Secret Captain, a half-brother to star filly Bela-Bela, is unlikely to reach the heights of his famous relative, but the grey looks the most likely winner of Saturday’s R150,000 Drum Star Handicap at Turffontein.The four-year-old cost R1m as a yearling and to date has earned R539,000. The Captain Al gelding is one of three runners from the De Kock yard, which is also represented by Kilrain and Fareeq.Jockey bookings — Anthony Delpech rides Secret Captain — suggest his mount is the stable elect although his stablemates, Kilrain and Fareeq, have enjoyed successful seasons. Both will have to overcome wide draws while Delpech has the luxury of pole position.Pilou, a son of Western Winter, is a three-time winner, but has not lived up to his early promise and beat only two home in a 12-horse field at the Vaal in February.Lyle Hewitson’s booking for stablemate Shenanigans is a pointer to the chance of the Dynasty colt, who has won three of his past five starts. The four-year-old could be t...
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