Everything you need to know about 2024 Hollywoodbets Durban July runner ORIENTAL CHARM. A likely frontrunner for the race, this three-year-old colt has enjoyed ideal prep coming into the race and could feature.
11) ORIENTAL CHARM 8/1
Having enjoyed a solid campaign since arriving in KwaZulu-Natal from the Cape, ORIENTAL CHARM is really nicely weighted for the 2024 Hollywoodbets Durban July and will be a genuine contender. Those two results in KZN saw the three-year-old son of Vercingetorix finish second in the Grade 2 WSB 1900 before winning the Grade 3 Hollywoodbets Dolphins Cup Trial by over a length a few weeks later. Trained by last year’s winning conditioner Brett Crawford and ridden by JP van der Merwe, this frontrunner has a big chance.
Jockey: JP van der Merwe
Trainer: Brett Crawford
Owner: Messrs Greg Bortz & Leon Ellman & Ms Gina Goldsmith
Breeder: Cheveley Stud
Sire: Vercingetorix
Dam: Souk by Greys Inn (USA)
Age: 3
Colour: Bay
Sex: Colt
Merit Rating: 121
Weight: 53kgs
Draw: 11
Career Record: 9 runs (3 wins, 2 places)
Stakes Won: R544 375
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 2 (1 win, 1 place)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
1st in the 2024 Hollywoodbets Dolphins Cup Trial (Gr 3) 1800m
2nd in the 2024 WSB 1900 (Gr 2) 1900m
3rd in the 2024 SplashOut Cape Derby (Gr 1) 2000m
Trainer Comments: “He’s a horse with natural speed and does like to dictate on his terms. Draw 11 is perfect for this horse … with 53 kilos on his back, he must be respected”, James Crawford.
Winning Form Comments: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:121. A likely frontrunner. Good prep coming into the HDJ and merits respect.
2024 Hollywoodbets Durban July
Saturday 6 July 2024
Hollywoodbets Greyville – 2200m – R5 000 000
| Draw | Horse | Odds | Mass | MR | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | GREEN WITH ENVY | 9/2 | 56,0 | 127 | C Zackey | D Kannemeyer |
| 10 | SEE IT AGAIN | 11/2 | 60,0 | 131 | P Strydom | M Roberts |
| 4 | FUTURE SWING | 8/1 | 54,0 | 110 | R Fourie | J Snaith |
| 11 | ORIENTAL CHARM | 8/1 | 53,0 | 121 | J P v'd Merwe | B Crawford |
| 1 | ROYAL VICTORY | 10/1 | 57,0 | 125 | M Yeni | N Kotzen |
| 9 | WINCHESTER MANSION | 25/2 | 56,5 | 124 | K Matsunyane | B Crawford |
| 17 | FLAG MAN | 14/1 | 55,5 | 126 | S Moodley | G van Zyl |
| 18 | FUTURE PEARL | 16/1 | 54,0 | 117 | G van Niekerk | S Tarry |
| 2 | BARBARESCO | 16/1 | 53,5 | 122 | G Lerena | J A Janse v/Vuuren |
| 8 | PURPLE PITCHER | 20/1 | 53,0 | 120 | P Mxoli | R Klaasen |
| 15 | COUSIN CASEY | 20/1 | 56,0 | 123 | S Khumalo | S Tarry |
| 12 | SON OF RAJ | 25/1 | 54,0 | 119 | C Habib | T Peter |
| 3 | HLUHLUWE | 25/1 | 54,5 | 120 | R A Venniker | J Snaith |
| 16 | DOUBLE SUPERLATIVE | 33/1 | 56,5 | 124 | D Muscutt | J Snaith |
| 7 | ARAGOSTA | 33/1 | 54,0 | 116 | M V'Rensburg | M de Kock |
| 14 | MASTER REDOUTE | 40/1 | 54,0 | 115 | C Orffer | A Nel |
| 6 | SHOEMAKER | 40/1 | 54,0 | 111 | D De Gouveia | M de Kock |
| 13 | MERIDIUS | 50/1 | 54,0 | 113 | A Mgudlwa | T Peter |
