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John Mynhardt
27th April 2025
NHRA Notice To Trainers – Racing On Sunday
Also not riding....G v Niekerk ( too opinionated )...
haha...he can ride for me any day.
John Mynhardt
27th April 2025
Hollywoodbets Durban July 2025 – 61 First Entries
Oriental Charm was MR 113 at noms for July. Jumped at MR 121 on day of July. Winsxhester was MR 99 at noms and jumped ar MR 112 on day of July. Racing is prediction..seeing the future of a horse before it actually gets to the max of its rating. Else you can just bet the favourite every time...and that will not make profit. You needed to bet on the 2 above when they were below their top MR rating. I actually did, and that is the
Editor
26th April 2025
NHRA Notice To Trainers – Racing On Sunday
Per 20h22 on Saturday evening:
Not riding: K Matsunyane,C Zackey,M Yeni, C Habib, G Lerena, R Danielson, D Schwarz & S Khumalo
(Riding in KZN)
Not Riding: P Strydom ( Family
Fredrick Cochrane
26th April 2025
Hollywoodbets Durban July 2025 – 61 First Entries
You absolutely don't understand or know what you talking about - last year - once Oriental put over ground was a revelation.
Just refer back to Garrix current
Fredrick Cochrane
26th April 2025
Hollywoodbets Durban July 2025 – 61 First Entries
What logic are you referring too - racing is built around the rating of horses and how they weighted / handicapped - if you don't understand this or are not able to analyse - you wasting your time
Editor
26th April 2025
Senor Santa 1-2 For Ridgemont’s Rafeef
The Stipes reported:
RACE 7 : TAB SENOR SANTA STAKES (Grade 2) : 1160M (788)
Starter: G Timm Loading: 1 min 28 sec No. of Runners: 9
CARDED TIME: 14:45:00
RESCHEDULED TIME: -----
OFF TIME: 14:46:04
PROVISIONAL RESULT: 14:47:57
ALL CLEAR: 14:54:01
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) During the loading process, MAGIC TATTOO (K Matsunyane) kicked the back gate on multiple occasions.
b) CHASING HAPPINESS (S Khumalo) jumped inwards leaving the stalls.
c) TRUTH (M Yeni) and MRS BROWNING (C Zackey) came together and bumped shortly after the start.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a) MOUNT PILATUS (C Habib) and MRS BROWNING (C Zackey) hung in from the 200m.
b) Jockey G Lerena reported that MELECH made an abnormal respiratory noise in running.
The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding.
c) CHASING HAPPINESS (S Khumalo), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis.
Trainer J J van Vuuren advised (MS).
JOCKEY CHANGES:
a) TAXI TO THE MOON: Jockey A Fortune weighed out at 55,3kg, 1,0kg over the carded weight as declared.
RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:
a) MELECH raced without blinkers (declared 24 April 2025 at 05H49).
b) PISTOL PETE raced equipped with blinkers (declared 25 April 2025 at 09H24).
THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED:
a) MELECH not striding out right front.
b) MOUNT PILATUS coughing... read more
Editor
26th April 2025
Gimme Filly Breaks Win Drought In Style
The Stipes reported:
RACE 6 : TAB COLORADO KING STAKES (Grade 2) : 2000M (787)
Starter: G Timm Loading: 1 min 08 sec No. of Runners: 6
CARDED TIME: 14:10:00
RESCHEDULED TIME: -----
OFF TIME: 14:10:34
PROVISIONAL RESULT: 14:13:22
ALL CLEAR: 14:19:42
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) MARAUDING HORDE (K Matsunyane) was slow into stride.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a) Jockey K Matsunyane, the rider of MARAUDING HORDE, briefly dropped his right-side rein at approximately the 150m.
b) In view of the performance of ROYAL EDITION (R Danielson), (distance 19,50 lengths, betting 25/2), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding.
c) Jockey C Zackey reported that HOTARUBI did not stride out freely in running.
The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding.
d) LA MOOHAL was selected for the taking of specimens for TCO2 testing. The first specimen revealed a level of over 36 TCO2 mmol/L. Trainer T Zackey was advised that, in terms of the Procedure for Total Carbon Dioxide (TCO2) analysis on Raceday, a second blood specimen would be collected. Trainer T Zackey was informed that the second blood specimen had revealed a level above the threshold of 38 mmol/L and that consequently LA MOOHAL was scratched from this race in terms of the provisions of Rules 72.1.23; 4.2.14 and 4.2.18 (Withdrawn at 13H50, 6/1 in the betting). LA MOOHAL was selected for the... read more
Editor
26th April 2025
The Stipes reported:
RACE 5 : TAB IGUGU STAKES (Grade 2) : 2000M (786)
Starter: G Timm Loading: 1 min 28 sec No. of Runners: 9
CARDED TIME: 13:35:00
RESCHEDULED TIME: -----
OFF TIME: 13:35:52
PROVISIONAL RESULT: 13:38:43
ALL CLEAR: 13:44:21
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) NONE OTHER (S Khumalo) stood losing many lengths. The starting stall certificate for this mare has been withdrawn. Trainer M N Houdalakis was advised (GT).
b) WORLD OF ALICE (C Zackey) was slow losing one length.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a) At approximately the 350m, COCOMELON (K Matsunyane), which had come to the end of its run, was momentarily tightened for galloping room between BEATING WINGS (R Fourie), which rolled out and CHAMPAGNE COCKTAIL (R Danielson), which rolled in.
b) Jockey M Yeni reported that TODOQUE did not stride out freely in running.
The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly.
c) In view of the Starter’s report with regard to NONE OTHER, this mare’s starting stall certificate has been withdrawn and she is suspended in terms of Rule 61.6.10 for a period of 7 days and until such time as she proves tractable loading and jumping with a companion.
Suspension dates: 27 April 2025 to 3 May 2025. NONE OTHER may not be presented for re-passing during this period. Trainer M N Houdalakis was advised.
d) OLIVIA'S WAY (G Lerena), the winner, was selected for... read more
Editor
26th April 2025
Tarry Makes It Three Feature Victories
The Stipes reported:
RACE 4 : TAB CAMELLIA STAKES (Grade 2) : 1160M (785)
Starter: G Timm Loading: 2 min 10 sec No. of Runners: 9
CARDED TIME: 13:00:00
RESCHEDULED TIME: -----
OFF TIME: 13:03:47
PROVISIONAL RESULT: 13:05:26
ALL CLEAR: 13:11:09
THE START OF THIS RACE WAS DELAYED DUE TO MIA MOO (P STRYDOM) AND CHROME TOURMALINE (K MATSUNYANE) HAVING TO BE RESADDLED AT THE START.
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) MIA MOO (P Strydom) was stubborn loading and thereafter was slow losing one length.
b) During the loading process, MINOGUE (C Zackey) kicked the back gates on two occasions.
c) As the start was effected, WHISTLE THE TUNE (C Habib) reared resulting in this filly losing two lengths.
Trainer C Dawson was advised to reschool this this filly prior to her next engagement (GT).
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a) WHISTLE THE TUNE (C Habib) became restless and reared as the start was effected.
The Stipendiary Board called a race review into the start with regards to WHISTLE THE TUNE (C Habib) in stall gate 3. It was established on reviewing the patrol films from the various angles that this incident was solely due to horse behaviour, that WHISTLE THE TUNE (C Habib) had suffered no impediment from a Handler, its front gate had opened on terms and as such was deemed to be a runner.
b) At the 300m, KOMATI RIVER (A Fortune) was steadied when awkwardly placed on the... read more
Editor
26th April 2025
The Stipes reported:
RACE 3 : TAB GOLD BOWL (Listed) : 3200M (784)
Starter: P H van der Westhuizen Loading: 2 min 02 sec No. of Runners: 10
CARDED TIME: 12:25:00
RESCHEDULED TIME: -----
OFF TIME: 12:26:49
PROVISIONAL RESULT: 12:29:51
ALL CLEAR: 12:37:18
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) BREEZE OVER (M Yeni) was slow losing one length and thereafter slow into stride.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a) At approximately the 250m, MY SOUL MATE (R Fourie), which had come to the end of its run, was steadied momentarily on the heels of TAXHAVEN (M K Katjedi), which rolled out.
b) Jockey C Habib, the rider of EXPLOSIVE BOND, accidentally dropped his crop at the 300m.
c) In view of the performance of EXPLOSIVE BOND (C Habib), (distance 32,75 lengths, betting 8/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly.
d) Jockey M Yeni reported that he felt something amiss with BREEZE OVER in running.
The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding.
e) Jockey S Khumalo reported that he felt something amiss with BATTLEGROUND in running.
The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this gelding.
f) TAXHAVEN (M K Katjedi), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis.
Trainer P F Matchett advised (MS).
JOCKEY CHANGES:
None.
RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:
None.
THE VETERINARY SURGEON... read more
Editor
26th April 2025
Tarry-Drakenstein Shine Bright
The Stipes reported:
RACE 2 : TAB PROTEA STAKES (Grade 3) : 1100M (783)
Starter: L A Saliete Loading: 1 min 01 sec No. of Runners: 7
CARDED TIME: 11:50:00
RESCHEDULED TIME: -----
OFF TIME: 11:51:06
PROVISIONAL RESULT: 11:52:54
ALL CLEAR: 11:58:13
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) PORRIDGE BOY (S Khumalo) jumped outwards leaving the stalls.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a) Shortly after the start, VANAKKAM (J Gates) was bumped out by PORRIDGE BOY (S Khumalo), which jumped outwards leaving the stalls.
b) At approximately the 400m, PORRIDGE BOY (S Khumalo) was brushed in on two occasions by VANAKKAM (J Gates), which hung in throughout.
c) Jockey G Lerena reported that he felt something amiss with KING HARALD in running.
The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this colt.
d) GREEN DIAMOND (C Zackey), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis.
Trainer S G Tarry advised (MduP).
JOCKEY CHANGES:
None.
RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:
None.
THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED:
a) KING HARALD not striding out left front.
SCRATCHED:
a) LAVA COUNTY swollen right front (Trainer) (Rule 53.5 applies).
DISQUALIFIED / DECLARED NON-RUNNER:
None.
OFFICIAL RESULT:
TRAINER JOCKEY DISTANCE BETTING
1ST 4 GREEN DIAMOND S G Tarry C Zackey ----- 83/100
2ND 7 VANAKKAM M... read more
Editor
26th April 2025
The Stipes reported:
RACE 1 : TAB PRETTY POLLY STAKES (Grade 3) : 1100M (782)
Starter: L A Saliete Loading: 53 sec No. of Runners: 6
CARDED TIME: 11:20:00
RESCHEDULED TIME: -----
OFF TIME: 11:20:08
PROVISIONAL RESULT: 11:22:00
ALL CLEAR: 11:27:14
THE STARTER REPORTED:
a) GLASTONBURY (M Yeni) was restless in the stalls.
b) MALIBU (C Zackey) stumbled leaving the stalls.
c) RED CARAMEL (J Gates) jumped inwards leaving the stalls.
THE STIPENDIARY STEWARDS REPORTED:
a) MALIBU (C Zackey) took an awkward stride at the 300m.
b) TINA LOVELACE (S Khumalo) shifted out away from the crop from the 300m and commenced to hang out in the concluding stages.
c) In view of the performance of RED CARAMEL (J Gates), (distance 23,00 lengths, betting 100/1), the Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly.
d) Jockey S Khumalo reported that he felt something amiss with TINA LOVELACE in running.
The Veterinary Surgeon was requested to examine this filly.
e) ONE FINE WINTER (R Fourie), the winner, was selected for the taking of specimens for analysis.
Trainer S G Tarry advised (MS).
JOCKEY CHANGES:
None.
RACE CARD CHANGES / OTHER:
None.
THE VETERINARY SURGEON REPORTED:
a) RED CARAMEL fatigued.
b) TINA LOVELACE uncomfortable behind.
c) MALIBU overreach; cast its right front shoe in running.
THERE WERE NO... read more
Theodore John Roelofsz
26th April 2025
Tarry Makes It Three Feature Victories
The racing ed. SIR,
The ""NON-MARKETING""... and the ""NON-CHALANT"" attitude shown by that ""LAISSEZ FAIRE"" group of people entrusted with the overburdened and overtaxed S.A. punter"s BLOOD, SWEAT & TEARS HARD-EARNED-MONEY is SOME of what has brought this once flourishing, loved business to the sorry state it is in.
At fault are the ADMINISTRATORS, PRESENTERS, RACE CALLERS and the horde of FALSE CELEBRITIES roped in to ""bolster"" the game.
1) Once the endless nagging, begging for one and all to punt the exotics, that is that...!!!
2) Once the pools are closed nary a one of the above will tell you what the WILL PAYS are...!!! Not the presenter, the race caller or the""interviewee""...!!!
3) The producers in the studios (mobile or fixed) do not bother to ""effect"" the scrolling of ERRATIC showing of the WILL PAYS on TV"s. Either skip them altogether or not bother at all.
4) Once the day"s racing is over...the race callers call it a day by saying...""that brings to a close blah blah blah... we race again on blah blah blah. GODNIGHT.!!!"".
5) NOT A PEEP to the lucky ones to have caught the ""ABNORMAL"" jackpots, p/a"s or
p/6 es of R--1m...or half a Rm or even a 1/4 Rm...!!!
NO.!!! ...
THEY GOT YOUR MONEY, TOOK IT AND BUGGER YOU CHARLIE.!!!
No wonder I sadly left the game after ACTIVELY partaking of it for 65 long hard years...
Tally
George McDonald
26th April 2025
Hollywoodbets Durban July 2025 – 61 First Entries
Fredrick do you always use that logic when taking your place bets
Suppose it works for you
Which is good for
John Mynhardt
26th April 2025
Hollywoodbets Durban July 2025 – 61 First Entries
Following this logic Oriental Charm should have been unplaced last year and about 6 of the last 10 years winners should not have won. Horses improve a lot in the last 2 months before the July. Proven over and over
John Mynhardt
26th April 2025
Hollywoodbets Durban July 2025 – 61 First Entries
Okavango will run way above current rating in G1900. Then jump up into contention. Will run of 53kg in the July and be Snaiths dark horse for the
John Mynhardt
26th April 2025
Hollywoodbets Durban July 2025 – 61 First Entries
I compare Garrix and Montien not being the noms to Rory Mcilroy not entering the Masters. These 2 would be 2 of the leading contenders does nor matter how anybody tried to argue it. If they were nominated the betting on both would have been short. But why not even have them in the noms when there are horses with 0% chance of making the final field being nominated. This is crazy !!! Not good for
John Mynhardt
26th April 2025
Hollywoodbets Durban July 2025 – 61 First Entries
That would put Garrix in front of Eight on Eighteen on the last time they met. 4kg shift for 3 lengths. That is to say if Eight on Eighteen runs in the July. ( Not his mission ). Garrix will also still rise in MR over nest 2 months. See it Again is out of
Editor
26th April 2025
Hollywoodbets Durban July 2025 – 61 First Entries
Dean has won 3 Durban Julys.
Craig looking for his first.
The Real Prince could be the dark
George McDonald
27th April 2025
NHRA Notice To Trainers – Racing On Sunday
What is the big deal
That said, if there are significant scratchings due to the unavailability of jockeys, the meeting may still be abandoned.
Remember in days gone by rushing to the squawk box to listen to a sixteen horse race being run in the Transvaal whilst standing on a Natal race course
And having just bet on a twenty horse race in Natal.
Has the jockey pool
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