Everything you need to know about 2023 WSB Cape Town Met runner, JET DARK. This Justin Snaith-trained horse ran third in the recent L’Ormarins King’s Plate but will look for a first win since taking out the Grade 3 Cape Mile in November 2022.
4) JET DARK 4/1
A serial scorer on the big days, JET DARK will look to add to his impressive career stakes haul on Met day 2023. Finishing third in the 2023 Renewal of the L’Ormarins King’s Plate a few weeks ago when chasing the hat-trick would have no doubt stung connections, however, a win in the Met could go some way in easing the heartache!
The five-year-old son of Trippi will get the services of Winning Form-sponsored jockey Richard Fourie. Can this Western Cape superstar go one better than last year when finishing under a length behind Kommetdieding in the Met? Time will tell.
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Trainer: Justin Snaith
Owner: Messrs C T Crowe & N Jonsson
Breeder: Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert)
Sire: Trippi
Dam: Night Jet by Jet Master
Age: 5
Colour: Bay
Sex: Horse
Merit Rating: 130
Weight: 60
Draw: 4
Career Record: 18 runs (8 wins, 7 places)
Stakes Won: R4 510 350
Runs at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth: 13 (6 wins, 5 places)
Runs at 2 000m Distance: 1 (1 place)
Notable Runs:
1st in the 2021 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate (Gr 1) 1600m
1st in the 2021 HKJC World Pool Champions Cup (Gr 1) 1800m
1st in the 2022 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate (Gr 1) 1600m
2nd in the 2022 WSB Cape Town Met (Gr 1) 2000m
3rd in the 2022 Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge (Gr 1) 1600m
2nd in the 2022 Hollywoodbets Durban July (Gr 1) 2200m
1st in the 2022 CApe Mile (Gr 3) 1600m
3rd in the 2023 L’Ormarins King’s Plate (Gr 1) 1600m
Trainer Comments: Coming soon.
Winning Form Comments: Coming soon.
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 |
