Kenilworth Saturday

Assuming that they race on Saturday..................

I have Parade Prince running in the 9th with something approaching a manageable draw. The race is loaded with intrigue :

Jockey Schlechter jumped off last time stating ' There's not enough money from a decent draw ' etc. Interestingly he has now jocked himself off my horse to ride Dolfie Maeder's horse. Adding fuel to the fire is that it is owned by Philip Zurnamer who my brother works for and whom I know very well......... As they say -the plot thickens.

Also in the race is a Mike Bass horse named Emperor n Napoleon ( what were they smoking when they named this one? ). At the 2007 Vintage Sale I schlepped out to Durbanville to buy this horse on the advice of Form Bloodstock. Unfortunately my limit of 100k never even got me in to the bidding as he sold for 300k. So it would be nice to beat him!

Having said all that I won't even be at Kenilworth as the race clashes with the international rugby. Regrettably Maiden Plates, by comparison, hold lesser appeal as I am likely to be heavily 'involved' in the rugby.

Nevertheless I understand the horse is very well and a good performance is expected. I don't think his price will make him a betting proposition for me. That should make him a penalty kick!

break a leg with you boy on Saturday Garrick, will watch with interest.

Morning Garrick, thanks for the input and will be checking your race.

All the best Garrik - It will win. If you've read the secret you will know what I mean.

Nice one Garrick, a wee plug from Neil Pretorius on USO, not often we get a mention.

Parade Price - Stiff Garrick, really stiff!!

Thought he had it in the bag with 100m to go.

Hope you boxed the exactas's!!

Nice run from yours Garrick.

Just finished vomiting!

Thought only LUKE did the vomiting.....think grant thought he had it in the bag and got caught by karl on the outside....

Karl lucky and unlucky.Won but got a week suspension for interference to Puffins horse and another.