Jet Dark came from behind to pip Kommetdieding on the line in the 2023 running of the CapeTownMet at Kenilworth.
Jet Dark’s owners, Nick Jonsson and Tommy Crowe, revealed that their horse would immediately be retired to stud. It seems Kommetdieding, trained by Harold Crawford and Michelle Rix is, also be headed for the breeding sheds.
Winning jockey Fourie said: “Him and Kommetdieding; what can you say? It is an incredible way to send these great horses to stud.Jonsson and Crowe paid tribute to the runner-up, their old combatant. “Jet Dark made Kommetdieding and Kommetdieding made him,” said Crowe. Jonsson added: “There are no word really to describe owning a horse like this. He is just extraordinary.” He also heaped praise on Jet Dark’s groom, Rasta Mwelase, “one of the heroes of this story” as the only person in the yard able to handle the “playful” colt.Cousin Casey took up the lead soon after the start, with Sparkling Water at his hip and Jet Dark also prominent. Kommetdieding was midfield for most of the journey, and Pomp And Power brought up the rear from a very wide draw.
Kommetdieding found a path up the middle of the track and forged clear. Short-lived challenges came from 7-2 favourite Make It Snappy, Nexus and Rascallion, but Lerena’s urgings kept Kommetdieding rolling to what looked for all the world like a Met double.The main disappointments of the race were three-year-old filly Make It Snappy, who faded away to midfield, and Durban July winner Sparkling Water, another filly, who ended up second last.
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