Some had what it takes - others didn't
The result is now history – Cape Racing chatted to each of the jockeys after the race.
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Frank Robinson and his staunch patron Sid Moodley look to have booked themselves a Hollywoodbets Durban July berth with Madison Valley
Reigning SA Horse Of The Year Dave The King became the third back-to-back winner this century of South Africa’s highest-rated Gr1 contest, the Hollywoodbets Gr1 Gold Challenge
Currently offered at 25-1 in the ante-post market, Dean Kannemeyer’s lightly raced 4yo The Real Prince is happy and healthy and on track for a run in the big one
In contrast to heavyweights of the modern era in Galileo, Sea The Stars and Dubawi, who have stamped their authority in classic spheres with excellent support from leading breeders, bona fide breed shaper Acclamation rose from far humbler beginnings
Underworld looks a lively runner off the 53kg mark on 5 July, even if he has yet to go the 2200m
After considering all the factors in mitigation, and the status of the race, the Inquiry Board imposed a penalty of a suspension from riding in races for a period of ten days
The rating protection received here is negated in the Hollywoodbets Durban July, as Immediate Edge will carry 53kg under the race conditions, effectively competing off a gross rating of 117 if the weights were to be finalised today
