NATIONAL COLOUR vs "J.J".

Reading a report from Molly, that after her race in France, we could have the dream clash between our two local hero's in the Hong Kong sprint in Dec?

What a classic that would be,i bet a new course record could be set.

National Colour over 1000 metres, J J over 1200 metres.

What a race that would be. If national colour gets sex allowance and goes over 5f she may be hard to catch. Definitely one to watch though a real test for JJ imo.

Sean Tarry did say that Mythical was just as good as NC if not better when they first ran Mythical. JJ showed Mythical what sprinting was about so who knows.

Lets pray that this race happens over 5f so that we can debate

Isn't Sacred Kingdom running? And last time I checked HK Sprint was over 1,200m

Imho JJ would be a very hot favourite to beat National Colour at HK Sprint.

No disrespect to NC's owners - but as they themselves know she is a much better 1,000m Horse than 1200m - and to me she would be at least 3/1 against beating JJ in HK.

Now whether JJ wins or not in HK, will be down to many factors not least of which are his opponents and how he travels.

However, I still think he could be on the Scotia side of a good bet = odds on
- lol!

Respectfully, Jim.

So in HK Sprint if NC is 3/1 and JJ is odds on, let's make it evens, that is 75% of the market, which would mean horses like Sacred Kingdom (highest rated sprinter in world) and Apache Cat (last 5 wins all at Group 1) would be around the 7 to 8-1 mark? That would lift the 4 horses to 100% in the market and we can't forget the other 10 or so that would run that would all fit into the remaining 20%, meaning they would all be 50-1? I'll bet around JJ and NC as they will both be way overs on the HK tote on raceday. But anyone willing to bet me the 7-1 or 8-1 Sacred Kingdom or Apache Cat please do so.

The 3/1 NC was a match bet w/JJ, and I didn't want to insult her owners by putting up bigger odds.

As for JJ, maybe he'll end up short odds, on the day. Obviously dependant on who else was races, how he travels and many other factors.

But Luthers,steady on, lets wait until race time - you never know,you might well get those odds.

Anyhow, may the best Horse win on the day - it won't be the first time JJ's been underestimated and I dare say, it won't be the last - lol!

All the best,Jim.

Am not criticising any horse - far from it. I have had the good fortune to see all four race and let's just hope they all line up fit and healthy on race day. Its what racing needs. Just as a matter of interest, how would they compare against National Currency, remembering he went to HK and ran Silent Witness to a nose when Silent Witness was unbeatable? Interested in your thoughts.

Sorry mate, new to the game - hopefully one of the ol skool will comment.

Have a nice night - Jim.

Here's a summary of the South African form of National Currency, National Colour and J J The Jet Plane.

National Currency (colt by National Assembly)
As 3 year old
20 July 2003 - Won Gr1 Mercury Sprint (Clwd 1200m) by 5.25 carrying 57.5
1 June 2003 - 2nd Gr1 Golden Horse Sprint (Scot 1200m) by 0.25 carrying 54.5
15 Mar 2003 - Won Gr1 Computaform Sprint (Turf 1000m) by 1.50 carrying 55.5
25 Jan 2003 - 3rd Gr1 Cape Flying Championship (Kenw 1000m) by 0.30 carrying 54.5
12 Oct 2002 - Won Listed 3yo Falcon Sprint (Newm 1200m) by 1.00 carrying 58.0
As 2 year old
6 July 2002 - 3rd Gr1 2yo Premiers Champion Stakes (Grey 1400m) by 0.60 carrying 57.0
26 May 2002 - Won Gr1 2yo Gold Medallion (Scot 1200m) by 2.50 carrying 57.0
23 Mar 2002 - 3rd Gr2 2yo Protea Stakes (Turf 1200m) by 0.80 carrying 57.0
23 Feb 2002 - Won Listed 2yo Storm Bird Stakes (Turf 1000m) by 1.25 carrying 55.0

12 runs 8 wins 1 second 3 thirds, never beaten by more than 0.80
Won 3 Gr1's and 2 Listed Stakes

National Colour (filly by National Assembly)
As 3 year old
15 July 2006 - Won Gr1 Mercury Sprint Sprint (Clwd 1200m) by 1.50 carrying 55.0
28 May 2006 - Won Gr1 SA Fillies Sprint (Scot 1200m) by 0.25 carrying 56.5
29 April 2006 - Won Gr1 Computaform Sprint (Turf 1000m) by 4.25 carrying 53.5
1 April 2006 - Won 3yo Man O War Stakes (Turf 1100m) by 6.25 carrying 51.5

10 runs 7 wins 1 second 1 third 1 unplaced
Won 3 Gr1's and 1 Stakes

J J The Jet Plane (By Jet Master)
As 3 year old
20 July 2008 - Won Gr1 Mercury Sprint (Clwd 1200m) by 4.00 carrying 57.5
31 May 2008 - Won Gr1 Golden Horse Casino Sprint (Scot 1200m) by 2.25 carrying 60.0
3 May 2008 - Won Gr1 Computaform Sprint (Turf 1000m) by 0.25 carrying 58.5
12 Apr 2008 - Won 3yo Gr3 Man O War Sprint (Turf 1100m) by 2.75 carrying 60.0
24 Mar 2008 - Won Gr2 Senor Santa Handicap (Vaal 1200m) by 2.25 carrying 53.0
6 Jan 2008 - 3rd Listed 3yo Sea Cottage Stakes (Turf 1800m) by 6.25 carrying 58.0
3 Nov 2007 - Won 3yo Gr3 Graham Beck Stakes (Turf 1400m) by 2.50 carrying 55.0

10 runs 7 wins 0 seconds 1 third 2 unplaced
Unbeaten over less than a mile
Won 3 Gr1's, 1 Gr2 and 2 Gr3's

So form pretty much comparative. All three outstanding horses. Let's hope Sacred Kingdom and Apache cat come back this campaign. Best to back JJ and Nat Colour on the HK tote as you will be getting way overs.