HAWWAAM established himself as the dominant middle distance performer of his generation when comfortably taking the Gr1 Daily News 2000 from the hard-knocking TWIST OF FATE, both now leading point scorers in the competition.
De Kock team’s joy as Hawwaam returns (Pic – Chase Liebenberg Photography)
After months of speculation, in his post-race interview with Deez Dyanand, Mike de Kock confirmed Hawwaam’s participation in the Vodacom Durban July subject to the go-ahead from his owner, Sheikh Hamdan bin Rashid Al Maktoum. This will add greatly to South Africa’s most famous race and an exciting clash against the Cape’s top performers is now firmly on the cards.
In the fillies equivalent, the Gr1 Woolavington Stakes, SILVANO’S PRIDE appreciated the step up in trip when turning the tables on FRONT AND CENTRE earning 20 and 14 points respectively. BLOSSOM gave credibility to Highveld form in finishing third.
With only 21 points separating the top ten entries, the competition remains wide open and after the weekend results, SHIVI3ZN 21 is the new leader on 199 points.
He’s number 1! (Pic – Chase Liebenberg Photography)
The top ten is currently:
1 Shivi3ZN 21 199
2 Neil Moodley 10 193
3 Durban 14 189
4 Shivi3ZN 22 186
5 Neil Moodley 6 184
6 Durban 12 183
Kevin A 12 183
8 Wheelspin 19 181
9 Shivi3ZN 23 180
10 In Memory of the late Ashlen SEVLALL 1 178
Drill Them 19 178
Saych 2 178
This coming weekend enjoys a bumper card with the running of the Gr1 Rising Sun Gold Challenge, the Gr2 Tibouchina Stakes and the Gr3 Cup Trial.
Additionally, there are two Listed Races for two year olds and a host of competitive non-black type races that should attract racing fans to Greville on Saturday.
The Rising Sun Gold Challenge is the second of the bonus races ensuring a minimum of 25 points to the winner.
| 2019 CHARITY TURF CHALLENGE by LEADING HORSES (2 June) | ||
| NAME of HORSE | POINTS | |
| 1. | HAWWAAM | 40 |
| 2. | CHIMICHURRI RUN | 35 |
| 3. | TWIST OF FATE | 28 |
| 4. | FRONT AND CENTRE | 23 |
| 5. | CELTIC SEA | 20 |
| PACIFIC TRADER | 20 | |
| SILVANO’S PRIDE | 20 | |
| 8. | CASCAPEDIA | 14 |
| EYE’S WIDE OPEN | 14 | |
| FREEDOM CHARTER | 14 | |
| RETURN FLIGHT | 14 | |
| SANTA CLARA | 14 | |
| SCHIPPERS | 14 | |
| SNOWDANCE | 14 | |
| TRIP TO HEAVEN | 14 | |
| UNDERCOVER AGENT | 14 | |
| 17. | BLOSSOM | 10 |
| DIVINE ODYSSEY | 10 | |
| 19. | MAGNIFICENT SEVEN | 09 |
| MIGHTY HIGH | 09 | |
| NATIONAL PARK | 09 | |
| RAINBOW BRIDGE | 09 | |
| SUNSHINE SILK | 09 | |
| VARDY | 09 | |
| 25. | BUNKER HUNT | 06 |
| CIRILLO | 06 | |
| GREEN PLAINS | 06 | |
| MADE TO CONQUER | 06 | |
| SECRET POTION | 06 | |
| TEMPLE GRAFFIN | 06 | |
| 31. | ELUSIVE HEART | 05 |
| ONE WORLD | 05 | |
| 33. | MAJESTIC MOZART | 03 |
| SUGAR GIRL | 03 | |
| 35. | HELEN’S IDEAL | 02 |
| RUN FOX RUN | 02 | |
| ROY’S RIVIERA | 02 | |
| ST VLADIMIR | 02 | |
| 39. | CLOUDS UNFOLD | 01 |
| CROWN GUARDIAN | 01 | |
| CROWN TOWERS | 01 | |
| HUDOO MAGIC | 01 | |
| INFAMOUS FOX | 01 | |
| MASTAGAMBIT | 01 | |
| MATADOR MAN | 01 | |
| NEXUS | 01 | |
| PERFECT TIGRESS | 01 | |
| PRICELESS RULER | 01 | |
| READY STEADY GO | 01 | |
| SOLDIER ON | 01 | |
| THE SULTANS BAZAAR | 01 | |
| WONDERWALL | 01 | |
| WYNKELDER | 01 | |
Whilst it looks to attract a small field, it will not lack in quality and racegoers will be treated to the return of DO IT AGAIN who seeks to avenge his SunMet defeat at the hands of the superb, RAINBOW BRIDGE. UNDERCOVER AGENT and SOQRAT are high class individuals in their own right making this the race of the season and one not to miss, so come racing!
The winners of this weekend’s R500 betting vouchers kindly donated by TabGold are:
HOWARTH 2
IVY LEAGUE 8
Congratulations! You will be contacted in due course by the TabGold team.
The next leader board will be released on Monday, 10 June.
