Lushozi Shoop wins by a comfortable two lengths to convert odds of 91/100 on debut at Turffontein Standside yesterday. (JC Photos).

The end of January will mark the halfway mark of the 2022/2023 season and Keagan de Melo made it 149 wins for the term so far when scoring on the Mike de Kock-trained What A Winter filly Lushozi Shoop at Turffontein Strandside yesterday.

Lushozi Shoop, a full-sister to the multiple Graded-winning sprinter Celestial Love, was bred by Hemel ‘N Aarde stud and was the sales topper at the BSA November Sale in 2021, going to Hollywood Syndicate for R800,000.