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Posted 2025-01-15 15:59:29  
Only 7 to Compete in Majorca

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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