FRESH FROM THE US did not have his nose in front at the line, but after a race review and objection, the decision was made that the raced good looking gelding by Traffic Guard was the better horse on the day and ended up in the winners box. He is lightly raced and might be difficult to judge how he will progress, but with every run he is improving and the next few runs show his abilities. Well done to Mr Clive Barnard, the stable values the support and it's always great to watch those bright and famous colours of ROOISPRUIT STUD. The stable is proud of the current win percentage at 18%, along with 52% for the placings. Hoping it continue for the season ahead. Thanking the sponsor HOLLYWOODB
What a weekend for Mr Vicky Veeramootoo! Grade 1 success was achieved for him on Gold Cup day when his filly won the Champions Stakes, well done to him and the connections. Diego de Gouveia, decided that one winner was not enough for the weekend and made sure he added the cherry on top when steering VARS VICKY to an easy victory. The 3-year-old gelding by Var was bred at the Gary Player Stud, well done to the stud. He has won two out of his three races, which could have been a hat trick, if only his inexperience had not caught him out on debut. He certainly made up for it with his last two wins in style. He still seems to be a bit green and immature, but as Diego said, "when the penny drops
