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Master Sabina has won the last two runnings of the Summer Cup. Its run this Saturday at Turffontein. He is now 8 years old and he is also going into the race carrying more weight than ever before, so he really cannot be expected to win this time. His trainer, Joe Soma, tells me that although he suffered a bout of colic which put his training back quite a bit, he is showing incredible enthusiasm and looking younger than his age! It is important to understand, for those of you that don’t follow horseracing that most horses are at their best at 3, 4 and maybe 5 years.
To still be running at Master Sabina’s age is a feat and quite honestly it is absolutely unbelievable that not only did he win in 2015 and 2016, he was a second favourite in 2014 when he could not run because he was injured and in 2013 he came second by a nostril. The Summer Cup is the biggest and most prestigious horserace in Gauteng, Johannesburg, and while the money is not as big as the July Handicap or The Met, it is still extremely prestigious.
Master Sabina owes me nothing. He is really the best horse I’ve ever had, apart from his mother, Sabina Park, and I just hope he enjoys the race on Saturday. I don’t expect him to win, but honestly if he could even make the top 4 or 5 I think that would be exceptional.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Thursday 23-Nov-17
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Liz said:
on Friday 01-Dec-17 09:06 AM
Such a beautiful horse with many notable achievements.
Jadine E said:
on Friday 01-Dec-17 07:03 AM
For such a young horse, has quite a number of achievements.
Prishani said:
on Wednesday 29-Nov-17 04:17 PM
What a beautiful horse, he has already achieved so much! Definitely something to be proud of!
Melissa van Tellingen said:
on Wednesday 29-Nov-17 08:11 AM
Thanks Jess for the video. I really enjoyed it. What a beautiful horse!
Jessica Apfel said:
on Monday 27-Nov-17 03:32 PM
I saw this video clip on You - tube -
https://youtu.be/VnkVAAdmZOc
What a great run!
Jolene said:
on Friday 24-Nov-17 04:40 PM
Good Luck Master Sabina! It will be interesting to see what happens tomorrow. Let's hope for the best!
He is such a precious beauty!! Go strong Master Sabina!
Lucretia said:
on Thursday 23-Nov-17 03:41 PM
Look on the bright side, he is not the "dark horse". And, as you said, as long as he has fun and enjoys himself, what more can you ask for the horse that has won you money many times before. I will certainly be looking at the race. I have always enjoyed the hype at the races as well as the fashions....Good luck.
Joyce said:
on Thursday 23-Nov-17 01:15 PM
All the Best of Good Luck Master Sabina!
Tamaryn said:
on Thursday 23-Nov-17 12:21 PM
So proud of Master Sabina's achievements so far and wish him all the best for Saturday!
Melissa said:
on Thursday 23-Nov-17 12:05 PM
Good luck with the race Master Sabina.
Brenda Du Toit said:
on Thursday 23-Nov-17 11:39 AM
Good luck Master Sabina.I wish you the best of luck .Looking forward to hear the result.
Daniella said:
on Thursday 23-Nov-17 10:20 AM
He really is a beautiful horse! I wish him nothing but the best and tons of goodluck! .
Angelique Jurgens said:
on Thursday 23-Nov-17 10:10 AM
Is it genes or training? Either way quite an incredible run you have had with both horses! Wishing Master Sabina all the luck in the world - trust he will enjoy this race. Will be interesting to see where he places.
Thabitha said:
on Thursday 23-Nov-17 09:20 AM
Beautiful story and I wish you the best of luck both of you for Saturday
Bianca N said:
on Thursday 23-Nov-17 09:07 AM
Master Sabina sounds like an amazing horse. Good luck with the race!
Bianca R said:
on Thursday 23-Nov-17 08:50 AM
Master Sabina, a huge success story. This horse has surely done you very proud with his achievements over the years, it's now time for him to just enjoy his races. Best of luck, I am sure he will do you proud as usual.
Suzanne said:
on Thursday 23-Nov-17 08:47 AM
Good luck Master Sabina, I am sure the race will be a successful one. Looking forward to hearing the result after the weekend.
Jadine Richards said:
on Thursday 23-Nov-17 08:44 AM
Good Luck to Master Sabina for Saturday! He really is very elegant.
Alexis said:
on Thursday 23-Nov-17 08:40 AM
Well good luck to him - you never know, he may actually surprise you on Sat. But as you say, the weight and age may be quite a disadvantage
Natasha said:
on Thursday 23-Nov-17 08:35 AM
I cant believe he is 8 years old and still running. He is an amazing Horse. I think he will do amazing despite his colic. Best of Luck to Master Sabina.
Nina said:
on Thursday 23-Nov-17 08:29 AM
Good luck to Master Sabina. Truely seems like an exceptional horse. Maybe he surprises everyone again.
Clare said:
on Thursday 23-Nov-17 08:16 AM
Hi have heard that Summer Cup is the biggest horserace in Gauteng, I hope all the best for your Horse in this Race even with all the odds I'm sure he will do well.
Angelique P said:
on Thursday 23-Nov-17 07:15 AM
I know that race horses are at their peak stage when they are around 4 -5 years of age. For Master Sabina to compete at the age of 8 is a big accomplishment normally horses at this age are retired. I really hope despite his colic that he will have an awesome race. Well done to Joe Soma and his team for doing such an amazing job training Master Sabina. The best of luck to you guys.
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