Horse Racing

Nightingale – Vodacom Durban July 2017

by
Devin Heffer
June 23, 2017

All the info you need to know on the Vodacom Durban July 2017 runner NIGHTINGALE. Form, tips, betting and comments are provided.

Learn more about the Candice Bass-Robinson trained filly below. Form and comments are provided courtesy of WINNING FORM.

10) NIGHTINGALE – 14/1

Trainer: Candice Bass-Robinson
Jockey: Anthony Delpech
Owner: Mauritzfontein (Pty) Ltd (Nom : Miss J B Slack) & Wilgerbosdrift (Pty) Ltd (Nom : Mrs M Slack)
Age / Sex: 4yo / Filly
Merit Rating: 105
Colours: Black, scarlet cap

Durban July Draw: 6 (of 20)
Weight Carrying: 55.0 kg

FORM
Total Runs: 16
First Place: 4
Places: 6

Runs at Greyville: 3 (3 PLACES)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 0

Notable Runs:
2nd in the 2017 Tibouchina Stakes (Gr 2) – 1400m
1st in the 2017 Majorca Stakes (Gr 1) – 1600m
2nd in the 2016 Victress Stakes (Gr 3) – 1800m

JOCKEY Comments:
Jockey Anthony Delpech: “Nightingale has an outside chance.”

TRAINER Comments:
Assistance trainer Robert Fayd’Herbe: “I am very happy with Nightingale. She is doing very well at home and has had a nice prep. She is coming well at the right time.

MAGIC TIPS (Winning Form) Comment:
This brilliant filly undoubtedly prefers a galloping track but such is her class that she has an excellent record at this venue, including a powerful finish to be runner-up in a mile feature despite racing wide three weeks ago. She has had a solid preparation and should be ideally suited to this distance on her peak showing. Of course her championship elect jockey only inherited this mount at the last minute but she will be making late headway. The likely sedate gallop is a worry.

Verdict: Top class filly, needs a strong pace but will enjoy this trip.

HOLLYWOODBETS Comments:

Candice Bass-Robinson is the daughter of now retired champion trainer Mike Bass. He trained three Durban July winners – Trademark (2001), Dunford (2005), and Pocket Power (2008 – DH with Dancer’s Daughter).
Candice Bass-Robinson has three runners in this Vodacom Durban July 2017 field. This includes MARINARESCO, NIGHTINGALE, and HORIZON.
Jockey Anthony Delpech has ridden three Vodacom Durban July winners – Greys Inn (2004), Bold Silvano (2010), and Igugu (2011).
This will be Anthony Delpech’s 25th ride in the Durban July. His first was in 1991.