Everything you need to know about 2024 Hollywoodbets Durban July runner FLAG MAN. This tenacious three-year-old fell agnosingly short of a debut Grade 1 win when pipped in the Daily News 2000 by Green With Envy.
17) FLAG MAN 14/1
One of the greener runners in this field, FLAG MAN has only run six times in his career with three of those being Maiden Plates. His big breakthrough performance came in the Daily News 2000 where he was just pipped to the finish line by Hollywoodbets Durban July favourite, GREEN WITH ENVY (replay below). He has a wide draw to deal with, but that shouldn’t be too much of an issue. Serino Moodley retains the ride for trainer Gareth van Zyl.
Jockey: Serino Moodley
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Owner: Messrs L M Nestadt, Reon Barnard, D D MacLean & G J Player
Breeder: Clifton Stud
Sire: Flying The Flag (IRE)
Dam: Irresistable Chris (BRZ) by Mark Of Esteem (IRE)
Age: 3
Colour: Chestnut
Sex: Gelding
Merit Rating: 126
Weight: 55.5kgs
Draw: 17
Career Record: 6 runs (3 wins, 2 places)
Stakes Won: R593 500
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 4 (2 wins, 2 places)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
2nd in the 2024 Daily News 2000 (Gr 1) 2000m
Trainer Comments: “The handicapper has penalized him heavily … it was due, to what extent, can be debated. I’m not too worried about the draw … it’s nice not to have pressure on your outside. Serino (Moodley) is oozing confidence the more he rides this horse. I’m expecting a big run from him”, Gareth van Zyl.
Winning Form Comments: 3rd run after rest. Gelded 2024.02.01. Best MR:126. Looked a winner in the Daily News 2000. Wide draw only concern.
2024 Hollywoodbets Durban July
Saturday 6 July 2024
Hollywoodbets Greyville – 2200m – R5 000 000
| Draw | Horse | Odds | Mass | MR | Jockey | Trainer |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 | GREEN WITH ENVY | 9/2 | 56,0 | 127 | C Zackey | D Kannemeyer |
| 10 | SEE IT AGAIN | 11/2 | 60,0 | 131 | P Strydom | M Roberts |
| 4 | FUTURE SWING | 8/1 | 54,0 | 110 | R Fourie | J Snaith |
| 11 | ORIENTAL CHARM | 8/1 | 53,0 | 121 | J P v'd Merwe | B Crawford |
| 1 | ROYAL VICTORY | 10/1 | 57,0 | 125 | M Yeni | N Kotzen |
| 9 | WINCHESTER MANSION | 25/2 | 56,5 | 124 | K Matsunyane | B Crawford |
| 17 | FLAG MAN | 14/1 | 55,5 | 126 | S Moodley | G van Zyl |
| 18 | FUTURE PEARL | 16/1 | 54,0 | 117 | G van Niekerk | S Tarry |
| 2 | BARBARESCO | 16/1 | 53,5 | 122 | G Lerena | J A Janse v/Vuuren |
| 8 | PURPLE PITCHER | 20/1 | 53,0 | 120 | P Mxoli | R Klaasen |
| 15 | COUSIN CASEY | 20/1 | 56,0 | 123 | S Khumalo | S Tarry |
| 12 | SON OF RAJ | 25/1 | 54,0 | 119 | C Habib | T Peter |
| 3 | HLUHLUWE | 25/1 | 54,5 | 120 | R A Venniker | J Snaith |
| 16 | DOUBLE SUPERLATIVE | 33/1 | 56,5 | 124 | D Muscutt | J Snaith |
| 7 | ARAGOSTA | 33/1 | 54,0 | 116 | M V'Rensburg | M de Kock |
| 14 | MASTER REDOUTE | 40/1 | 54,0 | 115 | C Orffer | A Nel |
| 6 | SHOEMAKER | 40/1 | 54,0 | 111 | D De Gouveia | M de Kock |
| 13 | MERIDIUS | 50/1 | 54,0 | 113 | A Mgudlwa | T Peter |
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