Hollywoodbets Durban July: Late scratching for Saturday’s race

Cape trainer Justin Snaith’s Without Question was withdrawn from Saturday, 6 July’s Hollywoodbets Durban July late on Thursday afternoon.

As a result, first reserve stablemate Hluhluwe will take to the stalls.

Jono Snaith told the Sporting Post that Without Question was given his final workout by jockey Rachel Venniker on Thursday morning, but sadly pulled up rather lame on his near-hind.

“After examination, it was apparent that the injury will rule him out for the remainder of this season and he will have a holiday before returning to the Cape for the Summer Season. This was a sad day for his connections, but he is a horse who will be back for the Grade 1 Cape Town Met as he is a young gelding (four-year old),” added Snaith.

Venniker will ride replacement Hluhluwe, so remains the only female jockey in the race’s history.

LATEST ODDS

A capacity field of 18 horses will contest the 128th renewal of the R5 million Grade 1 race at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday.

Race sponsors Hollywoodbets have updated their odds for the race.

Dean Kannemeyer’s three-year-old colt Green With Envy is the current favourite at 9/2, with Michael Roberts’s star See It Again at 11/2.

Future Swing for Justin Snaith and Oriental Charm from the Brett Crawford yard are both quoted at 8/1.

Royal Victory follows at 10/1, with defending champion Winchester Mansion on offer at 25/2 .

Stay glued to The South African website for the build-up to Africa’s Greatest Horseracing Event.