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Paul Matchett talks about superstar filly War Of Athena Mike Moon
War of Athena, winner in Saturday’s Wilgerbosdrift SA Oaks at Turffontein, is set to run again in late May. Picture: JC Photographics The Vodacom Durban July is “a possibility”, but might be a step too far for the filly after an arduous Tiara campaign.
The next assignment for newly crowned Triple Tiara champion War Of Athena will be the Grade 1 Woolavington at Greyville on 29 May. After that, the Vodacom Durban July is “a possibility”, but might be a step too far for the filly after an arduous Tiara campaign that took in five wins in a row over four months, said her trainer Paul Matchett on Tuesday.
Three hotshots cramp the Derby day market â but ease the Pick 6 task Mike Moon
Picture: iStock Ante-post betting on Derby day at Turffontein has been a bit subdued, due to the overshadowing presence of three âcertaintiesâ. Malmoos, War Of Athena and Got The Greenlight are all quoted at very cramped odds to win the SA Derby, SA Oaks and Horse Chestnut Stakes respectively. Bookmakers have slightly eased the trioâs prices to […]
Ante-post betting on Derby day at Turffontein has been a bit subdued, due to the overshadowing presence of three âcertaintiesâ. Malmoos, War Of Athena and Got The Greenlight are all quoted at very cramped odds to win the SA Derby, SA Oaks and Horse Chestnut Stakes respectively.