The Majorca Stakes, one of the most prestigious Grade 1 Weight-for-Age races specifically for fillies and Mares, has attarcted a disappotoinf 7 runners. However it is a quality group with a lowest merit rating of 104 and just one out of province raider.
With a total prize of R1,000,000 and 1600m as the race distance, this event attracts top contenders. The weight-for-age (WFA) conditions provide younger horses with an advantage, as 3-year-olds carry 5kg less than their older rivals.
Field Analysis:
1. Kinda Wonderful (Draw 1)
Weight: 55kg
MR: 104
Jockey: Athandiwe Mgudlwa
Trainer: Eric Sands
2. Rascova (Draw 2)
Weight: 60kg
MR: 119
Jockey: Gavin Lerena
Trainer: Glen Kotzen
3. Roccapina (Draw 3)
Weight: 55kg
MR: 111
Jockey: Juan Paul v’d Merwe
Trainer: Candice Bass-Robinson
4. Double Grand Slam (Draw 4)
Weight: 60kg
MR: 122
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Trainer: Justin Snaith
5. Celtic Rumours (Draw 5)
Weight: 60kg
MR: 107
Jockey: Grant van Niekerk
Trainer: Sean Tarry
6. Scarlet Macaw (Draw 6)
Weight: 55kg
MR: 111
Jockey: Kabelo Matsunyane
Trainer: Candice Bass-Robinson
7. Fatal Flaw (Draw 7)
Weight: 55kg
MR: 115
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Trainer: BJ Crawford/JI Crawford
Trainer Connection:
Candice Bass-Robinson trains both Roccapina (3) and Scarlet Macaw (6).
This race is set to be highly competitive with standout performances expected, especially from Double Grand Slam (MR 122) and Rascova (MR 119), considering their higher merit ratings and experience. But the one they all have to beat is Fatal Flaw.
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