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November 4,
2019 83 83 
Well ridden by champion apprentice Luke Ferraris, Seeking Gold finished well to win a competitive FM 76 race, at Turffontein over 2000m on Charity Mile Day, on 2nd November 2019. Seeking Gold is now a four-time winner. Seeking Gold races in the Gary & Dean Alexander partnership and was bred by Summerhill Stud.
October 20,
2019 130 130
Mount Laurel made it three from three after her impressive win on Saturday 19 September 2019, at Turffontein Racecourse over 1450m. It was a step up in class and distance for her, but she responded instantly when asked for an effort by leading apprentice Denis Schwarz, to win going away. Congratulations to owners Gary Alexander Racing Stables cc ( N Atherton, C Tavener & J Cook) B Yearham & Ms S Louw. Mount Laurel was bred by Wilgebosdrift Stud.
October 12,
2019 148 148
Master & Man fought back to win by half a length over 2400m at the Vaal on 10 October 2019. Jockey Warren Kennedy had him well placed throughout and they hit the front early. Master & Man started to loaf in front and was headed but he fought back to get there where it matters most. Congratulations to owners Bruce & Jo Gardner & Gary Alexander. Master & Man was bred by Summerhill Stud.
October 5,
2019 88 88
Ritchi shed her maiden tag over 2400m at the Vaal Racecourse on the 03 October 2019. Leading jockey Warren Kennedy rode a good race on her and hit the front late to win well. Congratulations to owners Mr & Mrs P Ramsagar, this was their first winner. Ritchi was bred by Summerhill Stud!
September 29,
2019 83 83
Chouette was rewarded for her consistency with a game win over 1200m at Turffontein on Saturday 28 September 2019. Apprentice Denis Schwarz had her well placed in the box seat and she quickened well when asked the question to hold on for the win. Congratulations to owners; Pravin Chetty, Darren Simpson and Gary Alexander. Chouette was bred by Drakenstein Stud!
September 29,
2019 61 61
Gaian Glory showed her class when she finished well to beat a competitive field on Tuesday 24 September 2019 at Turffontein in a Graduation Plate over 1200m. Once again, a good ride by leading apprentice Denis Schwarz, he had Gaian Glory about five lengths off the pace and when he asked her for an effort, she quickened well to win a good contest. Congratulations to owners, Ron & Bev Napier; Jean Marc & Clotilde Ulcoq & Colin Millar. Gaian Glory was bred by Summerhill Stud!
September 22,
2019 68 68
Mount Laurel won her second race in as many starts, at Turffontein on Saturday, 21 September 2019, over 1200m. Well ridden by apprentice Denis Schwarz, from a slow start, he let her bide her time at the back of the field and when he asked her the question, she quickened smartly to win well. Congratulations to owners; Gary Alexander Racing Stables cc ( N Atherton, C Tavener & J Cook) B Yearham & Ms S Louw. Mount Laurel was bred by Wilgebosdrift Stud.
September 2,
2019 115 115
Initiator produced a powerful finish, under a good ride by apprentice Denis Schwarz, to get up in the las few strides and win her maiden over 1200m at Turffontein on Saturday 31 August 2019. The six furlongs is a bit on the short side for Initiator and she will be better suited to more ground. Congratulations to owners; Gary Alexander Racing Stables cc ( Q Thaver, R Harbhajan) & Messrs P Boonzaaier, A Giuricich, G Kalil, G Murugan, M Sing & Ms M Konstantatou. Initiator was bred by Summerhill Stud.
August 25,
2019 142 142
Animal Lover(Aus.) returned to racing after a short break and it seemed to do the trick. She ran on strongly to win a competitive 1600m FM handicap at Turffontein on 24 August 2019. She broke smartly and Denis Schwarz had her well placed throughout the race. When he asked her for an effort she quickened well to win by a length at the line. Congratulations to owners Messrs D Side, R Scott & M Currie. Animal Lover(Aus.) was bred by Mr O Wong
August 23,
2019 131 131
Ration My Passion(NZ) unexpectedly won over 1500m at the Vaal on 22 August 2019, a trip much too short for her. She has strengthened up and should continue to improve and could go on from here. Once again, a top ride from apprentice Denis Schwarz, he controlled the pace and kept her going to the line. Congratulations to owners Messrs J & L Wernars & Mrs T Wernars. Ration My Passion(NZ) was bred by Sir Patrick & Lady Hogan.