Meet the Runners Part 1
Introducing the 2024 Hollywoodbets Durban July Runners in Our Latest Blog
1 Royal Victory – is trained by Nathan Kotzen and ridden by M Yeni, carrying 57kg with a merit rating of 125. Drawn in gate 1, this contender has secured victories in prestigious races such as the SUMMER CUP (Grade 1) and the WORLD POOL PREMIER’S CHAMPIONS CHALLENGE (Grade 1).
2 Barbaresco, trained by J A Janse van Vuuren and piloted by G Lerena, carries 53.5kg with a merit rating of 122, starting from gate 2.. Notably, Barbaresco has achieved a second-place finish in the GOT THE GREENLIGHT STAKES (Grade 3).
3 Without Question, under trainer Justin Snaith with jockey R A Venniker, carries 54.5kg and holds a merit rating of 120, starting from draw 3. A consistent performer, Without Question’s career highlights include a third-place finish in the WORLD SPORTS BETTING CAPE TOWN MET (Grade 1). NON RUNNER
4 Future Swing, trained by Justin Snaith and ridden by R Fourie, carries 54kg with a merit rating of 110, drawn in gate 4. This contender boasts victories in the WORLD SPORTS BETTING 1900 (Grade 2) and the GLORIOUS GOODWOOD CHAIRMAN’S CUP (Grade 3).
5 Green With Envy, trained by Dean Kannemeyer with jockey C Zackey, carries 56kg with a merit rating of 127, starting from gate 5. Known for its versatility, Green With Envy has triumphed in multiple races including the DAILY NEWS 2000 (Grade 1), WORLD SPORTS BETTING GUINEAS (Grade 2), SplashOut CAPE DERBY (Grade 1), and SCHWEPPES POLITICIAN STAKES (Grade 3).
6 Shoemaker, under trainer Mike de Kock with jockey D De Gouveia, carries 54kg with a merit rating of 111, starting from gate 6. Shoemaker’s notable achievement includes a second-place finish in the JONSSON WORKWEAR DINGAANS (Grade 2).
7 Aragosta, trained by Mike de Kock and ridden by M V’Rensburg, carries 54kg with a merit rating of 116, starting from gate 7. Aragosta has claimed victory in the WORLD SPORTS BETTING SA DERBY (Grade 1) and the SEA COTTAGE STAKES (Grade 3).
8 Purple Pitcher, trained by Robyn Klaasen and piloted by P Mxoli, carries 53kg with a merit rating of 120, starting from gate 8. Purple Pitcher’s career highlights include victories in the TAB SA DERBY (Grade 1) and the TAB SA CLASSIC (Grade 1).
9 Winchester Mansion, trained by Brett Crawford and ridden by K Matsunyane, carries 56.5kg with a merit rating of 124, starting from gate 9. This contender has triumphed in the Hollywoodbets DURBAN JULY (Grade 1), Hollywoodbets Dolphins CUP TRIAL (Grade 3), and WORLD SPORTS BETTING POCKET POWER STAKES (Grade 3).
10 See It Again, trained by Michael Roberts with jockey P Strydom, carries 60kg with a merit rating of 131, starting from gate 10. See It Again has notably finished second in the Hollywoodbets DURBAN JULY (Grade 1), while also winning the WORLD SPORTS BETTING GREEN POINT STAKES (Grade 2), DAILY NEWS 2000 (Grade 1), and SPLASHOUT CAPE DERBY (Grade 1) in 2023.
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Words by DESHLIN
