57-Year-Old Andrew Fortune pilots See It Again to Met glory

In a thrilling display of skill and strategy, 57-year-old jockey Andrew Fortune claimed victory in the 2026 World Sports Betting Cape Town Met, making a triumphant statement on Saturday that will be remembered in South African horse racing history.

Riding the Nic Jonsson-owned See It Again, Fortune outpaced his son Aldo Domeyer, who piloted Legal Counsel, in a gripping finish that showcased the intense competition of one of the country’s premier Weight-for-Age Grade 1 contests. The race, held over a testing 2,000 metres, culminated with a nail-biting finish that saw See It Again cross the line just ahead of Domeyer’s mount, sealing the win with a time a fraction above two minutes.

This victory was not only personal for Fortune but also marked a pivotal moment, adding another layer to the family legacy in the sport — both father and son are now Met winners. Reflecting on the excitement leading up to the race, Fortune was candid about his confidence.

“They’ve got no chance, they’re just filling the field,” he stated, confidently ignoring the competition and declaring, “all these billboards, they’re all for me.”

His unwavering belief that See It Again was the horse to beat aimed to intimidate his rivals, and as it turned out, his predictions were spot on. Fortune’s win also celebrates the accomplishment of owner Nic Jonsson, who now counts four consecutive Met winners, further solidifying his reputation in South African racing.

Jonsson offered praise for Fortune’s excellence: “Andrew is really a master after sitting back and biding his time. I always knew what an incredible horse he is.” He lauded the work done by the training team, acknowledging both trainer Michael Roberts, who prepared the horse in Gauteng, and Justin Snaith, who worked closely with See It Again in Cape Town.

Trainer Justin Snaith echoed Jonsson’s sentiments, praising Roberts for the crucial groundwork laid before See It Again’s arrival in Cape Town. The collaboration between trainers and riders has undoubtedly been instrumental in this spectacular outcome, showcasing the intricate team efforts behind such a triumph.

The 2026 Cape Town Met has proven to be a remarkable chapter in the ongoing narrative of South African racing, not only showcasing a thrilling rivalry between father and son but also uniting the racing community in celebrating profound familial victories and the art of the sport.