Everything you need to know about 2022 Hollywoodbets Durban July runner, FLYING CARPET. The four-year-old colt is no stranger to winning on the big stage, having taken out the 2021 WSB Gauteng Summer Cup.
18) FLYING CARPET 50/1
FLYING CARPET is no stranger to winning on the big stage having spectacularly taken out the 2021 WSB Gauteng Summer Cup. The son of Judpot shoulders a handy galloping weight here but will need to be at his absolute best to have a say on Hollywoodbets Durban July day.
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Trainer: Sean Tarry
Owner: Riethaan Beleggings CC (Nom:Yana Da Corte)
Breeder: Riethuiskraal Stud
Sire: Judpot
Dam: Zahir Shah by Kabool (GB)
Age: 4
Colour: Bay
Sex: Colt
Merit Rating: 116
Weight: 53.5
Draw: 18
Career Record: 20 runs (3 wins, 9 places)
Stakes Won: R1 636 350
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 2 (0 wins, 0 places)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 1 (0 wins, 0 places)
Notable Runs:
4th in the 2022 Tab Premier’s Champions Challenge (Gr 1) 2000m
1st in the 2021 WSB Gauteng Summer Cup (Gr 1) 2000m
4th in the 2021 Victory Moon Stakes (Gr 3) 1800m
Trainer Comments: “Flying Carpet is in a good space and I’m very happy to be carrying 53,5kgs with a Gr1 winning 4yo. There are many lines of form to suggest he is not out of it,” said Tarry.
Winning Form Comments: 2021 Grade 1 Summer Cup winner. Needs to find the form of that 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.
