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SOUTH AFRICA: Surprise Omissions From Durban July Field
There was elation and disappointment when the Vodacom Durban July final field and draw was announced at Greyville although the only real surprise was that champion trainer Mike de Kock will not have a runner.
SOUTH AFRICA: Anxious Wait With July Favourite
Trainer Mike de Kock and jockey Anthony Delpech are waiting anxiously to hear how Saturday’s G1 Daily News 2000 winner Vercingetorix has been interpreted by the handicappers heading into the Vodacom Durban July.
SOUTH AFRICA: Grade 1 Double for Silvano
After the running of the R1 500 000, Grade 1 Daily News 2000, at level weights, over 2000m at Greyville on Saturday, there are more questions than answers, with four three-year-olds crossing the line in a blanket finish.
SOUTH AFRICA: De Kock Trio Tackle Daily News
Champion trainer Mike de Kock believes Saturday's G1 Daily News 2000 at Greyville is not a two-horse race between his leading entry Vercingetorix and and Derby winner Capetown Noir.
