Greyville Betting Preview – Saturday, 24 May 2025
Featuring:
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R2 MILLION DAILY NEWS 2000 (Grade 1)
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R500 000 TOTE WOOLAVINGTON 2000 (Grade 2)
Racing fans are in for a thrilling afternoon this Saturday at Greyville Racecourse, with a ten-race card headlined by the Grade 1 Daily News 2000 – a vital prep race for the upcoming Durban July. Whether you’re a seasoned punter or just looking for a big win, here’s your essential guide to the day’s action, top tips, and where to place your bets.
Track Conditions & Setup
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Venue: Greyville Racecourse
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Surface: Turf only (No Polytrack races)
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Track Configuration: 2800m triangular circuit, clockwise
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Run-In: 430m – favours strong finishers
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Going: Good to Soft
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False Rail: 2.5m out
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Penetrometer Reading: 24
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Weather: Sunny and dry, 0% chance of rain, 23°C, 8–20kph North Easterly headwind
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First Race: 11:35 AM
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Final Race: 5:00 PM
Feature Race Highlight: R2 MILLION DAILY NEWS 2000 (Grade 1)
A premier contest for three-year-olds, the Daily News 2000 is a high-stakes showdown for rising stars hoping to earn a coveted Durban July spot. It promises a thrilling, tactical affair with major implications for July betting markets.
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Top WSB Selections
Race 3 – Xenophon
S G Tarry / R Fourie
Smart debut in Joburg and bred to relish this step up in trip. Expect improvement and a big run.
Race 5 – Shoot The Rapids
F Robinson / C Zackey
Solid showing in the WSB 1900 and now drops in class. Has stamina for this distance—one to watch.
Race 6 – Give Me Everything
D Kannemeyer / C Zackey
In top form and ran well in the WSB Guineas. The extra distance could bring out even more.
Race 7 – Eight On Eighteen
J S Snaith / R Fourie
World Sports Betting Cape Met winner and WSB Guineas runner-up. Strips fitter now and could be very tough to beat in this field.
Race 10 – Virgin River
A G Laird / C Habib
Top-weighted but brings solid and consistent form. Nicely drawn and always gives her best.
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Final Thoughts
With top-class runners, Group-level features, and Durban July hopefuls on show, Saturday 24 May at Greyville is a must-watch for racing fans. Dive into the form, place your punts, and enjoy the thrill with World Sports Betting — South Africa’s favourite racing bookmaker.
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