Everything that you need to know about 2022 WSB Cape Town Met runner, MARINA. She's the only girl in this race but may well fancy her chances
Taking on the boys, MARINA may find the going tough at the 2022 WSB Cape Town Met. Having said that, she comes into this race in fine fettle. She has won or placed in each of her runs since the start of 2021, and in some strong company to boot!
The daughter of Silvano finished third in the Grade 1 Cartier Paddock Stakes and won the Grade 3 Victress Stakes. It’s worth noting that she is a full sister to her stable’s Equus Champions Marinaresco, who won the Vodacom Durban July in 2016.
10 – MARINA 10/1
Jockey: Aldo Domeyer
Trainer: Candice Bass-Robinson
Owner: Mauritzfontein (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs J B Jell) & Messrs M W Bass, F Green, Bryn Ressell & N M Shirliff
Breeder: Wilgerbosdrift & Mauritzfontein
Sire: Silvano (GER)
Dam: Gay Fortuna by Fort Wood (USA)
Age: 4
Colour: Chestnut
Sex: Filly
MR: 118
Weight: 57
Draw: 8
Career Record: 14 runs (8 wins, 4 places)
Stakes Won: R458 400
Runs at Kenilworth: 12 runs (7 wins, 3 places)
Runs at 2000m distance: 0 runs
Notable Runs:
3rd in the 2022 Cartier Paddock Stakes (Gr 1) 1800m
1st in the 2021 Victress Stakes (Gr 3) 1800m
4th in the 2021 Diana Stakes (Gr 3) 1400m
3rd in the 2021 WSB Variety Club Mile (Gr 3) 1600m
Winning Form Comments: Best MR:118. Classy filly. Gets a sex allowance and can her make presence felt.
2022 Cape Town Met – 2000m – Grade 1
R2 000 000 – Turf
Saturday 29 January 2022
| HORSE | SP | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1st – KOMMETDIEDING (5) | 18/10 | G Lerena | H Crawford/M Rix |
| 2nd – JET DARK (4) | 4/1 | S Khumalo | J Snaith |
| 3rd – LINEBACKER (6) | 4/1 | G van Niekerek | V Marshall |
| 4th – DOUBLE SUPERLATIVE (11) | 6/1 | A Marcus | J Snaith |
| 5th – DO IT AGAIN (1) | 20/1 | B Fayd’Herbe | J Snaith |
An exciting field of 11 runners go to post for the Grade 1 WSB Cape Town Met. KOMMETDIEDING has had the perfect preparation heading into this race. He did his best work late when finishing third in the Non-Black Type Cape Mile and his run in the L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate last time was even more encouraging. He will come into this race at peak fitness and from pole position, he should be the one to beat.
JET DARK was ultra-impressive when winning the Grade 1 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate last time. Despite losing two lengths at the start, he quickened up well and drew clear of the opposition. The son of Trippi tries the 2000m for the first time and if seeing out the extra distance on offer, he should go close to winning.
LINEBACKER is much better than his last start suggests. He is unbeaten from two starts over this distance. It is encouraging that Grant van Niekerk steps back into the saddle and the combination cannot be ignored.
MARINA got going too late when finishing third behind Captain’s Ransom in the Grade 1 Cartier Paddock Stakes last time. The daughter of Silvano stays all day and she should give the males a run for their money.
Punters' Challenge - Met Edition
The Hollywoodbets Punters’ Challenge will feature a very special edition of the competition for the WSB Cape Town Met! There is R200 000 which must be won on the day.
The prize will be shared among the top 50 on the leaderboard, with the player who finishes in first place bagging R100 000!
In addition to this, there is an incredible R10 000 000 which is up for grabs to the person/s who tip ALL of the winners on the WSB Cape Town Met card!
