Arlington Racecourse. Photo: Phumelela
Racing fans in the Eastern Cape certainly miss their former champion sprinter Hear The Drums.
It was always a bit of an occasion when Hear The Drums was in action. As a punter you could go to the track feeling confident about at least one banker when Hear The Drums was on the card.
Then, it was a thrill to count the number of wins down with commentator Bumpy Schoeman when Hear The Drums thundered down the straight.
Soon after the champion passed the winning post, you would see trainer Choppies McLachlan strolling casually down to the winner’s box, phone to the ear, calmly talking to owner Peter Fabricius.
Yes, we miss the champ, but we have some wonderful sprinters in action at Arlington today in the Speedsters Stakes, a race Hear The Drums last won in 2009. Of the 10 runners in the race, five boast a merit rating of 100 points or more.
Among the runners are Sedge, who has had a lovely season, and the consistent Icemberg (second in this race last year).
It is a bit of a surprise not to see Icemberg nominated as champion sprinter for the Racing Association Awards for last season, which will be held at Fairview on September 7.
Sedge is a strong candidate for this award, having won the Racing Association Plate, Fairview Merchants and the Sprint Cup. – The Herald
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