A great day of feature race action at Greyville begins at 11:45 am, a twelve-race card headlined by the most famous race on the African continent, the Grade 1 Hollywoodbets Durban July.
TRACK DETAILS
Turf. 2800m triangular-shaped circuit. All races clockwise round turn with 430m run-in. Poly. 2000m track inside the turf circuit. All races clockwise round turn with 440m run-in.
Turf: Low-number draws preferable, especially 1400m and 1600m. Poly: Low-number draws slightly preferred 1400m and 1600m.
WEATHER
Fine, 5% chance of rain, 23degs, 5-10kph South Easterly Tail Wind
GOING
Good to soft, Pen 26
FALSE RAIL – Races 1-6 = 6m rail. Races 7-10 = 2.5m Spur
HAPPENING?
12 Races, 11:45 – 7:30 pm
WHAT TO BET?
Exotics
Bi Pot 1 (Races 2-7 )
Bi Pot 2 (Races 7-12)
P A (Races 3-9 )
Pick 6 (Races 4-9 )
Jackpot 1 (Races 1-4)
Jackpot 2 (Races 5-8 )
Jackpot 3 (Races 9-12 )
BEST BET
RACE 5 #4 MRS GERIATRIX – Richard Fourie gets on well with Sean Tarry’s Classy filly. Undefeated with four wins from 4 starts. Looks hard to beat.
RACE DAY COMMENTS
Race 1 – 11:45
1 AMERICAN GRAFFITI – Ignore her last start. Won her previous 2 races.
10 THE CHARLESTON – Returns from a 126-day break. Won her last 2 races.
Race 2 – 12:25
4 OUTLAW KING – Good form. Should be competitive from draw 4.
1 MAIN DEFENDER – Displayed potential when winning his first 2 races in convincing fashion.
Race 3 – 13:05
14 SEA MASTER – Won his last 2 starts. Should be competitive here carrying 53kg.
6 ARAGOSTA – Classy horse. Should be competitive here with Christophe Soumillon taking the ride.
Race 4 – 13:40
4 FUTURE PEARL – Consistent form and will enjoy the distance.
5 RUNAWAY SONG – Good form. Won the Grade 3 Derby last time out.
Race 5 – 14:20
4 MRS GERIATRIX – Classy filly. Undefeated with 4 wins from 4 starts. Should be competitive here.
6 DISTANT WINTER – Brings solid Cape form into this race. Should be competitive here.
Race 6 – 15:00
13 GIMMEANOTHERCHANCE – Won his last 2 starts in convincing fashion. Should be competitive here despite the wide draw.
4 HAWKBILL – Consistent form. Seems above average and should be competitive here.
Race 7 – 16:00
7 SEE IT AGAIN – The best 3 year old in this race. Should be competitive here from draw 7 and Piere Strydom retaining the ride.
18 POMP AND POWER – Dark horse coming into this race. Bernard Fayd’Herbe is the perfect rider. Should be running on strong at the end.
Race 8 – 16:50
10 PRINCESS CALLA – Classy horse that should appreciate the distance. Should be running on strong.
6 DESERT MIRACLE – Good form. Should be competitive from the good draw. Christophe Soumillon taking the ride is a bonus.
Race 9 – 17:30
7 THUNDERSTRUCK – Displayed signs he’s returning to form when finishing under a length in second position last time. Should be competitive here.
3 GOBSMACKED – Ignore her last start. The previous form was competitive. Drawn 3 with Gavin Lerena taking the ride.
Race 10 – 18:10
12 QUASIFORSURE – Good form. Should be competitive here despite carrying top weight.
11 MELECH – Ignore his last run. He won his previous 3 races.
Race 11 – 18:50
4 VALERIAS DREAM – Good form. Drawn 4 and Richard Fourie takes the ride.
12 HIERKOMMIEBOKKIE – Good form. Should be competitive here despite the wide draw.
Race 12 – 19:30
2 USA’S HOPE – Good form. Should be competitive from draw 2 and champion jockey elect Keagan De Melo takes the ride.
10 FORMAGEAR – Displayed signs that he’s returning to form when finishing second last time. S’Manga Khumalo takes the ride.
