HOLLYWOODBETS DURBAN JULY FIRST ENTRIES

Sylvester
Platinum Member
Posts: 15483
Thanks: 2094

Re: HOLLYWOODBETS DURBAN JULY FIRST ENTRIES

2 days 6 hours ago

so this is the logic used to boot Choisinaada from the July.

3 of the 5 panel chose Choisinaada. Only one panel member rated Regulation higher than 19th.
Rated 15 points higher than regulation, however Regulation was Grade 3 placed and that was sufficient.
Regulation never been further 1900.

strange

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Elmo
Premium Member
Posts: 523
Thanks: 129

Re: HOLLYWOODBETS DURBAN JULY FIRST ENTRIES

2 days 6 hours ago

#916572

I remember the year Bold Silvano won the July ,the 4thplace horse ,think it was trained by Mike Azzir.Yes its name was Silver Ace I think.Cant remember if this horse won a race going into the July but placed in a group race after running about four times .There were lots of talk about how this horse got into the July but in the end ran a credible 4th.
This horse Regulation may yet prove that his inclusion works out well for the connections .
Definitely one for the short list ..
On another question does breeding ( past Group 1 winners) influence the panel in any way ?

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Dave Scott
Administrator
Posts: 44932
Thanks: 3830

Re: HOLLYWOODBETS DURBAN JULY FIRST ENTRIES

1 day 17 hours ago

#916573

What price would Choisinaada be if it was a runner?

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

zef
Elite Member
Posts: 1367
Thanks: 225

Re: HOLLYWOODBETS DURBAN JULY FIRST ENTRIES

1 day 16 hours ago

#916576

No 100/1 shots

Eldar Eldarov

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Bob Brogan
Topic Author
Administrator
Posts: 83753
Thanks: 6748

Re: HOLLYWOODBETS DURBAN JULY FIRST ENTRIES

1 day 15 hours ago

#916578

PRESS RELEASE

PRE-RACE VETERINARY INSPECTIONS FOR THE HOLLYWOODBETS DURBAN JULY -
RACE 7 - HOLLYWOODBETS GREYVILLE RACECOURSE - 4 JULY 2026

The National Horseracing Authority (NHA) confirms that all horses running in the 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban July will undergo mandatory pre-race veterinary inspections within 72 hours of the race.

These inspections form part of the NHA’s ongoing commitment to safeguarding equine welfare, maintaining the integrity of racing, and ensuring that all runners are fit to compete.

The inspections will be conducted by NHA veterinarians and will include a comprehensive assessment of each horse’s general health, soundness, and suitability to race.

Vee Moodley
Chief Executive

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Bob Brogan
Topic Author
Administrator
Posts: 83753
Thanks: 6748

Re: HOLLYWOODBETS DURBAN JULY FIRST ENTRIES

1 day 15 hours ago

#916579

Sylvester wrote:

so this is the logic used to boot Choisinaada from the July.

3 of the 5 panel chose Choisinaada. Only one panel member rated Regulation higher than 19th.
Rated 15 points higher than regulation, however Regulation was Grade 3 placed and that was sufficient.
Regulation never been further 1900.

strange

Did they leave the "owner" of the chart

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

zef
Elite Member
Posts: 1367
Thanks: 225

Re: HOLLYWOODBETS DURBAN JULY FIRST ENTRIES

1 day 15 hours ago

#916580

Will have to wait for some of the bigger priced runners to drift outwards. A dark horse for this years event is The Ultimate King and place value.

Eldar Eldarov

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Dazza
Elite Member
Posts: 1032
Thanks: 254

Re: HOLLYWOODBETS DURBAN JULY FIRST ENTRIES

1 day 15 hours ago - 1 day 15 hours ago

#916581

Viva's Liberte is an interesting one for me , Zackey prepared to do 53kg it must have some sort of chance IMO.

Last edit: 1 day 15 hours ago by Dazza.

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Dave Scott
Administrator
Posts: 44932
Thanks: 3830

Re: HOLLYWOODBETS DURBAN JULY FIRST ENTRIES

1 day 15 hours ago

#916582

DURBAN JULY FINAL FIELD FALLOUT

"What more does a horse have to do?" - Erico Verdonese

Rated 121, a seven-time winner from just 18 starts, victories over Grade 1 winners Fire Attack and Confederate, yet Choisaanada finds himself only a reserve for the Durban July.

Trainer Erico Verdonese didn't hold back: "I worked all my life to have a runner like this and this happens."

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

Frodo
Platinum Member
Posts: 13439
Thanks: 3354

Re: HOLLYWOODBETS DURBAN JULY FIRST ENTRIES

1 day 14 hours ago

#916584

Bob Brogan wrote:

Sylvester wrote:

so this is the logic used to boot Choisinaada from the July.

3 of the 5 panel chose Choisinaada. Only one panel member rated Regulation higher than 19th.
Rated 15 points higher than regulation, however Regulation was Grade 3 placed and that was sufficient.
Regulation never been further 1900.

strange

Did they leave the "owner" of the chart

In theory the owner does not matter, but yes I believe they made a cock-up of the 'final log' - as it stands, I think Regulation is a 'better' candidate for the final field (seeing that Zac Lloyd rides, will he finish 3rd

) than Choisaanada - but you can argue that opinion from all sides. What I believe 'they' messed up (the final field abjudicators) are that nowhere it is mentioned how the inconsistency between the 'final log' and the 'final field selected' is explained; imo it does not matter how the 'esteemed panel' got to the final field - but imo it does matter how the final field was selected as opposed to the 'final log'.

I also believe that - taking form into account, the best 'value' at 40/1 (definitely a selection to place) is The Ultimate King ....

The following user(s) said Thank You: zef

Please Log in or Create an account to join the conversation.

zef
Elite Member
Posts: 1367
Thanks: 225

Re: HOLLYWOODBETS DURBAN JULY FIRST ENTRIES

1 day 14 hours ago

#916585

Frodo wrote:

Bob Brogan wrote:

Sylvester wrote:

so this is the logic used to boot Choisinaada from the July.

3 of the 5 panel chose Choisinaada. Only one panel member rated Regulation higher than 19th.
Rated 15 points higher than regulation, however Regulation was Grade 3 placed and that was sufficient.
Regulation never been further 1900.

strange

Did they leave the "owner" of the chart

In theory the owner does not matter, but yes I believe they made a cock-up of the 'final log' - as it stands, I think Regulation is a 'better' candidate for the final field (seeing that Zac Lloyd rides, will he finish 3rd

) than Choisaanada - but you can argue that opinion from all sides. What I believe 'they' messed up (the final field abjudicators) are that nowhere it is mentioned how the inconsistency between the 'final log' and the 'final field selected' is explained; imo it does not matter how the 'esteemed panel' got to the final field - but imo it does matter how the final field was selected as opposed to the 'final log'.

I also believe that - taking form into account, the best 'value' at 40/1 (definitely a selection to place) is The Ultimate King ....

Legal Counsel for the places also.