Sequel to break barriers
THERE is probably more scepticism rather than outright condemnation of the recently introduce barrier trials in KZN and although one sardine doesn’t make a shoal, there will be a lot of interest in just how Sequel performs in the first at Greyville tonight.
Dean Kannemeyer seldom misses out when he sees an opportunity and Sequel was one of the first five runners in the initial trial.
Ridden by apprentice Craig Bantam, Sequel showed good pace throughout the 1 000m dash and was staying on strongly at the line.
Tonight’s race is over 1 600m, but given Sequel’s pedigree and the manner in which he trialled this should be right up his alley.
He also has the benefit of a good draw and Anthony Delpech.
In short, he may not win it, he may not even finish in the money but having watched the trial I do think he has shown enough to be competitive.
Biometric
And he will be up against it with Biometric and Fly By Skye both more experienced and showing good form.
Duncan Howells and Anthony Delpech did not have a happy time of things last Sunday where the combination looked to hold a strong hand, but only came away with one on the board. They team up again in the sixth where Procal Harem takes on a useful field of older horses. However, he was a comfortable winner over course and distance last time out and was deemed good enough to take his chances in the top juvenile features where he was not far off the leading contingent.
This will be his second outing after gelding and one can expect some further improvement.
Techno Captain
Paul Gadsby has always held Techno Captain in high regard but the gelding has a tendency to boil over which has gone a long way to hampering his career.
However, Gadsby appears to have been able to screw the lid on the gelding’s temperament and he looks the part in a competitive handicap, seventh race over 2 000m.
He is now 4.5kg better off than when beaten less than a length by One Man Show and should be good enough to turn the tables on that form when they meet again tonight.
Liquid Rainbow
Liquid Rainbow goes well on the poly and has improved in blinkers and he is 2kg better off with One Man Show.
One Man Show has steadily climbed the ratings and goes for his fourth straight win but the 61kg on his back could prove his downfall although it would be unwise to write him off lightly.