Two Hollywoodbets Durban July entries have their final throw of the big race dice this weekend at Hollywoodbets Scottsville, where the Tote Gr3 Derby and Tote Gr3 Oaks, headline an eight-race card in the KZN Capital City.
Holding Thumbs can return to form and stake his claims to a July berth on Saturday (Pic – Chase Liebenberg)
The first fixture under the Race Coast banner at Hollywoodbets Scottsville sees Future Swing and Holding Thumbs lining up in the all-ages Derby, which is run over 2400m on the inside track.
Justin Snaith’s Future Swing is at 18 on the Hollywoodbets Durban July log and has produced consistent form, most recently running second behind Field Marshal in the Lonsdale Stirrup Cup. The 2024 World Sports Betting 1900 winner will be ridden by Richard Fourie on Saturday.
Glen Kotzen’s Holding Thumbs is in the ‘next 10’ on the big race log, and has not quite recaptured his solid Cape form in two KZN starts. That said, his Lonsdale Stirrup Cup fourth place at his last start was encouraging and Chad Little takes over from Sean Veale on Saturday.
Final supplementary entries close on Tuesday 17 June after which the weights will be published by the National Horseracing Authority.
Final declarations fall due on Monday 23 June and the field of eighteen runners, with two reserves, will be revealed on Tuesday 24 June when the draw for barrier positions will also take place.
The traditional public gallops will take place at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Thursday 26 June, commencing at 07h00 and all are welcome to attend.
