Durban July Log

lotters wrote: Nice listening to Justin last night. He made a case for Elusive Silvas below par run and warned not to write this off for the big one . Black Arthurs comments was interesting . He seemed very excited here and when seeing him work in the mornings was hoping the july would be run within days. This tells me that the gelding must be showing them excellent work and I see now 10 s in betting. Justin said that Delpech had not committed yet so lets see if Black Arthur has impressed him enough to secure the ride for the big one .

Frodo wrote: Delpech has been declared to ride Bela Bela in the Gold Challenge and Black Arthur in the Cup Trial (seemingly deserting Elusive Silva) - this could prove significant, as BA will have to win this to get into the July - seeing that on the current log he is not in the top 25 :ohmy:

Mini Tycoon wrote: Black Arthur isn't on the log, and about 12 of the 14 semi/guaranteed places look to be taken. How is this horse even in the betting? Last 3 runs were 5th/9, 7th/8 and 10th/14 just behind Baritone who also can't get in.

Elusive Silva got 2kgs and a beating from Mr Winsome in 3rd all behind Ten Gun Salute in the BW1900, so how does that get in?

Ten Gun was 100 and Elusive Silva 99, Ten Gun is 106 and Elusive still 99. You have to say that 3kgs is just punishing for a golden ticket to get in, wow.