All the info you need to know about the Vodacom Durban July 2018 runner CORAL FEVER. This Robbie Sage trained gelding will be ridden by Muzi Yeni in the big race at Greyville on Saturday 7th July. Betting is available now at Hollywoodbets.
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1 – Coral Fever – 20/1
Jockey: M Yeni
Trainer: Robbie Sage
Owner: Ms Sylvia Vrska & Mr Colin Bird
Colours: Black, red chevron, black sleeves, red cap
Breeder: Ascot Stud (Pty) Ltd
Sire: Judpot (USA)
Dam: Coral Tree by Rich Man’s Gold (USA)
Age: 5
Colour: Chestnut
Sex: Gelding
MR: 118
Weight: 60
Draw: 4
Career Record: 20 runs, 6 wins, 7 places
Stakes Won: R3,443,025
Runs at Greyville: 0
Runs at 2200m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
1st in the 2018 Gr 1 Premier’s Champions Challenge (2000m)
1st in the 2018 Gr 2 Colorado King Stakes (2000m)
2nd in the 2018 Gr 2 Hawaii Stakes (1400m)
3rd in the 2018 Gr 3 London News Stakes (1800m)
3rd in the 2017 Gr 1 Sansui Summer Cup (2000m)
2nd in the 2017 Gr 3 Victory Moon Stakes (1800m)
1st in the 2017 Gr 3 Jubilee Handicap (1800m)
Trainer Comments:
Visiting Highveld conditioner Robbie Sage recently enjoyed the Gauteng campaign of his dreams and his charge CORAL FEVER was largely instrumental in that. Sage was pleased with his charge’s progress and commented the following, “He is doing very well at present. Everything has gone 100%. It’s going to be a rough race and I think there will be a decent pace. He will arrive in KZN by Thursday evening. Any of the 18 runners can pop up and win the race” were his parting shot.
Jockey Comments:
Muzi Yeni has enjoyed his most successful season to date winning 8 feature races, including two at the highest level, the latest of which was aboard his July ride Coral Fever. Yeni had the following to add regarding his mount, “His prep has gone well but he did take his last victory in the Grade 1 Premier’s Champions Challenge a bit hard. He is very well at the moment and I expect him to fight out the finish. I think there will be a fair pace, not fast or slow and the main dangers are African Night Sky, Abashiri, Do It Again and Yakeen.
Winning Form – Magic Tips Comment:
This five-year old Gauteng visitor has enjoyed his career best season and his Highveld Horse of the Season title is evidence of this. He had a solid spring campaign which culminated in 3rd position in the Summer Cup and though the travel to the Cape took its toll when he performed poorly in the Met, the son of Judpot raised his game on home ground with the aid of blinkers. He ran on smartly to beat Abashiri (0.5kg better off) at the highest level last time and the top weight will prefer the sedate gallop. He must be included from a good draw.
Verdict: Top gelding enjoying his best season to date, still improving, upset potential.
Hollywoodbets Comments:
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View the 2018 Vodacom Durban July horse profiles here:
| No | Horse | No | Horse | ||
| 1 | – | Coral Fever | 11 | – | Fiorella |
| 2 | – | Gold Standard | 12 | – | White River |
| 3 | – | Abashiri | 13 | – | Tilbury Fort |
| 4 | – | African Night Sky | 14 | – | Yakeen |
| 5 | – | Elusive Silva | 15 | – | Made to Conquer |
| 6 | – | Liege | 16 | – | Rocket Countdown |
| 7 | – | Star Express | 17 | – | Dark Moon Rising |
| 8 | – | Do It Again | 18 | – | Secret Potion |
| 9 | – | Majestic Mambo | 19 | – | Pack Leader |
| 10 | – | Matador Man | 20 | – | Crowd Pleaser |
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