Everything you need to know about 2022 Hollywoodbets Durban July runner, AL MUTHANA. This Mike de Kock-trained gelding beat the likes of Linebacker and Jet Dark in the Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge in June and his connections will be keen for him to bag the big one!
16) AL MUTHANA 25/1
AL MUTHANA, a winner in seven of his 14 runs to date, was ultra-impressive when beating the likes of Linebacker and Jet Dark in the Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge. Callan Murray will jet in from Australia to pilot the Aussie imported gelding in the big one. Questions remain over whether or not he will handle the 2200m trip. Let’s wait and see.
Jockey: Callan Murray
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Owner: Shadwell Stud South Africa (Pty) Ltd
Breeder: Shadwell Stud Australasia Ltd, NSW
Sire: Deep Field (AUS)
Dam: El Daana (AUS) by Redoute’s Choice (AUS)
Age: 4
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
Merit Rating: 125
Weight: 58
Draw: 16
Career Record: 14 runs (7 wins, 3 places)
Stakes Won: R1 419 875
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 1 (1 win)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
1st in the 2022 Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge (Gr 1) 1600m
1st in the 2022 Wilgerbosdrift Hawaii Stakes (Gr 2) 1400m
First in the 2022 Wolf Power 1600 (Listed) 1600m
Trainer Comments: “He’s done very, very well here (KZN); in fact he’s grown another leg here. He’s not 100% guaranteed to get the distance”, Mike de Kock.
Winning Form Comments: 2nd run after rest. Best MR:125. Good latest win. Cannot be ignored.
2022 Hollywoodbets Durban July
Saturday 2 July 2022 – 2200m – Grade 1
R5 Million
Hollywoodbets Greyville
| Draw | Horse | Odds | WGT | MRR | Jockey | Trainer | 10 | Safe Passage | 4/1 | 54.5 | 122 | M Yeni | M de Kock | 4 | Linebacker | 5/1 | 58.5 | 126 | G v Niekerk | V Marshall |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 8 | Pomp And Power | 7/1 | 53 | 118 | R Fourie | J Snaith |
| 1 | Aragosta | 7/1 | 53 | 118 | W Kennedy | M de Kock |
| 2 | Do It Again | 10/1 | 58.5 | 126 | A Domeyer | J Snaith |
| 12 | Sparkling Water | 10/1 | 53.5 | 116 | S Khumalo | M de Kock |
| 13 | Kommetdieding | 25/2 | 60 | 129 | G Lerena | H Crawford / M Rix |
| 3 | Hoedspruit | 14/1 | 53.5 | 116 | C Zackey | J Snaith |
| 9 | Jet Dark | 16/1 | 60 | 129 | B Fayd'Herbe | J Snaith |
| 7 | Waterberry Lane | 20/1 | 53 | 117 | K de Melo | D Kannemeyer |
| 11 | Belgarion | 25/1 | 59.5 | 128 | P Strydom | J Snaith |
| 6 | Airways Law | 25/1 | 53 | 108 | TBA | A Nel |
| 16 | Al Muthana | 33/1 | 58 | 125 | C Murray | M de Kock |
| 14 | Red Saxon | 40/1 | 53 | 118 | S Moodley | J Soma |
| 15 | Second Base | 40/1 | 54.5 | 118 | K Matsunyane | J A Janse v Vuuren |
| 18 | Flying Carpet | 40/1 | 53.5 | 116 | C Habib | S Tarry |
| 5 | Puerto Manzano | 66/1 | 55.5 | 120 | R Danielson | J A Janse v Vuuren |
| 17 | Astrix | 66/1 | 56.5 | 122 | JP v'd Merwe | P Peter |
| res | Nebraas | TBA | 54.5 | 118 | Reserve | S Tarry |
| SCR | SCR | 53 | 118 | L Mxothwa | B Crawford |
Betting correct as of 11:20 on Wednesday 2 June.
