Quid Pro Quo is the deal

5-2 SHOT: FILLY GIVES BIG BOYS IN A STRONG FIELD A GALLOPING LESSON

- Mike Moon

Racegoers enjoyed lovely weather and plenty of excitement on Betway Summer Cup day at Turffontein on Saturday, but had less luck in the betting stakes with a succession of outsiders pitching up in the winner's circle.

One of the few well-fancied winners was 5-2 shot Quid Pro Quo, the champion filly who was sensational in thrashing a strong field of males in the Grade 2 Betway Dingaans, the main supporting feature on the programme.

"Wow, wow, wow!" said master jockey Piere Strydom when asked to comment on Quid Pro Quo's victory. "Her acceleration was unbelievable," added the 58-year-old veteran who's seen most things the racing game has to offer.