A nice, big, strong horse with a bit of a high knee action but based on the work shown at home I am hoping he could earn a minor place cheque
‘Showing decent work but definitely needs further – but in saying that, I would not be surprised to see this horse finish in the money’
‘Nice filly but this is way too short for her – will be better over further’
For the second consecutive day, lightning causes havoc at Vaal
‘Shadow Man is well bred, and I am hoping he enjoys the experience on debut and hoping to see him running on’
The Mike de Kock yard has been spot-on with their assessments of their first-timers in recent months. Don’t miss the bus today!
There isn’t a stable in the country who gets their first-timer assessments more accurate than the De Kock yard. They have another today
‘Has been pleasing us at home but is bred for further than this. I would not be surprised to see this horse finishing in the money.’
Former SA Champion jockey Andrew Fortune’s six month quest to be relicenced to ride again reaches something of a watershed