All the news in the countdown to 2 July
A bill is under discussion in the provincial parliament that will determine the fate of the horseracing industry in KwaZulu-Natal
‘There is no doubt that the Hollywoodbets Durban July firmly retains its status as the holy grail of South African racing’
The Hollywoodbets Durban July winning rider received a fine for engaging himself to ride both the winner and the second-placed finisher, and two overseas-based jockeys were on the receiving end of South Africa’s no-nonsense crop use rules
There is an estimated R12 million Pick 6 pool with Captain’s Ransom looking to be the banker on the card
There is R10 million up for grabs in the Hollywoodbets Punters Challenge
Justin Snaith chats to Andrew Bon about his Hollywoodbets Durban July five and the champion Captain’s Ransom, who are all expected to play a massive part in today’s big meeting
The unfortunate scratching this morning at 07h13 of Brett Crawford’s WSB Guineas winner Zapatillas creates a dream opportunity for the Plattner rising star, Airways Law
The National Punters’ Guide for Saturday’s Hollywoodbets Durban July racemeeting has been published early as everybody is speculating and debating the merits of Africa’s Greatest Horseracing event – and looking for the winners!
For Mary Slack, it would be a first Durban July winner. Her link to the iconic race is a tangible one, as her late parents won it no less than six times!
‘Smanga Khumalo has chosen Mike de Kock’s horse, but in life we all make mistakes’ – Justin Snaith
While both are good sportsmen and seasoned racing folk, trainers Andre Nel and Sean Tarry are disappointed and shocked that Airways Law and Nebraas respectively did not make the final field of 18
Shaheen takes a look at, amongst others, the Beverley meeting which starts at 16h10
It started life as a Challenge Tour event in 2013 and was previously known as the Northern Ireland Open
It’s hard to believe that we are already in the closing stages of the PGA Tour season
August is a great month for women and it was appropriate that Fairview lady trainer Kelly Mitchley joined in the celebrations
