Up country-trained runner Shufti-SAF well ridden by Jacob Lokorian won the Spanish Cup in 2.11.09 seconds over 2060m distance at Ngong race course yesterday. Shufti-SAF who is owned and trained by Gill Fraser popped to the front and took full charge of what was least expected of her.
The chemistry between this pair is well noted. He discovered some hidden strength that saw the South African bred filly break from her maiden. Yesterday was a repeat with the front runner commanding the race from the start to the finish despite a last minute challenge from fancied Usurper-SAF who passed close chaser Labour of Love-SSL to finish seven lengths behind the leader.
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