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Richard Jones
7th July 2024
Hollywoodbets Durban July – Rough Stuff, But Crawford Does It Again!
Since there's no other forum in which to mention this, I've observed some interesting trivia from this year's July.
Vercingetorix sired the first two horses past the post, but still failed to outdo his sire Silvano whose progeny filled the first three positions in 2015.
Four of the first five on Saturday are closely related to past winners. Oriental Charm is the maternal grandson of Grey's Inn, who wore the SA flag saddle cloth to victory 20 years ago. Cousin Casey through his dam is the nephew of 2009 champ Big City Life. Likewise Flag Man's dam is a half sister to EyeoftheTiger (2006). Fifth placed See It Again is famously a three-parts brother to dual winner Do It Again.
The third, fourth and fifth horses are all trained in KZN (Can't remember when that last happened).
Two of the placings Royal Victory and Flag Man were bred in KZN.
Perhaps this is more coincidental, but to my memory this was at least the fifth time a Van Zyl-trained horse occupied the fourth box.
Unlike 1994 when the unlucky Pas De Quoi could object against the original winner Surfing Home, horses finishing outside the top 4 are not permitted to do so these days, hence the suspension and fine for VD Merwe but no result change.
Also as an FYI, 1994 was the last time a KZN horse won the July, not 1992 like Alistair Cohen, for whom I have much respect, has been telling people. Space Walk was trained at Summerveld by Ricky
Mark Deane
6th July 2024
Hollywoodbets Durban July – Rough Stuff, But Crawford Does It Again!
When I saw Shoemaker pulled out of the race, my heart sank as the memory of losing Mujbaar a few weeks ago is still fresh. It's a relief to see that, all things considered, he is OK - everything else about the race is secondary.
Lots of positives regarding the first 4 - brave performance from the winner, fantastic redemption story from Cousin Casey (a horse who I'd written off at the end of last season), and Royal Victory and Flag Man both running blinders in the circumstances. But it was marred terribly by the sight of See It Again being baulked at such a crucial stage - given the circumstances, it was a mighty effort from him under 60kg to run such a close fifth. Best horse in the race.
Eye-catching run from Future Pearl in sixth, especially given where he came from turning for home.
I won't be writing off Green With Envy. Given his come-from-behind style, we all knew he was going to need a massive dose of luck. Given the weight, and how the race panned out, being beaten just over 2.5 lengths was a reasonable performance. I think there's plenty to look forward to from him next
Mark Beck
6th July 2024
Hollywoodbets Durban July – Rough Stuff, But Crawford Does It Again!
Hey Cecil
Do you think Hluhluwe will stay the
Mark Beck
6th July 2024
Hollywoodbets Durban July – Rough Stuff, But Crawford Does It Again!
Hi Ray
The July had always been rough with hard luck stories making this the race of legends
The best most luckiest horse won on the day no wet wipes no tears
Next year you already know Brett and James are coming for the Hatrick you have to believe now that rough or not they seem to know how to make their own Luck or was it Masterful Planning
The Mayor of Albert Falls gas sent me on Leave chat when I'm
Norman fago
6th July 2024
Botes Bomber Wears The Slipper
I'm glad for barend Botes coz He IS a very open and honesty guy and has the eyes to spot and place
PL.Nel
6th July 2024
Hollywoodbets Durban July – Rough Stuff, But Crawford Does It Again!
initial ,, intial ,, post race !!!
Sia - my condolences as in Pas de quoi - horse comes first
Cousin Casey --- jeez Tarry is genius
Royal Victory -- full marks for efforts
Flagman -- that draw needed a backup rider plan
winner was all James --- the future is his and needs to make a CLEAN break
handicrapper --- yo bro ??? wtf ???
- you nailed this winner
- you got last year and favourite way wrong
-- verdict is you need to get it right ALL the time or ADJUST ratings asap afterwards instead of being hardegat!!! SIA out by ??? now you know NYK
Justin Snaith transparency was shocking in pre race interviews -- yo respect public pls!!
To all trainers and jockeys who intervied for the public in a transparent matter,,, a massive thank you and well done. We wish you truly well. To quote " let your yes be yes and your no be no, all other answers are evil",,, and lack
Editor
6th July 2024
Hollywoodbets Durban July – Rough Stuff, But Crawford Does It Again!
The Stipes reported:
RACE 7 Ref : 793 (Turf) Hollywoodbets Durban July (Grade 1) : R5 000 000 : About 2200m
Starter : S Leslie Loading Time : 1:19 sec No. of Runners : 18
Carded Time: 16:00:00
Rescheduled Time: -
Off Time: 16:02:00
Provisional Result: 16:06:12
All Clear: 16:16:42
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) FUTURE SWING (R Fourie) was restless in the stalls. Lost 2 lengths.
b) SON OF RAJ (C Habib) was restless in the stalls.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED :
a) Approaching the 1000m, as the pace of this Race slowed ROYAL VICTORY (M Yeni) and in turn BARBARESCO (G Lerena) were steadied. As a result SEE IT AGAIN (P Strydom) was eased off the heels of BARBARESCO (G Lerena) resulting in FUTURE SWING (R Fourie) being tightened and unbalanced alongside the inside running rail and HLUHLUWE (R A Venniker) being steadied outwards. Immediately thereafter Jockey D De Gouveia being under the impression that something was amiss with SHOEMAKER (D De Gouveia), eased this gelding out of the Race. This resulted in HLLUHLUWE (R A Venniker) switching out sharply to avoid the heels of SHOEMAKER (D De Gouveia), carrying MASTER REDOUTE (C Orffer) wide.
b) Approaching the 300m GREEN WITH ENVY (C Zackey) was switched to the outside of SON OF RAJ (C Habib) to continue its run.
c) HLUHLUWE (R A Venniker) was hanging in from the 300m.
d) In the concluding stages SEE IT AGAIN... read more
Editor
6th July 2024
Plattner Eagle Flies On Big Day
The Stipes reported:
RACE 3 Ref : 789 (Turf) SPLASHOUT 2200 (Grade 3) : R300 000 : About 2200m
Starter : T Miya Loading Time : 59 sec No. of Runners : 14
Carded Time: 13:05:00
Rescheduled Time: -
Off Time: 13:05:15
Provisional Result: 13:09:01
All Clear: 13:13:58
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) PYROMANIAC (G Wright), MUCHO DINERO (R Fourie) and RED MAPLE (C Zackey) lost 1 length.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED :
a) MUCHO DINERO (R Fourie) and POMODORO’S JET (K Matsunyane) hung in from the 200m.
b) Jockey A Andrews reported that THE FUTURIST returned post-race with blood in its mouth. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
c) In view of the performance of RED MAPLE (C Zackey) (10.50 lengths, 25/1 in the betting), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
d) CAPE EAGLE (S Moodley), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Assistant Trainer B Forster acting on behalf of Trainer W A Nel advised (DZ).
JOCKEY / EQUIPMENT CHANGES :
a) Jockey K Matsunyane was the rider of POMODORO’S JET (advised 28.06.2024/07h27).
b) PYROMANIAC raced without blinkers (advised 26.06.2024/08h36).
c) PERFECT WITNESS raced equipped with blinkers (advised 02.07.2024/09h45).
RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER :
a) Nil.
THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED :
a) MUCHO DINERO : Mild post-race distress.
Editor
6th July 2024
Frank Robinson 1-2 In DStv Gold Vase
The Stipes reported:
RACE 4 Ref : 790 (Turf) DStv GOLD VASE (Grade 3) : R300 000 : About 3000m
Starter : S Ngcobo Loading Time : 1:22 sec No. of Runners : 15
Carded Time: 13:40:00
Rescheduled Time: -
Off Time: 13:43:13
Provisional Result: 13:48:04
All Clear: 13:53:40
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) DANSE MILORD (N Patel) was stubborn to load.
b) RAISEAHALLELUJAH (R Fourie) reared in the stalls on two occasions.
c) PRIME EXAMPLE (D De Gouveia) and BREEZE OVER (M Yeni) lost 1 length.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED :
a) PRIME EXAMPLE (D De Gouveia) over-raced in the early and middle stages and thereafter faded badly from the 200m. In view of this performance (7.55 lengths, 33/1 in the betting), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
b) At approximately the 2800m INDIAN OCEAN (S Khumalo) which commenced to over-race, was steadied to avoid running onto the heels of RAISEAHALLELUJAH (R Fourie).
c) At approximately the 400m ONE WAY TRAFFIC (D Muscutt), TAXHAVEN (*M K Katjedi) and INDIAN OCEAN (S Khumalo) were carried out by BASIE RAAKVAT (P Mxoli) which commenced to hang out. As a consequence of this, RAISEAHALLELUJAH (R Fourie) was steadied and switched in to continue its run.
d) Apprentice M K Katjedi (TAXHAVEN) accidentally dropped his crop at the 300m.
e) MADISON VALLEY (K A Brewer), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for... read more
Editor
6th July 2024
Botes Bomber Wears The Slipper
The Stipes reported:
RACE 5 Ref : 791 (Turf) ZULU KINGDOM EXPLORER GOLDEN SLIPPER (Grade 2) : R500 000 : About 1400m
Starter : S Leslie Loading Time : 1:32 sec No. of Runners : 14
Carded Time: 14:20:00
Rescheduled Time: -
Off Time: 14:21:23
Provisional Result: 14:24:27
All Clear: 14:30:04
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) SIBERIAN WINTER (R A Venniker) was stubborn to load.
b) YOU BRING ME JOY (S Veale) reared on one occasion in the stalls.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED :
a) DISTING (K Matsunyane) over-raced in the early stages.
b) Approaching the 1100m LITTLE BALLERINA (G Lerena) which over-raced in the early stages, was steadied to avoid running onto the heels of DISTING (K Matsunyane).
c) Approaching the 800m BEAUTIFUL RANIA (R Danielson) and VJ’S ANGEL (C Habib) came together and brushed.
d) At the 150m WHISTLE THE TUNE (R Fourie) which was hanging out from the 300m was eased when awkwardly placed between KHETHIWE’S DESTINY (M Yeni) which had rolled out and FATAL FLAW (P Strydom) which rolled in marginally and thereafter shifted in.
e) Jockeys C Zackey (GIMMIE’S COUNTESS) and G Lerena (LITTLE BALLERINA) reported something amiss in the running with their respective mounts. The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
f) In view of the performance of YOU BRING ME JOY (S Veale) (19.20 lengths, 100/1 in the betting), the... read more
Editor
6th July 2024
Vintage Striker As Ridgemont Celebrate 1-2
The Stipes reported:
RACE 8 Ref : 794 (Turf) RIDGEMONT GARDEN PROVINCE STAKES (Grade 1) : R1 500 000 : About 1600m
Starter : S Ngcobo Loading Time : 1:58 sec No. of Runners : 11
Carded Time: 17:00:00
Rescheduled Time: -
Off Time: 17:02:12
Provisional Result: 17:07:02
All Clear: 17:11:48
The start of this Race was delayed due to the reason stated in the Starter’s report below.
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) CELTIC RUMOURS (G van Niekerk) was stubborn to load. Trainer S G Tarry will be advised to re-school this filly.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED :
a) DOUBLE GRAND SLAM (R Fourie) over-raced in the early and middle stages.
b) HOLD MY HAND (S Khumalo) was hanging out throughout.
c) At the 250m DOUBLE GRAND SLAM (R Fourie) was carried out marginally by SILVER SANCTUARY (J P v’d Merwe) which rolled out. Thereafter DOUBLE GRAND SLAM (R Fourie) was accidentally struck on the head by Jockey G Lerena’s (MRS BROWNING) crop.
d) At the 100m Jockey A Andrew’s (RED PALACE) crop was accidentally struck from his hand by Jockey G Lerena’s (MRS BROWNING) crop.
e) In view of the performance of HOLD MY HAND (S Khumalo) (6.20 lengths, 33/1 in the betting), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine.
f) HUMDINGER (P Strydom), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis. Trainer M F De Kock advised (DZ).
g) HAPPY CHANCE (K... read more
Ray Singh
6th July 2024
Hollywoodbets Durban July – Rough Stuff, But Crawford Does It Again!
That bump at the back between Future Swing and See it Again(if I'm not mistaken).. Caused a domino effect that changed the fortunes of more than a few. Holywoodbets Greyville the way it is now should not run more that 16 horses,
Cecil Pienaar
6th July 2024
Hollywoodbets Durban July – Rough Stuff, But Crawford Does It Again!
Good Night Mark
Buddy, Take some unpaid leave and come back fresh on Gold Cup day 🙂
Albert Falls Greetings
Mark Beck
6th July 2024
Hollywoodbets Durban July – Rough Stuff, But Crawford Does It Again!
I will say this Striker 15 years ago would have seen the chance to be a stride or two closer to make the object a certainty Garth well even at 60 he would have made that objection a done deal
The thing is to do that you have to be hungry enough to risk a possible fall
I have seen Garth especially win countless objections merely by being aware of what's coming he was a master at the exaggerated stand up and straight to the stipes
Just my five cents for striker and no the garden province is no make up
Mark Beck
6th July 2024
Hollywoodbets Durban July – Rough Stuff, But Crawford Does It Again!
I popped in to see MamThakadi she says Hluhluwe uthakatile spooked twice at the same spot in two places she could be right
So looking forward to champions day and the break before the cape season yes I'll give you all a break poor Candice Stangle Andrews just doesn't want to let Red Palace stride
As for Rachel it's time to move to the Cape Justins third choice has winning chances Muis has been a great mentor but he will always be a phone call away it's time for the big league find Karl K he is the best mentor you could find and of course BasilM is there
I was impressed how you settled
Cecil Pienaar
6th July 2024
Snaith Scratches Hollywoodbets Durban July Runner – Stablemate Steps In
Well Done Rian, tipping the Big Race winner !
Hope you made good money 💰
Take Care, nice
Mark Beck
6th July 2024
Hollywoodbets Durban July – Rough Stuff, But Crawford Does It Again!
Congratulations to All
Brett there couldn't be a more deserving trainer and Greg Franky now knows where you are there are many big players who failed to win this race and it must have been especially sweet being a home town boy you deserve it regardless of what you have done for racing
On the day my Hluhluwe was well beaten no excuses but we will be back watch this
George Hamish
6th July 2024
Botes Bomber Wears The Slipper
Very well done to the connections! Even if gimmes’s countess was given a half decent ride by king Craig it would not have beaten the winner. Feel again for us the public for having another very fancied horse given a shocking ride again by CZ. Maybe DK will see he isn’t the man for the job…. So
Theodore John Roelofsz
6th July 2024
Plattner Eagle Flies On Big Day
There we have it... you just cannot be blind to see that....
"those who put in...will be repaid".
Well done to the solid stable of the inimitable Dr Sabine Plattner.
Tally Ho...
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Richard Jones
7th July 2024
Botes Bomber Wears The Slipper
I could not wait for this filly to win on July day. Being a paternal great granddaughter of Rakeen and maternal of Al Mufti, her pedigree goes directly back to the famous three imports of the 1991
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