
1st R890625, 2nd R285000, 3rd R142500, 4th R71250, 5th R35625, RCIS R75000
SPLASHOUT CAPE DERBY (Grade 1)
For 3-year-oldsNo Apprentice / Female Sex Allowance
| 1 | 1 | Nevada King | 60 | 87 | A | Gavin Lerena | Justin Snaith | |
| 2 | 2 | Charles Dickens | 60 | 132 | A | Aldo Domeyer | Candice Bass-Robinson | |
| 3 | 3 | Cosmic Event | 60 | 86 | A | Jason Gates | Justin Snaith | |
| 4 | 4 | At My Command | 60 | 114 | A | Keagan de Melo | Brett Crawford | |
| 5 | 5 | Grinkov | 60 | 102 | T A | Luyolo Mxothwa | Glen Kotzen | |
| 6 | 6 | Mucho Dinero | 60 | 87 | A | Grant van Niekerk | Justin Snaith | |
| 7 | 7 | Triple Time | 60 | 104 | BA | Bernard Fayd’Herbe | Justin Snaith | |
| 8 | 8 | Without Question | 60 | 99 | A | Juan Paul v’d Merwe | Justin Snaith | |
| 9 | 9 | See It Again | 60 | 104 | A | …………… | Michael Roberts | |
| 10 | 10 | Itsrainingwilliam | 60 | 106 | A | Piere Strydom | Justin Snaith | |
| 11 | 11 | Rockpool | 60 | 101 | A | Richard Fourie | Justin Snaith | |
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The SplashOut Cape Town Seafood and Jazz Racing Festival returns to Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday 25 Feb ending the summer season off with a splash.
The jazzy affair welcomes guests and racing enthusiasts to a Derby Day filled with stellar racing, live jazz entertainment, gin bars and a gastronomic feast of seafood and sushi.
Admission is free with cash prize giveaways, a kids zone and special guest performance by Craig Lucas.
Visit www.caperacing.co.za for more info. Destination Cape Racing – You’ve arrived!
