Knight To Remember looks cherry ripe for the Grade 1 Gold Cup over 3 200m at Greyville on Saturday and is not only well handicapped in comparison to his third place in the country’s premier staying event two years ago, but is drawn in exactly the same barrier 6 position.
Sean Veale. Photo: Sporting Post
The Duncan Howells-trained six-year-old gelding by The Sheik ran a cracking second in the Grade 2 Gold Vase over 2 400m on Vodacom Durban July day and was a touch unlucky as he had to be eased half way down the straight.
Howells said later that he believed he had now found the right jockey for the big grey in Sean Veale.
Veale is known for his strength and got the horse going in the straight under vigorous driving.
Howells said, “The horse is fit and well in himself and has had no setbacks. My only concern is that he was given a six point raise for his second place in the Gold Vase. He was receiving 6kg from Blake in that race and will now only be getting 4kg.”
Knight To Remember beat Blake by three lengths, so on paper should have his measure again.
However, Howells said, “I think some of the horses ran below par in the Gold Vase.” He added, “But I think we should keep the form with Kolkata, who will also probably improve from that race.” – Gold Circle
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