SIXTEEN of the eighteen horses nominated for the RTGS 100 000 Castle Tankard (GR1) to be run over 2000m at Borrowdale Park on May 11, have stood their ground.

The defectors are Coachella (who was set to carry 60 kgs) and Master Switch.

Simona, Heir Line, Twilight Trip, Amsterdam, Knuckleball, Peggson, Fareeq, Master n’ Commander, Bush Pilot, Penny from Heaven, Roman Descent, Verdier, Arte, Solinski, Leven Point and Wolves Among Sheep will contest Zimbabwe’s most prestigious race next Saturday. This will be the 57th running of the Castle Tankard.

The well-performed and distance suited Simona will now carry top weight, followed by Heir Line who comes in at 59.5 kgs.