Winning Form share all of their best bets and tips for Saturday’s Hollywoodbets Durban July meeting coming your way from Greyville on 6 July 2024.
Winning Form Best Bets
Race 4: RAISEAHALLELUJAH (8)
Race 6: PROCEED (14)
Race 8: MRS BROWNING (2)
Race 11: SHIPHOLIA (4)
Magic Tips Best Bets
Race 1: NETTLETON (4)
Jockey: G Lerena – Trainer: J A Janse v/Vuuren
NETTLETON should have finished closer in her last start as she was held up for a run at the 200m mark. The manner in which she finished off her race that day suggests that she should have no issues with the rise to 1400m. The daughter of What A Winter takes a drop in class and from her good draw of four, she may be the one to side with.
Race 2: THE GREY KING (7)
Jockey: C Zackey – Trainer: J Snaith
THE GREY KING‘S last start in the Grade 1 Daily News 2000 can be ignored as the saddle was reported to have slipped in running. His previous two starts on this course were encouraging. The son of Vercingetorix is unbeaten from two starts over this distance. Craig Zackey steps back into the saddle and he may be the one to beat.
Race 3: PONTE PIETRA (4)
Jockey: S Veale – Trainer: D Kannemeyer
PONTE PIETRA was his own worst enemy in the Grade 3 Hollywoodbets Dolphins Cup Trial last time as he over raced in the early stages. However, the manner in which he stayed on at the finish that day was encouraging. His penultimate run when fourth in the Grade 2 WSB 1900 catches the eye. Sean Veale is booked to ride and if switching off early, he can notch up his fifth-career victory.
Race 4: RAISEAHALLELUJAH (8)
Jockey: R Fourie – Trainer: C Dawson
RAISEAHALLELUJAH is one of the better bets on the card. He lost a length leaving the start over 2400m at Turffontein last time and got up where it matters most. He has won once and finished second four times from nine starts on this course. It is encouraging that Richard Fourie keeps faith in the ride and with luck in running, he may find himself in the winner’s enclosure.
Top Bet For Today
Race 5: GIMMIE’S COUNTES (7)
Jockey: C Zackey – Trainer: D Kannemeyer
GIMMIE’S COUNTESS from the Dean Kannemeyer stable is the best bet on the programme. She was unlucky not to have won the Grade 1 SA Fillies Sprint last time as she was baulked for a run between the 350m mark and 100m mark. Her mother, Real Princess won twice over 1400m. She has had experience of racing around the turn which will stand her in good stead. Craig Zackey retains the ride and if getting a clear run in the straight, she should take a power of beating.
Race 6: GREAT PLAINS (10)
Jockey: P Strydom – Trainer: J Snaith
GREAT PLAINS was super-impressive when winning the Listed Hollywoodbets Sharks Gatecrasher Stakes last time. He jumped outwards leaving the starting stalls, was settled at the rear of the field and ran on powerfully. The wide draw should not pose a concern as Piere Strydom is likely to adopt the same tactics. The son of Danon Platina has a good turn of foot and he is the horse to beat.
Race 7: ORIENTAL CHARM (11)
Jockey: J P v’d Merwe – Trainer: B Crawford
This is an exciting renewal of the 128th Hollywoodbets Durban July. ORIENTAL CHARM won a good race in the Grade 3 Hollywoodbets Dolphins Cup Trial last time. JP van der Merwe sent him to the front and he kept finding to hold SHOEMAKER at bay.
Race 8: SILVER SANCTUARY (6)
Jockey: J P v’d Merwe – Trainer: M De Kock
There is likely to be a fast pace in this race which should play into the hands of SILVER SANCTUARY. She won a game race in the Grade 1 tabGOLD Woolavington 2000 last time. The daughter of Silvano has won twice and finished second twice from five starts over this distance. Jockey JP van der Merwe knows her well and she will be finishing off her race strongly.
Value Bet For Today
Race 9: MELECH (3)
Jockey: R Danielson – Trainer: R Magner
MELECH from the Roy Magner stable is the value play on the day. He was carried outwards when leaving the start in the Grade 1 Golden Horse Sprint last time but the manner in which he finished off his race, was eye-catching. The son of William Longsword has won twice from three starts over this distance. On paper, there is a lot of speed which will suit him perfectly. The booking of Raymond Danielson is a big plus and the combination will be mowing down the frontrunners.
Race 10: LADY HEIST (2)
Jockey: K Matsunyane – Trainer: G Kotzen
LADY HEIST finished 0.05 lengths behind GET IMPRESSED last time. She is 1kg better off at the weights today and that should be enough for the tables to be turned. She finished 0.05 lengths behind THAT’S MY BABY in her penultimate run and is 1.5kgs better off at the weights. That should be enough to turn the form around. The daughter of Time Thief is in a very good space and from her handy draw of two, she can notch up her sixth-career victory.
Race 11: TROPPO VELOCE (9)
Jockey: G Lerena – Trainer: S Tarry
TROPPO VELOCE may have been in need of her last start in the Non-Black Type SABC Sport Durban Dash. Her form prior to that outing was consistent. The daughter of Rafeef will strip a much fitter horse today. She is back against her own sex and may find herself in the winner’s enclosure.
Race 12: BLACK EGRET (3)
Jockey: S Khumalo – Trainer: C Binda
This is a competitive Merit Rated 90 Handicap to close off the meeting and caution is advised. The tentative first selection is BLACK EGRET from the Clinton Binda stable. He stayed on when third over 1160m at Turffontein last time. The son of Rafeef won his only attempt on this course. His good draw of three is a big plus and in this line-up, he may be the one to side with.
