The six-year-old thoroughbred rose to the occasion over the demanding 2 000m trip, travelling smoothly before asserting himself late.
As the pressure mounted, he found just enough to keep the fast-finishing Legal Counsel at bay, crossing the line three-quarters of a length clear and reminding everyone of his class.
Rivals Push Hard in a Tactical Contest
The race unfolded at an awkward tempo, making positioning crucial.
Legal Counsel, sent off at long odds, refused to go away and forced the winner to dig deep.
The Real Prince made an eye-catching move from the back but faded late into third, while early pacesetter Okavango had to settle for fourth after doing the hard work up front.
Justin Snaith Enjoys a Standout Day at Kenilworth
Trainer Justin Snaith couldn’t have asked for much more.
His stable filled multiple places in the Met, underlining a dominant showing on the day.
Conditioning the winner, second, and fourth in a race of this stature highlighted the depth and form of the Snaith Racing operation.
A Horse Written Off Finds New Life
Before Saturday, See It Again had gone 454 days without a win.
Issues at the starting stalls and below-par performances had many questioning whether his best days were behind him.
Those doubts only grew louder as time passed without a breakthrough.
A Change of Environment Sparks a Revival
The turnaround didn’t happen by chance.
A calmer setting at Snaith’s Phillipi yard, combined with specialist behavioural work from Malan du Toit, helped reset the horse’s mindset.
The result was a happier, more settled competitor, gradually rediscovering his enthusiasm for racing.
Signs of Form Pointed to Something Special
Third-place finishes in both the Green Point Stakes and the King’s Plate hinted that the spark was returning.
Regular work under Andrew Fortune forged a strong bond between horse and rider, with Fortune affectionately dubbing him “Champy” as confidence quietly built ahead of the Met.
Andrew Fortune’s Own Remarkable Journey
For Fortune, the win carried deep personal meaning.
His career has been marked by struggles with addiction, weight battles, suspensions, and public rejection.
At one point, he openly admitted that it felt like the racing world had turned its back on him.
A Veteran Rider Back at His Best
Against the odds, Fortune earned his way back into the saddle in his late 50s and is now riding with renewed purpose.
His calm, assured handling of See It Again showed a jockey fully in tune with both his craft and his mount.
An Owner Living an Unbelievable Dream
Owner Nick Jonsson added yet another remarkable chapter to his story, claiming a fourth consecutive Cape Town Met victory with four different horses.
What once seemed impossible has now become an extraordinary personal record.
Earlier Glory in the Majorca Stakes
Fortune’s golden day didn’t start with the Met.
He produced a perfectly judged ride on Double Grand Slam in the Majorca Stakes, overcoming a wide draw and reading the slow early pace to perfection before holding off a late challenge right on the line.
Father and Son Duel for Grade One Honours
In a dramatic finish, Andrew Fortune once again edged out his son Aldo Domeyer, underlining the fine margins at the highest level.
Double Grand Slam’s class shone through as she added another elite victory to her impressive résumé.
Narrow Defeat in the Politician Stakes
Fortune came close to a treble but was denied when Star Major swooped late to claim the Politician Stakes.
Patiently ridden, the winner relished the longer distance and rewarded those who believed in his late-maturing potential.
Staying Power on Display in the Stayers Race
Ahead of the Facts produced a commanding performance in the Western Cape Stayers, conserving energy before pulling clear in the closing stages.
The four-year-old confirmed his promise with an emphatic victory that caught the eye.
A Welcome Return to Form for Time for Love
Time for Love rounded out the graded winners by capturing the Summer Fling Stakes at generous odds.
Positive tactics and a confident ride saw her surge past the leader and hold off late challengers, sealing a deserved comeback win.
A Day That Will Be Remembered for Years
From long-awaited redemption to family rivalries and surprise winners, the Cape Town Met meeting delivered everything racing fans could hope for.
For See It Again and Andrew Fortune, it was more than just a race—it was proof that patience, belief, and second chances still matter in this sport.
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