Charlotte Bronte (Lancaster Bomber), a Drakenstein-homebred half-sister to Charles Dickens, gives both Justin Snaith and Richard Fourie respective trebles on the day (Picture: Wayne Marks)
There will probably be a horse in the next couple of seasons in South Africa named Trois Sept Sept in honour of Richard Fourie’s record 377 wins just as there is a horse running at pesent called Trois Trois Quatre in honour of Anthony Delpech’s previous record of 334 wins.
However, Richard gave an early hint that he will not be sitting on his laurels and basking in the glory of last season for long as he began the new season with a treble at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on Thursday.
As he was the only treble scorer on the double header day, he takes an early lead in the 2024/2025 championship.
Sean Veale scored a double at Hollywoobets Durbanville and Gavin Lerena scored a double at the Vaal.
Champion trainer Justin Snaith also scored a treble at Hollywoodbets Durbanville and Piet Botha scored a double.
Champion Sire Gimmethegreenlight followed suit and was the only stallion to have three winners on the first day of the new season, two at Hollywoodbets Durbanville and one at The Vaal.
