The first local race meeting of this week will take place at Turffontein on Tuesday 21st July, let’s take a look at what’s in store for racing punters in the coming days including Gold Cup Day at Greyville on Sunday.
Sunday’s 10 race card at Greyville marks the finale of Champions season in KZN and here is a more detailed look at the card.
Race 1 is a listed contest over 1600m including the likes of Zeitz and Isivivane who ran in the Durban July earlier this month.
Races 2 and 3 are Grade 2 features are for the 2yo’s over 1200m whilst Races 4 and 5 see many of the best juveniles going over the mile.
Race 6 is The Mercury Sprint where the line up includes Buffalo Storm Cody and Questioning.
Race 7 is the Gold Cup and Justin Snaith saddles 3 runners including Ahead of the Facts, Magic Verse and Native Ruler.
Race 8 is the Grade 1 Champions Cup over 1800m and the field of 8 includes The Real Prince, Gladatorian, Dave The King, See It Again and Eight on Eighteen.
Race 9 is Grade 2 contest for fillies and mares over 2000m with ECP raider Anotherdanceforme part of a 13 strong field.
Race 10 is the final contest and it’s a competitive looking 1000m listed handicap.
We will have an in depth preview of all the races on Gold Cup Day later this week.
South African Horse Racing Schedule Week Commencing 20th July
Monday 13h July – no local racing
Tuesday 21st July - Turffontein
Wednesday 22nd July – Scottsville
Thursday 23rd July – Vaal
Friday 24th July – Fairview
Saturday 25th July – Durbanville and Turffontein
Sunday 26th July – Greyville (Gold Cup Day)
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