Excitement mounts for Suzette and Basie
Danie Toerien “It’s my first July runner and I can tell you I’m so, so, so excited, but also nervous.”That’s the word from Champion Thoroughbred owner Suzette Viljoen, who on Saturday will have her…
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Jonathan Snaith comments on their famous five
Danie Toerien One would think that with five of the 18 runners in this year’s renewal of the Hollywoodbets Durban July coming from the stables of Snaith Racing, brothers Justin and Jonathan would be…
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July can make you a millionaire!
Danie Toerien R12-million Pick 6, R10-million Quartet.That’s just two of the big TAB pools expected tomorrow with the running of the Hollywoodbets Durban July at Greyville, but as they say, you have to be…
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July success can open doors, says Muzi
Jack Milner At just 1.46 metres tall, Muzi Yeni describes himself as somebody who is “small in stature but big in personality”. He has a smile that can light up a room and has…
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‘Old Man’ could show youngsters a July trick
Danie Toerien Statistically speaking, it’s very difficult for older horses to win the July.Since 2000, all the winners of the July have been either three or four-year-olds, with the exception of El Picha (2000,…
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You can bank on the Captain
Jack Milner With three carryovers creating a likely R12-million Pick 6 pool, a R10-million Quartet pool and R100,000 kicking off the Pick 3 pool on Races 10, 11, and 12, there are so many…
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Snaith to start off with Beerenberg
Snaith Racing are needing an exceptionally good Kwa-Zulu Natal winter season if they are to win the national champion trainer’s title and although most eyes will be on Saturday’s Hollywoodbets Durban July runners they…
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Confidence booster for Kabelo
Jack Milner It is always the goals of any sportsman to participate in the greatest event in their country and hopefully from there, in the world. With the Hollywoodbets Durban July just a few…
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Kommetdieding looking to join select company
Jack Milner Kommetdieding will be looking to become only the sixth horse to win back-to-back Hollywoodbets Durban Julys when he lines up at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday. The Harold Crawford and Michelle Rix-trained runner…
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Linebacker just needs luck, says Marshall
Jack Milner Trainer Vaughan Marshall is delighted with the way Linebacker has come ahead of tomorrow’s R5-million Hollywoodbets Durban July and is just hoping for one more element. “Everything is fine, all spot on.…
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