William Robertson Likes To Win!

February 18, 2022

It was a beautiful day at the Turffontein race course where we saw William Robertson take on the 1400m race.

William Robertson is an imposing horse that stands tall with a major size advantage over his three year old rivals. The additional big heart means he had the power to push himself over the 1400m.

The son of Rafeef, William Robertson was victorious with a win in the Gr3 Tony Ruffel Stakes. He was headed inside the last 250m but managed to claim the win by a short head from Outofthedarkness and Prince Of Fire.

Ryan Munger commented with enthusiasm in his voice, “He’s strong and tough and when you think he’s gone, he gives you more,”. A showcasing of intent from the young William Robertson.

Munger continued, “I took the bull by the horns, let him stride out front. They came past him, but he likes to fight, he enjoys a challenge. This was a dogged win.”

Corne Spies and Nina Oosthuizen with Tony Ruffel trophy.

(JC Photos).

“I think 1600m will suit him well now, but step by step. He’s a good horse, he gives me gooseflesh,” added Munger.

Corne Spies went on to say, “Accolades to Ryan, he rode a good race dictating the pace. Wlliam Robertson looked beaten at the 200m mark but came back to win. He’s a top three-year-old.”

William Robertson races for Corne Spies Racing (Pyt) Ltd, Xander Spies, Jannie de Lange’s Waste Glass Recovery, Keagan Govender and GG Gaming’s boss, Gary Lentin.

Bred by Ridgemont/Highlands.

William Robertson has won three of seven starts with stakes already topping R500,000.