Andrew Harrison

A ‘morning glory’ is possibly one of the worst horses to have in a trainer’s yard – more frustrating than those that are just slow.
The ‘glories’ work up a storm in the mornings but let the side down when it comes to races.
There are a myriad of reasons for this, but it is the trainer’s job to work it out.
Impatient owners don’t help the issue especially if given early encouragement, but when things do eventually fall into place it is relief on both sides of the fence.
Dean Kannemeyer had ear-marker Lion’s Head as a candidate for the Classics on his work on the home gallops but he always flattered to deceive, running up close but never quite getting there.
Gelding and stretched to 1900 m at Hollywoodbets Greyville may have been the key that unlocked the potential.
It was a race run at a muddling pace and there must still be a few lingering doubts, but Lions Head roared home up the inside rail under stable rider Keagan de Melo to win as he liked.
If in deed Kannemeyer has finally found the Key to Lions Head, there must be plenty more to come.
Lezeanne Forbes was back in front of the post-race microphone after successive races with Origami and then Gavel Strike making it home.
The Anton Marcus ‘Golden Highway’ has been free of traffic since the champion jockey has been on an injury-forced sabbatical but Serino Moodley used it to good effect as he sent Gavel Strike wide off the turn into clear air and motored home ahead of Tiger Tank.
Sean Veale took the more conservative route on Origami and sent his mount through the middle of the traffic to a convincing win.
Doug Campbell’s Richmond yard has been quiet of late but Miss Missouri gave the yard a welcome boost with a smart display in the fourth.
Favourite Rain Wear was all the rage in the market but Collen Story got first run on the favourite and was never in danger of being beaten.
Visiting trainer Paul Peter got the meeting off to a fine start as Luke Ferraris steered Promise Of Hope to an end-to-end victory in the card opener.
There was plenty of market support for Perfect Appeal but she raced very green and finally roved no match for the Gauteng raider.
Grey Ocean was another comfortable winner for Warren Kennedy and Gavin van Zyl, also making most of the running in the second.
Kennedy teamed up with Peter for the opening leg of the Pick 6 where Wine Tasting was sent out favourite. However, Ashburton-based Kom Naidoo has been in good form of late and Flashy Kaitrina was given a peach of a ride by Lyle Hewitson, bursting through a gap and winning in smart fashion.