The Betway Summer Cup has arrived with 11 races carded at Turffontein today. There is a R2 million Pick 6 carryover with a likely pool of R7 million.
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Greaterix (Kabelo Matsunyane) takes his place in the Betway Gr2 Dingaans today (Pic – JC Photos)
Trainer Mike de Kock sends out Greaterix in the Betway Gr2 Dingaans and he looks to be the best bet on the card.
He has been super-impressive in his last two victories after returning from a 32-week break.
He set the pace over this course and distance last time, found another kick and won with a ton in hand.
The son of Vercingetorix is drawn in pole position which is a big plus. Winning Form-sponsored Jockey Kabelo Matsunyane retains the ride and he should be hard to peg back.
Royal Victory from the Nathan Kotzen stable will be looking to defend his title in the Betway Gr1 Summer Cup. He produced an encouraging seasonal debut over 1600m at Hollywoodbets Greyville.
He finished 1.2 lengths behind See It Again that day. He is 4.5kgs better off at the weights today which is enough for the tables to be turned.
The wide draw should not pose an issue as Gavin Lerena has the back straight to get into a good position. The son of Pathfork will be running on strongly at the business end.
Gerbera from the Sean Tarry stable takes her place in Race 2. She produced a promising debut effort over 1200m at the Vaal.
She should have finished closer that day and got going late.
It must be noted that Cars Big As Bars has come out and won again since. The daughter of One World found betting support that day which suggests that she was showing good work at home.
Craig Zackey retains the ride and with a bit of luck from an inside barrier, she may find herself in the winner’s enclosure.
- Race: 2 – #12 GREEN SAPPHIRE – 191 day break – given time off to mature
- Race: 3 – #3 TEXAS RED – 147 day break – recovering from a suspensory ligament injury
- Race: 4 – #7 ONE FELL SWOOP – 149 day break – being rested
- Race: 4 – #12 GARLANDSOFGREENERY – 322 day break – being rested
- Race: 9 – #6 CRIMSON KING – 217 day break – being rested
- Race: 9 – #9 SECOND BASE – 217 day break – recovering from a suspensory ligament injury
| Weather | Sunny and warm,13-28degs, 15-39km/h North Westerly Cross/Head Wind. Sunset @ 6:46pm | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rainfall | Last 24 Hours: Nil | Last 7 Days: 14mm | |
| Irrigation | Last 24 Hours: 6mm | Last 7 Days: 30mm | |
| Penetrometer Reading | 22 | ||
| Track Condition | Good | ||
| False Rail | Zero back straight to 5,5m on the bend with a 5,5m spur at 700m mark | ||
PICK 6 CARRYOVER – Leg 1 Race 4 @ 13h08 = R2,000,000 and likely pool R7,000,000
QUARTET CARRYOVER – Race 8 (Betway Summer Cup) @ 16h00 = R1,000,000 and likely pool R3,000,000
- The first Jackpot starts in the first race at 11h20
- The first Bipot starts in the second race at 11h55
- The Place Accumulator starts in the third race at 12h33
- The Pick 6 starts in the fourth race at 13h08
- The second Jackpot starts in the fifth race at 13h45
- The second Bipot starts in the sixth race at 14h20
- The third Jackpot starts in the eighth race at 16h00
