Gelding helped Safe Passage

Drakenstein Stud’s two-year-old colt Safe Passage showed some early promise, but he needed gelding and proved that in his first run back with a sweeping win over 1600m at the Vaal on Thursday, 22 July.

Craig Zackey had an armchair ride – it was all but over when he relaxed the reins – and Safe Passage won by five lengths.

“We expected Safe Passage to win today, but not this well. I think the field wasn’t great, we’ll see how the form works out. He’s certainly a nice, progressive colt by Silvano, thanks to Gaynor Rupert for sending him to us” said Mike de Kock.

Golden Spoon: Muzi at his best! (JC Photos).

Mike’s own filly Golden Spoon (Vercingetorix) is also improving with racing. She was handily weighted inn a MR95 Handicap and produced a well-timed finish to win under Muzi Yeni.

“Golden Spoon was well ridden by Muzi, he is really at the top of his game. She;s well-bred, by a top sire from a mare by Captain Al, and she beat a competitive bunch here. On this, she can win again.”