Dog In The Fog Makes Amends

Supporters of Dog In The Fog had little time to celebrate after he was initially called the winner, only to be declared second in a photo finish at TAB Turffontein a fortnight ago. He made amends with an undisputed victory in Race 6 over 1000m at TAB Vaal on Thursday, responding gamely when asked to go through with it.

Callan Murray was pleased to enjoy a change of fortune and said: “We were very stiff last time, just got touched off in the final stride. But Dog In The Fog did a fantastic job to bounce back. That race was only 12 days ago and he came to the track in terrific order. He looks a progressive type of horse, deserved his win.”

Assistant trainer Jo Taylor echoed Callan’s sentiments, adding: “As a young horse there were high expectations of him. A few things went wrong and he was given the time he needed, which is great when you have owners like Hollywood Racing who allow their horses to go through their phases.

“He only started racing as a four-year-old, was a winner everywhere but the line last time, but that didn’t affect his confidence. We’ll take him through the grades.”

Hollywood’s Devin Heffer said: “I’m glad he got the job done. I held my breath at the end there, for a moment it looked like it was going to be like his last race.”

Dog In The Fog is a Maine Chance graduate, sired by Vercingetorix out of Trickster, by What A Winter.