Barbaresco – rockets up JULY log

Main Image – BARBARESCO

It was another super successful race week for the team, as we secured a double. On Thursday, JOKER MAN (Vercingetorix – Isabelle) continued his outstanding form, capturing his straight fourth career win at Turffontein under a smart ride from jockey Gavin Lerena. JOKER MAN is raced by the Wernars family – Messrs J F & L M F Wernars and Mrs T Wernars. Well done to breeder John Everett’s Narrow Creek Stud! This fourth win from just 7 starts has seen JOKER MAN’s earnings swell to R 319,750 – not a bad return for his delighted connections who secured him for R300,000 at (A2YS22).

JC Photos – Joker Man

Moving on to Saturday at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse. Chestnut Bomber, a well-bred 2-year-old gelding by the renowned LANCASTER BOMBER (USA), secured a convincing victory in Race 3 the DAILY NEWS MILK FUND MAIDEN PLATE. Jockey Gavin Lerena guided Chestnut Bomber with a steady hand, allowing the youngster to settle into a comfortable rhythm. In the crucial final stretch, Chestnut Bomber unleashed a surge of power, putting himself a head clear of the pack. He maintained his lead with determination, crossing the finish line first to the delight of his owners, Messrs J F & L M Wernars and R M Sewgoolam. This win certainly sets the stage for an exciting future filled with promise.

Candiese Lenferna Photography – Chestnut Bomber

The highlight of the week most certainly goes to Barbaresco for placing 3rd in the prestigious DAILY NEWS 2000 (Grade 1) R2,000,000 race 7. He is surely going to seize a spot in this year’s Hollywoodbets Durban July. A meeting will be held next week with the owners and Lerena. The horse will have a week-off in the paddock to see how he settles down, and then we will have to make our decision. Currently, Barbaresco is set to race with 53 kilograms, having been given a 122 MR (gross) and 118 (nett) for Durban July. We will discuss with Lerena what weight he could possibly do for the horse.