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Editor
28th June 2025
A Week To Go : Can Eight On Eighteen Make History?
Hi Antonio
We will do some research, first!
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Rajiv Gunpath
28th June 2025
Hollywoodbets Durban July ’25 – The Field Unveiled
Thanks Amanda. As they say “hit and
MR ANTONIO PILLAY
28th June 2025
A Week To Go : Can Eight On Eighteen Make History?
If we ignore form this is a hard july that history probably won't be able to guide because of the Danzig lines and the gimmethegreenlights who failed in the last 6 or 7 years. This year we have 4 Vercingetorix, 2 fire aways (Danzig), 1 Lancaster bomber (Danzig - Eight on eighteen), 1 Querari (Danzig), 1 Pathfork, 1 twice over, 1 mambo in Seattle, 2
Master of my fate(jet master), 2 gimmethegreenlights (turn to), 2 Pomodoros (jet master) and 1 New
George McDonald
28th June 2025
Hollywoodbets Durban July Stars On Show
Thank you Donald
Now I know those way out thoughts about Beau Art are just that
Way out
MR ANTONIO PILLAY
28th June 2025
A Week To Go : Can Eight On Eighteen Make History?
Editor can give a quick estimate of how many times Danzig lines ran and failed at this ran and how many did indeed win even if not prominent like in the Vercingetorix line. Also if time permits a view on dam sires since only 3 have won it twice in the last 28 years Casey tibbs who also sires a winner in Big city life, Northern guest and Cipayo. Why it's relevant is because Captain al who was the damsire in 2021 of Kommetdieding could get another he is the damsire of 4 this year being Eight on eighteen, Native ruler, Selukwe and Pomodoro's jet. Grey's inn has a chance to get another with defending champ Oriental charm, Al mufti with Madison valley and fort wood with my best shot
Edit : You will be surprised by the number of times Danzig lines ran dismally I think 20 in the last 28 years and only 1 winner being classic flag and 2 if we include Oriental
Jonathan Tarbock
28th June 2025
Hollywoodbets Durban July Stars On Show
The real prince is the dark horse in this field,if he stays he will win,selukwe well in at the weights,Oriental charm will run very well,purple pitcher also well weighted,and is great value for a place,immediate edge should enjoy this trip,and on my honour is improving at the right time,add eight on eighteen and see it again and somewhere I have mentioned the
Editor
28th June 2025
Hollywoodbets Durban July Stars On Show
Bigger picture has to be considered, Riaan
Let's leave it there.
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Riaan Koekemoer
28th June 2025
Hollywoodbets Durban July Stars On Show
Spot on,But at Least 4 Places was the
Norm,Since Rothmans July. Come on 18 Horses--3 Places.A lot of Once a Year Punter does not Play at WSportsbetting or Hollywoodbets.They know TAB.South Africa must not Allow this World Pool.when it is
Donald Bradshaw
28th June 2025
Hollywoodbets Durban July Stars On Show
Correct George , you are never way of the mark , he won in 1980 at his his 4th attempt as a 6 year old at 8/1 carrying 55.5 kg. with Freddie Macaskill up on his 26th birthday , he had 4 white socks which in those days was considered by some to be a " bad omen " . He tried again in 1981 but ran down field with Gerald Turner up , not sure about about him being a ex Natal horse as I seem to remember him to be trained by Johnny Nicolson throughout his carear
Fredrick Cochrane
28th June 2025
Where Have All The Bookies Gone?
A few years back I was involved with club rugby at the Sharks.
We were having a golf day at Beechwood - Greg Hearman was a bookie in Overport City - he was caddie on the PGA to either Louis Oosthuizen or Charl Swartzell.
So I asked him to give me something I could auction - he gave me balls and gloves signed by Tiger Woods and others. I was thinking we could get at least 5k - at the auction, nobody bid anything - obviously everyone believed the items were
Keith Sing
28th June 2025
Where Have All The Bookies Gone?
Guys remember Field Street Tatterstals the hive of Saturday. Memory lane used to play football for Morris Vee in thd Sunday league, Tubby Luckan was the manager Laf in the midfield tubby wud tell us win the match and true to word next meeting guaranteed double put and collect, Good old
Fredrick Cochrane
28th June 2025
Hollywoodbets Durban July Stars On Show
It's the once a year punter whose horse runs 5th - winners are likely to be more interested in the sport after
Cecil Pienaar
28th June 2025
Hollywoodbets Durban July Stars On Show
🙂 Morning George
I was in my matric and 3rd 'appy year as a punter' when Beau Art won The July
IF only horse racing was a school subject, lol
Good times, those early years !
Here we are, 47 years later AND I dont have a Race named after me at Hollywoodbets Scottsville 😅, yet ..
Albert Falls Greetings
Devon Faizal Patrix
28th June 2025
Where Have All The Bookies Gone?
Worked for Charles Cohen, beach frint tatersalls. Michael Lee and his brother Gary were next door. Felix had a close relationship with Charles. What a gentleman. Anyone remember
Andrew Viljoen
27th June 2025
Vengi Is South Africa’s Newest Racehorse Trainer
Well done Vengie I'm so proud of you keep it up we need more winners
Dave Rosedale
27th June 2025
Hollywoodbets Durban July Stars On Show
The only missing he will do is company in the finish
Seggie Naicker
27th June 2025
Lyle’s Season Ends Abruptly After Happy Valley Accident
wish you a speedy recovery
Editor
27th June 2025
Hollywoodbets Durban July Stars On Show
Hi Riaan
Not sure how the punter doesn't benefit?
Dividends are bigger with only 3 place dividends. World Pools are more
Sherwin Naidoo
28th June 2025
A Week To Go : Can Eight On Eighteen Make History?
The July makes us do crazy things. Twisted logic to justify our selections. Mind boggling when I look back on my bets over the years. There has been some shocking picks.
Fun facts:
1. Dynasty, Big City Life, Legislate*. Only 3 horses in the last 25 years have completed the Daily News/July double
2. Last 2 winners were not at Greyville for the gallops
3. Gauteng trained going for 4 in a row
4. Nic Jonsson has never won the July in his own
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