Everything you need to know about 2023 Hollywoodbets Gold Challenge runner, ROYAL AUSSIE. This is a talented three-year-old colt, but may find things tough come Saturday.
7) ROYAL AUSSIE 33/1
This three-year-old colt may find proceedings tough when the stall gates fly open on Saturday. ROYAL AUSSIE won in his latest start down in the Cape but will take on far stronger company this time around. At a price of around 33/1 to win, JP van der Merwe will be hoping to spring a surprise.
Jockey: Juan Paul v’d Merwe
Trainer: Justin Snaith
Owner: Mr D A Squance, Mrs S Viljoen & Dr J A Warner
Breeder: Klawervlei Stud
Sire: Royal Mo (USA)
Dam: Abelia (AUS) by Smart Missile (AUS)
Age: 3
Colour: Bay
Sex: Colt
Merit Rating: 116
Weight: 58.5
Draw: 7
Career Record: 10 runs (4 wins, 6 places)
Stakes Won: R5 389 612
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 0
Runs at 1600m Distance: 2 (1 win, 1 place)
Notable Runs:
4th in the 2022 Hollywoodbets Cape Guineas (Gr 1) 1600m
Trainer Comments: It’s going to be a tough one for him, make no mistake.
Winning Form Comments: MR:116. Not stable elect but has claims on good latest win. Include.
