All the info you need to know about the Vodacom Durban July 2018 runner LIEGE. This Sean Tarry trained gelding will be ridden by Raymond Danielson in the big race at Greyville on Saturday 7th July. Betting is available now at Hollywoodbets.
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6 – Liege – 33/1
Jockey: Raymond Danielson
Trainer: Sean Tarry
Owner: Mr C J H Van Niekerk
Colours: Royal blue, red spot, halved sleeves, royal blue cap
Breeder: Maine Chance Farms (Pty) Ltd
Sire: Dynasty
Dam: Lyrical Linda by Jallad (USA)
Age: 5
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
MR: 110
Weight: 56
Draw: 18
Career Record: 23 runs, 6 wins, 4 places
Stakes Won: R1,885,000
Runs at Greyville: 1
Runs at 2200m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
1st in the 2017 Gr 1 Sansui Summer Cup (2000m)
1st in the 2016 Gr 2 Victory Moon Stakes (1800m)
1st in the 2016 Gr 3 Jubilee Handicap (1800m)
Trainer Comments:
Sean Tarry: “He is a staying type who can lead over 2000m. He has put up pleasing gallops, the reports from the jockeys have been very good and he is looking good.”
Jockey Comments:
Big race rider Raymond Danielson has the appetite for the Grade 1’s as was evident in his Summer Cup ride aboard Liege and he said the following, “I would have loved him to have had one more run but he is very well at the moment and trainer Sean Tarry knows how to get them ready for the big races. At the moment it looks like there is no pace in the race but it is the July and jockey’s like to try and get into a good spot so I’m sure the first 200m will be quick and then I don’t think there will be much pace after that! This year the race looks very open but if I had to pick one it would most definitely be African Night Sky, I really liked the way he quickened from way back in his last win.”
Winning Form – Magic Tips Comment:
This entrant from champion trainer Tarry’s yard was tuned to the minute when he enjoyed his finest triumph in the Grade 1 Summer Cup on the Highveld but his preparations for this event have been staggered. That said, he certainly needed his poor comeback run over shorter and though he has a wide draw, he will be fitter and he reunites with his big race rider who has an appetite for the majors. The son of Dynasty has a stiff task from his barrier position but he can quicken and is capable of earning a minor cheque.
Verdict: Summer Cup winner, badly needed comeback run, interrupted prep.
Hollywoodbets Comments:
Raymond Danielson was the jockey on Liege when he won the Sansui Summer Cup in November 2017.
View the 2018 Vodacom Durban July horse profiles here:
| No | Horse | No | Horse | ||
| 1 | – | Coral Fever | 11 | – | Fiorella |
| 2 | – | Gold Standard | 12 | – | White River |
| 3 | – | Abashiri | 13 | – | Tilbury Fort |
| 4 | – | African Night Sky | 14 | – | Yakeen |
| 5 | – | Elusive Silva | 15 | – | Made to Conquer |
| 6 | – | Liege | 16 | – | Rocket Countdown |
| 7 | – | Star Express | 17 | – | Dark Moon Rising |
| 8 | – | Do It Again | 18 | – | Secret Potion |
| 9 | – | Majestic Mambo | 19 | – | Pack Leader |
| 10 | – | Matador Man | 20 | – | Crowd Pleaser |
