Showed his class

Cian The Conqueror started his career on a high note with a win over highly regarded Munchkin in 2022, but has only achieved places since. With a lower merit rating he got back into the winner's circle after a handicap over 1200m at the Vaal on 7 March, beating a field of hard knockers.

Cian The Conqueror has always packed a bit of class and he's been unlucky too, so perhaps this boost of confidence will do him the world of good. He quickened really well when he saw daylight in a big field.

Said Van Rensburg: "He's a bit fussy, but he has a good groom who looks after him. We've worked hard on him, he won a very good race today."

Cian The Conqueror races for Gavin Jooste. Bred by Boland Stud, he is by William Longsword out of a mare by Dynasty.