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Saturday is July Handicap day. I have 3 runners on the day including one in the actual Durban July. Master Sabina is only my second runner ever in the July – which illustrates how hard it is to have a runner in the race, let alone a winner. It’s an honour to have a runner and given it is a handicap, he and all the horses in the race have an equal chance. He has already won the Summer Cup and owes me nothing, having won 8 races in his career and R2,3 million already in stakes. I would love him to be in the first 4 or 5 if he gets luck in running. And at Greyville in Durban you need luck. It’s a tight short track with lots of horses bumping each other and by the end of the race at least half of them won’t even have had a chance at a clear run through the traffic.
I have two other runners on the day. In Race 11 I have Captain Swarovski. That’s at 7:15pm on Saturday. He has won a few times and is a good sort – but perhaps a place bet, A race later, my last runner, in the last race of the day is Baritone. That’s Race 12 off at 7:55pm. Baritone is the 2nd best horse I have in training at the moment but this is a handicap and he will be carrying lots of weight. In his last race he was close behind the favourite the July Handicap, Black Arthur. Recently he has had breathing issues. If they return he has no chance, if they don’t he is a good place bet. I also have some runners in Gauteng at Turffontein on the day, but not at the July meeting in Durban where I will be.
Three years ago Do You Remember ran 3rd for me in the July and two years ago Master Sabina won a feature race on the day, but not the major race. Obviously, like all owners I dream of winning the July. If I can’t have that, then a winner in a small money race on the same day. 5th place in the July is worth more money than winning either of the other two races – and winning the July is worth R2,5 million with R800 000 for 2nd place. For 2 minutes at 4:20pm on Saturday that’s what I will be dreaming of – but I know my chances are only 1 in 18. The race will be live on SABC 3.
Posted by Michael de Broglio on Thursday 30-Jun-16
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Natasha said:
on Thursday 07-Jul-16 10:49 AM
Good LUCK ..The best Horse will WIN
Melissa said:
on Friday 01-Jul-16 04:16 PM
Good luck and all the best!!!
Brenda vd Bergh said:
on Friday 01-Jul-16 01:43 PM
I am not very big on gambling, but the Durban July gets quite a few people excited and a lot of bets are placed by people who dont usually bet on horses. I will definitely be placing my bet tomorrow and take that chance.
I will be holding thumbs for Master Sabina, hoping that he has a good run, and who knows maybe a win!
Bianca said:
on Friday 01-Jul-16 08:17 AM
Sounds like a tough challenge for Master Sabina but I am sure he will do you proud as he usually does! All the best to you and your horses on the big day!
Sally said:
on Friday 01-Jul-16 07:50 AM
Good luck to all the horses
Liesl said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 04:45 PM
Best of luck for Saturday. I'm sure your horses are well prepared by their trainers and are ready to give their best on Saturday
Nicky said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 04:41 PM
I try to watch the watch Durban July every year just for the fashion though, because I have no clue about what goes on in horse racing. This year I will, however, watch for the racing as well and try to gain some knowledge before the race and who knows I may even place a bet or two. Good luck!
Michelle said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 03:23 PM
Please let us know how your horses did after the weekend. Enjoy the event further as well. Goodluck to your horses
zanell said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 01:56 PM
I hope all 3 horses will make you really proud. Holding thumbs for all of them. I would love to go and watch this one day.
Kaylee said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 01:55 PM
Best of luck to you Michael
Jolene said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 12:56 PM
In fact one journalist wrote of my runner, "if you back this one it will be your fault and become your problem" - a clever play on my advertising slogan.
Hahaha this is so funny, at least you know your ads work! Best of luck, hopefully you can proof this journalist wrong!
Leonie said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 12:50 PM
I have every confidence that the De Broglio horses will perform Superbly, just as the DeBroglio Attorneys team are!. Go get them Master Sabina !. Good Luck to all of you.
Leonie said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 12:50 PM
I have every confidence that the De Broglio horses will perform Superbly, just as the DeBroglio Attorneys team are!. Go get them Master Sabina !. Good Luck to all of you.
Tamaryn said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 12:40 PM
Very exciting and cannot wait for the outcome! Good luck to all three, but especially to Master Sabina- run like the wind!
lucretia said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 12:22 PM
Wishing you and your 3 runners all the best in their respective races. Missed out on Master Sabina's last win, wont do that again :-)
Sue said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 12:11 PM
Wishing all the De Broglio horses special luck for the July. We will all be watching and supporting them in spirit!
Prishani said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 11:18 AM
This is so exciting and a huge honour, I am sure that just having a horse in the race is such a wonderful accomplishment. I can only imagine what winning the actual race would be like! Best of luck!
Juliet said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 10:21 AM
A 1 in 18 chance of winning R2.5 million are pretty good odds when you compare this to the national lotto of a 1 in 50 million chance! So Good Luck on Saturday you have a good chance!
Johann said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 10:20 AM
What a strong field. I really fancy French Navy for a win but he is carrying top weight. Never discount Striker Strydom - he has a knack of causing upsets on big days. I did include Master Sabina in a trifecta bet so let us hope he comes through. Lastly, a horse that really looks good is 'It's my turn'.
henrietta said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 10:17 AM
I have to agree with most, it's certainly a privilege to have your horse take part in the Durban July which anyone would be proud of . And who knows, luck might be on your side and your horse could be the 1 out of 18. All the best of luck and have fun.
Lourien said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 10:08 AM
All the training that goes into such a race and having one of your horses run in the Durban July is truly amazing and must be a great experience, I will certainly be watching the race, and lets hope Master Sabina will be in the top 5. Good luck to all the horses...
Ashleigh said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 09:51 AM
Goodluck and all the best. I hope that this time your dream will come true.
Chanika said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 09:44 AM
It must be such an honour to have horses running in the Durban July. Good luck holding thumbs.
Catherine said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 09:43 AM
It must take a lot of work to train horses and hard work coupled with luck especially at the July handicap pays off.
Joyce said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 09:33 AM
Good Luck and All the Best on Saturday!
daria said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 09:30 AM
Best of Luck for this year and may the best horse win!!
Mathilda said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 09:29 AM
Wow what an honour it must be to have a horse running in the Durban July!
Ill definitely be watching on Saturday and cheering for Master Sabina!
Best of luck to you Michael!
Cornelie said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 09:08 AM
Best of luck to all three horses, ill be watching on Saturday.
Suzanne said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 09:04 AM
That is awesome. It is extremely hard work and takes a lot of dedication. I will be watching and wish you the best of luck!
helen said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 08:56 AM
I wish good luck to all your horses Michael. I will watch tomorrow and support with all my heart!
Thabitha said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 08:51 AM
Keep on dreaming one day your dream will come true and good luck to you and your horses on Saturday.
Nina said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 08:51 AM
Best of luck to all the horses!
Nina said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 08:51 AM
Best of luck to all the horses!
Charlotte Harding said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 08:50 AM
I will most certainly be watching the races on Saturday! I'm holding thumbs for Master Sabina.
Alexis said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 08:44 AM
Good luck, must be an awesome feeling to have horses in the race in the first place. May not be the big one, but will get there. I met a guys once in hospital whom said that the one horse you had was brilliant (not the ones listed above, i cant remember who). He was into horses and i think helped train them or something. Good luck and congrats on being in the July in the first place
Sarah said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 08:43 AM
A horse gallops with his lungs, preservers with his heart and wins with character. All the best and may the best horse win.
Daniella said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 08:42 AM
Should be really exciting for you , May the best horse win !!
Melissa P said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 08:18 AM
I will most defenitly be watching. I don't have any knowledge of horse racing but I will be supporting all the De Broglio horses. Good luck to you and your horses. May the best horse win.
Brenda Du Toit said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 08:16 AM
The best horse does not always win the race but does the best for his master. GOOD LUCK and enjoy it.
Clare said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 08:12 AM
Good Luck and I wish you the best, Ask me to show you poetry in motion and I will show you a horse.
Angelique P said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 07:58 AM
This is very exciting. I know it takes lots of work and effort to train horses.
I studied Equine Science and have some knowledge of horses.
I dont think people know how many hours of training are put into these horses and how much money it cost to get the horse to even be in the Durban July. But I think its all worth it when your horse performed the way that you hoped.
I will definitely be watching the race this weekend.
Good luck to you and your horses. I know that hard work will pay off.
Melissa said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 07:41 AM
Good luck may the best horse win, I'm holding thumbs for all of them.
Sandra said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 07:39 AM
I have never been at a horse racing event, and I don't have a lot of knowledge on the topic to comment thereof. But good luck to all the participants and may the best horse win
david said:
on Thursday 30-Jun-16 07:26 AM
Michael, as my special treat, tell me who master sabina's biggest competition is, and i'll bet on them!!!
you know mine is the 'bet of death'
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!
