The first entries for the Vodacom Durban July are in and several KZN-breds are amongst them – including half-siblings, dual Gr1 winner Rabada (from the stable of Brett Crawford) and his grey AP Arrow half-brother, Glider Pilot, as well as Triple Tiara contender, Takingthepeace.
Three KZN associated horses will be running in the Gr1 Daily News 2000, which was won by Summerhill-bred Rabada last year. The three include Rabada’s grey half-brother Glider Pilot, Varsfontein son of Mogok, Pagoda, and Summerhill-bred Gr3 winning Visionaire colt Africa Rising.
KZN-breds and horses by KZN sires won four of the nine race card at Turffontein yesterday, including three of the days features – the Oaks Trial Listed, the Derby Trial and the Gr2 Senor Santa Stakes, whilst Rabada’s grey half-brother won over 2000m on debut in the last race.
KZN produces less than 20% of the racing stock annually in South Africa and yesterday’s performances at Turffontein are not to be ignored.