All the info you need to know about the 2019 Vodacom Durban July runner LEGAL EAGLE. This Sean Tarry trained gelding takes part in the R4.25 million Grade 1 race at Greyville on Saturday 6th July 2019. Learn more about this horse here. Get your bets on now now at Hollywoodbets.
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5) Legal Eagle – 20/1
Jockey: Lyle Hewitson
Trainer: Sean Tarry
Owner: Messrs William Henderson, F H McGrath & A J van Huyssteen
Colours: Dayglo yellow, purple spots
Breeder: Avontuur Thoroughbred Farm
Sire: Greys Inn (USA)
Dam: Young Sensation by National Emblem
Age: 7
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
MR: 115
Weight: 55kg
Draw: 7 (20)
Career Record: 31 runs, 15 wins, 7 places
Stakes Won: R 12,239,625
Runs at Greyville: 1
Runs at 2200m Distance: 1
Notable Runs:
1st in the 2018 Green Point Stakes (Gr2) – 1600m
1st in the 2018 Horse Chestnut Stakes (Gr1) – 1600m
1st in the 2018 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate (Gr1) – 1600m
1st in the 2017 Green Point Stakes (Gr2) – 1600m
2nd in the 2017 Premier’s Champions Challenge (Gr1) – 2000m
1st in the 2017 Horse Chestnut Stakes (Gr1) – 1600m
2nd in the 2017 Sun Met (Gr1) – 2000m
1st in the 2017 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate (Gr1) – 1600m
1st in the 2016 Green Point Stakes (Gr2) – 1600m
1st in the 2016 Premier’s Champions Challenge (Gr1) – 2000m
1st in the 2016 Horse Chestnut Stakes (Gr1) – 1600m
2nd in the 2016 Sun Met (Gr1) – 2000m
1st in the 2016 L’Ormarins Queen’s Plate (Gr1) – 1600m
1st in the 2015 Jubilee Handicap (Gr3) – 1800m
1st in the 2015 SA Derby (Gr1) – 2450m
Trainer Comments:
Jockey Comments – Lyle Hewitson
Extraordinary young talent Lyle Hewitson climbs aboard the oldest horse in the race Legal Eagle who wasn’t disgraced as a three-year-old in the Durban July 2015, when not far behind Power King. That run was interestingly his sole run on the Greyville circuit. His title-chasing rider has nerves of steel though and will have learned heaps from his previous two rides in this race on French Navy and Tilbury Fort. He mentioned “Legal Eagle has had a good prep at home, he is doing well and we are happy with where he is going into the big race. He enjoyed his gallop and pulled up well. The top three in the betting are really hard to oppose and it is difficult to single out my best ride as it’s all about how races unfold and luck in running always play a part on a big race-day”. Other notable rides include Flichity By Farr, Caviar, Eden Roc and the classy Celtic Sea.
Winning Form – Magic Tips Comment:
Duel SA Horse of the Year winner, LEGAL EAGLE has had 31 runs for 15 wins and 10 places. Regarded as one of the best milers this country has ever produced, he won the Queens Plate three years in a row. He has run second in the Met on two occasions, as well as close up fourth and fifth place finishes in the last two years. He finished 2.5 lengths behind Power King in this race in 2015. Current SA champion jockey Lyle Hewitson has elected to take the ride and Sean Tarry will be hoping to train his third July winner. Now rising eight, this may be his last chance to win this prestigious event.
Verdict: Improved draw. Must find earlier form. Trip a concern.
Vodacom Durban July 2019 Links
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Vodacom Durban July 2019 – Official Website
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