Everything you need to know about 2024 Hollywoodbets Durban July runner SON OF RAJ. Recently joing the Tony Peter yard, gelding hasn’t tasted victory since the April 2023 and will need to put his best foot forward here.
12) SON OF RAJ 20/1
SON OF RAJ had a pretty forgettable Champions Season debut in 2023, running eighth in the Daily News 2000 before a disappointing 12th in the Hollywoodbets Durban July. He had preceded those two runs with a fine performance in the WSB SA Derby, winning that contest by almost two-and-a-half lengths. He did find a bit of form last time out running third in the Grade 3 Jubilee Stakes Turffontein in his first outing under Tony Peter.
Jockey: Calvin Habib
Trainer: Tony Peter
Owner: Mr Steven Chetty
Breeder: Mr Steven Chetty
Sire: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE)
Dam: Dam: Freudiana by Black Minnaloushe (USA)
Age: 4
Colour: Chestnut
Sex: Gelding
Merit Rating: 119
Weight: 54kgs
Draw: 12
Career Record: 15 runs (4 wins, 3 places)
Stakes Won: R1 292 250
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 4 (1 win, 1 place)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 1
Notable Runs:
3rd in the 2024 Jubilee Stakes (Gr 3) 1800m
1st in the 2023 WSB SA Derby (Gr 1) 2450m
1st in the 2023 4Racing Derby Trial (Listed) 2000m
Trainer Comments: “He had his first run for the yard in the Jubilee Stakes, when finishing 3rd and running on strongly. He strips a lot fitter now. He’s peaking at the right time. I’m not too ‘fazed’ about the draw. I think he’ll be running on into the money”, Tony Peter.
Winning Form Comments: Ex Marwing W H-2024.04.06. Best MR:119. Is 4kgs better off with number 13 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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