POMODORO and jockey Pierre Strydom shocked the packed crowd at Greyville on Saturday when they arose victorious at the 2012 Vodacom Durban July. The 33/1 shot was given no chance after he was drawn at 20 (the widest stall gate of them all), and was beaten by more than 5 lengths in his previous run by the favorite Jackson. However he snuck the race by a nose over Tyrone Zackey's 66/1 horse SMANJEMANJE, handing trainer Sean Tarry and owner Chris van Niekerk their first ever Durban July victory. This is the 3rd time Pierre "Striker" Strydom has won the Durban July, his first being on London News in 1996, and his last on Trademark in 2001. Jackson finished in a very dissappointing 16th postion, more than 9.50 lengths behind the winner.
Saturday, 7 July 2012
POMODORO: Vodacom Durban July Winner 2012
POMODORO and jockey Pierre Strydom shocked the packed crowd at Greyville on Saturday when they arose victorious at the 2012 Vodacom Durban July. The 33/1 shot was given no chance after he was drawn at 20 (the widest stall gate of them all), and was beaten by more than 5 lengths in his previous run by the favorite Jackson. However he snuck the race by a nose over Tyrone Zackey's 66/1 horse SMANJEMANJE, handing trainer Sean Tarry and owner Chris van Niekerk their first ever Durban July victory. This is the 3rd time Pierre "Striker" Strydom has won the Durban July, his first being on London News in 1996, and his last on Trademark in 2001. Jackson finished in a very dissappointing 16th postion, more than 9.50 lengths behind the winner.
Vodacom Durban July 2012 Field & Trainer Comments
Vodacom Durban July - Final Field & Trainer Comments - 7th July 2012 - Race 7
We have reached the final furlong, and it's now just a few days until Africa's annual horse racing show piece! The final field for the 2012 Vodacom Durban July has been announced, and South Africa's top 20 thoroughbreds will battle it out over 2200m on the first Saturday of July. Along with the announcement of the final field, the post draws have been allocated, and with the favorite JACKSON drawing the 16th gate, huge pressure is going to be on the 3 year old colt to get out of the starting gates quickly. Get the full information, along with betting and trainer comments, on our blog right here, right now!
We have reached the final furlong, and it's now just a few days until Africa's annual horse racing show piece! The final field for the 2012 Vodacom Durban July has been announced, and South Africa's top 20 thoroughbreds will battle it out over 2200m on the first Saturday of July. Along with the announcement of the final field, the post draws have been allocated, and with the favorite JACKSON drawing the 16th gate, huge pressure is going to be on the 3 year old colt to get out of the starting gates quickly. Get the full information, along with betting and trainer comments, on our blog right here, right now!Thursday, 5 July 2012
July Fever Hits Hollywood!
15% Bonus On Account Deposits This July Season - 22 June to 22 July 2012
It's that time of the year where everyone gets into the fever of the Vodacom Durban July! We all want to back a winner, and what better place than with Hollywoodbets.net! If you are a new or current account holder with Hollywoodbets.net, you will get an extra 15% bonus on all deposits* this July season until the 22nd of July! This is on all deposits up to R10 000! That's an extra R1 500 for you to bet with! Will it be JACKSON, or will it be ILHA BELHA? Will BEACH BEAUTY cause an upset, or will CHESALON catch them on the line? It's Vodacom Durban July time people!
It's that time of the year where everyone gets into the fever of the Vodacom Durban July! We all want to back a winner, and what better place than with Hollywoodbets.net! If you are a new or current account holder with Hollywoodbets.net, you will get an extra 15% bonus on all deposits* this July season until the 22nd of July! This is on all deposits up to R10 000! That's an extra R1 500 for you to bet with! Will it be JACKSON, or will it be ILHA BELHA? Will BEACH BEAUTY cause an upset, or will CHESALON catch them on the line? It's Vodacom Durban July time people!Durban July 2012 - Race Preview
Vodacom Durban July 2012 - Feature Race Preview by Monty Mariemuthoo (eMeM)
The three months of KZN Champion's season is basically about two races; the first Africa's most prestigious race, the Vodacom Durban July and the other the marathon for stayers, the Gold Cup. On the final day of last season, Clairwood based conditioner, Sean Tarry, teamed up with the accomplished Gavin Lerena to win the Gold Cup over 3200m. Now in the big one, the 2012 Vodacom Durban July, the pair combine with the son of Black Minnaloushe, GOLD ONYX, and gets the nod to land a memorable double.
The three months of KZN Champion's season is basically about two races; the first Africa's most prestigious race, the Vodacom Durban July and the other the marathon for stayers, the Gold Cup. On the final day of last season, Clairwood based conditioner, Sean Tarry, teamed up with the accomplished Gavin Lerena to win the Gold Cup over 3200m. Now in the big one, the 2012 Vodacom Durban July, the pair combine with the son of Black Minnaloushe, GOLD ONYX, and gets the nod to land a memorable double.Durban July 2012 - Facts and Trivia
Did You Know? Facts About the 2012 Vodacom Durban July
With a full field of 20 runners taking to Greyville for the Vodacom Durban July Handicap, we have provided you with an incredible amount of facts and trivia relevant to the 115th running of this incredible race! Did you know that Mike De Kock, Anthony Delpech, and Anton Marcus have each won the Durban July 4 times? The fact that only three favorites from the last 12 years have followed up on their pricing and won the race? Or that the number 18 represents the amount of seconds it takes a horse to complete the final 300m on the Greyville stretch? Get all these facts now!
With a full field of 20 runners taking to Greyville for the Vodacom Durban July Handicap, we have provided you with an incredible amount of facts and trivia relevant to the 115th running of this incredible race! Did you know that Mike De Kock, Anthony Delpech, and Anton Marcus have each won the Durban July 4 times? The fact that only three favorites from the last 12 years have followed up on their pricing and won the race? Or that the number 18 represents the amount of seconds it takes a horse to complete the final 300m on the Greyville stretch? Get all these facts now!Sri Lanka vs Pakistan – 3rd Test Preview
Sri Lanka vs Pakistan | 8 July | Pallekele, Kandy | 06:45
The game of cricket hasn’t had the greatest week. Rain has been pouring in England and in Sri Lanka, between the bursts of unbearable heat. Camels would be better off playing cricket in the Sri Lankan heat, and it would probably make for more interesting viewing. Don’t get me wrong, I like to see a stylish century as much as anybody. But these draws in Colombo are getting a bit much aren’t they? Somewhere last week I had the feeling the Pakistani’s would lose their bottle. I was wrong.
The game of cricket hasn’t had the greatest week. Rain has been pouring in England and in Sri Lanka, between the bursts of unbearable heat. Camels would be better off playing cricket in the Sri Lankan heat, and it would probably make for more interesting viewing. Don’t get me wrong, I like to see a stylish century as much as anybody. But these draws in Colombo are getting a bit much aren’t they? Somewhere last week I had the feeling the Pakistani’s would lose their bottle. I was wrong.Hollywood Durban July 2012 Preview Party
Hollywood Durban July Preview Party - Thursday 5th July 2012
For years it has provided the ultimate build up to the Vodacom Durban July, and this year will be no different, as a record four Hollywood Durban July Preview Parties will be on the go around South Africa! The main party hosted at Hollywood Park in Springfield, Durban will go streaming to Hollywood's headlining branches in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Gauteng. A panel discussion, a card call, free snacks, drink specials, give-aways and prizes will in store on the night! It's the party of the year, entry is free, and everyone is invited. Make sure you get down to Hollywood to back your Durban July winner! Below are photos from last years epic parties.
For years it has provided the ultimate build up to the Vodacom Durban July, and this year will be no different, as a record four Hollywood Durban July Preview Parties will be on the go around South Africa! The main party hosted at Hollywood Park in Springfield, Durban will go streaming to Hollywood's headlining branches in the Western Cape, Eastern Cape, and Gauteng. A panel discussion, a card call, free snacks, drink specials, give-aways and prizes will in store on the night! It's the party of the year, entry is free, and everyone is invited. Make sure you get down to Hollywood to back your Durban July winner! Below are photos from last years epic parties.England vs Australia 4th ODI Preview
England vs Australia | 7 July | Chester-le-Street, Durham | 11:30
Rain tarnished England’s chances of becoming the world’s number one cricket side in all forms of the game, and I can tell you that this cricket writer is one happy man. Not that I am biased much. It is also lifted my spirits knowing now that all the Aussies can now do is draw this one-day series, and it looks a bit of a stretch at that. With all the rain forecast for the remainder of the series, it’s all looking pretty grim in England. All I can say is the sun better be smiling when the South Africans arrive. I don’t want any excuses.
Rain tarnished England’s chances of becoming the world’s number one cricket side in all forms of the game, and I can tell you that this cricket writer is one happy man. Not that I am biased much. It is also lifted my spirits knowing now that all the Aussies can now do is draw this one-day series, and it looks a bit of a stretch at that. With all the rain forecast for the remainder of the series, it’s all looking pretty grim in England. All I can say is the sun better be smiling when the South Africans arrive. I don’t want any excuses.Wednesday, 4 July 2012
British Grand Prix Preview
British Grand Prix | Formula 1 | Friday 6th - Sunday 8th July | Silverstone
Formula 1 returns to its spiritual home this weekend, the place where it all began, Silverstone. A reformatted World War II airfield, Silverstone hosted the first ever Grand Prix, way back in 1950. Since then there have been some memorable races, but none more so than the 2003 British Grand Prix, where a right nutter and part-time priest decided to play in the traffic, despite that traffic being Formula 1 cars heading down a straight at 280 km/h. What followed was a maniacal race, with Rubens Barrichello ultimately winning from pole, despite the lead changing at least 5 times. Can a race like that really be topped? With all that has gone before us this season, it may not be out of the question.
Formula 1 returns to its spiritual home this weekend, the place where it all began, Silverstone. A reformatted World War II airfield, Silverstone hosted the first ever Grand Prix, way back in 1950. Since then there have been some memorable races, but none more so than the 2003 British Grand Prix, where a right nutter and part-time priest decided to play in the traffic, despite that traffic being Formula 1 cars heading down a straight at 280 km/h. What followed was a maniacal race, with Rubens Barrichello ultimately winning from pole, despite the lead changing at least 5 times. Can a race like that really be topped? With all that has gone before us this season, it may not be out of the question.Tuesday, 3 July 2012
Durban July 2012 Tipping Competition
Goodforthegame Durban July Tipping Competition
The Vodacom Durban July fever is building at a frantic pace as we edge ever-nearer to the big day on Saturday, and to celebrate this horse racing spectacle we're running a Durban July tipping competition at the very popular sports blog Goodforthegame. It's free to enter and all are welcome to try their hand at being crowned the top tipster of the July meeting! The team at Hollywoodbets have sponsored prizes for the first six places in the competition, so make sure you get your entries in now. Read here for more details.
The Vodacom Durban July fever is building at a frantic pace as we edge ever-nearer to the big day on Saturday, and to celebrate this horse racing spectacle we're running a Durban July tipping competition at the very popular sports blog Goodforthegame. It's free to enter and all are welcome to try their hand at being crowned the top tipster of the July meeting! The team at Hollywoodbets have sponsored prizes for the first six places in the competition, so make sure you get your entries in now. Read here for more details.Greenbrier Classic Preview
The Greenbrier Classic | 5 - 8 July | Old White TPC
The Greenbrier Classic is only in its third year on Tour but has drawn an amazing field this week. Tiger Woods, Webb Simpson, Dustin Johnson and a host of other big names will take to the course to battle it out for a share of the $6 million prize fund. The par 70 7,210 yard course was destroyed by Stuart Appleby in 2010 when he won with a final score of -22, so expect low scores. This also means consistency will be rewarded. Who has it in them to win here? Let’s try find out.
The Greenbrier Classic is only in its third year on Tour but has drawn an amazing field this week. Tiger Woods, Webb Simpson, Dustin Johnson and a host of other big names will take to the course to battle it out for a share of the $6 million prize fund. The par 70 7,210 yard course was destroyed by Stuart Appleby in 2010 when he won with a final score of -22, so expect low scores. This also means consistency will be rewarded. Who has it in them to win here? Let’s try find out.The Open de France Preview
The Open de France | European Tour | 5th - 8th July 2012 | Le Golf National
The European Tour heads to France this week for the historic Open de France. This one has been part of the Tour’s schedule since the tour’s inception in 1972 and although it was originally played at a different course each year, it is now regularly played at Le Golf National. A large prize fund generally draws a strong field and this year is no exception as Lee Westwood, Martin Kaymer and a host of other big names compete for a share of the 3 million euros on offer. This par 71, 7 300 yard course has seen some very low scores so expect much of the same this year. Whose score will be lowest come Sunday afternoon? Let’s try find out.
The European Tour heads to France this week for the historic Open de France. This one has been part of the Tour’s schedule since the tour’s inception in 1972 and although it was originally played at a different course each year, it is now regularly played at Le Golf National. A large prize fund generally draws a strong field and this year is no exception as Lee Westwood, Martin Kaymer and a host of other big names compete for a share of the 3 million euros on offer. This par 71, 7 300 yard course has seen some very low scores so expect much of the same this year. Whose score will be lowest come Sunday afternoon? Let’s try find out. Durban July - Memorable Moments by Jimmy Lithgow
Jimmy Lithgow's Most Memorable Durban July Moments
After noticing an error in one of our facts on our Durban July Facts and Trivia post, we sent an email to Tellytrack presenter Jimmy Lithgow thanking him for spotting it out. The error he had spotted was where we had said that Karl Neisus had got his first and only July winner in 1991 on board Spanish Gaillard. This of course was incorrect as the horse Karl had won on was Flaming Rock! Jimmy explains how he knew we were wrong, "I was at both of the July’s in question, when Flaming Rock won, and when Spanish Galliard won (1992). As a matter of fact, my son, Aidan, subsequently took over Spanish Galliard, when he retired, to train him up as a lead horse at Greyville." Jimmy went on to provide us with his best memories of the Durban July, providing great nostalgia for all racing lovers.
After noticing an error in one of our facts on our Durban July Facts and Trivia post, we sent an email to Tellytrack presenter Jimmy Lithgow thanking him for spotting it out. The error he had spotted was where we had said that Karl Neisus had got his first and only July winner in 1991 on board Spanish Gaillard. This of course was incorrect as the horse Karl had won on was Flaming Rock! Jimmy explains how he knew we were wrong, "I was at both of the July’s in question, when Flaming Rock won, and when Spanish Galliard won (1992). As a matter of fact, my son, Aidan, subsequently took over Spanish Galliard, when he retired, to train him up as a lead horse at Greyville." Jimmy went on to provide us with his best memories of the Durban July, providing great nostalgia for all racing lovers.West Indies vs New Zealand – 1st ODI Preview
West Indies vs New Zealand | 5 July | Kingston, Jamaica | 16:20
The West Indian blitzkrieg rained upon the Black Caps in Florida, as they went down 2-0 in the T20 leg of the tour. It will not get much easier for the New Zealanders as they travel to the Caribbean, and a plethora of injuries and niggles will mean their squad is not at 100%. The West Indians have looked frighteningly good of late, and this series will be the perfect opportunity for them to get one over their fellow minnows.
The West Indian blitzkrieg rained upon the Black Caps in Florida, as they went down 2-0 in the T20 leg of the tour. It will not get much easier for the New Zealanders as they travel to the Caribbean, and a plethora of injuries and niggles will mean their squad is not at 100%. The West Indians have looked frighteningly good of late, and this series will be the perfect opportunity for them to get one over their fellow minnows.Monday, 2 July 2012
Durban July - Most Memorable Moments
Most Memorable Durban July
After 115 July handicaps, WINNING FORM thought it would be a good idea to ask a few prominent racing people about which they felt were their most memorable Julys’. They include the former tipster and handicapper Matthew Lips, former Durban July winning trainer Terrence Millard, champion jockeys Michael "Muis" Roberts and Garth Puller, as well as Patrick Lunn, Dave Scott, Robbie Hill, Bartie Leisher, Terrence Kannemeyer and Robbie Thompson. There are some great memories of the Durban July, and these are by far some of the best.
The Week In Sport
Monday 2nd July - Sunday 8th July 2012
The marathon European football season finally came to an end over the weekend, with the Spanish defending their European Championship title with a mesmerizing performance as they saw off Italy 4-0 in what ended up an extremely one-sided final. Speaking of never-ending season's - Super Rugby continued to limp towards the knock-out stages, with the Crusaders coming unstuck against a fired up Hurricane's outfit, with Tom Taylor's last minute penalty falling agonizingly short.
The marathon European football season finally came to an end over the weekend, with the Spanish defending their European Championship title with a mesmerizing performance as they saw off Italy 4-0 in what ended up an extremely one-sided final. Speaking of never-ending season's - Super Rugby continued to limp towards the knock-out stages, with the Crusaders coming unstuck against a fired up Hurricane's outfit, with Tom Taylor's last minute penalty falling agonizingly short. England vs Australia - 3rd ODI Preview
England vs Australia | 4th July | Edgbaston, Birmingham | 14:45
No longer are the English the pitiful, frightened mice, scattering frantically in all directions as the Australians dive-bomb their parade with their mighty talons. It's not a great change, but it will have to do. I can't say I'm particularly fond of either of these teams, and the more bloodshed the better as far as I'm concerned. But sentiment clouds a betting head, and there is no doubt that we are here to make money. Let's see how we can do that, and if England can clinch the series.
No longer are the English the pitiful, frightened mice, scattering frantically in all directions as the Australians dive-bomb their parade with their mighty talons. It's not a great change, but it will have to do. I can't say I'm particularly fond of either of these teams, and the more bloodshed the better as far as I'm concerned. But sentiment clouds a betting head, and there is no doubt that we are here to make money. Let's see how we can do that, and if England can clinch the series.
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