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December 13,
2020 108 108 
Under a superbly judged ride from top jockey Sherman Brown, Zeal & Zest made it back-to-back victories at Turffontein on 12 December 2020 over 2400m. Sherman Brown has a fantastic record on this son of Traffic Guard, he has ridden him 4 times for 3 wins and a 2nd. Congratulations to owners; Pravin Chetty, Sunil Mungaroo, Darren Simpson, Brian Seggar, Adrian Giuricich and Gary Alexander. Zeal & Zest was bred by Summerhill Stud!
November 29,
2020 164 164
Champion apprentice Luke Ferraris gave Bartholdi a top ride to get him home over 1100m at Turffontein on 28 November 2020. In only his second start Bartholdi raced green, but Luke gave him every bit of assistance from the saddle to get him up in time under a hard-fought win. This son of Act of War has scope, and it should pay to follow him this season. Congratulations to the owners; Messrs B Gardner, R Coppin, C Millar & Mrs J Gardner ; Gary Alexander Racing Stables cc (J Cook & J Wallace) & Summerhill Stud( Nominee M Goss). Bartholdi was bred by Summerhill Stud.
November 27,
2020 176 176
Nimcha is now a six time winner after his fluent victory at the Vaal on the 26 November 2020 over 1800m. Once again under a top ride by champion apprentice Luke Ferraris, he had Nimcha well placed soon after the start and when he asked him to run the final 400m, he responded well to win easily. Congratulations to owner Poovie Moonsamy and Summerhill stud who bred him.
November 22,
2020 187 187
Seven-year-old Zeal & Zest won his seventh race in good fashion over 2000m at Turffontein on Saturday 21 October 2020. Under a top ride by jockey Sherman Brown, he had Zeal and Zest in the box seat from the start he then presented him at the perfect time to take the lead and hold it comfortably to the line. Congratulations to owners; Pravin Chetty, Sunil Mungaroo, Darren Simpson, Brian Seggar, Adrian Giuricich and Gary Alexander. Zeal & Zest was bred by Summerhill Stud!
November 18,
2020 143 143
Bred by Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan in New Zealand, Ration My Passion(NZ) made it win number 5 at the Vaal over 2400m on Thursday 17 November 2020. Champion apprentice Luke Ferraris had her in the box seat and produced her at the perfect time to win going away. Congratulations to owners Messrs JF & LMF Wernars & Mrs TJ Wernars.
November 8,
2020 94 94
Call Me Master broke his maiden in good style in only his second start at Turffontein on Saturday 07 November 2020 over1600m.. This well related son of Capetown Noir should keep on improving and it will pay to follow him. Congratulations to Owners; Gary Alexander Racing Stables cc. This win made it a double for the Gary Alexander Racing Stables cc - Syndicate initiatives on the day, Call Me Master was bred by Summerhill Stud!
November 8,
2020 82 82
Run April Run took on a competitive field of maidens over 1160m at Turffontein on Saturday 07 November 2020. Under a copy book ride from champion apprentice Luke Ferraris, she showed them a clear pair of heels at the line, it was an impressive win by this daughter of Act of War and it should pay to follow her. Congratulations to owners; Gary Alexander Racing Stables cc; Messrs R Napier; C Millar & Mrs B Napier. Run April Run was bred by Summerhill Stud!
November 6,
2020 86 86
Nimcha bounced back to his best his best form when he held on to share in a competitive MR88 1800m handicap on Thursday 05 November 2020. Nimcha was given a top ride by Champion apprentice Luke Ferraris, he had him well placed soon after the start, he responded well when Luke asked him to run up the straight and held on courageously to dead heat at the line. This was Nimcha’ s 5th win of his career and this six-year-old son of Golden Sword is not done yet. Congratulations to owner Poovie Moonsamy and breeders Summerhill Stud!
November 3,
2020 72 72
Champion Jockey Lyle Hewitson timed it to perfection to get Brand New Cadillac home just in time, at Turffontein over 2600m, on 01 November 2020. It was back to back wins for Brand New Cadillac’s and he is on the up! This son of Traffic Guard has now won 5 races. Congratulations to owners: A Giuricich; P Chetty; G Kalil; B Seggar; D Simpson; Miss J Alexander & Gary Alexander Racing Stables cc. Brand New Cadillac was bred by Summerhill Stud
November 1,
2020 57 57
A feature race double is never easy to achieve! But Saragon (Yellowwood- Gr3) & Odd Rob (Java H’cp-Listed) made the 31 October 2020 a day to remember for owners Simon & Michelle Jeffery & Ashleigh Venter. Odd Rob was given a top ride by leading jockey Chase Maujean, he had him in the perfect spot and hit the front at the right time to win the Java Handicap (L) on the 9 year old campaigner. This was the stables third Java Handicap success, having won it previously with Bhekinkhosi and The Elmo Effect. Congratulations to Bosworth Farm Stud the breeders of Odd Rob.