Summer Cup 2024: South Africa’s Richest Race

Summer Cup 2024: South Africa’s Richest Race

This Saturday, the Summer Cup takes the spotlight at Turffontein Standside, boasting a staggering R6 million prize pool. This 2000m Grade 1 race attracts South Africa’s top thoroughbreds in a thrilling clash of speed, stamina, and class.

Track and Race Details

• Venue: Turffontein Standside
• Distance: 2000m
• Surface: Turf
• Weather: NA
• Draw Bias: Low-number draws are generally advantageous.

The Full Field

1. See It Again (Draw 6)

• Trainer/Jockey: M L Roberts / P Strydom
• Weight: 60kg | Age: 5
• Odds: 5/2
• Highlights: Grade 1 Cape Derby and Daily News 2000 winner.
• Last Run: Won Pinnacle Stakes at Greyville.

2. Main Defender (Draw 3)

• Trainer/Jockey: A P Peter / A Domeyer
• Weight: 59kg | Age: 4
• Odds: 10/1
• Highlights: Grade 1 Horse Chestnut winner.
• Last Run: Second in Victory Moon, beaten 0.5L.

3. Winchester Mansion (Draw 13)

• Trainer/Jockey: B Crawford / M V’Rensburg
• Weight: 59kg | Age: 6
• Odds: 12/1
• Highlights: 2023 Durban July winner.
• Last Run: Surprise winner of Charity Mile at 40/1.

4. Royal Victory (Draw 15)

• Trainer/Jockey: N Kotzen / G Lerena
• Weight: 57kg | Age: 5
• Odds: 9/1
• Highlights: Previous Summer Cup winner.
• Last Run: Runner-up to See It Again in Pinnacle Stakes.

5. Purple Pitcher (Draw 8)

• Trainer/Jockey: R Klaasen / K Matsunyane
• Weight: 55.5kg | Age: 4
• Odds: 25/1
• Highlights: 2024 Grade 1 SA Derby winner.
• Last Run: 5th in Victory Moon, beaten 4L.

6. Barbaresco (Draw 12)

• Trainer/Jockey: J J Van Vuuren / R Danielson
• Weight: 55kg | Age: 4
• Odds: 10/1
• Highlights: Grade 2 Spring Challenge runner-up.
• Last Run: 3rd in Charity Mile.

7. Puerto Manzano (Draw 14)

• Trainer/Jockey: J J Van Vuuren / A Mgudlwa
• Weight: 54.5kg | Age: 7
• Odds: 60/1
• Highlights: 2022 Summer Cup winner.
• Last Run: Beaten 7.25L in Victory Moon.

8. Pure Predator (Draw 16)

• Trainer/Jockey: F Bronkhorst / C Maujean
• Weight: 54kg | Age: 4
• Odds: 28/1
• Highlights: Grade 2 Colorado King Stakes winner.
• Last Run: Beaten 16.5L in Victory Moon.

9. Frances Ethel (Draw 7)

• Trainer/Jockey: B Crawford / O Murphy
• Weight: 54kg | Age: 4
• Odds: 7/1
• Highlights: Grade 2 South African Oaks winner.
• Last Run: 7th in Charity Mile.

10. Future Pearl (Draw 4)

• Trainer/Jockey: S G Tarry / R Fourie
• Weight: 54kg | Age: 5
• Odds: 40/1
• Highlights: Gold Cup winner over 3200m.
• Last Run: Last in Victory Moon.

11. Zeus (Draw 20)

• Trainer/Jockey: F P Habib / R A Venniker
• Weight: 54kg | Age: 6
• Odds: 35/1
• Highlights: 4th in last year’s Summer Cup.
• Last Run: 3rd in Java Stakes over 2400m.

12. Beating Wings (Draw 5)

• Trainer/Jockey: S T Pettigrew / D De Gouveia
• Weight: 54kg | Age: 4
• Odds: 25/1
• Highlights: Grade 2 Igugu Stakes winner.
• Last Run: 2nd in 1400m Pinnacle Stakes.

13. Silver Sanctuary (Draw 9)

• Trainer/Jockey: M F De Kock / J P V’D Merwe
• Weight: 54kg | Age: 4
• Odds: 9/1
• Highlights: Grade 1 Woolavington 2000 winner.
• Last Run: 4th in Charity Mile.

14. Hotarubi (Draw 18)

• Trainer/Jockey: S G Tarry / C Zackey
• Weight: 54kg | Age: 4
• Odds: 40/1
• Highlights: Gauteng Guineas runner-up.
• Last Run: 5th in Charity Mile.

15. Litigation (Draw 1)

• Trainer/Jockey: S G Tarry / D Schwarz
• Weight: 54kg | Age: 6
• Odds: 55/1
• Highlights: Grade 3 London News winner.
• Last Run: 6th in Charity Mile.

16. Atticus Finch (Draw 2)

• Trainer/Jockey: A G Laird / C Habib
• Weight: 54kg | Age: 5
• Odds: 20/1
• Highlights: 2023 Victory Moon winner.
• Last Run: 3rd in the 2024 Victory Moon.

17. Rule By Force (Draw 10)

• Trainer/Jockey: J A Soma / T Godden
• Weight: 54kg | Age: 5
• Odds: 85/1
• Highlights: SA Derby 3rd place finisher.
• Last Run: Handicap winner at Turffontein over 1800m.

18. Cape Eagle (Draw 17)

• Trainer/Jockey: W A Nel / S Moodley
• Weight: 54kg | Age: 7
• Odds: 105/1
• Highlights: Grade 3 Consolation July winner.
• Last Run: 2nd in Pinnacle Stakes at Greyville.

19. Madison Valley (Draw 19)

• Trainer/Jockey: F Robinson / S Veale
• Weight: 54kg | Age: 4
• Odds: 40/1
• Highlights: Grade 3 Gold Vase winner.
• Last Run: Won a 1900m feature at Greyville.

20. My Soul Mate (Draw 11)

• Trainer/Jockey: C Dawson / P Mxoli
• Weight: 54kg | Age: 4
• Odds: 75/1
• Highlights: SA Oaks runner-up.
• Last Run: 10.5L behind in Victory Moon.

WSB Top 4 Predictions

1️⃣ See It Again – The favourite with the class to dominate.
2️⃣ Winchester Mansion – Charity Mile winner poised for another big run.
3️⃣ Frances Ethel – Could rebound with a bold showing.
4️⃣ Beating Wings – A strong stayer offering good value.

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