- Naval Victory as a yearling
Lot 23, AKA Rocky, was among Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm’s Yearling draft at Inglis’ 2011 Premier yearling sale. The colt by Rock Of Gibralter out of stakes placed Dehere mare, Here For Glory was purchased by South Africa’s Form Bloodstock. Rocky became the first yearling bred and sold by Lauriston Thoroughbred Farm to South African connections. Two days ago that yearling, now a 2yo named Naval Victory, became the first Lauriston bred horse to win in South Africa.
Fourteen horses contested the 2yo maiden over 1,300 metres at Durbanville. It was Naval Victory’s fifth race start. He had been competitive at his earlier outings finishing runner up on two occassions. And the punters didn’t miss him. He opened in the red at 8/10 odds and shortened to 11/20 at the jump. The rest of the field were at double figure odds.
Ridden by Karl Neisius, the Dean Kannemeyer trained 2yo jumped keenly before settling third, four lengths from the early
pace. He justified his short price passing the leaders at the 400 metre mark and maintaining his momentum to the wire. Karl Neisius rode with hands and heels in the closing stages to win by more than four lengths.
Naval Victory is owned by messrs Scott, Abery and Parker.
A race replay can be viewed on the following link: Replay Durbanville 04 July 12 Race 1
Naval Victory as a yearling
