Aquae Calidae looks to be an exciting prospect (Picture: Wayne Marks)
Cape Breeders
Champion sire Vercingetorix looks to have yet another top-class sort on his hands in the form of Aquae Calidae.
The latter made it two wins from three starts when he romped home to a facile win in the G3 Langerman (1500m) at Hollywoodbets Durbanville on Saturday.
Trained by Eric Sands, the blue blooded two-year-old had finished second on debut before breaking his maiden next time out by five lengths.
Aquae Calidae was duly sent off a hot favourite for Saturday’s Langerman and duly obliged with the minimum of fuss.
Under Craig Zackey, the grey stormed home to land the G3 feature going away by two and a quarter lengths, while stamping himself a likely classic contender for next season.
Bred by Varsfontein Stud, Aquae Calidae races for Khaya Stables.
Bred on the same cross as champion Gladatorian, Saturday’s winner is out of the Dynasty sired champion Bela-Bela.
Aquae Calidae was a R2 250 000 purchase from the 2025 National Yearling Sale.
He is the second Langerman winner for his sire, with Vercingetorix also responsible for 2021 winner Pomp And Power.
Aquae Calidae was one of two juvenile winners for his unstoppable sire on Saturday. Vercingetorix filly Perfect Sky showed plenty of courage when she won the Racing240 Juvenile Plate (Fillies) (1160m).
Under Gavin Lerena, the Sean Tarry trained filly put her head down where it mattered to get up and claim her second win, from four starts, by a neck.
Bred by Maine Chance Farms, Perfect Sky races for Antony and Angela Beck in partnership with Mr Hackner.
Out of the Captain Al mare Perfect Princess, Perfecy Sky is bred on the same cross as G1 winners Double Grand Slam, Mia Moo and Vernichey.
