MARINARESCO is ideally suited for the 2000m trip in the Grade 1 Sun Met.
Learn more about the Candice Bass-Robinson trained gelding below. Form and comments are provided courtesy of WINNING FORM.
4) MARINARESCO – 3/1
Trainer: Candice Bass-Robinson
Jockey: Grant van Niekerk
Owner: M W Bass, F Green, Bryn Ressell & N M Shirtliff
Age / Sex: 4yo / Gelding
Merit Rating: 115
Colours: White & blue hlvd horiz, pink sleeves, blue cap
Sun Met Draw: 2 (of 15)
Weight Carrying: 59.5kg
FORM
Total Runs: 14
First Place: 4
Places: 8
Runs at Kenilworth: 11 (3 WINS, 6 PLACES)
Runs at 2000m Distance: 1 (1 PLACE)
Notable Runs:
2nd in the 2016 Green Point Stakes (Gr 2) – 1600m
1st in the 2016 Champions Cup (Gr 1) – 1800m
2nd in the 2016 Vodacom Durban July (Gr 1) – 2200m
JOCKEY Comments:
Grant van Niekerk is riding the crest of the wave right now. When asked about Marinaresco he was very enthusiastic without being too confident.
“He is doing very well! He will prefer the 2000m and I am really hopeful of winning”. – Grant van Niekerk
MAGIC TIPS (Winning Form) Comment:
Brilliant gelding, will love this trip but sedate gallop a worry.
