Cousin Casey, the highly touted Glen Kotzen inmate, stole the punters hearts in the Cape Punters Cup Grade 2 contest at Kenilworth this afternoon.

The Grant Van Niekerk ridden colt was hidden in mid field during most of the race from an 8 draw over the mile. He was placed 3 to 4 wide throughout the run but found plenty when set alight in the middle of the straight as some of the front runners opted for a wide path home down the line.

Cousin Casey cleaned up last season in KZN and the Grade 1 Juvenile winner was back for the first time this season in prime fashion. If he is only partially fit, he will be beast this 3 year old season.

Cousin Casey beat home the Crawford trio of At My Command, Le Morne and Port Louis all running cracking races themselves.

Cousin Casey is by VERCINGETORIX
Out of BRETTON WOODS by CASEY TIBBS (IRE).
BRED by Riyo Stud