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A year ago I had a runner in the July Handicap and who, according to the experts had no chance, and she ran third. Do You Remember is currently in the UK on the way to Australia. The July Handicap takes place tomorrow in Durban and unfortunately this time I do not have a runner, even though Master Sabina came second in the Summer Cup and he has been made the third reserve for the July Handicap meaning he will not get a run and these three horses don’t take part in the race – which is unlikely. If the July field had been 20 horses as it is every year except this year when there are 16 only, he would also have made the field.
For the July Handicap I am expecting one of the horses trained by Geoff Woodruff to win and I think it is going to be between Louis the King, who won the Triple Crown and Rake’s Chestnut. Of course, it is a handicap, so in theory every horse has an equal chance and it gets down to luck in running. The third race of the day takes place at 12:55 and that is commonly known as the consolation July because they run it over the same distance as the July Handicap, with the horses who never got into the July, and that is the race that Master Sabina will take part in. You can end up in a situation where your horse wins that race, and at a time faster than the July Handicap, and instead of winning the first prize in the July of R2,1 million, you have the fastest horse of the day but in the wrong race and only win R312 000,00 for first prize. On the plus side, the first prize in the consolation July is equivalent in terms of stake money to third in the July Handicap and second place in the consolation race pays out a little bit more than fifth place in the July Handicap itself, so while it is not a prestigious race, the money is not too bad. Master Sabina has a good draw in the race, he has a top jockey in Anton Marcus and I think he is better than his current rating meaning he is well handicapped and if he is in a running mood I might finally get a winner on July day. I really do think his second in the Summer Cup was good enough to be in the July and I am terribly disappointed that he is not running in the race.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Friday 04-Jul-14
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Anna said:
on Friday 04-Jul-14 04:27 PM
Best of luck to Master Sabina.
The atmosphere at the Durban July is always electric, fun and expectant. It's entertaining to see how everyone dresses up according to the theme and this year's theme of the Movies is certain to bring out the creativity in some of our well known and soon to be discovered dress designers. As a plus, Michael, there's always plenty of skin on show by plenty of pretty young girls.
Here's hoping you come home with a pocket full of cash :-)
Joyce said:
on Friday 04-Jul-14 04:21 PM
Good luck to Master Sabina!
Sinead said:
on Friday 04-Jul-14 12:46 PM
I would have liked to go to the July this year. Maybe next time... The horses always remind me of my grandfather.
Jade said:
on Friday 04-Jul-14 12:30 PM
I am sorry to hear that Master Sabina will not be participating in the Durban July Handicap, however, I am sure he will do you proud in the consolation race. It sounds as if he has been quite successful of late what with his second at the Summer Cup.
Sarah said:
on Friday 04-Jul-14 12:29 PM
Good Luck Master Sabina
Elektra said:
on Friday 04-Jul-14 10:32 AM
It's a pitty Master Sabina did not make it into the July, but Good Luck,and may the odds be forever in your favour.
Sorea said:
on Friday 04-Jul-14 09:51 AM
Good luck to Master Sabina.
Lucretia said:
on Friday 04-Jul-14 08:56 AM
Good luck with Master Sabina tomorrow Michael lets hope he makes you proud.
Johannesburg based attorney specializing in personal injury matters including Road Accident Fund claims and medical negligence matters. My interests include golf, reading and the internet and the way it is constantly developing. I have a passion for life and a desire for less stress!
