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2023 WSB Cape Town Met Horse Profile – AL MUTHANA

Everything you need to know about 2023 WSB Cape Town Met runnier, AL MUTHANA. This five-year-old gelding sensationally broke Charles Dickens’ winning streak in the L’Ormarins King’s Plate, winning that race at a massive price. If repeating that effort, he could be in the mix on Met day.

AL MUTHANA
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Everything you need to know about 2023 WSB Cape Town Met runnier, AL MUTHANA. This five-year-old gelding sensationally broke Charles Dickens’ winning streak in the L’Ormarins King’s Plate, winning that race at a massive price. If repeating that effort, he could be in the mix on Met day.

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12) AL MUTHANA (AUS) 16/1

Who would’ve thought that AL MUTHANA would pip Charles Dickens to the L’Ormarins King’s Plate earlier in January? Not many, especially when looking at his last few results. 8th in the Hollywoodbets Durban July and 15th in the Cape Merchants.

Was that stunning King’s Plate win a one-off, or will the Deep Field gelding be able to repeat the feat at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday? Interestingly, Piere Strydom turns his back on NEXUS in order to ride AL MUTHANA on Met day. It’ll be interesting to see how the gelding handles the 2000 metres this weekend. It could well be touch too far for the Ricky Maingard-trained gelding. 

Jockey: Piere Strydom
Trainer: Ricky Maingard
Owner: Messrs D K Bundhoo, P G Joubert, K Kathapermal, M H Maingard & T R McCrow & Mrs M M M Bundhoo

Breeder: Shadwell Stud Australasia Ltd, NSW
Sire: Deep Field (AUS)
Dam: El Daana (AUS) by Redoute’s Choice (AUS)

Age: 5
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
Merit Rating: 133

Weight: 60
Draw: 12

Career Record: 18 runs (8 wins, 3 places)
Stakes Won: R2 692 375

Runs at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth: 2 (1 win)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 1 (0 wins, 0 places)

Notable Runs:

1st in the 2023 L’Ormarins King’s Plate (Gr 1) 1600m
1st in the 2022 Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge (Gr 1) 1600m
1st in the 2022 Wilgerbosdrift Hawaii Stakes (Gr 2) 1400m

Trainer Comments: Coming soon.

Winning Form Comments:Ex De Kock MF-2022.07.30. 3rd run after rest. Best MR:125. King’s Plate winner.

2023 WSB Cape Town Met
R2 000 000 – 2000m – Grade 1
Saturday 28 January 2023 – 17:10

No/Draw Horse Odds Jockey Trainer
2 Make It Snappy 7/2 K de Melo B Crawford
4 Jet Dark 4/1 R Fourie J Snaith
6 Kommetdieding 11/2 G Lerena H Crawford/M Rix
14 Cousin Casey 6/1 G van Niekerk G Kotzen
5 Sparkling Water 6/1 S Khumalo M de Kock
7 Universal 16/1 JP v'd Merwe A Marcus
12 Al Muthana 16/1 P Strydom R Maingard
17 Rascallion 20/1 S Veale V Marshall
1 Golden Ducat 25/1 C Soumillon E Sands
3 Marina 33/1 A Domeyer C Bass-Robinson
8 Do It Again 33/1 B Fayd'Herbe J Snaith
13 Warrior 40/1 R Munger J Snaith
10 Zapatillas 40/1 L Mxothwa B Crawford
9 Nexus 40/1 M Yeni J Snaith
16 Linebacker 40/1 C Orffer V Marshall
19 Pomp And Power 50/1 K Matsunyane J Snaith
11 Waterberry Lane 75/1 R Danielson R Maingard
15 Rain In Holland 75/1 C Habib S Tarry
18 Gem King 100/1 G Wright P Steyn
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