Everything you need to know about 2023 WSB Cape Town Met runner, RASCALLION. This Vaughn Marshall-trained gelding won on his last appearance when scooping a R237 500 cheque in the Anthonij Rupert Wyne Premier Trophy.
17) RASCALLION 16/1
Trained by Vaughan Marshall, RASCALLION is a talented five-year-old gelding who has recently tasted Grade 2 success. The son of Vercingetorix claimed the Anthonij Rupert Wyne Premier Trophy over 1800 metres earlier this month.
On that occasion, he held off the likes of NEXUS, UNIVERSAL, POMP AND POWER, and DO IT AGAIN. Sean Veale will take the rude on Saturday but will have to contend with a wide draw 17. It’s worth noting this gelding has placed in both starts over the distance, so perhaps one include in the quartets.
Jockey: Sean Veale
Trainer: Vaughan Marshall
Owner: Greenacres Trust (Nom: Mr N M Shirtliff) & Mr Bryn Ressell
Breeder: Dr V Kritzinger
Sire: Vercingetorix
Dam: Sofala by Jet Master
Age: 5
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
Merit Rating: 122
Weight: 60
Draw: 17
Career Record: 16 runs (4 wins, 10 places)
Stakes Won: R917 525
Runs at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth: 5 (3 wins, 7 places)
Runs at 2000m Distance: 2 (2 places)
Notable Runs:
1st in the 2023 Anothij Rupert Wyne Premier Trophy (Gr 2) 1800m
4th in the 2022 Cape Mile (Gr 3) 1600m
2nd in the 2021 #ThisIsRacing Cape Mile (Non-Blk) 1600m
2nd in the 2021 DAily News 2000 (Gr 1) 2000m
2nd in the 2021 Jonsson Workwear Cape Derby (Gr 1) 200m
3rd in the 2021 Politician Stakes (Gr 3) 1800m
Trainer Comments: Coming soon.
Winning Form Comments: Best MR:124. Kept finding to win a Grade 2 last time. Has placed in both attempts over this distance.
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 |
