Do Deuce Claims Japan Cup for Record Breaking Jockey Take

In a remarkable display of tactical brilliance, the 5-year-old Do Deuce (Heart’s Cry {Jpn}–Dust and Diamonds, by Vindication) secured victory in the prestigious G1 Japan Cup at Tokyo Racecourse on Sunday. Guided by the seasoned hands of 55-year-old jockey Yutaka Take, Do Deuce unleashed a powerful late burst from the back of the pack to narrowly edge out Shin Emperor (Fr) (Siyouni {Fr}) and Durezza (Jpn) (Duramente {Jpn}), who dead-heated for second. It was a slow run affair making the win extra special. 

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ONE STRIPE Reigns Supreme in Gr 2 Cape Punters Cup

Odds-on favorite ONE STRIPE delivered on expectations with an authoritative victory in the Grade 2 Cape Punters Cup over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday. Despite the smooth result, it wasn’t entirely straightforward, as he had to reel in stablemate ALL OUT FOR SIX, who surged to an early lead. However, when Gavin Lerena urged the One World colt into action, he unleashed an electric turn of foot, taking command in the final 100m to win by an emphatic 1.75 lengths

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Heversham Park Secures Time Thief at Nadeson Park Dispersal

Heversham Park made a notable impression at last week’s 2024 Mixed Sale, which featured the dispersal of Nadeson Park stock following the passing of prominent owner and breeder Hassen Adams. Among the standout purchases was the Australian-bred stallion Time Thief, a son of the legendary sire Redoute’s Choice.

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Riders Need to Learn to Pace Races

It’s no secret that South Africa has a dwindling pool of jockeys of decent caliber, and the Summer Bowl Non-Black Type, won by Double Grand Slam, served as a glaring example of this issue.

The race was tailor-made for a front-running effort from Rascova from draw 2, who was the horse to beat on paper—if ridden properly. Unfortunately, the ride she received from Denis Schwartz was a disappointing display of race pacing..

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