Hollywoodbets Durban July. Image: The South African
Hollywoodbets Durban July: Just 24 remain in the running
Just 24 horses remain in the hunt to secure a starting berth in Africa’s greatest horserace, the Hollywoodbets Durban July.
Hollywoodbets Durban July. Image: The South African
Just 24 horses remain in the hunt to secure a starting berth in Africa’s greatest horserace, the Hollywoodbets Durban July to be run on Saturday, 6 July.
The final 20 runners, 18 participants and 2 reserve runners, will be announced on Tuesday, 25 June at an event that will be broadcast live on SuperSport Variety 3 (DSTV Channel 208), Gallop TV (www.galloptv.co.za) and Racing 240 (DSTV Channel 240) from 12:20.
Thereafter, connections of the top 18 horses will draw their respective starting stall positions.
With a number of recent scratchings of horses that were included in the final Hollywoodbets Durban July Log published on 11 June, there are a few horses looking to sneak into the final places of the top 18, for a crack at a share of the R5 million stakes on offer.
Meanwhile, race sponsors Hollywoodbets have updated their odds for next month’s race.
Dean Kannemeyer’s three-year-old colt Green With Envy is the current favourite at 33/10.
Michael Roberts’ star See It Again, who disappointed with a below-par run in the WSB Cape Town Met at Hollywoodbets Kenilworth in late January when finishing fourth in a field of 11, is next best at 4/1.
Future Swing for Justin Snaith is at 6/1, followed by Oriental Charm from the Brett Crawford yard at 8/1.
Flag Man is available at 25/2, while Royal Victory is on offer at 14/1.
Defending champion Winchester Mansion can be backed at 16/1.
Stay glued to The South African website for the build-up to Africa’s Greatest Horseracing Event.
HOLLYWOODBETS DURBAN JULY LATEST REMAINING ENTRIES:
Listed in order of merit rating
| Horse | MR | Trainer |
| SEE IT AGAIN | 132 | Michael Roberts |
| MAIN DEFENDER | 131 | Tony Peter |
| GREEN WITH ENVY | 127 | Dean Kannemeyer |
| FLAG MAN | 126 | Gareth van Zyl |
| ROYAL VICTORY | 125 | Nathan Kotzen |
| WINCHESTER MANSION | 124 | Brett Crawford |
| COUSIN CASEY | 123 | Sean Tarry |
| BARBARESCO | 122 | J A Janse van Vuuren |
| PURPLE PITCHER | 120 | Robyn Klaasen |
| WITHOUT QUESTION | 120 | Justin Snaith |
| SON OF RAJ | 119 | Tony Peter |
| ARAGOSTA | 118 | Mike de Kock |
| FRANCES ETHEL | 118 | Brett Crawford |
| ORIENTAL CHARM | 118 | Brett Crawford |
| FUTURE PEARL | 116 | Sean Tarry |
| HLUHLUWE | 116 | Justin Snaith |
| HOTARUBI | 116 | Sean Tarry |
| SILVER SANCTUARY | 116 | Mike de Kock |
| MASTER REDOUTE | 115 | Andre Nel |
| FUTURE SWING | 110 | Justin Snaith |
| MUCHO DINERO | 110 | Justin Snaith |
| SHOEMAKER | 110 | Mike de Kock |
| CAPE EAGLE | 105 | Andre Nel |
| IMILENZEYOKUDUDUMA | 105 | Gareth van Zyl |
| NARINA TROGON | 100 | Michael Miller |
| INDIAN OCEAN | 95 | Lorenzo Karriem |
| POMODORO’S JET | 93 | Brett Crawford |
| DOUBLE SUPERLATIVE | Justin Snaith |
TIMELINE
The all-important announcement of the final field and barrier draws will be on Tuesday, 25 June.
Only 20 horses will be carded – 18 + 2 reserves. The reserves will be scratched by 08:15 on Friday, 5 July.
Elimination will be at the sole and unfettered discretion of Gold Circle.
