Article posted on -  2/20/2008 3:54:39 AM

Diamond Quest at trackwork recently

VIP RUNNERS FOR THIS WEEKEND IN SA AND DUBAI

Dubai Thursday night

Linngari: race 6 due to run at 21:55, 1600M on the Turf, drawn 1/10, Ryan Moore is riding.

Herman comments: The horse is very well and we are obviously expecting a good race. This is part of his programme for the Duty Free and have discussed with Ryan to do his best with the big race in mind.

Hard Top: race 7 due to run at 22:30, 2400M on the Turf, drawn 4/10, Ryan Moore is riding.

Herman Comments: The horse is exceptionally well at the moment, the Aga Khan's colt, Mourilyn will be hard to beat but I’m sure he will run a good race and be in the placings.

Dubai Friday night

Alpacco: race 4 due to run at 20:45, 2000M on the Turf, drawn 1/10, Keagan Latham is riding

Herman Comments: The horse is doing well since moving to our stable, would have preferred a 1600m race for him but there was nothing at this stage.

Diamond Quest: race 4 due to run at 20:45, 2000M on the Turf, drawn 7/10, Ryan Moore is riding.

Herman Comments: The horse is looking well and has improved since last run, he has a big weight to carry and we expect a much improved race.

Jay Peg: race 6 due to run at 21:45, 1777M on the Turf, drawn 2/ 10, Ryan Moore is riding.

Herman Comments: The horse looks great but is not showing much on the track, however talking to Basil Marcus last week he said that this was normal for the horse and he is much better race day. This time we are going to try to give him some cover and to be more relaxed in the early part of the race and he should run on well at the finish.

Classy Lady: race 7 due to run at 22:15, 1777M on the Turf, drawn 1/10, Ryan Moore is riding.

Herman Comments: The filly seems to be in good form, Sun Classique will be hard to beat in the race and the Brazilian filly Light Green will be a threat, but she tries hard and we expect her to run a good race.

Lucky Dance: race 8 due to run at 22:45, 2000M on the Turf, drawn 9/10, Ryan Moore is riding.

Herman Comments: The horse will appreciate the extra distance, he seems well and is sound and we expect him to run a respectable race.

Friday Greyville, South Africa 

Fifty is in the 8th race due to run at 21:00, the race is over 1600m, drawn 2/11 and Sean Cormack is the jockey.

Frank Comments: Fifty is showing good work, should run a competitive race.

Uzuma is in the 9th race due to run at 21:30, the race is over 1200m, drawn 11/13 and Sean Cormack is the jockey.

Frank Comments: Uzuma is working well, trying him over 1200m, hoping for an improved performance.

Sunday Abu Dhabi

Lavarone: race 5 due to run at 20:00, 1300M on the Turf, drawn 1/12, Ryan is riding.

Herman Comments: The horse has taken his last race well and has a good draw this week so we expect him to run well.

Sunday, Clairwood, South Africa

Kabamba is in the 1st race due to run at 13:30, the race is over 1200m, drawn 1/6 and Robbie Hill is the jockey.

Frank Comments: Kabamba is working well, will need the run as is very green, but can expect a good race.

Corre Salte is running in the 5th race due to run at 15:30, the race is over 1450m, drawn 8/13 and Robbie Hill is the jockey.

Frank Comments: Corre Salte took her last race well, can expect another good run.

Ansel is running in the 7th race due to run at 17:05, the race is over 1450m, drawn 5/8 and W. Marwing is the jockey.

Frank Comments: Ansel is showing good work, will run a competitive race.