Herodotus heads for Gr1 Cape Derby

Herodotus heads for Gr1 Cape Derby

HEVERSHAM Park-bred Herodotus finished fourth in the strong Gr2 Concorde Cup over 1600m and trainer Glen Kotzen will be targeting the Gr1 Cape Derby with the smart grey by Trippi.

He came within five lengths of the generation leader One World and the quality feature winners Chimichuri Run and Twist Of Fate over a trip short of his best and Green Street Bloodstock’s Justin Vermaak said:  This was a cracking run from Herodtus.

The R170 000 purchase ran 4th behind some of SAF’s best 3yos running to MR106, due to handicapping protocols he stays MR86 and will take his place in the Gr3 Politician Stakes off that rating at his next start. He will then target the Gr1 Cape Derby.