Everything you need to know about 2022 Hollywoodbets Durban July runner, POMP AND POWER. This three-year-old gelding impressed when finishing second in the Daily News 2000.
8) POMP AND POWER 7/1
POMP AND POWER won the Gr1 Jonsson Workwear Cape Derby in February, and after a gallant prep run, when in need of it in the Gr2 WSB Guineas and beaten under a length by Zapatillas, he was his own worst enemy as he fought during the Gr1 Daily News 2000. If Richard Fourie is able to conserve the son of Vercingetorix, he could turn the tables on Safe Passage. Fourie is looking for his fourth Hollywoodbets Durban July trophy and is one of the most effective riders in South Africa – provided by Sporting Post.
Jockey: Richard Fourie
Trainer: Justin Snaith
Owner: Messrs Greg Bortz & E A Braun & Greenacres Trust (Nom: Mr N M Shirtliff)
Breeder: Maine Chance Farms (Pty) Ltd
Sire: Vercingetorix
Dam: Peru by Candy Stripes (USA)
Age: 3
Colour: Chestnut
Sex: Gelding
Merit Rating: 118
Weight: 53
Draw: 8
Career Record: 11 runs (5 wins, 3 places)
Stakes Won: R1 290 275
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 2 (2 places)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
1st in the 2021 Concorde Cup (Gr 2) 1600m
2nd in the 2021 Cape Guineas (Gr 1) 1600m
1st in the 2022 Jonsson Workwear Cape Derby (Gr 1) 2000m
3rd in the 2022 WSB Guineas (Gr 2) 1600m
2nd in the 2022 Daily News 2000 (Gr 1) 2000m
Trainer Comments: He can settle if he’s given half a chance to get his head in the right position and if he does so, then everybody is in trouble in the race”, Justin Snaith.
Winning Form Comments: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:118. Versatile sort. Is the horse to beat if switching off early.
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.
