Cape Town Met day was a celebration of racing excellence, but the story of Lancaster Bomber, a stallion who died prematurely, took center stage. His three-year-old progeny, a history-making winner of the WSB Cape Town Met, embodies a legacy of explosive talent that continues to resonate in the world of horse racing.
The racing world was abuzz with celebration on Cape Town Met day, a day filled with victors and a palpable excitement that even seasoned TV presenter Vicky Minott found herself struggling to contain. Justin Snaith, the day's dominant force, secured six wins, while owners Nick Jonsson and the Bloch family, along with breeders Drakenstein Stud and Maine Chance Farms, also tasted multiple victories.
Jockeys Gavin Lerena, Aldo Domeyer, and Craig Zackey each rode a winning double, adding to the day's thrilling atmosphere. The most remarkable story of the day, however, belonged to a stallion who died prematurely, leaving behind a legacy that continues to explode across the racetrack. Lancaster Bomber, a three-year-old, made history by becoming the first horse of his age to win the WSB Cape Town Met in 25 years. This feat was even more extraordinary considering that Lancaster Bomber only produced two crops of offspring during his brief stud career, dying unexpectedly at the young age of seven from a heart attack in his paddock at Drakenstein in July 2021. Drakenstein, a renowned stud farm boasting numerous top-class stallions, will deeply miss this royally pedigreed import from Ireland. Proprietor Gaynor Rupert had hailed him as “the future” of her magnificent enterprise before his untimely demise.Lancaster Bomber's meteoric rise began in late 2023 when his filly, Beach Bomb, and colt, Snow Pilot, won the Cape Fillies Guineas and Cape Guineas respectively, within weeks of each other. This unparalleled achievement in breeding circles was quickly followed by Beach Bomb's commendable performance at the Breeders' Cup in November 2024 after being exported to the US. Snow Pilot continues to dominate the Cape Town racing scene, securing a second-place finish on the undercard on Saturday. The impact of Lancaster Bomber's bloodline extends beyond these star performers. Other promising horses trained by Glen Kotzen include Rascova, who added a Grade 1 trophy to her two Grade 2 wins, and Eight On Eighteen, who burst onto the scene with a stunning victory in the Met, having only won two of his previous six starts. The legacy of Lancaster Bomber lives on through the talents of these horses, solidifying his place as a truly extraordinary stallion despite his tragically short life
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