Al Sakeet looks the part

A good double at the Vaal on Thursday included a win for Al Sakeet, who looks promising. Details below.

GRADUATION PLATE, 1000m

WINNER: AL SAKEET

Pedigree: 3bC Var (USA) – In Camera by Caesour (USA).
Owner: Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid al Maktoum.
Breeder: Pippa Mickleburgh
Jockey: Callan Murray
MDK Comments: “Al Sakeet was involved in a duel of speed, the pace was on from the start. He handled it very well and after he put them to bed he drew away, in control and clocked a decent time. That was impressive. He has soundness issues, but of we can keep him sound, he’s a horse that can win a feature race. Thanks and well done to Sheikh Hamdan and breeder, Pippa Mickleburgh.”

CLASSIFIED STAKES, 1600m

WINNER: SUN GIANT

Pedigree: 5bG Ashaawes (USA) – Bright Thing by Lizard Island (AUS).
Owner: Mr James and Mrs Joy Armitage and Mike de Kock.
Breeder: Sandown Stud
Jockey: Kabelu Matsunyane
MDK Comments: “Nice to win another race with this big horse, we found the right field for him. If we can get him into this kind of field again, he may win another. Thanks to James and Joy for a winning partnership.”