IT IS a veritable feast for racing fans this weekend — four South African horses in action in Europe, the Prix de L’Arc de Triomphe and a 28-runner cavalry charge in the inaugural running of the R750,000 World Sports Betting Grand Heritage at the Vaal.The South African horses are Smart Call — due to have her first overseas race in the Sun Chariot Stakes at Newmarket on Saturday — while Yorker, Harry’s Son and Same Jurisdiction have been entered on the Chantilly card in France on Sunday.Jockey Anthony Delpech has flown to England and will partner Smart Call — winner of the J&B Met in January — for the first time. Leading UK bookmakers give Alec Laird’s filly little chance, quoting her as a 14-1 outsider. The hot favourite at 11-8 is Aidan O’Brien’s runner Alice Springs.Harry’s Son, who has been stabled in Spain in recent months, will contest the grade1 Prix de la Foret at Chantilly on Sunday.Roy Waugh, assistant to trainer Paul Lafferty, said: "In many ways, it is Harry’s best distan...
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