On target for Computaform Sprint

Seven-year-old William Robertson is the very definition of a turf warrior. He gives his everything, time and again, and was rewarded with his 16th career victory in Sunday's African Holly Stakes over 1100m at Hollywoodbets Scottsville.

With this victory, he once more underlined why he is held in such affection by those closest to him and by racing fans alike. Tough, honest and relentlessly competitive, he has carried the flag with distinction in the sprinting ranks. Horses like William Robertson don’t just win races; they earn respect, loyalty and admiration, and in doing so secure their place as true crowd favourites and sprinting legends of their era.

"We love each other, he's never run a bad race for me. I'm so glad he's back," enthused jockey Ryan Munger. "You have to hurry him up a bit, early, but he is deadly when he finds his cruising speed. He is not a 16-time winner by accident!"

Corne Spies said: "He's done us proud, this boy. He is coming back to his best and it's great to see. It was a tough task getting him back on song, because I couldn't get the weight off him after his break, with all the rain we've had. He's not tip-top yet, but it's good to see him get his confidence back. He is still sound and solid and we're on target for our seasonal objectives."

William Robertson (Rafeef) races for Rob Macnab, Keagan Govender, Xander Spies, Corne Spies Racing (Pty) Ltd and Jannie de Lange's Waste Glass Recovery. His career earnings are now approaching R3,25-million.