Everything you need to know about 2023 WSB Cape Town Met runner, NEXUS. This Justin Snaith-trained gelding impressed in his last two starts, winning Peninsula Handicap before running a close second in the Anthonij Rupert Wyne Premier Trophy.
9) NEXUS 40/1
A 50/1 winner of the Grade 2 Rigemont Highlands Peninsula Handicap in December, Nexus knows how to spring a surprise. The Justin Snaith gelding will get the services of Muzi Yeni, who has only ever piloted the son of Dynasty once before.
This will be his third run after a rest and could be a roughie worth following, especially after his last couple of runs. He ran second in the Premier Trophy going off at 16/1. Prior to that run he scored that stunning Peninsula Handicap victory. With a bit of luck in running, he could raise a few eyebrows on Saturday.
Jockey: Muzi Yeni
Trainer: Justin Snaith
Owner: Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert), Mrs P A Isdell & Mr Ravi Naidoo
Breeder: Varsfontein Stud
Sire: Master Of My Fate
Dam: Mystery Dame by Jet Master
Age: 7
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
Merit Rating: 114
Weight: 60
Draw: 9
Career Record: 32 runs (9 wins, 11 places)
Stakes Won: R1 407 725
Runs at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth: 23 (7 wins, 6 places)
Runs at 2000m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
2nd in the 2023 Anthonij Rupert Wyne Premier Trophy (Gr 2) 1800m
1st in the 2022 Ridgemont Highlands Peninsula Handicap (Gr 2) 1800m
1st in the 2022 KZN Breeders Mile (Non-Blk) 1600m
3rd in the 2022 Hollywoodbets Dolphins Cup Trial (Gr 3) 1800m
Trainer Comments: Coming soon.
Winning Form Comments:3rd run after rest. Best MR:117. 1kg better off with number 17.
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 |
