One Stripe – King of the Turf

One Stripe delivered a dazzling performance when it counted, claiming victory in the prestigious King’s Plate at Kenilworth on Saturday.

The Breeders’ Cup ‘Win and You’re In’ contest unfolded as expected, with the early pace dictated by Oriental Charm, followed by Montein, and eventually Snow Pilot, who had to contend with a challenging wide draw.

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Fourie Double Grand Slammed the Paddock Field

With a blistering pace set by Lavender Bay, the stablemate of Saartjie, the Paddock Stakes was perfectly primed for a closer to steal the show—and that’s exactly what happened. Double Grand Slam, a filly many doubted over the distance, delivered a late burst of brilliance to claim victory.

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Wide Open King’s Plate Represents Lack of South African Standout

The depth in the field of largely 120 to 130-rated horses represents the quality South Africa possesses in the premier mile race in the land.

Unfortunately, the race lacks a standout, and so does the nation. Barring the fan favorite, Quid Pro Quo, there isn’t a true standout in the mile ranks in South Africa or any other distance for that matter.

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FACTEUR CHEVAL PREPS FOR DUBAI DIRT DEBUT

Facteur Cheval, a 6-year-old gelding trained by Jérôme Reynier, completed a sharp 7-furlong workout on Saturday at Cagnes-sur-Mer, preparing for his dirt debut in the Grade 1 Al Maktoum Challenge on January 24 at Meydan. The reigning Dubai Turf champion delivered a strong performance on the synthetic track, with a notable mid-work split of :33 4/5 over 600 meters while staying comfortably on the bridle.

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Poker Face and Tuz Shine as Meydan Welcomes the New Year

Meydan kicked off 2025 with a thrilling Sword of Honour racenight, headlined by Poker Face’s narrow victory in the G2 Zabeel Mile (sponsored by Phi Advertising) and Tuz’s domination in the G3 Dubawi Stakes (sponsored by Binghatti Developers). The night showcased class and drama, setting an exciting tone for the new year in UAE racing.

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