The outcome of the Hollywoodbets Dolphins Gr3 Cup Trial run over 1800m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday and the 4Racing Gr3 Jubilee Stakes contested over 1800m at Turffontein on Sunday resulted in their respective winners, Madison Valley and Immediate Edge, being promoted into the top twenty on the second Hollywoodbets Durban July Log as issued by Race Coast earlier today.
Immediate Edge – interesting 3yo!(Pic – JC Photos)
On My Honour, who was an eye-catching third in the Cup Trial, is another new introduction at 16, while the East Cape star My Best Shot, who reeled off his sixth consecutive victory at Fairview on Friday, finds himself at 17.
Sail The Seas, Cousin Casey, Fiery Pegasus, Spumante Dolce, Wild Intent and Pacaya all featured when the first log was published on 14 May, but were subsequently scratched, paving the way for others to make the cut.
From the first to the second log there has been very little movement in the top half of the field, with Eight On Eighteen, Oriental Charm, See It Again and Royal Victory occupying the top four positions.
At the time of Monday’s second declarations, 29 horses remained in contention for a berth in the final field for the Hollywoodbets Durban July on Saturday 5 July.
The top twenty are listed below in order of preference, with the balance listed in alphabetical order.
Hollywoodbets DURBAN JULY (Grade 1)
Log as at 10 June 2025
- EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN (3C) Justin Snaith 129
- ORIENTAL CHARM (4C) James Crawford 127
- SEE IT AGAIN (5G) Michael Roberts 127
- ROYAL VICTORY (5G) Nathan Kotzen 125
- CONFEDERATE (3G) Fabian Habib 118
- GLADATORIAN (5G) Stuart Ferrie 127
- PURPLE PITCHER (4C) Robyn Klaasen 122
- ATTICUS FINCH (5G) Alec Laird 121
- SELUKWE (5G) Andre Nel 111
- THE REAL PRINCE (4G) Dean Kannemeyer 120
- OKAVANGO (3G) Justin Snaith 120
- NATIVE RULER (3G) Justin Snaith 119
- LEGEND OF ARTHUR (3C) Sean Tarry 117
- IMMEDIATE EDGE (3G) Mike / Mathew de Kock 108
- MADISON VALLEY (4G) Frank Robinson 115
- ON MY HONOUR (3G) Glen Kotzen 116
- MY BEST SHOT (3G) Alan Greeff 116
- FUTURE SWING (5G) Justin Snaith 117
- MUCHO DINERO (5G) Justin Snaith 115
- POMODORO’S JET (6G) James Crawford 118
Next 9 in Alphabetical Order
- BEATING WINGS (4F) Stuart Pettigrew 113
- HOLDING THUMBS (4G) Glen Kotzen 107
- JOY AND PEACE (4F) Alan Greeff 110
- LITIGATION (6G) Sean Tarry 113
- MAGIC VERSE (4G) Justin Snaith 113
- RAINBOW LORIKEET (4F) Candice Bass-Robinson 111
- SON OF RAJ (5G) Tony Peter 119
- THE EQUATOR (IRE) (4C) Tony Peter 110
- THUNEE PLAYA (4C) Mano Pandaram 104
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 “July” public gallops will take place at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Thursday 26 June, commencing at 07h00 and all are welcome to attend.
