HORSE RACING
Frankel’s daughter likely to shine in Ruffian Stakes
Frankly, daughter of the mighty Frankel, can start repaying her R4m purchase price by winning Saturday’s Ruffian Stakes over 1,000m at Turffontein. Unbeaten in 14 races and standing at stud at £175,000, Frankel was the world’s highest-rated horse in 2011. His progeny are understandably popular at sales worldwide. Alec Laird, who trains Frankly, says his filly will be a leading contender in the sprint. "She has improved since her debut run last month," Laird said on Thursday. He is well aware that Corné Spies is represented by three speedy fillies with Anton Marcus an eye-catching booking for easy debut winner Miss Khalifa. The daughter of Sail From Seattle won by three lengths over Saturday’s course and distance in January. Miss Khalifa’s stablemate Free And Easy is held on form by Frankly, but Spies has engaged another top jockey, with Piere Strydom partnering the daughter of Main Aim. KwaZulu-Natal trainer Mike Miller sends up Crimean Queen. This daughter of Crusade justified mark...
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