Rainbow Bridge and Legal Eagle poised for exciting Cape clash
If the betting market is correct, we are set for an intriguing clash between unbeaten Rainbow Bridge and champion Legal Eagle in Saturday’s WSB Green Point Stakes at Kenilworth. Gauteng bookmaker Lance Michael cannot separate the two horses quoting both at 15-10 with Undercover Agent third favourite at 22-10. Owned by the late Chris Gerber, Rainbow Bridge has looked special this term and easily accounted for Silver Maple and Platinum Prince in November’s Cape Mile at Kenilworth. He faces far stiffer opposition on Saturday with the small Green Point field consisting of top performers such as Legal Eagle, Durban July winner Do It Again and Undercover Agent. Seven-year-old Legal Eagle showed he remains in great heart with a sprint distance win under Anton Marcus at Turffontein in November. He is bidding to win Saturday’s contest for the fourth time. It is interesting that Rainbow Bridge is a half-brother to Hawwaam, who looks a good prospect following his recent impressive three length...
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