Everything you need to know about 2024 Hollywoodbets Durban July runner SHOEMAKER. This four-year-old gelding was beaten in a recent Grade 3 contest by ORIENTAL CHARM and is now 3kgs worse off at the weights.
6) SHOEMAKER 40/1
A runner-up to ORIENTAL CHARM in the Grade 3 Hollywoodbets Dolphins Cup Trial a few weeks ago, SHOEMAKER faces an uphill battle in the 2024 Hollywoodbets Durban July. This Mike de Kock is 3kgs worse off at the weights going into the big day and faces a far stronger field this time around. Daniel De Gouveia takes the ride and will need plenty of luck in running to feature.
Jockey: Daniel De Gouveia
Trainer: Mike de Kock
Owner: ASSM Racing Syndicate (Nom: Mr A Chadha)
Breeder: Varsfontein Stud
Sire: Gimmethegreenlight (AUS)
Dam: Moggytwoshoes by Mogok (USA)
Age: 4
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
Merit Rating: 111
Weight: 54kgs
Draw: 6
Career Record: 19 runs (4 wins, 5 places)
Stakes Won: R677 875
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 3 (1 place)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
2nd in the 2024 Hollywoodbets Dolphins Cup Trial (Gr 1) 1800m
2nd in the 2022 Jonsson Workwear Dingaans (Gr 2) 1600m
2nd in the 2022 Allied Steelrode Graham Beck Stakes (Gr 3) 1400m
Trainer Comments: “He’s come really well in Durban. He’s under sufferance at the weights, but he’s better than his rating. He’s well drawn and could give one of his peak performances, if everything goes well”, Mike de Kock.
Winning Form Comments: 3rd run after rest. Best MR:114. Is 3kgs worse off at the weights with number 11 on latest.
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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