Everything you need to know about 2023 WSB Cape Town Met runner, GEM KING. This four-year-old gelding recently won the WSB Legal Eagle Stakes but could be outclassed in this field.
18) GEM KING PRICE 100/1
The three-digit price attached to GEM KING speaks volumes for the gelding’s chances at the met. In addition to dealing with a field oozing with class, the Piet Steyn-trained four-year-old will have to deal with draw 18.
This will be his third run after a rest so he should be in tip-top shape ahead of the Met. Can he spring a surprise?
Jockey: Gareth Wright
Trainer: Piet Steyn
Owner: Greenacres Trust (Nom: Mr N M Shirtliff) & Mr Bryn Ressell
Breeder: Varsfontein Stud
Sire: Master Of My Fate
Dam: Gem Queen by Damascus Gate (USA)
Age: 4
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
Merit Rating: 104
Weight: 59.5
Draw: 18
Career Record: 15 runs (5 wins, 5 places)
Stakes Won: R505 250
Runs at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth: 15 (5 wins, 5 places)
Runs at 2000m Distance: 1 (0 wins, 0 places)
Notable Runs:
4th in the 2022 Cape Merchants (Gr 2) 1200m
1st in the 2022 WSB Legal Eagle Stakes (Gr 3) 1800m
1st in the 2022 WSB Variety Club Mile (Gr 3) 1600m
Trainer Comments:3rd run after rest. Best MR:104. Is held by number 17 on latest. Others stronger.
Winning Form Comments: Coming soon.
| 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 |
