Everything you need to know about 2022 Hollywoodbets Durban July runner, BELGARION. This six-year-old won the 2020 and will be looking to repeat the feat at a big price this year beneath the legendary Piere Strydom.
11) BELGARION 25/1
BELGARION, who produced a stunning run to win the 2020 edition of this race will get the services of Piere Strydom for the 2022 renewal. He finished just under 5.5 lengths back on Kommetdieding in the 2021 edition of the race. This will be his thrid run after a rest so he should be cherry-ripe when the stall gates fly open on Saturday. Can the Snaith-trained gelding add to his July tally?
Jockey: Piere Strydom
Trainer: Justin Snaith
Owner: Mr A N & The Hon Mrs G R Foster
Breeder: Mr A N Foster
Sire: Dynasty
Dam: Riva (GER) by Acatenago (GER)
Age: 6
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
Merit Rating: 128
Weight: 59.5
Draw: 11
Career Record: 16 runs (8 wins, 4 places)
Stakes Won: R2 072 125
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 5 (2 wins, 2 places)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 2 (1 win)
Notable Runs:
9th in the 2022 Hollywoodbets Durban July (Gr 1) 2200m
1st in the 2020 WSB Green Point Stakes (Gr 2) 1600m
1st in the 2022 Hollywoodbets Durban July (Gr 1) 2200m
1st in the 2020 Glorious Goodwood Peninsula Handicap (Gr 2) 1800m
Trainer Comments:“It’s the soundest we’ve had him in a long time. Piere Strydom, champion jockey, deserves the opportunity”, Justin Snaith.
Winning Form Comments: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:130. Won this race two years ago. Peak run.
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.
