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Master Sabina is running in this year’s July Handicap. He ran last year and the year before I don’t believe he should have been left out of the field. If he had been put in the field two years ago, carrying the weight he would have been carrying then, I believe he would have been the winner, but that is how things go in racing. In other words, he will now carry a higher weight in this year’s July than he did last year and so that should really count against his chances. I think that is part of the reason why he is 33/1.
It is important though, before one says he has no chance, to understand that any handicap basically is designed so that all the horses finish pretty much equally. The July Handicap does favour the younger horses and at 7 years old Master Sabina is the oldest horse in the race so he is at a disadvantage there as well. He has really done wonderfully for me. He has won the Grade 1 Summer Cup twice, he has won R3,8 million in stakes and he has won 9 races. In other words, he has won more Grade 1 races than any other horse I have ever owned, he has won more money than any other horse I have ever owned and he has won more races than any other horse I have ever owned. Apart from his mother, Sabina Park, he is undoubtedly the best horse I ever had in my life and it has really been a privilege to have him.
I don’t think however that the July Handicap suits him, but it is such a prestigious race that one has to line up and take one’s chance and with luck in running one never knows. The main thing that really does not suit him, apart from the weight, is the fact that he is a bit of a slow starter and Greyville is a very tight track. That means it becomes extremely hard to come from behind at this track and he undoubtedly will be sprinting at them from behind. Last year he turned close to last and he improved position until he came 9th. There is prize money up to 10th place of R50,000, but my real dream is for 4th place or better because there is R200,000 for 4th and that would take his career winnings to R4 million!
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Thursday 29-Jun-17
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Melissa van Tellingen said:
on Wednesday 12-Jul-17 08:24 AM
Master Sabina is a phenomenal horse. I always like reading blogs about him and the races coming up. Hope it went well.
Ashleigh said:
on Tuesday 11-Jul-17 08:49 AM
Master Sabina is such a great horse, so win or lose, he has proven himself enough. :) Goodluck Master Sabina. :)
Jolene said:
on Wednesday 05-Jul-17 10:47 AM
Wow Master Sabina is not only a great horse but also beautiful. He has done a very good job so far, you must be very proud of him.
Brenda Du Toit said:
on Tuesday 04-Jul-17 10:10 AM
Good luck master Sabine.Wish you all the best of luck.
Jessica M said:
on Tuesday 04-Jul-17 10:00 AM
Well now Mr number 1, good luck with the race and I am sure you can do it, you always do well. Maybe not win every single race but you are one of the top. So good luck.
Sarah said:
on Tuesday 04-Jul-17 08:07 AM
Good luck master Sabine, I hope you win the race and holding thumbs for you
Zindy said:
on Tuesday 04-Jul-17 07:35 AM
Good luck Master Sabina, as you say he has is the eldest and still won more races than the other horses. Maybe he is lucky and wins another race. Holding thumbs.
sinead said:
on Friday 30-Jun-17 08:01 PM
Last year this time I was in Durban :( It really is the place to be right now...
Good luck to you and Master Sabina!
Angelique P said:
on Friday 30-Jun-17 03:44 PM
This horse is really doing well. I think just to be in the July Handicap is already a big achievement. I really hope everything goes very well with Master Sabina. Best of luck to all.
Thabitha said:
on Friday 30-Jun-17 03:33 PM
From what he had done I don't have a doubt that at the end of the race will be a proud man. I wish you well and Master Sabina.
Michelle said:
on Friday 30-Jun-17 02:07 PM
So much time to train a horse and all the costs it must be. But I can think after you have won it’s all worth it. You will never be 100% sure how a race is going to be, anything can happen. Sabrina might just surprise you. Good luck to everyone. Most importantly enjoy every moment.
Daniella said:
on Friday 30-Jun-17 12:55 PM
Such a beautiful horse! Good Luck to Master Sabina!
Mathilda said:
on Friday 30-Jun-17 10:18 AM
I think Master Sabina can maybe still surprise you at the July this year
Good Luck to you and Master Sabina
Tamaryn said:
on Friday 30-Jun-17 09:09 AM
I'm excited for Master Sabina! He's already done so well and I hope he uses this opportunity to shine even more. What a magnificent horse. If the gap comes, take it!
Jadine E said:
on Friday 30-Jun-17 09:07 AM
Go Sabina go, all the best
Joyce said:
on Thursday 29-Jun-17 05:00 PM
Good luck Master Sabina. Wish you all the best of luck. With all the experience can make it happen.
Jessica Apfel said:
on Thursday 29-Jun-17 12:02 PM
The Durban July is such a wide field - but have no doubt that Master Sabina will place at the very least! Will be sure to put him in my swinger! Break a leg
Helen said:
on Thursday 29-Jun-17 10:01 AM
Master Sabina is the beauty! Very confident and strong horse.
Will hold my thumbs too for the successful race!!!
All the best of luck
Nina said:
on Thursday 29-Jun-17 09:20 AM
Will hold thumbs for Master Sabina. Hopefully he can take you to the 4 million mark.
Alexis said:
on Thursday 29-Jun-17 09:07 AM
Good luck to Master Sabina, sure the race will be quite worthwhile regardless and you may get a surpise as Bianca stated below.
Clare said:
on Thursday 29-Jun-17 08:20 AM
Good Luck to Master Sabina, I hope you win. All I can say is that your horse is beautiful and so strong looking.
Bianca R said:
on Thursday 29-Jun-17 07:58 AM
I wouldn't be surprised if Master Sabina gives you a nice surprise at the July! At the end of the day, I have very little knowledge about horses and racing however he has proved his greatness and winning spirit, time and time again. All the best to Master Sabina on the race and hoping for a great placing.
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