Picture: Fly My Flag (Querari) after winning the Non-Black Type Cradock Place Stakes over 1200m under Ryan Munger last October (Chase Liebenberg).

Sharon Kotzen Sends Her Filly On Reverse Route

Fly My Flag to travel from Gqeberha for the Western Province Nomads Champagne Stakes at Kenilworth

David Mollett (Business Day)

Many horse trucks make the trip from Cape Town to Gqeberha, but thanks to the enterprise of trainer Sharon Kotzen one will be making the 750km journey the other way round this week.

Since leaving the highveld where she will have gained huge experience under Ormond Ferraris, Kotzen has done well in the Eastern Cape considering she is taking on the powerful yards of Gavin Smith and Alan Greeff.

Racing scribe Henk Steenkamp suggested that, considering the dominance of Smith and Graaff, there should be a special award for third place in the local championship. Kotzen would certainly be a contender.

Given the recent social media response on the National Horseracing Authority’s decision to give Rachel Venniker a 1.5kg allowance, an earlier Kotzen interview is interesting.

She said: “One can’t think of racing as a man’s game any more, the playing field has been levelled. Hopefully, we will see more female jockeys coming through. The challenge for a female rider to be successful is to be physically and mentally strong.”

Kotzen has sent her four-year-old filly, Fly My Flag, on the N2 route to the Cape to contest the grade 3 Western Province Nomads Champagne Stakes at Kenilworth.

She will have worked out that even fourth place is worth R10,000 so would cover travelling costs.

Bred at Oldlands Stud, Fly My Flag has won four of her 18 starts in the Eastern Cape but will now clash with runners from the top stables of Justin Snaith and Brett Crawford.

Snaith has enjoyed a successful week and it is understandable that his four-year-old, Major Attraction, has been priced up favourite at 19-10.

The daughter of Vercingetorix is a five-time winner and finished just a length behind Captain’s Ransom in the Diana Stakes last October. A reproduction of that form will see her notch her sixth win.

Though Snaith has backup in the form of Phil’s Dancer, Richard Fourie will probably feel Crawford’s duo of Walk Of Fame and Kitty Cat Chat will pose more serious threats.

Presumably, stable jockey, Louis Mxothwa, had choice of mounts and he has elected to partner Aussie-bred four-year-old, Kitty Cat Chat. He will know the strength of Fly My Flag as he has ridden the filly in her past five starts.

Greg Cheyne will be happy to renew his partnership with Walk Of Fame though his mount is 3kg worse off this time with Major Attraction.

The other grade 3 on the Kenilworth card — the Econorisk Final Fling Stakes — has another two useful Snaith runners in Rain In Newmarket and Veronica Mars and the latter, a half-sister to Mercury Rising, may be worth an each-way punt.

There is nothing much to choose between Veronica Mars, So Flawless and Rain In Newmarket on form and — along with three-year-old Young Love — all have a shout of taking the R125,000 winners cheque.

Greg Bortz went to R700,000 to secure Veronica Mars’ half-brother (by Querari) at the National Yearling Sales in April.

Punters looking for a Pick 6 banker should consider Candice Bass-Robinson’s newcomer, Max The Otter, who has been priced up at 33-10 for the eighth race.

The two-year-old is bred in the purple, being by Vercingetorix out of the three-time winning Captain Al mare, Sitia. Bass-Robinson is quoted in Winning Form as saying the youngster is “a nice type, could run well first time out, may need the experience.” That’s playing it safe.

Bass-Robinson saddles 11 other runners at the meeting and will be expecting another good run from four-time winner Adios Amigos in the fifth race . The Elusive Fort gelding — bred at Narrow Creek Stud — is proving a bargain buy at R40,000.

Eric Sands’ runner, Secret Oasis, makes plenty of appeal as the Rafeef gelding may appreciate reverting to a shorter trip.

SELECTIONS

Western Province Nomads Champagne Stakes

1 (3) Major Attraction

2 (4) Fly My Flag

3 (2) Phil’s Dancer

4 (1) Kitty Cat Chat

Econorisk Final Fling Stakes

1 (5) Veronica Mars

2 (2) Rain In Newmarket

3 (4) So Flawless

4 (10) Young Love

Middle Stakes

1 (8) Secret Oasis

2 (2) Adios Amigos

3 (7) Silent War

4 (5) Tout A Fait

Picture: Emily Upjohn (Timeform.com)

Dettori Hoping Fortune Smiles On Emily Upjohn In King George

‘Just when you think you’ve got everything covered, something like that happens’.

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Frankie Dettori is keeping his fingers crossed Emily Upjohn has used up all her ill fortune ahead of tomorrow’s (Saturday’s) King George VI And Queen Elizabeth Qipco Stakes.

The John and Thady Gosden-trained filly made a huge splash with a wide-margin Sandown victory on her seasonal reappearance in April and went on to hack up in the Group Three Musidora Stakes at York – a victory that saw her sent off the 6-4 favourite for the Oaks.

However, she endured a nightmare run at Epsom as she conceded plenty of ground when she stumbled coming out of the stalls, before being beaten just a short head by Tuesday at the line.

Classic consolation looked hers for the taking in last weekend’s Irish Oaks, but that Curragh bid was scuppered by travel issues and forced connections to reroute to the 12-furlong showpiece.

The three-year-old gets weight from each of her five rivals at Ascot and Dettori hopes Emily Upjohn can now enjoy a slice of luck and make use of her handy advantage.

He told his Sporting Index blog: “It’s nice to have a race for Emily Upjohn so soon after she was forced to miss the Irish Oaks through travel complications.

“It’s unfortunate what happened, but at least we have the King George only a week later, so she’s still able to carry on her routine.

“She worked nicely at the July Course a couple of weeks back and has seemed in good form since, so we’re all set, but the King George is going to be a much tougher race.

“It’s a small but select field and all six runners are good horses, so there aren’t really any outsiders. She was ready to go to Ireland and she’s also ready to go to Ascot.

“We get a massive pull in the weights, which is a big help, and barring any accidents I’m hoping for a big performance. Fingers crossed we got all the bad luck out of the way at Epsom!”

Dettori is eager to put the Epsom incident behind the duo and strike gold for an eighth time following the victories of Lammtarra (1995), Swain (1998), Daylami (1999) and Doyen (2004), plus the hat-trick heroine Enable (2017, 2019, 2020).

He added: “Epsom was a nightmare, but that’s racing. Just when you think you’ve got everything covered, something like that happens.

“You can’t take anything for granted in racing and we just have to keep our fingers crossed that everything goes well.

“Ascot is a beautiful track, I love it, it tends to be very fair and the King George is a race you want to win every year.”

Picture: The Justin Snaith-trained Major Attraction (Vercingetorix), being led in here by Etienne Braun (right) and Wayne Mealing and Colleen Clarke, is the favourite for tomorrow’s Grade 3 Western Province Nomads Champagne Stakes over 1200m (Chase Liebenberg).

Kenilworth Saturday Feature Meeting Formguides And Selections

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1 13H00 – Property Decoded Maiden Juvenile Plate

RED IMPACT defied a market drift when 3rd on debut and confirmed that promise when 2nd next time out over the same track and trip, so could well go one better if making further improvement. CHARLIE MALONE bounced back to form when reverting to this distance after a rest and gelding, and ought to be competitive with further progress expected. FORT APACHE has run with promise in two starts over 1200m and shown on both occasions, suggesting he could have more to offer over this shorter trip. The betting should provide a guide to the chances of the newcomers – follow the market moves.

Top Tip: FORT APACHE (5)

Watch out for: CHARLIE MALONE (2)

2 13H35 – Elcarbo Industrial Suppliers Maiden Juvenile Plate

Improving FUTURE TURN took a big step forward racing around the turn for the first time when 2nd over 1600m after a break. He ought to have tightened up since and should have more to offer with improved fitness on his side. ROYAL PORT LOUIS found only one better in open company over 1400m last time out and could fight out the finish with further improvement. NEVADA KING and CANFORD LIGHTS should make their presence felt if building on improved last-start displays. Watch the betting on well-bred newcomer IMPETUOUS.

Top Tip: FUTURE TURN (2)

Watch out for: ROYAL PORT LOUIS (6)

3 14H10 – Cape West Electrical Maiden Juvenile Plate (Fillies)

TEARDROP has improved over this trip since returning from a break and can open her account with further progress likely in her peak outing. Stablemate HAPPY CHANCE was a pleasing debut 4th over a shorter trip and should improve to play a role over this trip with a run under her belt. On that form, TRIP TO BARBERTON has a bit to find but is another who ought to improve going this distance. LADY OF GOLD took a big step forward in her second start after a modest debut and could pose a threat to the selection if making the same degree of improvement now trying further. LUCY THE PINK has claims too.

Top Tip: LUCY THE PINK (6)

Watch out for: LADY OF GOLD (5)

4 14H45 – Emirates Juvenile Plate

Good race. STREET OUTLAW landed a gamble on debut beating a subsequent multiple-graded winner. He hasn’t been seen since but ought to have strengthened and improved since, so must be respected. DAVE THE KING and ICONIC DESTINATION are first-start scorers open to any amount of improvement too, so best kept safe. DANCE VARIETY improved to win his second start and will have more to offer, so should make his presence felt. Debut winner MICHAEL FARADAY drops in class after contesting a feature last time and isn’t without a chance. Newcomers QUERARI’S DREAM and SJAMBOK are also worth noting. Tricky!

Top Tip: STREET OUTLAW (6)

Watch out for: DANCE VARIETY (1)

5 15H20 – Eurolux Middle Stakes

Tricky. PACK LEADER made a pleasing comeback from a rest and relocation back to the Cape under a big weight over a shorter trip last time and ought to have tightened up since, so should go well on favourable conditions. Consistent TOUT A FAIT (1kg worse off) finished 1.55 lengths ahead of that rival but there should be little between the pair on these revised weight terms. ADIOS AMIGOS ought to turn the tables on his last-start conqueror. He is 2,5kg better off for a 0.75-length beating. SILENT WAR and fellow 3yo SECRET OASIS arrive in good form and are likely to make their presence felt too.

Top Tip: ADIOS AMIGOS (2)

Watch out for: SILENT WAR (7)

6 15H50 – Econorisk Final Fling Stakes (Grade 3) (F & M)

Progressive 3yo YOUNG LOVE has a bit to find on these terms against older rivals but has the most scope for improvement of these runners and may have things her own way under bottom weight. Stablemate SO FLAWLESS was returning from a rest when getting the better of VERONICA MARS and RAIN IN NEWMARKET and, despite the weight turnaround, could confirm her superiority over those rivals with improved fitness on her side. PRETTY BETTY, MUSICAL GLITCH and DO ANGELS CRY seldom run bad races and could get into the mix. WHATSINADREAM has earning potential too.

Top Tip: SO FLAWLESS (4)

Watch out for: YOUNG LOVE (10)

7 16H25 – Western Province Nomads Champagne Stakes (Grade 3) (F & M)

KITTY CAT CHAT blows hot and cold. She fluffed her lines in a course-and-distance feature last time out but had legitimate excuses so could be worth another chance. Stablemates MAJOR ATTRACTION and PHIL’S DANCER finished ahead of that rival and should go well again in their peak outings. WALK OF FAME has a bit to find on that form and appears held at the weights but could take home a cheque. Lightly raced FUSILLADE is versatile but only wins over this trip and could have more to offer with blinkers now fitted. SONIC BURST, DAD’S CATCH and Eastern Cape raider FLY MY FLAG have earning potential.

Top Tip: PHIL’S DANCER (2)

Watch out for: MAJOR ATTRACTION (3)

8 17H00 – Lass & Scholtz Maiden Plate

KING MO made a pleasing debut over track and trip then wasn’t disgraced over 1200m next time out. A subsequent nine-week break and return to this distance should stand him in good stead. BULLITT also made an encouraging debut over this trip and confirmed that promise against older rivals last time out – ought to go well again. NOT IN DOUBT fluffed his lines when last seen but should make his presence felt if the fitting of blinkers can eke out some improvement and return him to his prior form. Newcomer MAX THE OTTER could pose a threat, especially if the market speaks in his favour – watch betting.

Top Tip: MAX THE OTTER (6)

Watch out for: BULLITT (3)

Picture: Danon Platina (JPN – Deep Impact) enjoying a washdown from his handlers. He gets groomed every day, and sometimes a wash is needed because he is grey – sand and mud show quickly on his beautiful coat (Mauritzfontein Stud twitter).

Mauritzfontein’s Next Potential Stallion Elect In Fine Fettle

The success of the Oppenheimer family’s breeding operation which began shortly after World War II when Harry and Bridget Oppenheimer bought a farm in Kimberley has been based on astute stallion purchases and their foresight in bringing Japanese blood to South Africa was highlighted on World Cup night.

The handsome Danon Platina (by Deep Impact) was crowned Champion 2 Year Old in Japan, having won the Group 1 Futurity Stakes over a mile.

His sire Deep Impact was the son of the legendary Sunday Silence, who turned Japanese breeding into the force it is today.

Deep Impact became a legend himself after winning the Japanese Triple Crown in 2005 and the Japan Cup in 2006, as well as three other Japan Grade One races.

Who can forget the distraught Japanese fans after he failed to win the Arc as the heavily backed odds-on favourite in 2006.

Danon Platina’s first crop have sold well to date, fetching R1,1 million for four lots at CTS CPYS at an average R275,000 and R4,415,000 at the BSA National Yearling Sale at an average of R315,357.

The history of Mauritzfontein’s top stallion imports:

In 1951, Mauritzfontein imported its first stallion, Janus who was by Pharis and had been a top-class racehorse in France. Janus was the sire of Tiger Fish (Durban July Handicap), Open Sea and Ellation. He also sired Baccarat and Dame de Coeur- both of whom where back to back winners of the Oaks (1962-62).

In 1959, Mauritzfontein imported Wilwyn who, incidentally, was the first horse ever to be flown into South Africa. Four years later he was crowned South Africa’s Champion Sire, as a result of his top-class progeny, King Willow, Smash And Grab and Uncle Ben. He became a fantastic broodmare sire and his daughters produced, among others, Sentinel, Hidden Magic, Faro and Canyon Creek. Wilwyn’s son, Col. Pickering, is also the broodmare sire of the famous Horse Chestnut.

In 1965, Free Ride stood his first season at stud. His offspring included no fewer than five SA Oaks winners and the likes of Principal Boy (Durban July), Oakland Bay (SA Derby), Bodrum (SA Classic), With Pleasure (Natal Oaks) together with Run For Roses and Medora both of whom won the Paddock Stakes, Gr.1.

The next champion sire to be imported to Mauritzfontein arrived in 1994 – Fort Wood. A Group 1 winning son of Sadler’s Wells out of the dam Fall Aspen who produced four Group 1 winners. Fort Wood was set to take the farm’s legacy to a whole new level – the writing was on the wall with his first-ever runner, Horse Chestnut. This legend of the turf was to win the Triple Crown and J&B Met all in the same year and was named Horse Of The Year (1999). To date, Fort Wood has produced three Horse Of The Year colts and has already proved a magnificent sire of sires. His son Dynasty, who won the Durban July Handicap, has gone on to produce champions in Irish Flame, Equus Champion Beach Beauty, Jackson, Legislate and J&B Met winner, Futura. Fort Wood has also won champion broodmare titles and his daughters have produced among others, Capetown Noir, Thunder Dance, Pluck and Triple Tiara winner, Cherry On The Top.

Strike Smartly, a full brother to Smart Strike was imported in an attempt to create a successful cross for the many Fort Wood mares at Mauritzfontein. Sadly his career was cut short, and he left behind only six racing crops. Despite this, he produced Smart Banker who won 11 races including the Horse Chestnut Stakes twice. Strike Smartly also sired Bouquet-Garni (SA Derby), Prestic, General Sherman and multiple Group 1 winner Slumdogmillionaire.

Mauritzfontein then imported the son of Kingmambo out of Banks Hill, Ideal World, Ideal World has had huge success with his progeny on the racetrack. Both Smart Call and Rainbow Bridge have won the Group 1 Metropolitan, Smart Call going on to win a Group race in the United Kingdom before starting her stud career. Hermoso Mundo was crowned Equus Champion Stayer and the likes of Zante, Dark Moon Rising, Helen’s Ideal, Hero Quest, Zen Arcade and Louisiana are a few of the names that have contributed to Ideal World’s rise up the stallion log and the highest average earnings for the 2019 season.

Picture: Talk Of The Town (Chase Liebenberg)

Son of Var, Talk Of The Town, Comes Home To Avontuur

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With his third season at stud looming, Talk Of The Town, the first son of the late champion sire Var (USA) to stand as stallion at stud, will be returning to home soil on 1 August to continue his duties ensuring the legend of Var gets to live on in familiar surroundings.

Out of Street Wise (by Street Cry (IRE)), Talk Of The Town was bred in 2014 by Backworth Stud and later bought for R3million at the Cape Thoroughbred Sales Emperor’s Palace Select Yearling Sale in 2017. Although a very promising racing career was afoot for the young son of Var, the Taberer family of Avontuur Estate and partners Ken and Jane Truter decided to retire him to stud due to health reasons, and in turn to afford him the opportunity to fill the big shoes of his late sire.

He initially settled in at Winterbach Stud in 2020 where his first season at stud got off to a scintillating start, and where all involved have done a tremendous job at allowing the young stallion to let down and settle into his new duties with ease over the last two years. The decision to move Talk Of The Town to stand at Avontuur Estate for the 2022 season has been supported by all shareholders and partners involved, as it seemed the logical choice since Var passed on earlier this year.

As a very good looking individual, and as we wait out another season before we get to see his yearlings at auction, having this exciting young stallion available to our South African breeders has meant we can offer not only great sire lines to continue to flourish, but broodmare sire lines too.

Var was Leading Sire of 2YO’s in 2016-17 and 2017-18, and Champion Sire of Winners in 2018-19. Var himself is the sire of 10 Grade 1 winners, including 2012 Equus Horse of the Year Variety Club and Champion Sprinters Val de Ra and Via Afrika amongst many other well-known names in South African racing. To date Var is the sire of over 100 black type horses with his progeny earning more than R150million. Var is certainly an exciting broodmare sire for the future of racing in South Africa.

To enquire about Talk Of The Town’s fee for the upcoming 2022 season, and to book a mare to this young sire, please email Pippa: stud@avontuurestate.co.za

Avontuur Estate will be hosting a Stallion Day in August, so keep an eye out for the announcement across media platforms.

Picture: Assiniboia Downs (AJ Batac (Creative Commons Attribution License)).

Astonishing Race In Canada Under Investigation

‘Unusual’ Stretch Drive: Assiniboia Operators Request Full And Complete Review

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Assiniboia Downs is in Winnipeg, Canada

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The Manitoba Jockey Club, non-profit operators of Assiniboia Downs Racetrack, have reached out to their Provincial regulator, the Liquor, Gaming & Cannabis Authority (L.G.C.A.), to formally request a full and complete review of Race 5 from July 20, 2022.

With an easy lead around the far turn, King Witt dropped back to the rear of the field, then re-rallied to finish second, beaten a neck as the 3.75-1 second choice in the wagering. He was ridden by jockey Sheldon Chickeness in the maiden claiming event.

“The unusual nature of the stretch drive from race 5 last night has caused us to reach out and make this request. When I watched the race in real time, my first reaction was that the jockey was pulling the horse up due to a potential injury,” said Darren Dunn, CEO. “When the jockey re-engaged the horse after the balance of the field caught up and then began to aggressively ride the horse to the finish line, the sudden change was very concerning.

Dunn continued: “Though in our opinion there would not have been any adjustment to the ultimate order of finish in the race, due to a lack of any interference with any other horses, that there was no inquiry posted by the Stewards created great concern with the public from a perception standpoint. As such, we felt we needed to act and make this formal request.

“To be clear, we have full confidence in our regulator and Stewards and value the significant experience they bring to our industry. We trust that they may already be reviewing this situation on their own. However, in light of what we saw last night as an operator and the significant feedback we have received, we felt an obligation on behalf of our customers and ASD Live brand to crystalize our position of concern on this very important matter. While we can’t instruct or direct our regulator on how to act on this matter, our request is for a formal review and the issuance of a statement on their findings that we can share with the public.”

Picture: Elusive Fort’s best son, the July and Met winner Kommetdieding (Wayne Marks).

Peter de Beyer Expects Good Support For Elusive Fort

Elusive Fort is the sire of current horses-in-training of the like of Kommetdieding, Catch Twentytwo, Big Burn, Sprinkles, Naval Guard etc.

Elusive Fort is currently lying in 7th place on the National Sires log.

De Beyer posted in the comments section on the Sporting Post, “I am happy to report that Elusive Fort received much improved support last year, covering 65 mares, after the two very tough couple of seasons which were impacted by COVID. Indications are that he will be similarly supported this year. He is in great condition ahead of the breeding season. He has done us proud since returning to SA to stud in 2010, and his achievements are more notable as he has done it the hard way without getting many top mares. He upgrades his mares, and gets top performers of both sexes, and over a variety of distances. On behalf of the EF Syndicate, thanks to all the breeders and buyers of yearlings who have supported him over the years.”

These comments were in response to an article about sires who deserved more breaks.

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Canford Cliffs Is Making It Happen!

Ridgemont Highlands five time Group 1 winning stallion Canford Cliffs (Tagula) maintained his extraordinary momentum as a pacesetting South African Freshman Sire this season when celebrating his 14th individual winner in the shape of the smart-looking Tabby Kat, who won at her fourth start at Turffontein on Saturday.

By reaching the milestone 14 winners mark, Canford Cliffs maintains his position at the top of the freshman charts and equals the achievement of star stallions Western Winter, Trippi, Gimmethegreenlight, and his own barnmate Rafeef, for first season juvenile winners.

“We really could not have asked for more from Canford Cliffs in his first season, and the combination of the start he has made mixed with the fact that his progeny seem to get better and better the closer they get to a mile is very impressive. He introduces a mix of speed and stamina, and the encouraging aspect is that his offspring were never anticipated to show any precocity. So they are up and running on ability, with plenty of scope. All the trainers have done a fantastic job with the Canford Cliffs progeny they have, and the reports we get back are very exciting!”, said Craig Carey

Having shown good toe over the sprints, the Azzie family-trained Tabby Kat won at odds-on at her second try at a mile on Saturday, and looks to be a youngster going places.

Bred by Ridgemont Highlands from the Machiavellian four-time winner Kindly Kat, Tabby Kat was a R325 000 Cape Premier Yearling Sale purchase and has provided thrills and an early return for owner Adam Azzie.

With just two weeks left of the South African racing season, and with his runners showing form across the country, the future is looking very bright for Canford Cliffs and his progeny.

*The second highest number of winners for a freshman sire is the eight scored by Erupt and the fact the NHA have confirmed Canford Cliffs is not eligible for the Freshman Championship, having stood overseas before, will not detract breeders and buyers from their interest in Canford Cliffs.

Entry Form For CTS Ready To Run
& Unbroken Two Year Old Sale 2022

29 October 2022

Entry Form Closing Date 30 July 2022

CLICK HERE FOR ENTRY FORM: CTS RTR SALE 2022.pdf

The CTS RTR SALE 2022 will be held at Kenilworth Racecourse.

Please complete the above form IN FULL and return to: entries@cthbs.com

Contact And EFT Details are listed on the Entry form.

Picture: Royal Mo

FOURTH WIN FOR ROYAL MO

Klawervlei Stud’s promising young sire Royal Mo (Uncle Mo) came up with his fourth first crop winner when his two-year-old Candice Bass-Robinson-trained son Matsuyamo won at Fairview today under Aldo Domeyer.

To date, Royal Mo has been represented by four winners from just nine runners.

Today’s Question

What is is the racehorse Popham Downs’ claim to notoriety?

The picture gives a clue to the question (TheTimes.co.uk).

Kenilworth Saturday July 23 Fields

Hollywoodbets Scottsville Sunday July 24 Fields

Today’s Question Answer

55 Years ago in the Grand National of 1967 Popham Down was loose in front and veered right and refused at the 7th last fence and caused a pile up after running across the fence.

The 100/1 shot Foinavon was in 22nd place approaching the fence and, slowing to a canter, his rider John Buckinham found a gap and seconds later found himself with a 30 length lead as the rest of the field attempted to extract themselves from the melee.

15/2 favourite Honey End closed the gap to within 20 lengths by the final fence, but Foinavon was able to maintain this lead over the run-in and won the race.

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The incident led to the fence in question being named The Foinavon fence.

Foinavon had earlier been bought out of the Tom Dreaper yard for 2,000 guineas by John Kempton, who ran Chatham Stables, a small training yard in Compton, Berkshire.

Today there is a hotel in Compton named The Foinavon.

Both Foinavon and his legendary Tom Dreaper-trained one time stable-mate Arkle were named after quartzite-capped mountains in north-west Sutherland.

Picture: The chaos caused by Popham Down in the 1967 Grand National (Racing Post)

Turf Talk Newsletter – 22 July 2022