Island Fiesta with jockey Sean Cormack. Photo: Gold Circle
Sean Cormack was satisfied with the Vodacom Durban July gallop of Run For It at Greyville on Thursday, but then admitted that he found it hard to choose between this horse and Jet Explorer.
“I was torn between the two,” said Cormack, who was given the choice of ride for Saturday’s big race by trainer Justin Snaith.
Run For It worked on his own at the gallops and after having his head in his chest from the 1400m mark, he was let go at about the 600m and came home strongly, striding out well.
It is hoped that the five-year-old son of Dynasty can put both the bridesmaid tags and the bad luck that has plagued his career behind him now that he has been gelded.
He took a first step towards putting the latter aspect to bed when Snaith drew pole position for him at the final field and draw ceremony last week.
Anthony Delpech picked up the ride on Jet Explorer and this will give him an outstanding chance of landing a record-breaking fifth July for a jockey.
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