Meet the Runners Part 2
Introducing the 2024 Hollywoodbets Durban July Runners in Our Latest Blog
11 Oriental Charm, trained by Brett Crawford and guided by J P v’d Merwe, carries 53kg with a merit rating of 121, starting from gate 11. Oriental Charm has secured victory in the HOLLYWOODBETS DOLPHINS CUP TRIAL (Grade 3).
12 Son of Raj, under trainer Tony Peter with jockey C Habib, carries 54kg with a merit rating of 119, starting from gate 12. Son of Raj achieved victory in the 2023 WORLD SPORTS BETTING SA DERBY (Grade 1).
13 Meridius, trained by Tony Peter and ridden by A Mgudlwa, carries 54kg with a merit rating of 113, starting from gate 13. Meridius has triumphed in the JUBILEE STAKES (Grade 3).
14 Master Redoute, trained by Andre Nel and piloted by C Orffer, carries 54kg with a merit rating of 115, starting from gate 14. Master Redoute has clinched victories in the NEW TURF CARRIERS WESTERN CAPE STAYERS (Grade 3) and the RIDGEMONT PENINSULA HANDICAP (Grade 3).
15 Cousin Casey, under trainer Sean Tarry with jockey S Khumalo, carries 56kg with a merit rating of 123, starting from gate 15. Cousin Casey boasts wins in the CAPE PUNTERS CUP (Grade 2), PREMIERS CHAMPION STAKES (Grade 1), and DURBAN GOLDEN HORSESHOE (Grade 2), along with a second-place finish in the Hollywoodbets GOLD CHALLENGE (Grade 1).
16 Double Superlative, trained by Justin Snaith and ridden by D Muscutt, carries 56.5kg with a merit rating of 124, starting from gate 16. Double Superlative has clinched victories in the 2021 CAPE GUINEAS (Grade 1) and the WORLD SPORTS BETTING CAPE TOWN MET (Grade 1).
17 Flag Man, trained by Gareth van Zyl and piloted by S Moodley, carries 55.5kg with a merit rating of 126, starting from gate 17. Flag Man has secured a second-place finish in the DAILY NEWS 2000 (Grade 1).
18 Future Pearl, trained by Sean Tarry and ridden by G van Niekerk, carries 54kg with a merit rating of 117, starting from gate 18. Future Pearl has triumphed in the TABGOLD DERBY (Grade 3), WORLD POOL GOLD CUP (Grade 3), DStv GOLD VASE (Grade 3), and WORLD SPORTS BETTING GOLD BOWL (Grade 3).
19 Hluhluwe (Reserve 1), trained by Justin Snaith with no jockey assigned, carries 53kg with a merit rating of 116. Not assigned a gate, Hluhluwe has won the CAPE PUNTERS CUP (Grade 2). NOW RUNS
20 Hotarubi (Reserve 2), trained by Sean Tarry with no jockey assigned, carries 53kg with a merit rating of 116. Not assigned a gate, Hotarubi has achieved a second-place finish in the TAB COLORADO KING STAKES (Grade 2).
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