3yo Crop 2017/18

mydada wrote: We make the same mistake every year by calling them out too early

MasterOfMyFate wrote: I liked Monks Hood since he won his maiden in a common canter and he didn't disgrace himself from draw 13 to get 4th in a grade 1. Has been gelded and this is probably just a gallop for him today. Hope he realises his potential down the line.

MasterOfMyFate wrote:

MasterOfMyFate wrote: I liked Monks Hood since he won his maiden in a common canter and he didn't disgrace himself from draw 13 to get 4th in a grade 1. Has been gelded and this is probably just a gallop for him today. Hope he realises his potential down the line.

Very proud of this horse. Never easy travelling and showed real guts to hold Seerite

Also think he has a much better turn of foot when there's cut in the ground - I haven't seen what he showed on debut in any of his runs - I was thinking maybe it was just the level of opposition but yesterday the turn of foot to cruise up to them was similar to his debut. both occasions he had soft ground.

Pity he'll very rarely get soft conditions like that in SA. 14/1 race time was really generous for the only horse that was grade 1 placed(albeit a 2yo feature)

Any of the guys with good memories know who was the last KZN based horse to win the dingaans? I know Harry's son came second...

Muhtiman wrote: .....one for the note book is the Lope De Vega filly of Rob Scott that won her maiden on Sunday.....not really a fan of the Lope's.....but her dam was an Ozzie Oaks winner and she can be watched over ground but on less firm surfaces....heard big numbers were asked for a slice of this....but not many takers.....so I hope that she can eventually pay her way.....

MasterOfMyFate wrote: First Grade 1 for the the season for the 3yo's which is the cape fillies guineas.

Its all about Snowdance for me here. I think she'll love the long run in as she's quite a big sort who looks a galloping type. this has been her mission for quite some time now - the snaiths posted that on social media even before her 2nd start such was the confidence. She has a big chance to join the champions that have won this.

Lady in Black I will have also have a saver on as she's top class herself - Grade 1 winner but was never given a chance LTO - now gets a good draw.

Magical wonderland tried her best to reel in Snowdance but such was the latter's acceleration that she simply couldn't make much inroads. She was running on but I prefer Snowdance.

Also think Love Supreme is a lovely filly in the making. She has beaten some pretty weak fields but with ease. Certainly wouldn't be surprised should she pull it off but I think she may be much better in 6 months time.