Most number of runs......

louisg Wrote:

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> Here are some, since 1980 -
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> Arnaud - 154 runs - George Mazaham - Bloem Specialist - Can remember it winning a race in Newmarket Night meeting also
> Jump to Music - 147 runs - George Mazaham - Another Bloem Specialist
> Bad Influence - 143 runs - Been discussed - Trainer also won the July with Big Charles
> Hot to Spot - 137 runs - Been discussed - Loved Bloem as well - Caught the Jackpot with this horse winning the last leg at the Vaal
> Gold Louis - 132 runs - Buddy Maroun - Sire was Circle of Steel - Remember this stalwart cos i backed it quite a few times when it won. It won the last race on the card on one occasion paying about R 34 for a win on the Tote.
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> With thanks to Andrew Bon , for digging it out .

Off the topic but Louisg - Tycoon Rosita trained by you bring good memories to me. Won the 6th race at the Vaal years back paying over R50 for a win on the tote ridden by Deon Sampson. Had a few wins on it. I caught the Jackpot that day which paid over 7grand. Thanks mate (tu)

How long since horses were allowed to run twice on the one day in SAF.
Here in Aus the practice as discontinued about 40 years ago due to balloting, but there are many instances of horses running twice, and they often went better the second time.

Zerbinatto over a100 times in the sixties, trained by Eben Du Toit and then Alec Satoradis. That tiny filly Gloriana also ran over a 100 times in the eighties, trained by Rick Stewart.

kittycatoo Wrote:

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> Im sure All will be well and Fovs favorite had
> well over 120 runs apiece. What about William
> penn, maybe Titch can help out with this one,
> think he raced till .12, not sure about the no. Of
> runs because he did have a 4yr break if memory
> serves me right.

Thanks Kittycatoo(tu) those were the days...

"The race was the Champion Stakes and although In Full Flight was now the undoubted king of the turf, Mazarin was still held in high regard and sent off joint-favourite. The two raced handily together and set sail for home upon entering the straight. A sensational battle developed, In Full Flight unable to shake off his older rival. This was the Mazarin of old, capable of taking on the very best without fear. Meanwhile, another twist was about to develop. The grand old man of SA racing, William Penn, joined issue with two stars young enough to be his sons. Aged 11, William Penn had no business disputing the finish of a Gr 1 event, but this amazing old warrior did not have time for such niceties. None of the horses gave an inch and amidst a thunderous roar, the three crossed the line almost as one. The photo showed In Full Flight had just edged out William Penn with Mazarin a short-head behind in third."

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