MIKE BASS UPDATE

Castlethorpe back to his best / Jhb runner`s debut well

Fort Vogue and Captain’s Secret ran impressive prep runs over 1400m finishing 3rd and fourth respectively, just a length behind the winner, another Ex Capetonian Rebel Knight. Bass was very happy with both their performances but said that Fort Vogue’s run was particularly impressive. “They would have both come on nicely from this run and we are firmly on track with them for the Horse Chestnut Grade 1 mile at the end of the month.” Meanwhile in Cape Town Castlethorpe returned with a bang after the benefit of gelding and won a classy race under Karl Neisius by three lengths. “This was an impressive come back run and he certainly appears back to his best again after gelding” said Mike He will be prepared for a crack at the Winter Guineas in May.