After the colt's splendid win in the Grade 1 Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas at the weekend the connections will surely be expanding their ambitions for what is probably the country's best male three-year-old thoroughbred.
Veteran trainer Vaughan Marshall did not mention destinations on the road map following Saturday's triumph, but simply murmured: "He's a great horse and we go on from here and let's hope we pick up another Grade 1 for Rikesh."
That fortunate gent is Rikesh Sewgoolam, who owns One Stripe.
The 50-year-old Maritzburg lawyer was in Australia, so couldn't lead his pride and joy into the Kenilworth winner's circle.
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Tuz aims to double-up at Meydan
UAE Champion sprinter Tuz, winner of the Golden Shaheen (Group 1) last March, is the star attraction at Meydan today, when he bids for back-to-back wins in the Dubawi Stakes.
Mozahim to extend Costa's lead
Jebel Ali's opening fixture of 2025 tomorrow is headlined by a cracking sprint handicap, the richest race on a competitive seven-race programme to kick start the new year.
One-way traffic for One Stripe
Three-year-old colt to add G1 L'Ormarins King's Plate to Guineas success
Greaterix gets the green light at Turffontein
Greaterix will have the opportunity to redeem his reputation when he lines up in the Grade 3 Betway Got The Greenlight Stakes for three-year-olds over 1400m on the Standside track at Turffontein on Sunday.
INTO THE MELTING POT
MAPHAKA: ROOKIE FAST BOWLER SA'S YOUNGEST-EVER TEST DEBUTANT
Cardoso sticking with rotation
New Mamelodi Sundowns coach Miguel Cardoso has explained his rotation policy ahead of the crucial away Caf Champions League group stage clash against Raja Casablanca tomorrow.
Local franchises shift their focus
RECHARGE: ATTENTION NOW ON CUP COMPETITIONS
Familiar face to coach City
Cape Town City swiftly moved on to replace Eric Tinkler, who was shown the door after a run of poor results.
Swiatek fights exhaustion to see Poland through
Battling Iga Swiatek (right) took Poland into a United Cup semifinal against Kazakhstan as last year's runners-up beat Britain in the mixed-teams tournament yesterday.
Shastri Wants Two-Tier Tests
Former India coach Ravi Shastri (above) called this week for a two-tier structure in Test cricket with relegation and promotion to ensure the survival of the red-ball game.
