HORSE RACING
Like A Panther poised to strike for De Kock in Classic
With Surcharge once again saddled with a high draw, punters are favouring one of Mike de Kock’s five runners, Like A Panther, for Saturday’s R2m SA Classic at Turffontein. "We’ve eased Surcharge from 2-1 to 5-2 as all the inquiries from our clients have been for Like A Panther. "We now have him second favourite at 15-4," said bookmaker Lance Michael. Also among the leading fancies is Majestic Mambo — who must bounce back from a disappointing performance in the Gauteng Guineas — with a 4-1 chance with Michael. Like A Panther, the mount of Callan Murray, has the advantage of pole position and, despite not having had a recent race, looks the pick of De Kock’s quintet of runners. The other four are 5-1 shot Royal Crusade, Noble Secret, Pietro Mascagni and Alshibaa. Trainer Stuart Pettigrew is understandably incensed that his talented three-year-old Surcharge has been drawn somewhere near the Rand Stadium. Interviewed on his charge’s continued misfortune in draws, Pettigrew said: "When y...
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