Flag Bearer wins from pillar to post by a cosy margin (JC Photos)
South African Jockey Apprentice Girish Samo-Burthia scored his first career victory to day on the Fanie Bronkhorst-trained Flying The Flag six-year-old gelding Flag Bearer, who led from start to finish in an 1800m handicap at the Vaal Classic track.
The Mauritian youngster had ridden Flag Bearer, who is a resolute gallop rated 59, to second place over 1800m on Turffontein Inside in his previous start.
The form of that race looked strong and this time the blinkered six-year-old , who started 3/1 joint second favourite, kept on going under good pace judgement by Girish to win easily by 2,50 lengths.
Girish was transfered to Gauteng under the guidance of National Riding Master Robert Moore recently.
He made his debut on 8th August and today was his 12th ride.
