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FILE PICTURE: Horse come out of the starting blocks during a race at the Greyville Racecourse in Durban 05 July 2014. Picture: Refilwe Modise
Race Video:
Click here to watch a video of the race between Wylie Hall and Legislate.
Read more:
Legislate ‘could have won by a length’ – Fourie
RACE 12 results:
1st 13 Same Jurisdiction
2nd 2 Beckedorf
3rd 6 Shine Like A Star
4th 5 Man From Milan
RACE 11 results:
1st 5 Virgo’s Babe
2nd 2 Darkness
3rd 3 Diamond King (NZ)
4th 1 Crescendo
RACE 10 results:
1st 4 Mr Whatever
2nd 5 Schiffer
3rd 8 Eddie Sweat
4th 11 Guantanamera
RACE 9 results:
1st 1 Beach Beauty
2nd 2 Hammie’s Hooker
3rd 9 Arcetri Pink (Aus)
4th 8 Maybe Yes
High drama at Greyville
Read more: Legislate takes Durban July crown
RACE 8 results:
1st 5 Lockheed Jetstar
2nd 2 One Cool Dude
3rd 4 Ottimo (Aus)
4th 7 Chestnut’s Rocket
President Jacob Zuma on hand for the trophy presentation. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
RACE 7 results:
1st 9 Legislate (Win 7,40 / Place 1,80)
2nd 5 Wylie Hall (Aus) (Place 4,30)
3rd 16 Futura (Place 2,50)
4th 3 Tellina (Place 4,40)
5th 15 In The Fast Lane (3,70)
The connections of Wylie Hall will be bitterly disappointed but that's racing. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
Objection upheld! Legislate the winner of this year's #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
Both jockeys will be called in to plead their case. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
The last time there was a delay to decide the winner was the deadbeat between Pocket Power and Dancer's Daughter in 2008 #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
It's horseracing's version of asking the TMO or third umpire to make a decision. #DurbanJuly. – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
Now we wait for the all clear from the judges. Hold onto your tickets folks. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
Jockey Richard Fourie has lodged an objection citing interference from the 300m mark. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
Objection launched. #DurbanJuly
— The Citizen News (@TheCitizen_News) July 5, 2014
The muted celebration from MJ Byleveld could be a telltale sign here. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
That's a bit of an upset. There might be an objection here!! #durbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
Wylie Hall and Legislate fight it out and it's the latter who gets in front at the line. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
The lack of means that it will become a bunch sprint as they come out the final bend with 400m to go #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
Legislate heads affairs but there's no pace. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
Horse drawn wide will look to get cover in the first 600m of the journey #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
And awwwaayyyy they go!! #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
All 16 runners lined up.
T-Minus 5 minutes to #DurbanJuly racing glory.
— The Citizen News (@TheCitizen_News) July 5, 2014
Latest odds
Louis the King (10) is a 7/2 favourite. Rake’s Chestnut (11) is 11/2 and Legislate (9) at 65/10.
Quartet pool is sitting at over R8 million.
Ready for the Vodacom Durban July? Place your bets: ‘Record pool for Vodacom Durban July‘
A group of young men make their selection ahead of the first race at the Greyville Racecourse ahead of the 2014 Vodacom Durban July in Durban 05 July 2014. Picture: Refilwe Modise
16 – Futura. The bottom weight in this year's field and in with a chance. Glen Hatt rides for Brett Crawford. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
15 – In The Fast Lane. Justin Snaith's second entrant. Will be piloted by Gerrit van Niekerk who came ever so close in 2012. #DurbanJuly – ^
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
14 – Captain America. Regarded as a shrewd choice by some. Will be ridden by Sean Cormack for the Brett Crawford yard. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
13 – Jet Belle. Muzi Yeni rides for the Glen Kotzen yard. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
12 – Halve the Deficit. The second of trainer Sean Tarry's entrants. Pierre Strydom, winning jockey in 2012, rides. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
11 – Rake's Chestnut. The third of Geoff Woodruff's entrants. Piloted by Anton Marcus and fancied by punters. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
10 – Louis The King has topped the betting boards over the last few weeks. Kevin Shea rides for Geoff Woodruff. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
9 – Legislate. Considered a top contender. Will be ridden by Richard Fourie and trained by Justin Snaith. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
8 – Cherry On Top. Piloted by Weiching Marwing and prepared by Ormond Ferraris #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
7 – Punta Arenas. Stan Elley trains and Stuart Randolph rides. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
6 – Espumanti. Jockey Anthony Delpech is looking to win this race for a record fifth time. Trained by Mike de Kock #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
5 – Wylie Hall. MJ Byleveld up for the Weiho Marwing stable. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
4 – Whiteline Fever. One of two runners from the Sean Tarry Stable. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
3 – Tellina. Gavin Lerena rides for the Geoff Woodruff stable. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
2 – CapeTown Noir. Ridden by Karl Neisius and trained by Dean Kannemeyer.#DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
1- King of Pain. Ridden by Bernard Fayd'herbe and trained by Joey Ramsden. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
The main race on the day is off at 16.20. Here's your #DurbanJuly field…. – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
RACE 6 results:
1st 1 Afrikaburn
2nd 14 One Fine Day
3rd 8 Harry’s Son (Aus)
4th 3 Anjaal (Aus)
Gallery updated
New photos from the July have just been uploaded.
Click here to have a look: Vodacom Durban July 2014 In Pictures
Kurt Grunewald
Learn more about the man who makes the Vodacom Durban July go off without a hitch:
The cameras will click as the winning horse crosses the line and will document the beaming smiles of the winning jockey and the connections.
Greyville racecourse’s track manager Kurt Grunewald poses for a picture on the newly constructed Polytrack ahead of the Durban July. The Polytrack is a synthetic race surface which provides for more control on turf conditions for riding and is being introduced for the first time at this year’s Durban July race. Picture: Refilwe Modise
But one of the unsung heroes of the day will remain out of the spotlight and instead of being near the winners enclosure, track manager at Greville Racecourse, Kurt Grunewald will linger near his office in the grandstand.
Piere Strydom
FILE PICTURE: South African champion jockey Piere Strydom.
Read more on what Citizen columnist Piere Strydom has to say on today’s Vodacom Durban July:
If Legislate can overcome wide draw he could be the right one
RACE 5 results:
1st 3 Bilateral
2nd 1 Alboran Sea (Aus)
3rd 11 Pine Princess
4th 6 Flame Cat (Aus)
The wind has picked up here at Greyville. Rain has been forecast but only for later so the #durbanjuly itself should be safe. – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
There is a new South African record Pick Six pool of over R13-million. Six winners in consecutive races required. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
RACE 4 results:
1st 1 Hot Ticket
2nd 10 Wavin’ Flag
3rd 9 Wild One
4th 7 Canterbury Tale
RACE 3 results:
1st 4 Master Sabina
2nd 13 Alexander
3rd 3 Gold Onyx (NZ)
4th 8 Gone Baby Gone
RACE 2 results:
1st 1 Isobar
2nd 6 Tuscan (Arg)
3rd 9 Albert
4th 8 Money Doesnt Count
RACE 1 results:
1st 9 Resolution
2nd 7 Tip Toe
3rd 4 Masked Lady
4th 3 Paschal Moon
And they're off in the first of today's 12 races on the #DurbanJuly card. – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
Horse power. #DurbanJuly pic.twitter.com/2zyXBsyslo – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
Runners for the first race are bing saddled and will enter the parade ring in a few minutes. #DurbanJuly pic.twitter.com/vDWO8TVlT1 – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
Very cool sculpture commissioned by the headline sponsor @Vodacom. Made completely from old cellphones #DurbanJuly pic.twitter.com/BJUnQmqesb –
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
These are going to take a pounding today. #DurbanJuly pic.twitter.com/mX44cd9A22 – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
A crowd of about 3 000 people witnessed the first running back in 1897. This year 55 000 spectators are expected to attend. #DurbanJuly – ^N
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
Random #DurbanJuly factoid. Only six grey horses have ever won this race. The only grey in this year's race is King of Pain. – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
There's already a buzz around Greyville and the gates aren't even open yet. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
Horses for the first few races have already arrived off the float from the various training centres. #DurbanJuly pic.twitter.com/3FdD4eLRwu – ^N
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
It's traditionally been run on the first Saturday of July every year except in 2010 when making way for the World Cup. #DurbanJuly – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
The #DurbanJuly was first run in 1897. The Grade One contest has a stake of R3.5-million. Enough of an incentive I'd say – ^NG
— The_Citizen_Reporter (@CitiReporter) July 5, 2014
