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2020 Sun Met Race Preview - Hawwaam to say goodbye in style

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Last updated: 01 Feb 2020

Freetips staff 01 Feb 2020

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Hawwaam looks set to win as a UK tilt looms

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The Sun Met is set to be one of the most competitive races in history (Getty Images)

Sun Met 2020 Betting Tips, Preview and Predictions

Sun Met 2020 Race Preview

The 2020 Sun Met is this Saturday afternoon live from South Africa with one of the most competitive fields set to take to the Kenilworth track.

We're backing a proven performer to topple a recent winner, last year's champion and a host of other Grade One stars.

Sun Met Information

DateSat 27 Jan, 2024
Race Time15:10
RacecourseKenilworth
Race Distance2000 metres
ConditionsWeight-for-age
StatusGrade 1
Prize Money$300,000

Sun Met 2020 Betting Odds

Horse	Odds
Hawwaam	2.20
Vardy	3.00
Rainbow Bridge	4.00
Do It Again	7.00
One World	15.00
Twist Of Fate	16.00
Head Honcho	28.00
Bunker Hunt	45.00
Undercover Agent	45.00
Eyes Wide Open	55.00
Majestic Mozart	66.00
Pack Leader	90.00
More Magic	125.00

Odds provided by Betway on January 30

Sun Met 2020 Best Bet - Hawwaam @ 2.20

Hawwaam is undoubtedly the superstar of the South African racing scene who, until two weeks ago in the Grade One Queen's Plate had one five consecutive races including two wins at Grade One level, another at Grade Two level and a listed event.

The credentials of this horse cannot be denied, but one thing we do know is he's a temperamental beast. If the loading process takes longer than it needs to he can get very agitated, as we saw last start.

Barring another unforeseen delay or something else that could irritate the volatile competitor, but Hawwaam should be composed, calm and driving this field into the ground en route to the UK

Sun Met 2020 Value Bet - Do It Again @ 7

The winner of the Durban July, Do It Again put in a poor performance in the Queen's Plate earlier in January, but had plenty of excuses.

Trainer Justin Snaith stated that he believes the horse could have been a bilary carrier after being bitten by a tick in the lead up to that event, which would explain dissapointing showing.

Snaith said that the recovery of the Grade One winner had been rapid since only rating him as a 50:50 chance heading into the Sun Met.

He's proven he's capable of winning Grade One races and if he's anywhere near full fitness he'll be fighting out the Sun Met finish.

Sun Met FAQ

What is the Sun Met?

The Sun Met is South Africa's richest race day, with the feature event worth R$3 million. The main race is the ninth event on the 12 race program.

Where is the Sun Met?

The Sun Met is ran every year at Kenilworth racecourse, which is located in Cape Town, South Africa.

When is the Sun Met?

The Sun Met is slated to kick off at 5.10pm local time on February 1 from Kenilworth racecourse in South Africa.

Verdict

Sun Met

We're backing the class of the Hawwaam to shine through in the Sun Met before heading to the UK.

Do It Again is also worth a smaller investment in case Hawwaam panics again, with Grade One class on his side.

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