FIREALLEY, trained by Jacques Strydom, will be out to defend his title in the Listed Algoa Cup over 2000m at Fairview on Saturday 31 October.
This gelded son of Flower Alley, only the second Port Elizabeth-based horse to win this prestigious R350,000 race in the last 20 years – the other being Surfin’ USA in 2009, also trained by Strydom – is one of 23 runners entered.
But FireAlley faces a tough task as My Best Shot, reigning Eastern Cape Horse of the Season, and Bournemouth, the province’s Champion Stayer, are also among the entries. Both horses are from the stable of Champion Trainer Alan Greeff.
As ususal, a strong contingent from the Western Cape will also make the trek to Gqeberha. Trainers Justin Snaith, Glen Kotzen, and Andre Nel have entered no less than eight runners between them.
Declarations for the Algoa Cup close on Monday 27 October.
The first entries, in order horse, weight, merit rating, and trainer, are:
Master Redoute – 62.5 – 117 – Andre Nel
My Best Shot – 61 – 116 – Alan Greeff
Bingwa – 61 – 114 – Gavin Smith
Holding Thumbs – 60.5 – 113 – Glen Kotzen
Bournemouth – 60.5 – 113 – Alan Greeff
Underworld – 59.5 – 111 – Justin Snaith
Golden Peace – 59 – 110 – Alan Greeff
FireAlley – 59 – 110 – Jacques Strydom
Zatara Magic – 58 – 108 – Gavin Smith
Queen Of Love – 52.5 – 99 – Alan Greeff
Ardabil – 52.5 – 99 – Justin Snaith
Brenden James – 53.5 – 99 – Juan Nel
Blackberry Malt – 52.5 – 97 – Glen Kotzen
Mr Fox – 52 96 – Alan Greeff
Call To Unite – 52 – 96 – Justin Snaith
Global Ally – 52 – 95 – Alan Greeff
Congressman – 52 – 93 – Andre Nel
Please Be True – 52 – 93 – Justin Snaith
Lanciafiamme – 52 – 92 – Cliffie Miller
Juan Carlos – 52 – 91 – Tara Laing
Red William – 52 – 86 – Sharon Kotzen
Home Reef – 52 – 86 – Sharon Kotzen
San Quintin – 52 – 58 – Emmanuel Kaknis
This article was originally published on TAB and is reposted here with permission.
