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December 15,
2019 249 249 
Denis Schwarz who will be qualifying as a jockey next month, rode a smart race on The Bosbok at Turffontein on 14 December 2019. From a deep draw he got to the front and dictated matters, when asked, The Bosbok quickened well and stayed on strongly to win the 2850m trip in fluent fashion. This was The Bosbok’ s third win from 15 starts and he is developing into a nice stayer. The Bosbok was bred by Summerhill Stud.
November 4,
2019 322 322
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 395 395
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 382 382
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 308 308
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 332 332
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 276 276
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 232 232
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 293 293
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 370 370
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