Another top notch preview by Michele Wing’s Racing News of the Gr1 Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge.
The final Hollywoodbets Durban July ‘golden ticket’ will be run at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday.
The connections said:
Jet Dark – “He strips fitter. His work at home as been of a very high standard“, Justin Snaith.
Linebacker – “He was grossly underdone for the Drill Hall Stakes, which was what our plan was. He’s done exceptionally well and I think he’s right there“, Vaughan Marshall.
MK’s Pride – “He (Muzi, Yeni) said we must just leave the draw to him; we must prepare the horse; he’s got a plan“, Paul Peter.
Silver Operator – “He’s just off top class, but we’ve got to take our chances and who knows, he might run a place in the race“, Vaughan Marshall.
Al Muthana (AUS) – “If we could run in the top 4, it would be a very good run for us“, Mike de Kock.
Russian Rock – “His prep going into this race for the Gold Challenge has been superb, so we’re very happy with the way he’s doing“, Dean Kannemeyer.
Prince Of Fire – All his wins have come from 1000 to 1400m. It will be the first time Warren Kennedy rides him either in work or a race, but has the advantage of barrier draw 1. (Race comment Racing News)
Supreme Warrior – “I don’t think this horse knows what’s it’s like to jump from a good draw. He’s very well within himself. “, Adam Azzie.
Crown Towers (AUS) – “He’s a horse will probably go handy and always gives of his best“, Justin Snaith.
Bingwa – Jumps from stallgate 2, alongside stable companion, Prince of Fire. Kabelo Matsunyane partners him for the first time. (Race comment Racing News).
Eden Roc and Chimichuri Run – “They’re hard knockers. We’re up against it, but we’ll be out there trying“, Sean Tarry.
Enjoy the show!