Everything you need to know about 2024 Hollywoodbets Durban July runner PURPLE PITCHER. This three-year-old colt will make his KwaZulu-Natal bow having campaigned exclusively in Gauteng thus far.
8) PURPLE PITCHER 20/1
Philasande Mxoli will ride in his first Hollywoodbets Durban July aboard PURPLE PITCHER. Robyn Klaasen’s three-year-old colt has been a star on the Highveld of late bagging the second and third legs of the SA Triple Crown while also taking out the Grade 2 Jonsson Workwear Dingaans. This will, however, be his first appearance in KwaZulu-Natal. He’ll be in the mix if he brings his best form down the N3 to Durban.
Jockey: Philasande Mxoli
Trainer: Robyn Klaasen
Owner: Mr S S Pooe
Breeder: Bush Hill Stud
Sire: New Predator (AUS)
Dam: Dam: Heliantha by Count Dubois (GB)
Age: 3
Colour: Bay
Sex: Colt
Merit Rating: 120
Weight: 53kgs
Draw: 8
Career Record: 13 runs (7 wins, 3 places)
Stakes Won: R2 536 250
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 0
Runs at 2200m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
1st in the 2024 TAB SA Derby (Gr 1) 2450m
1st in the 2024 TAB SA Classic (Gr 1) 1800m
4th in the 2024 TAB Gauteng Guineas (Gr 2) 1600m
1st in the 2023 Jonsson Workear Dingaans (Gr 2) 1600m
Trainer Comments: “Although his run in the Jubilee Stakes was a little disappointing, it was a very much-needed run. He’s come through the run well and working extremely well. With his draw of 8 and low galloping weight of 53 kilos, I think he’s a huge runner”, Robyn Klaasen.
Winning Form Comments: Best MR:120. Ignore latest. Mxoli’s first ride in the HDJ.
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 |
