Durban – The outcome of the Grade 3 Hollywoodbets Dolphins Cup Trial over 1800m at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Saturday and the Grade 3 4Racing Jubilee Stakes over 1800m at Turffontein on Sunday resulted in their respective winners, Madison Valley and Immediate Edge, being promoted into the top twenty on the 2nd Hollywoodbets Durban July Log as issued by Race Coast earlier today. On My Honour who was an eye-catching third in the Cup Trial is another new introduction at 16, while the East Cape star My Best Shot, who reeled off his sixth consecutive victory at Fairview on Friday, finds himself at 17.

Sail The Seas, Cousin Casey, Fiery Pegasus, Spumante Dolce, Wild Intent and Pacaya all featured when the first log was published on 14 May, but were subsequently scratched, paving the way for others to make the cut. From the first to the second log there has been very little movement in the top half of the field, with Eight On Eighteen, Oriental Charm, See It Again and Royal Victory occupying the top four positions.

At the time of yesterday’s second declarations, 29 horses remained in contention for a berth in the final field for the Hollywoodbets Durban July on Saturday 5 July. The top twenty are listed below in order of preference, with the balance listed in alphabetical order. Final supplementary entries close on Tuesday 17 June after which the weights will be published by the National Horseracing Authority.

Final declarations fall due on Monday 23 June and the field of eighteen runners, with two reserves, will be revealed on Tuesday 24 June when the draw for barrier positions will also take place. The traditional “July” public gallops will take place at Hollywoodbets Greyville on Thursday 26 June, commencing at 07:00 and all are welcome to attend.

Hollywoodbets DURBAN JULY (Grade 1)

Log as at 10 June 2025

1. EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN (3C) Justin Snaith 129
2. ORIENTAL CHARM (4C) James Crawford 127
3. SEE IT AGAIN (5G) Michael Roberts 127
4. ROYAL VICTORY (5G) Nathan Kotzen 125
5. CONFEDERATE (3G) Fabian Habib 118
6. GLADATORIAN (5G) Stuart Ferrie 127
7. PURPLE PITCHER (4C) Robyn Klaasen 122
8. ATTICUS FINCH (5G) Alec Laird 121
9. SELUKWE (5G) Andre Nel 111
10. THE REAL PRINCE (4G) Dean Kannemeyer 120
11. OKAVANGO (3G) Justin Snaith 120
12. NATIVE RULER (3G) Justin Snaith 119
13. LEGEND OF ARTHUR (3C) Sean Tarry 117
14. IMMEDIATE EDGE (3G) Mike / Mathew de Kock 108
15. MADISON VALLEY (4G) Frank Robinson 115
16. ON MY HONOUR (3G) Glen Kotzen 116
17. MY BEST SHOT (3G) Alan Greeff 116
18. FUTURE SWING (5G) Justin Snaith 117
19. MUCHO DINERO (5G) Justin Snaith 115
20. POMODORO’S JET (6G) James Crawford 118

Next 9 in Alphabetical Order

BEATING WINGS (4F) Stuart Pettigrew 113
HOLDING THUMBS (4G) Glen Kotzen 107
JOY AND PEACE (4F) Alan Greeff 110
LITIGATION (6G) Sean Tarry 113
MAGIC VERSE (4G) Justin Snaith 113
RAINBOW LORIKEET (4F) Candice Bass-Robinson 111
SON OF RAJ (5G) Tony Peter 119
THE EQUATOR (IRE) (4C) Tony Peter 110
THUNEE PLAYA (4C) Mano Pandaram 104

Final Supp Entries:11:00 Tuesday 17 June 2025
Weights Published:Tuesday 17 June 2025
Final Declaration:11:00 Monday 23 June 2025
Final Field and Draw Announcement: Tuesday 24 June 2025
Gallops: Thursday 26 June 2025