There were a few chuckles in Racing Land and some quiet mockery when Xander Spies took the microphone from interviewer Neil Andrews on 29 November, after Hazy Dazy had won the Grade 2 Ducat Africa Fillies Mile on Summer Cup Day.

Xander predicted, confidently: "This horse will go and win the Triple Tiara. Watch her. She will win and win and win and win. Keep on following her!"

Two-and-a-half-months later, Hazy Dazy has done justice to Xander's words, in near prophetic fashion - winning twice more from as many subsequent starts, with the Tiara now within grasping distance.

Xander wrote on Facebook: "Some days in racing feel almost unreal. Yesterday (Classic Day at Turffontein) was one of them. Hazy Dazy stormed home to win the SA Fillies Classic, taking the second leg of the Triple Tiara after already conquering the Guineas. Watching her confirm that class on the big stage was something special.

"Then William Robertson stepped up and defended his title in the Grade 3 JJ The Jet Plane Stakes, showing once again the heart and toughness that make him such a warrior.

"Two big race victories. Two incredible horses. One unforgettable day to be part of this game!"

A big thumbs-up to you, Xander, may this fairytale come to full and incredible fruition on 4 April!