A profile of Hollywoodbets Durban July runner Native Ruler. This Justin Snaith-trained gelding gets the services of top jockey Keagan de Melo on Saturday
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10) NATIVE RULER
There are certain jockey and trainer combinations that you simply cannot ignore – Keagan de Melo and Justin Snaith represent one such pairing. NATIVE RULER – like GLADATORIAN – returns for another shot at the Hollywoodbets Durban July. He finished just under four lengths back of the winner last year, but impressed in his most recent outing by landing the Grade 3 Lucky Fish Winter Stakes over 2400m.
Jockey: Keagan de Melo
Trainer: Justin Snaith
Owner: Greg & Gina Bortz, Mr T Gujadhur & Mr R M Sewgoolam
Breeder: Maine Chance & Coolmore Partnership
Sire: Vercingetorix
Dam: Pine Princess by Captain Al
Age: 4
Colour: Chestnut
Sex: Gelding
Merit Rating: 121
Weight: 58.5
Draw: 10
Career Record: 15 runs (3 wins, 5 places)
Stakes Won: R787 400
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 5 (1 win, 0 places)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 1
Notable Runs:
1st in the 2026 Lucky Fish Winter Stakes (Gr 3) 2400m
3rd in the 2025 City of Cape Town Politician Stakes (Gr 3) 1800m
Winning Form Comments: Best MR:123. Won the Grade 3 Lucky Fish Winter Stakes. Top jockey booking
Approximate Odds 16/1 Bet Here
Odds are subject to change.
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