HORSE RACING
Michael predicts a big run from Abashiri in Cup
Highveld bookmaker Lance Michael predicts that "cream will rise to the top" and expects big runs from Abashiri and Brazuca in Saturday’s R2m Sansui Summer Cup at Turffontein. "There is the possibility of a ‘roughie’ result, but my 1-2-3 of Abashiri, Brazuca and Pagoda represents class horses, with Michael Azzie’s runner looking really good value at his current odds of 9-1," Michael said. As a winner of the Triple Crown, Abashiri has a huge following yet Michael says that he faces two tough rivals, Brazuca and Pagoda. Trainer Johan Janse van Vuuren has said Brazuca is the stable fancy despite being a 15-1 chance in betting and stablemate Crowd Pleaser quoted third favourite at 15-2. As the Charity Mile form will not hold up in Saturday’s race, he does not regard that race’s runner-up, Social Order, as a possible winner. He sponsors champion trainer Sean Tarry and says the stable’s best chance may rest with Tilbury Fort, who is an 18-1 chance in the ante-post market. Michael makes Pag...
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