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Jay Peg refuses to yield in Duty Free
For a few strides, Darjina appeared to hold a slim advantage over a persistent Vodka, but Jay Peg refused to surrender. Gradually, he reasserted himself, even though Marcus was losing his balance as the saddle shifted precariously beneath him. As Marcus employed techniques worthy of a circus act or a rodeo rider to stay aboard, Jay Peg thrust himself a half-length in front of Darjina to score a memorable victory for South Africa. "I thought I was going to fall just after the post," an exhilarated Marcus said. "My saddle slipped 1 1/2 furlongs out, and I nearly was unseated. "He likes a scrap, and I wasn't worried when other horses went past him," Marcus revealed. "I'm pleased that we had horses on either side of us. That really helped at the end. It's a very proud day because my brother Basil used to train this horse, and my older brother Selwyn owns a share." "He's kept improving and I think this shows that you've got to train a horse to peak on Dubai World Cup night and not for the beginning of the Carnival," Brown said. "It's great for the owners also because if you convert this currency into our rand, it amounts to an awful lot." Darjina just denied a fast-finishing Archipenko by a nose to salvage runner-up honors. Vodka crossed the wire another 1 1/4 lengths back in fourth, with fellow filly Finsceal Beo (Mr. Greeley) a close fifth. Seachange, Floral Pegasus, Creachadoir (King's Best), Admire Aura (Agnes Tachyon), Lord Admiral (El Prado [Ire]), Niconero (Danzero), Literato (Kendor), Bullish Luck (Royal Academy), Linngari (Indian Ridge), Majestic Roi (Street Cry [Ire]) and Notional (In Excess [Ire]) completed the order of finish. Campaigned by E. Braun, M. Shirtliff and P. Loomes along with Selwyn Marcus, Jay Peg has now amassed a bankroll worth $3,267,945 from his 17-9-3-1 record. In addition to his two classic victories, the five-year-old bay also boasts scores in the Selangor Cup S. (SAf-G2) and Cape Classic S. (SAf-G3). Jay Peg's resume includes placings in the KZN Guineas (SAf-G2), Cape Breeders' S., and most recently, the Jebel Hatta S. (UAE-G2) at this course and distance. Jay Peg was bred by High Season Stud in South Africa. Out of the Al Mufti mare Laptop Lady, he is a half-brother to the stakes-placed Cabernet Kid (Casey Tibbs [Ire]). This family has compiled quite a bit of black type in South Africa, with its top representatives including Group 2 queen Dash for Gretna (Sportsworld) and multiple Group 1-placed National Title (National Assembly).
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