Everything you need to know about 2022 Hollywoodbets Durban July runner, JET DARK. This four-year-old colt is a two-time winner of the L'Ormarins Queen's Plate and will be carrying top weight at Hollywodbets Greyville on Saturday 2 July.
9) JET DARK 14/1
JET DARK carries joint topweight and is a member of the illustrious dual L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate winner’s club. The son of Trippi ran a dazzling prep with a low-flying third in the Gr1 Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge a fortnight ago, and will be partnered by dual Durban July-winning rider, Bernard Fayd’herbe. He has the class and now tackles his first race beyond 2000m. All the signs point to a big effort!
Jockey: Bernard Fayd’Herbe
Trainer: Justin Snaith
Owner: Messrs C T Crowe & N Jonsson
Breeder: Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert)
Sire: Trippi (USA)
Dam: Night Jet by Jet Master
Age: 4
Colour: Bay
Sex: Colt
Merit Rating: 126
Weight: 60
Draw: 9
Career Record: 14 runs (6 wins, 5 places)
Stakes Won: R2 606 600
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 4 (1 win, 1 place)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
3rd in the 2022 Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge (Gr 1) 1600m
2nd in the 2022 WSB Cape Town Met (Gr 1) 2000m
1st in the 2022 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate (Gr 1) 1600m
1st in the HKJC World Pool Champions Cup (Gr 1) 1800m
1st in the 2021 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate (Gr 1) 1600m
1st in the 202 Beaumont Sud Langerman (Gr 3) 1500m
Trainer Comments: “Do not count this horse out. He’s proven that he can run 2000m as we saw in the Met. S’Manga has chosen Mike de Kock’s horse, but in life we all make mistakes”, Justin Snaith.
Winning Form Comments: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:130. Has been finishing his races off strongly. Respect.
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 08:04 on Friday 1 July.
