Saratoga Dancer – Vodacom Durban July 2016

Described as a fortuitous entry into the Vodacom Durban July 2016, Saratoga Dancer will face a steep rise in class in this field.

17) SARATOGA DANCER – 66/1

Trainer: Duncan Howells
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Owners: Mr & Mrs RJ Trotter, Messrs DC Howells & CV Winter, Mr & Mrs RAJ Nidd & Mrs S Westwater
Age / Sex: 4yo / Gelding
Merit Rating: 95
Colours: Yellow, turquoise braces, hoop and armband, yellow cap

Vodacom Durban July Draw: 18
Weight Carrying: 55.5kg

FORM
Total Runs: 15
First Place: 6
Places: 4

Runs at Greyville: 6 (2 WINS, 3 places)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 0


Notable Runs:
3rd in the Cup Trial (1800m)
4th in the Drill Hall Stakes (1400m)


TRAINER Comments:
Duncan Howells – “SARATOGA DANCER has a terrible draw to overcome but he is very well and I am hoping for a good run.”


MAGIC TIPS (Winning Form) Comment:
Decent performer but huge step-up in grade and drawn badly.

The second & somewhat fortuitous entrant from the KZN based yard of former provincial champion trainer Duncan Howells, is the four-year old son of Mambo In Seattle who deserves his position at the bottom of bookmaker’s boards, particularly as he jumps from a shocking draw and has a youngster in the saddle. He is usually consistent and his prep has been a fair one but this is a rather steep rise in class for him. His record on this track is solid but still his meagre merit rating tells the full story & he should be outclassed at this level.

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