When Randall Simons climbs aboard Mike de Kock’s newcomer Big Parade at the Vaal on Thursday, memories are sure to come flooding back for the Gauteng jockey. Big Parade is a son of the mare Flirtation, who gave Simons his first grade1 victory when beating Mother Russia in the 2010 Sansui Summer Cup. Flirtation raced in the colours of owner Costa Livanos and so does Big Parade who is a son of top stallion Dynasty. Two of Dynasty’s progeny, Lady In Black and Eyes Wide Open, gave the Highlands Stud-based sire a further boost when winning the Thekwini Stakes and grade1 Premier Champions Stakes at Greyville in July. De Kock’s regular rider Callan Murray rides another first-timer Tango Man in the same race as Big Parade makes his debut, but Simons’ mount looks the one to be on. If both debutantes fluff their lines, the runner likely to take most advantage is Red Indy. Paul Peter has his team in hot form and his four-year-old Plum British will bid to complete a hat-trick in the fifth race....
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