Another sweet win for Clafoutis

Fillies Mamaajim and Clafoutis won impressively at Turffontein last Sunday – the latter especially impressive scoring right after her Maiden win. Details below:

Manaajim wins, Craig Zackey up. (JC Photos).

MAIDEN PLATE (F&M), 1450m

WINNER:  MANAAJIM 
PEDIGREE: 3grF Rafeef (AUS) – Shahrasal (AUS) by Shamardal (USA).
OWNER: Estate Late Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid al Maktoum.
BREEDER: Shadwell
JOCKEY: Craig Zackey
Mdk comments: “I trained her sire and dam, she enjoyed the sting out of the ground, she’s not the greatest mover. But was fresh and well today.”

HANDICAP (MR74), 1600m

WINNER:  CLAFOUTIS 
PEDIGREE: 3bF Flower Alley (USA) – Berry Blaze (IRE) by Danehill Dancer (IRE).
OWNER: Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Mrs M Slack)
BREEDER: Wilgerbosdrift and Mauritzfontein. 
JOCKEY: Gavin Lerena
Mdk comments: “She started in the right place in the handicap, so we can take her through the divisions. She’s a beautiful filly, possibly Group material.”