Last subject of 13 runners after draw
A complete of 13 horses will take to the gates for the 164th renewal of the Grade 1 L’Ormarins King’s Plate, South Africa’s premier weight-for-age mile.
The 2025 L’Ormarins King’s Plate shall be run at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth on Saturday, 4 January over 1 600m.
One of the starters shall be current Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas winner One Stripe.
Two guests in Lucky Lad (Sean Tarry) and up to date Betway Summer Cup star Atticus Finch (Alec Laird) are additionally among the many remaining subject.
The line-up additionally consists of previous winner Al Muthana, now a 7-year-old, who shall be again to bid for a uncommon double.
Reigning champion Charles Dickens has retired to stud, whereas this yr’s runner-up, See it Again, is entered as soon as once more.
Top Cape coach Justin Snaith boasts three of the 13 entries.
Record prize cash
As reported by The South African website, January’s L’Ormarins King’s Plate will carry a file prize fund of R3 million.
That represents a 50% enhance on the R2 million that was on provide this yr.
The winner of subsequent weekend’s race will obtain R1 781 250 whereas second throughout the end line will take residence R570 000.
Third place is value R285 000, fourth R142 500, whereas the fifth-placed finisher will pocket R71 250.
The race is Race 7 on what shall be a nine-race card, with the gates on account of fly open at 16:10.
Known for its strict white and blue gown code, the occasion dates again to 1861 and holds a particular place in equestrian historical past as South Africa’s oldest steady horse race.
Stay tuned to The South African website for all of the build-up to the 2025 L’Ormarins King’s Plate.
| Draw | Horse | Weight | Merit score | Jockey | Trainer |
| 1 | Al Muthana (AUS) | 60 | 120 | Gareth Wright | Ricky Maingard |
| 2 | King Regent | 60 | 114 | Denis Schwarz | Glen Kotzen |
| 3 | Oriental Charm | 60 | 125 | JP van der Merwe | Brett Crawford/James Crawford |
| 4 | Atticus Finch | 60 | 121 | Calvin Habib | Alec Laird |
| 5 | One Stripe | 55 | 118 | Gavin Lerena | Vaughan Marshall |
| 6 | Royal Aussie | 60 | 124 | Oisin Murphy | Justin Snaith |
| 7 | At My Command | 60 | 119 | Kabelo Matsunyane | Brett Crawford/James Crawford |
| 8 | See It Again | 60 | 131 | Piere Strydom | Michael Roberts |
| 9 | Great Plains | 55 | 112 | Grant van Niekerk | Justin Snaith |
| 10 | Gimme A Prince | 60 | 130 | Craig Zackey | Dean Kannemeyer |
| 11 | Lucky Lad | 60 | 125 | Serino Moodley | Sean Tarry |
| 12 | Montien | 60 | 120 | Corne Orffer | Piet Botha |
| 13 | Snow Pilot | 60 | 125 | Richard Fourie | Justin Snaith |
Meanwhile, 12 fillies and mares will contest the R1 million Grade 1 Cartier Paddock Stakes which shall be run on L’Ormarins King’s Plate day over 1 800m.
The race is Race 6 with a begin time of 15:35.
The Cartier Paddock Stakes for fillies and mares is the one race which each breeder desires to win because it not solely establishes the excellence of the winner’s feminine line, nevertheless it additionally lays the inspiration for the long run.
First to complete will earn R593 750, second place is value R190 000, whereas third will take residence R95 000.
Fourth and fifth are value, R47 500 and R23 750, respectively.
| Draw | Horse | Weight | Merit score | Jockey | Trainer |
| 1 | Rainbow Lorikeet | 59.5 | 105 | Aldo Domeyer | Candice Bass-Robinson |
| 2 | Gold Poker Game | 60 | 107 | Gareth Wright | Candice Bass-Robinson |
| 3 | Saartjie | 60 | 118 | Corne Orffer | Andre Nel |
| 4 | Knockout | 59.5 | 103 | JP van der Merwe | Justin Snaith |
| 5 | Whistle The Tune | 54 | 103 | Sean Veale | Glen Kotzen |
| 6 | Little Suzie | 54 | 107 | Grant van Niekerk | Justin Snaith |
| 7 | Red Palace | 59.5 | 119 | Craig Zackey | Dean Kannemeyer |
| 8 | Double Grand Slam | 59.5 | 119 | Richard Fourie | Justin Snaith |
| 9 | Lavender Bay | 59.5 | 71 | Serino Moodley | Andre Nel |
| 10 | Rascova | 59.5 | 119 | Gavin Lerena | Glen Kotzen |
| 11 | World Of Alice | 54 | 108 | Calvin Habib | Sean Tarry |
| 12 | Silver Sanctuary | 59.5 | 117 | Oisin Murphy | Mike de Kock |
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