Justin Snaith got his 2024 World Sports Betting Cape Town Met day at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth off to a flying start when the speedy Varsfontein-bred grey Roman Agent ran out a popular winner in sunny and windless conditions, of the R600 000 World Sports Betting Listed Summer Juvenile Stakes.
Roman Agent (Grant van Niekerk) stays on best to beat first-timer Winds Of Change (Muzi Yeni) in the opener (Pic – Candiese Lenferna)
Described as ‘an immature horse with a beautiful stride and tons of ability’ by winning rider Grant van Niekerk, Roman Agent shook off the eyecatching attention of Azzie first-timer Winds Of Change (16-1) to win readily in a time of 65,45 secs for the 1100m.
The 13-10 favourite Lion Rampart appeared to run green and missed out on the quartet. He was passed late by 75-1 Gqeberha visitor Golden Rule, who will be unbackable next time in a maiden in his hometown! Full marks to Kelly Mitchley and her team.
A Varsfontein bred son of Vercingetorix (Silvano), Roman Agent hails from the champion family of Goldkeeper daughter, Secret Of Victoria, who is 24 years old but still producing the hits.
A really handsome grey, Roman Agent took his stakes to R285 000 with his second win and a place from his 3 starts.
Enjoy the replay!
