Congratulations to St John Gray of Graystone Stud for being the winning breeder, trainer and owner of Eiger Sanction, the 4YO Potala Palace – In My Secret Life colt who won the 5th race at Turffontein thanks to a cracking ride by Muzi Yeni.
You can watch the race replay via –https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=frv2uu6JBlg
Thank you to JC Photos for the photos.
“Every element of the raceday has the aspect of time attached to it,” explained Gold Circle’s Event Marketing Manager Ken Tweddell, “from the time used to select the right stallion for the perfect mare, to the preparation of the perfect yearling for the sales. “From the time of the two-year-old’s first race, to competing as a seasoned contender in the “ultimate” race – the Vodacom Durban July, it is years of time focused on a race that lasts just over two minutes,” he added.
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