Little booked as a Peter stable regular

CHAD LITTLE is joint top of the national jockeys log at present and he will have a chance of maintaining his lofty position, because the powerful Tony Peter yard have confirmed his partnership with them on Saturday was not just a temporary arrangement.

- DAVID THISELTON

The Peter yard gave Warren Kennedy a high percentage of his winners for his two national championships and the arrangement with Little will be similar in that he will not be based on the Highveld but will travel for rides.

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Paul Peter said, "It will be more less the same as it was with Warren, but we do also have Gavin (Lerena) up here and it must be remembered Chad can't ride most weights, whereas Warren could ride anything from 50kg upwards, so it's a bit tricky with Chad but we are going to give him a chance."

On Saturday he had five rides for the yard for a win, a second, a third, a fourth and an unplaced run.

The yard obviously rate Chad and Paul Peter confirmed, "Chad is different class, he is a top, top jockey. He rode for me in the past for a long time and he is very close to our hearts, he is close to the family, he is a very good man and is a proper horseman. He has got great hands, he gives great feedback, good out the gates, very strong in a finish, he is an all rounder and we are very blessed to have him, it is just a pity he can't ride lightweights."

Chad's official restricted weight in 56,5kg.

He has also formed a good association with Juan Nel in Ggeberha and, on top of his association with Glen Kotzen, he delivered five winners in his last five rides for the Lucinda Woodruff yard in KZN. The latter will likely be keen to use him in Cape Town.