Champion Season 2017
Apr 30 [Sun] Poinsettia Stakes (Gr 3)
June 18 [Sun] Track & Ball “Derby” (Gr 3)
May 7 [Sun] Daisy Guineas (Gr 2)
June 18 [Sun] Track & Ball “Oaks” (Gr 3)
May 7 [Sun] Independent On Saturday Drill Hall Stakes (Gr 2)
June 25 [Sun] KZN Breeders Million Mile (NB)
May 7 [Sun] Daisy Fillies Guineas (Gr 2)
July 1
[Sat]
Vodacom Durban July (Gr 1)
May 19 [Fri]
Betting World 1900 (Gr 2)
July 1
[Sat]
Jonsson Workwear Garden Province Stakes (Gr 1)
May 27 [Sat]
Tsogo Sun Sprint (Gr 1)
July 1
[Sat]
Golden Horseshoe (Gr 2)
May 27 [Sat]
Tsogo Sun Gold Medallion (Gr 1)
July 1
[Sat]
Golden Slipper (Gr 2)
May 27 [Sat]
Allan Robertson Championship (Gr 1)
July 1
[Sat]
KZN Yearling Sale Million (NB)
May 27 [Sat]
South African Fillies Sprint (Gr 1)
July 15 [Sat]
Mercury Sprint (Gr 1)
June 3 [Sat]
Daily News 2000 (Gr 1)
July 29 [Sat]
eLAN Gold Cup (Gr 3)
June 3 [Sat]
Woolavington 2000 (Gr 1)
July 29 [Sat]
Champions Cup (Gr 1)
June 10 [Sat]
Rising Sun Gold Challenge (Gr 1)
July 29 [Sat]
Premiers Champion Stakes (Gr 1)
June 16 [Fri]
Post Merchants (Gr 2)
July 29 [Sat]
Thekwini Stakes (Gr 1)
2017 KZN Feature Race Programme
April 2017 DATE
DAY VENUE
RACE
GR
DIST STAKE (ZAR) AGE/SEX
2-Apr
Sun Scot I
KwaZulu-Natal Stakes
L
1000
150 000 F & M
Conditions
Sentinel Stakes
NB
1000
150 000 2 y o
Set Weights
Byerley Turk
3
1400
250 000 3 y o
Set Weights
Umzimkhulu Stakes
3
1400
250 000 3 y o Fill
Set Weights
The Sledgehammer
L
1800
150 000 Open
Conditions
The Scarlet Lady
L
1800
150 000 F & M
Conditions
Highland Night Cup
NB
2400
120 000 Open
Conditions
Poinsettia Stakes
3
1200
250 000 F & M
WFA + Penalties
Godolphin Barb Stakes
3
1100
200 000 2 y o
Strelitzia Stakes
3
1100
200 000 2 y o Fill
In Full Flight Handicap
L
1100
150 000 Open
9-Apr
Sun Grey T
23-Apr Sun Grey T
30-Apr Sun Scot I
RACE COND
Set Weights Set Weights MR Handicap
May 2017 DATE
DAY VENUE
RACE
GR
DIST STAKE (ZAR) AGE/SEX
7-May
Sun Grey T
Daisy Guineas
2
1600
600 000 3 y o
Level Weights
Independent On Saturday Drill Hall Stakes 2
1400
500 000 Open
WFA + Penalties
Daisy Fillies Guineas
2
1600
500 000 3 y o Fill
Betting World 1900
2
1900
500 000 Open
KRA East Coast Cup
L
2000
150 000 F & M
Conditions
Tsogo Sun Sprint
1
1200 1 000 000 Open
MR Handicap
South African Fillies Sprint
1
1200
750 000 F & M
Tsogo Sun Gold Medallion
1
1200
750 000 2 y o
Level Weights
Allan Robertson Championship
1
1200
750 000 2 y o Fill
Level Weights
19-May Fri
Grey T/N
27-May Sat Scot I
KEY: T - TURF • T/N - TURF/NIGHT • P/T/D/N - POLYTRACK/TURF/DAY/NIGHT
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RACE COND
Level Weights Conditions
WFA
June 2017 DATE 3-Jun
10-Jun
*16-Jun 18-Jun 25-Jun
DAY VENUE RACE Sat Grey P/T/D/N Daily News 2000 Woolavington 2000 Lonsdale Stirrup Cup Sat Grey T Rising Sun Gold Challenge Tibouchina Stakes Cup Trial Gatecrasher Stakes Devon Air Stakes Durban Dash KZN Winter Challenge 1200m KZN Winter Challenge 1600m KZN Winter Challenge 2000m Fri Grey P/T/N Post Merchants Sun Scot I Track And Ball “Derby” Track And Ball “Oaks” Sun Grey P/T KZN Breeders Million Mile KZN Breeders 1200 KZN Breeders F&M 1200 KZN Breeders 1600 KZN Breeders F&M 1600 KZN Breeders 1900 KZN Breeders Juvenile Plate KZN Breeders Fillies Juvenile Plate KZN Breeders Final
Poly Poly Poly Poly Poly Poly Poly
GR 1 1 3 1 2 3 L L NB NB NB NB 2 3 3 NB NB NB NB NB NB NB NB NB
DIST 2000 2000 2400 1600 1400 1800 1400 1400 1100 1200 1600 2000 1200 2400 2400 1600 1200 1200 1600 1600 1900 1200 1200 1400
STAKE (ZAR) 2 000 000 1 000 000 300 000 1 000 000 400 000 300 000 150 000 150 000 150 000 200 000 200 000 200 000 400 000 300 000 300 000 1 000 000 200 000 200 000 200 000 200 000 200 000 200 000 200 000 200 000
AGE/SEX 3yo 3 y o Fill Open Open F&M Open 2yo 2 y o Fill 3yo Open Open Open Open Open F&M Open Open F&M Open F&M Open 2yo 2 y o Fill Open
RACE COND Level Weights Level Weights MR Race WFA WFA + Penalties MR Handicap Set Weights Set Weights Conditions MR Handicap MR Handicap MR Handicap Conditions WFA + Penalties WFA + Penalties Conds Kznbr Conds Kznbr Conds Kznbr Conds Kznbr Conds Kznbr Conds Kznbr Conds Kznbr LW Conds Kznbr LW Conds Kznbr
GR 1 1 2 2 3 3 L NB NB 1 L NB 3 1 1 1 2 3 3 L L
DIST 2200 1600 1400 1400 2200 3000 1600 1200 1300 1200 1600 2400 3200 1800 1600 1600 2000 1200 1200 1000 1600
STAKE (ZAR) 4 250 000 1 000 000 600 000 600 000 500 000 500 000 150 000 120 000 1 000 000 800 000 150 000 150 000 1 250 000 1 000 000 750 000 750 000 400 000 300 000 300 000 150 000 150 000
AGE/SEX RACE COND Open MR Conditions F&M WFA 2yo Level Weights 2 y o Fill Level Weights Open MR Handicap Open Conditions Open MR Handicap 3yo Conditions 2yo Level Weights Open WFA
July 2017 DATE 1-Jul
15-Jul
29-Jul
DAY VENUE RACE Sat Grey P/T/D/N Vodacom Durban July Garden Province Stakes Golden Horseshoe Golden Slipper Betting World 2200 Gold Vase Thukela Handicap Ethekwini Sprint KZN Yearling Sale Million Sat Grey P/T Mercury Sprint Off To Stud Stakes Queen Palm Stakes Sat Grey P/T/D/N eLan Gold Cup Champions Cup Premiers Champion Stakes Thekwini Stakes Gold Bracelet Umkhomazi Stakes The Debutante Umngeni Handicap The Darley Arabian
Poly
Poly
Poly Poly
4 yo+F&M 4 yr+ Conditions
F&M Open Open 2yo 2 y o Fill F&M 2yo 2 y o Fill Open Open
Conditions MR Race Conditions Level Weights Level Weights WFA + Penalties
Set Weights Set Weights MR Handicap MR Handicap
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2017 KZN Feature Race Programme By Age and Gender KZN FEATURES - April to July 2017 (Open Races) 2-YEAR-OLDS
SPR
GR STAKE (ZAR) TYPE
DATE
VEN
Sentinel Stakes
1000
NB
150 000 Set Weights
2-Apr
Scot I
Godolphin Barb Stakes
1100
3
200 000 Set Weights
30-Apr
Scot I
Tsogo Sun Gold Medallion
1200
1
750 000 Level Weights
27-May Scot I
L
150 000 Set Weights
10-Jun
NB
200 000 Conds Kznbreds
25-Jun Grey P
600 000 Level Weights
1-Jul
Gatecrasher Stakes KZN Breeders Juvenile Plate
INT
1400 1400
2
1300
Premiers Champion Stakes
NB 1600
Umkhomazi Stakes
1200
3-YEAR-OLDS
SPR
MILE
Byerley Turk
1400
Daisy Guineas
1600
Daily News 2000
INT
1100
OLDER HORSES
SPR
MILE
INT
Highland Night Cup
2400 1100
IOS Drill Hall Stakes
1400
Betting World 1900
1900 1200
Lonsdale Stirrup Cup
2400
Rising Sun Gold Challenge
1600
Cup Trial KZN Winter Challenge 1200m
1200 1600
KZN Winter Challenge 2000m
2000 1200
Track And Ball “Derby”
2400
KZN Breeders Million Mile (3 yo+) KZN Breeders 1200 KZN Breeders 1600
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Grey Grey
750 000 Level Weights
29-Jul
Grey
3
300 000 Set Weights
29-Jul
Grey
GR STAKE (ZAR) TYPE
DATE
VEN
3
250 000 Set Weights
9-Apr
Grey
2
600 000 Level Weights
7-May
Grey
1
2 000 000 Level Weights
3-Jun
Grey
150 000 Conditions
10-Jun
Grey
GR STAKE (ZAR) TYPE
DATE
VEN
L
150 000 Conditions
23-Apr
Grey
NB
120 000 Conditions
23-Apr
Grey
L
150 000 MR Handicap
30-Apr
Scot I
2
500 000 WFA + Penalties 7-May
Grey
2
500 000 Conditions
19-May Grey N
1
1 000 000 MR Handicap
27-May Scot I
3 1
1800
KZN Winter Challenge 1600m Post Merchants
EXT
1800
1 000 000 16Kzn Sale Grad 1-Jul
Grey
1
NB
The Sledgehammer
Tsogo Sun Sprint
EXT
2000
Durban Dash
In Full Flight Handicap
EXT
1200
Golden Horseshoe KZN Yearling Sale Million
MILE
300 000 MR Race 1 000 000 WFA
3-Jun
Grey
10-Jun
Grey
3
300 000 MR Handicap
10-Jun
Grey
NB
200 000 MR Handicap
10-Jun
Grey
NB
200 000 MR Handicap
10-Jun
Grey
NB
200 000 MR Handicap
10-Jun
Grey
2
400 000 Conditions
*16-Jun Grey N
3
300 000 WFA + Penalties 18-Jun 25-Jun
Scot I
NB
1 000 000 Conds Kznbreds
NB
200 000 Conds Kznbreds
25-Jun Grey P
Grey
NB
200 000 Conds Kznbreds
25-Jun Grey P
KZN Breeders 1900
1900
KZN Breeders Final
1400
NB
200 000 Conds Kznbreds
25-Jun Grey P
NB
200 000 Conds Kznbreds
25-Jun
Grey
Vodacom Durban July
2200
1
4 250 000 MR Conditions
1-Jul
Grey
Betting World 2200
2200
3
500 000 MR Handicap
1-Jul
Grey
3
500 000 Conditions
1-Jul
Grey
L
150 000 MR Handicap
1-Jul
Grey
1
800 000 WFA
15-Jul
Grey
Gold Vase
3000
Thukela Handicap
1600
Mercury Sprint
1200
eLan Gold Cup
3200
Champions Cup
1800
Umgeni Handicap
1000
The Darley Arabian
1600
3
1 250 000 MR Race
29-Jul
Grey
1
1 000 000 Conditions
29-Jul
Grey
L
150 000 MR Handicap
29-Jul Grey P
L
150 000 MR Handicap
29-Jul Grey P
KZN FEATURES - May to July 2017 (Fillies and Mares) 2-YEAR-OLD FILLIES
SPR
Strelitzia Stakes
1100
Allan Robertson Championship
1200
Devon Air Stakes
MILE
INT
EXT
1400
KZN Breeders Fill Juvenile Plate
1200
GR STAKE (ZAR) TYPE
DATE
3
30-Apr
200 000 Set Weights
VEN Scot I
1
750 000 Level Weights
27-May Scot I
L
150 000 Set Weights
10-Jun
NB
200 000 Conds Kznbreds
25-Jun Grey P
Grey
Golden Slipper
1400
2
600 000 Level Weights
1-Jul
Thekwini Stakes
1600
1
750 000 Level Weights
29-Jul
Grey
3
300 000 Set Weights
29-Jul
Grey
The Debutante
1200
3-YEAR-OLD FILLIES
SPR
MILE
Umzimkhulu Stakes
1400
Daisy Fillies Guineas
1600
Woolavington 2000
INT
EXT
2000
FILLIES AND MARES
SPR
KwaZulu-Natal Stakes
1000
MILE
The Scarlet Lady
INT
EXT
1800
Poinsettia Stakes
1200
KRA East Coast Cup
2000
S A Fillies Sprint
1200
Tibouchina Stakes
1400
Track And Ball “Oaks” KZN Breeders 1200 F&M
2400 1200
Grey
GR STAKE (ZAR) TYPE
DATE
VEN
3
250 000 Set Weights
9-Apr
Grey
2
500 000 Level Weights
7-May
Grey
1
1 000 000 Level Weights
3-Jun
Grey
GR STAKE (ZAR) TYPE
DATE
VEN
L
150 000 Conditions
2-Apr
Scot I
L
150 000 Conditions
23-Apr
Grey
3
250 000 WFA + Penalties 30-Apr
Scot I
L
150 000 Conditions
19-May Grey N
1
750 000 WFA
27-May Scot I
2
400 000 WFA + Penalties 10-Jun
Grey
3
300 000 WFA + Penalties 18-Jun
Scot I
NB
200 000 Conds Kznbreds
25-Jun Grey P
KZN Breeders 1600 F&M
1600
NB
200 000 Conds Kznbreds
25-Jun Grey P
Jonsson Workwear Garden Province Stakes
1600
1
Off To Stud Stakes
1600
L
150 000 4 yr+ Conditions 15-Jul Grey P
NB
150 000 Conditions
15-Jul
Grey
2
400 000 WFA + Penalties 29-Jul
Grey
Queen Palm Stakes Gold Bracelet
2400 2000
1 000 000 WFA
1-Jul
Grey
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Welcome to Champions Season With pride and pleasure Gold Circle presents its racing brochure for Champions Season 2017. Enclosed you will find all the relevant information for each of the major feature races run annually during the months of May, June and July, during which time new Champions will be crowned and, without doubt, great drama will unfold. Billed as the National Championships of South African racing, Champions Season brings together the very best that the Sport of Horseracing in South Africa has to offer – the best horses from around the country; the best jockeys from around the country; and the best trainers from around the country. For owners, the prize money on offer is certainly attractive but the prospect of perhaps seeing one’s horse honoured at the Equus Awards and carved into Racing’s history is just as alluring! The stakes are high and the margins of glorious victory or agonizing defeat are often very small. The pressure of competing at the highest level is enormous and the adrenalin that flows adds to the excitement and character of Champions Season. The International spotlight will once again shine on KwaZulu-Natal throughout Champions Season but especially so at the Vodacom Durban July when Gold Circle will again welcome various media from around the world. Their participation at South Africa’s greatest horseracing event has propelled the “July” onto the world stage. While welcoming the International media, we are forever mindful and appreciative of the tremendous coverage afforded to this great racing carnival by our local media. A huge vote of thanks to them and to our Sponsors for making Champions Season the undoubted success that it is. Finally, I must again pay tribute to the legion of horse racing fans here in KwaZulu-Natal. They love their racing; they love the competitive spirit that Champions Season brings to the fore and their enthusiasm keeps horseracing “alive”. “The Racing Gods can’t smile on everyone but it is again my sincere wish for Champions Season 2017 to produce top quality racing, conducted on a fair basis and in a spirit of true sportsmanship.”
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Poinsettia Stakes Gr3
Poinsettia Stakes SCOTTSVILLE RACECOURSE POINSETTIA STAKES (GRADE 3) - R250 000 DATE: AGE/ CONDITION: ENTRIES: SUPP ENTRIES: WEIGHTS:
Sunday, 30 April 2017 Fillies and Mares at WFA + Penalities 11:00am Tuesday, 18 April 2017 - Fee R570 11:00am Friday, 21 April 2017 - Fee R2 280 Tuesday, 18 April 2017 4-year - old & older 57kg 3-year - olds 55,5kg In addition, further penalties to accrue as follows for races won in the period 18 months prior to the date of issuing of weights. Winner of a Grade 1 race - 3,0kg Winner of a Grade 2 race - 2,0kg Winner of a Grade 3 race - 1,0kg Penalties not cumulative 11:00am Monday, 24 April 2017 - Fee R2 280
PENALTIES:
DECLARATIONS:
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE POINSETTIA STAKES (GRADE 3) YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
PRINCESS VICTORIA
BEACH BEAUTY
SHE'S A STUNNER
BARCELONA WINTER
2013
ALL IS SECRET
MISS OCTOBER
COMTESSE DUBOIS
VICTORIAN SECRET
2014
JET BELLE
HAMMIE'S HOOKER
LANNER FALCON
JET SUPREME
2015
JET BELLE
VARIKATE
GOLDIE COAST (AUS)
RED FLAME
2016
REAL PRINCESS
LANNER FALCON
VICTORIA LOVELLE
FREE STATE
OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 30 APRIL 2017: RACE
GRADE
DIST
AGE
RACE CONDITION
GODOLPHIN BARB STAKES
3
1100m
200 000
2 Year Olds
Set Weights
STRELITZIA STAKES
3
1100 m
200 000
2 Year Old Fillies
Set Weights
IN FULL FLIGHT HANDICAP
L
1100 m
150 000
Open
Mr Handicap
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Daisy Guineas Gr2
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE DAISY GUINEAS (GRADE 2) - R600 000 DATE:
Sunday, 7 May 2017
AGE/ CONDITION:
3 Year Olds at Level Weights
ENTRIES:
11:00am Tuesday, 18 April 2017 - Fee R1 368
SUPP ENTRIES:
11:00am Friday, 21 April 2017 - Fee R5 472
WEIGHTS:
Tuesday, 18 April 2017
COLTS AND GELDINGS:
60 kg
FILLIES:
57,5kg Northern Hemisphere Allowance Applies.
DECLARATIONS:
11:00am Wednesday, 26 April 2017 - Fee R5 472 PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE DAISY GUINEAS (GRADE 2)
YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
VARIETY CLUB
JACKSON
GOLDEN CHATEAU (AUS)
ASTRO NEWS
2013
VERCINGETORIX
CAPETOWN NOIR
CORREDOR
GITIANO
2014
LEGISLATE
BEZANOVA
CAPTAIN AMERICA
TOP JET
2015
THE CONGLOMERATE (AUS)
MAC DE LAGO (AUS)
LIGHT THE LIGHTS
ANJAAL (AUS)
2016
BLACK ARTHUR
RABADA
MAMBO MIME
TEN GUN SALUTE (AUS)
OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 7 MAY 2017: RACE
GRADE
DIST
DAISY FILLIES GUINEAS
2
1600 m
INDEPENDENT ON SATURDAY DRILL HALL STAKES
2
1400 m
STAKE (ZAR)
AGE
RACE CONDITION
500 000
3 Year Old Fillies
Level Weights
500 000
Open
WFA + Penalties
Previous Winners of the Daisy Guineas (Grade 2) that have featured internationally: Eventuail (Winner in 2002), Kapil (Winner in 2006), Imbongi (Winner in 2008), Variety Club (Winner in 2012) & Vercingetorix (Winner in 2013). 12
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Independent On Saturday Drill Hall Stakes Gr 2
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE INDEPENDENT ON SATURDAY DRILL HALL STAKES (GRADE 2) - R500 000 DATE: AGE/ CONDITION: ENTRIES: SUPP ENTRIES: WEIGHTS:
Sunday, 7 May 2017 Horses at Weight - For - Age + Penalties 11:00am Tuesday, 18 April 2017 - Fee R1 140 11:00am Friday, 21 April 2017 - Fee R4 560 Tuesday, 18 April 2017 4-year - old & older 58kg 3-year - olds 56kg In addition, further penalties to accrue as follows for races won in the period 18 months prior to the date of issuing of weights. Winner of a Grade 1 race - 2.0kg Winner of a Grade 2 race - 1.0kg Penalties not cumulative Sex Allowance of 2,5kg for Fillies and Mares 11:00am Wednesday, 26 April 2017 – Fee R4 560
PENALTIES:
DECLARATIONS:
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE INDEPENDENT ON SATURDAY DRILL HALL STAKES (GRADE 2) YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
TALES OF BRAVERY
CHESALON
BULSARA
REBEL KNIGHT
2013
BEACH BEAUTY
ICE MACHINE
HILL FIFTY FOUR
RUN FOR IT
2014
BEACH BEAUTY
RIO CARNIVAL (AUS)
CAPETOWN NOIR
HERE COMES BILLY
2015
ICE MACHINE
BOUCLETTE TOP (ARG)
ASHTON PARK
CHEKILLI
2016
NEW PREDATOR (AUS)
TRIPTIQUE
ICE MACHINE
SARATOGA DANCER
OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 7 MAY 2017: RACE
GRADE
DIST
DAISY GUINEAS
2
1600m
DAISY FILLIES GUINEAS
2
1600 m
STAKE (ZAR)
AGE
RACE CONDITION
600 000
3 Year Old
Level Weights
500 000
3 Year Old Fillies
Level Weights
Previous Winners of the Independent On Saturday Drill Hall Stakes (Grade 2) that have featured internationally: Imbongi (Winner in 2008). 14
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Daisy Fillies Guineas Gr2
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE DAISY FILLIES GUINEAS (GRADE 2) - R500 000 DATE:
Sunday, 7 May 2017
AGE/ CONDITION:
3 Year Old Fillies at Level Weights
ENTRIES:
11:00am Tuesday, 18 April 2017 - Fee: R1 140
SUPP ENTRIES:
11:00am Friday, 21 April 2017 - Fee R4 560
WEIGHTS:
Tuesday, 18 April 2017 Weight to be carried: 60kg Northern Hemisphere allowance applies
DECLARATIONS:
11:00am Wednesday, 26 April 2017 – Fee R4 560 PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE DAISY FILLIES GUINEAS (GRADE 2)
YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
AMANEE (AUS)
REASON TO BELIEVE
FELIX THE CAT
BELOVED BETTY
2013
FESTIVAL OF FIRE
JET AGLOW
JET SUPREME
KING'S TEMPTRESS
2014
MAYBE YES
NOT SULKING
IN THE FAST LANE
LANNER FALCON
2015
ALEXIS
INARA
ATAAB (AUS)
ONE FINE DAY
2016
BELA-BELA
NIGHTINGALE
NEGROAMARO
FLYING ICE
OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 7 MAY 2017: RACE
GRADE
DIST
AGE
RACE CONDITION
DAISY GUINEAS
2
1600 m
STAKE (ZAR) 600 000
3 Year Old
Level Weights
INDEPENDENT ON SATURDAY DRILL HALL STAKES
2
1400 m
500 000
Open
WFA + Penalties
Previous Winners of the Daisy Fillies Guineas (Grade 2) that have featured internationally: Ipi Tombe (Winner in 2002), Promisefrommyheart (Winner in 2004) & Rei Rei (Winner in 2008) 16
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Betting World 1900 Gr2
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE BETTING WORLD 1900 (GRADE 2) - R500 000 DATE: AGE/ CONDITION: ENTRIES: SUPP ENTRIES: WEIGHTS:
Friday, 19 May 2017, , Night Racing Open Conditions Race 11:00am Tuesday, 2 May - Fee: R1 140 11:00am Friday, 5 May 2017 - Fee R4 560 Tuesday, 2 May 2017
Benchmark at 62,0kg = 115 or more, Benchmark at 60,0kg = 110 to 114 Benchmark at 58,0kg = 105 to 109, Benchmark at 56,0kg = 100 to 104 Benchmark at 54,0kg = 95 to 99, Benchmark at 52,0kg = 94 and less The winner of this race will not incur a penalty of more than 6 rating points, unless requested. There will be no rating increase for placed horses, unless requested. Weight for age allowance will be applied where applicable to a minimum weight of 50,0kg. Sex Allowance of 2,5kg for Fillies and Mares, subject to a minimum weight of 50kg DECLARATIONS:
11:00am Thursday, 11 May 2017 – Fee R4 560 PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE BETTING WORLD 1900 (GRADE 2)
YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
BEACH BEAUTY
MASTER PLAN
CHESALON
SOLO TRAVELLER
2013
JET EXPLORER
ROCK COCKTAIL (AUS)
GOLD ONYX (NZ)
STRAW MARKET
2014
ESPUMANTI (GB)
PUNTA ARENAS
HALVE THE DEFICIT
TRIBAL DANCE
2015
DYNASTIC POWER
POWER KING
PUNTA ARENAS
DYNAMIC
2016
SOLID SPEED
ST TROPEZ
DYNAMIC
THE CONGLOMERATE (AUS)
Previous Winners of the Betting World 1900 (Grade 2) that have featured internationally: River Jetez (Winner in 2008) & Bold Silvano (Winner in 2010).
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Daily News 2000 Gr1
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE DAILY NEWS 2000 (GRADE 1) - R2 000 000 DATE: AGE/ CONDITION: ENTRIES: SUPP ENTRIES: WEIGHTS:
Saturday, 3 June 2017 3 Year Olds at Level Weights 11:00am Monday, 22 May 2017 - Fee: R4 560 11:00am Friday, 26 May 2017 - Fee R18 240 Monday, 22 May 2017 Colts & Geldings – 60,0kg Fillies - 57,5kg Northern Hemisphere allowance applies 11:00am Monday, 29 May 2017 – Fee R18 240
DECLARATIONS:
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE DAILY NEWS 2000 (GRADE 1) YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
JACKSON
VETTEL (ARG)
SHOGUNNAR
WHITELINE FEVER
2013
VERCINGETORIX
NO WORRIES
CAPETOWN NOIR
WYLIE HALL (AUS)
2014
LEGISLATE
RAKE'S CHESTNUT
LOUIS THE KING
CAPTAIN AMERICA
2015
FRENCH NAVY
ERTIJAAL (AUS)
THE CONGLOMERATE (AUS)
RAMPANT ICE
2016
RABADA
IT’S MY TURN
MAMBO MIME
ROCKETBALL
OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 3 JUNE 2017: STAKE (ZAR)
RACE
GRADE
DIST
Woolavington 2000
1
2000m
1 000 000
Lonsdale Stirrup Cup
3
2400m
300 000
AGE
RACE CONDITION
3 Year Old Fillies
Level Weights
Open
MR Race
Previous Winners of the Daily News 2000 (Grade 1) that have featured internationally: Grand Emporium (Winner in 2004), Russian Sage (Winner in 2008), Irish Flame (Winner in 2010), The Apache (Winner in 2011) & Vercingetorix (Winner in 2013).
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Woolavington 2000 Gr1
Woolavington 2000 GREYVILLE RACECOURSE WOOLAVINGTON 2000 (GRADE 1) - R1 000 000 DATE: AGE/ CONDITION: ENTRIES: SUPP ENTRIES: WEIGHTS:
Saturday, 3 June 2017 3 Year Old Fillies at Level Weights 11:00am Monday, 22 May 2017 - Fee: R2 280 11:00am Friday, 26 May 2017 - Fee R9 120 Monday, 22 May 2017 Weight to be carried: 60kg Northern Hemisphere allowance applies 11:00am Monday, 29 May 2017 – Fee R9 120
DECLARATIONS:
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE WOOLAVINGTON 2000 (GRADE 1) YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
VIVA MARIA
ILHA BELA
DUBAI GINA (AUS)
BELOVED BETTY
2013
DO YOU REMEMBER
BLUERIDGE MOUNTAIN (ARG)
JET BELLE
CHERRY ON THE TOP
2014
IN THE FAST LANE
ATHINA
TOUCH THE SKY
ALONG CAME POLLY
2015
SMART CALL
PINE PRINCESS
TROPHY WIFE
ZANTE
2016
BELA-BELA
NEGROAMARO
NIGHTINGALE
HEAPS OF FUN
OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 3 JUNE 2017: STAKE (ZAR)
RACE
GRADE
DIST
Daily News 2000
1
2000m
2 000 000
Lonsdale Stirrup Cup
3
2400m
300 000
AGE
RACE CONDITION
3 Year Olds
Level Weights
Open
MR Race
Previous Winners of the Woolavington 2000 (Grade 1) that have featured internationally: Ipi Tombe (Winner in 2002), Promisefrommyheart (Winner in 2004), Irridescence (Winner in 2005), Sun Classique (Winner in 2007), Igugu (Winner in 2011) & In The Fast Lane (Winner in 2014)
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WOOLAVINGTON 2000 2016 • BELA-BELA
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Tsogo Sun Sprint Gr1
SCOTTSVILLE RACECOURSE TSOGO SUN SPRINT (GRADE 1) - R1 000 000 DATE:
Saturday, 27 May 2017
AGE/ CONDITION:
Open Merit Rated Handicap
ENTRIES:
11:00am Monday, 15 May 2017 - Fee: R2 280
SUPP ENTRIES:
11:00am Friday, 19 May 2017 - Fee R9 120
WEIGHTS:
Monday, 15 May 2017
DECLARATIONS:
10:00am Monday, 22 May 2017 – Fee R9 120 PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE TSOGO SUN SPRINT (GRADE 1)
YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
DELAGO DELUXE (AUS)
SNOWDON
SHADES OF INDIGO
COPPER PARADE
2013
CONTADOR
WILD TYPE
MERHEE (AUS)
DESERT SHEIK
2014
NORMANZ
RED RAY
WHITELINE FEVER
HAPPY FOREVER
2015
CAPTAIN OF ALL
GULF STORM
SHEIK'S BRASHEE
BICHETTE
2016
TALKTOTHESTARS
AFRICAN RULER
EXELERO
RED RAY
OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 27 MAY 2017: AGE
RACE CONDITION
750 000
2 Year Old Fillies
Level Weights
1200m
750 000
F&M
WFA
1200m
750 000
2 Year Old
Level Weights
RACE
GRADE
DIST
Allan Robertson Championship
1
1200m
South African Fillies Sprint
1
Tsogo Sun Gold Medallion
1
STAKE (ZAR)
Previous Winners of the Tsogo Sun Sprint (Grade 1) that have featured internationally: Key Of Destiny (Winner in 2004), Kildonan (Winner in 2007), J J The Jet Plane (Winner in 2008 & 2010), Shea Shea (Winner in 2011) & Delago Deluxe (Winner in 2012).
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TSOGO SUN SPRINT 2016 • TALKTOTHESTARS
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Tsogo Sun Gold Medallion Gr1
SCOTTSVILLE RACECOURSE TSOGO SUN GOLD MEDALLION (GRADE 1) - R750 000 DATE:
Saturday, 27 May 2017
AGE/ CONDITION:
2 Year Olds at Level Weights
ENTRIES:
11:00am Monday, 15 May 2017 - Fee: R1 710
SUPP ENTRIES:
11:00am Friday, 29 May 2017 - Fee R6 840
WEIGHTS:
Monday, 15 May 2017 Colts & Geldings - 60,0kg Fillies - 57,5kg
DECLARATIONS:
10:00am Monday, 22 May 2017 – Fee R6 840
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE TSOGO SUN GOLD MEDALLION (GRADE 1) YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
POTENT POWER
STRAIGHT SET
MY JELLY BEAN
2013
CAPTAIN OF ALL
WILLOW MAGIC (AUS)
CAPTAIN'S RESERVE
KOCHKA
2014
GUINESS
CARRY ON ALICE
HARRY'S SON (AUS)
BECKEDORF
2015
SEVENTH PLAIN
REDCARPET CAPTAIN
PROSPECT STRIKE
MUWAARY (AUS)
2016
ALWAYS IN CHARGE
SEATTLE SINGER
RIVARINE
RED ROCK
OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 27 MAY 2017: STAKE (ZAR)
AGE
RACE CONDITION
Open
MR Handicap
750 000
2 Year Old Fillies
Level Weights
750 000
F&M
WFA
RACE
GRADE
DIST
Tsogo Sun Sprint
1
1200m
1 000 000
Allan Robertson Championship
1
1200m
South African Fillies Sprint
1
1200m
Previous Winners of the Tsogo Sun Gold Medallion (Grade 1) that have featured internationally: National Currency (Winner in 2002), Candidato Roy (Winner in 2004), Delago Deluxe (Winner in 2011) & Potent Power (Winner in 2012). 26
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TSOGO SUN GOLD MEDALLION 2016 • ALWAYS IN CHARGE
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Allan Robertson Championship Gr1
SCOTTSVILLE RACECOURSE ALLAN ROBERTSON CHAMPIONSHIP (GRADE 1) - R750 000 DATE: AGE/ CONDITION: ENTRIES: SUPP ENTRIES: WEIGHTS:
Saturday, 27 May 2017 2 Year Old Fillies at Level Weights 11:00am Monday, 15 May 2017 - Fee: R1 710 11:00am Friday, 19 May 2017 - Fee R6 840 Monday, 15 May 2017 Weight to be carried: 60kg 10:00am Monday, 22 May 2017 – Fee R6 840
DECLARATIONS:
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE ALLAN ROBERTSON CHAMPIONSHIP (GRADE 1) YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
ALL IS SECRET
FRANNY
VALDIVIA
COUNTER RIDGE
2013
HAPPY VALENTINE
ALONG CAME POLLY
MASKED LADY
SEA CAT
2014
ALBORAN SEA (AUS)
RICH GIRL (AUS)
ONE FINE DAY
ROSIER
2015
ENTISAAR (AUS)
PRINCESS ROYAL
MADAME DUBOIS
SPEEDY SUZY
2016
THE SECRET IS OUT
FURSA (AUS)
VISUALITY
MYFUNNYVALENTINE
OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 27 MAY 2017: RACE
GRADE
DIST
AGE
RACE CONDITION
Tsogo Sun Sprint
1
1200m
STAKE (ZAR) 1 000 000
Open
MR Handicap
South African Fillies Sprint
1
1200m
750 000
F&M
WFA
Tsogo Sun Gold Medallion
1
1200m
750 000
2 Year Old
Level Weights
Previous Winners of the Allan Robertson Championship (Grade 1) that have featured internationally: Rock Opera (Winner in 2005), Chocolicious (Winner in 2010) & Happy Valentine (Winner in 2013).
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ALLAN ROBERTSON CHAMPIONSHIP 2016 • THE SECRET IS OUT
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South African Fillies Sprint Gr1
South African Fillies Sprint SCOTTSVILLE RACECOURSE SOUTH AFRICAN FILLIES SPRINT (GRADE 1) - R750 000 DATE: AGE/ CONDITION: ENTRIES: SUPP ENTRIES: WEIGHTS: DECLARATIONS:
Saturday, 27 May 2017 Fillies and Mares at Weight - For - Age 11:00am Monday, 15 May 2017 - Fee: R1 710 11:00am Friday, 19 May 2017 - Fee R6 840 Monday, 15 May 2017 10:00am Monday, 22 May 2017 – Fee R6 840
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE SOUTH AFRICAN FILLIES SPRINT (GRADE 1) YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
EBONY FLYER
WELWITSCHIA (GB)
SHE'S A STUNNER
CHOCOLICIOUS
2013
VIA AFRICA
FESTIVAL OF FIRE
PRINCESS VICTORIA
ALL IS SECRET
2014
VIA AFRICA
FLY BY NIGHT
JET AGLOW
VARIKATE
2015
CARRY ON ALICE
ALBORAN SEA (AUS)
FLY BY NIGHT
VIRGO'S BABE
2016
REAL PRINCESS
FLY BY NIGHT
JOAN RANGER
LANNER FALCON
OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 27 MAY 2017: STAKE (ZAR)
AGE
RACE CONDITION
Open
MR Handicap
750 000
2 Year Old Fillies
Level Weights
750 000
2 Year Old
Level Weights
RACE
GRADE
DIST
Tsogo Sun Sprint
1
1200m
1 000 000
Allan Robertson Championship
1
1200m
Tsogo Sun Gold Medallion
1
1200m
Previous Winners of the South African Fillies Sprint (Grade 1) that have featured internationally: National Colour (Winner in 2006) & Via Africa (Winner in 2013 & 2014).
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CITY OF PIETERMARITZBURG FILLIES SPRINT 2016 • REAL PRINCESS
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Rising Sun Gold Challenge Gr1
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE RISING SUN GOLD CHALLENGE (GRADE 1) - R1 000 000 DATE: AGE/ CONDITION: ENTRIES: SUPP ENTRIES: WEIGHTS: DECLARATIONS:
Saturday, 10 June 2017 Open WFA 11:00am Monday, 29 May 2017 - Fee: R2 280 11:00am Friday, 2 June 2017 - Fee R9 120 Monday, 29 May 2017 11:00am Monday, 5 June 2017 – Fee R9 120
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE RISING SUN GOLD CHALLENGE (GRADE 1) YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
VARIETY CLUB
CASTLETHORPE (AUS)
PIERRE JOURDAN
TALES OF BRAVERY
2013
VARIETY CLUB
BEACH BEAUTY
POMODORO
WHITELINE FEVER
2014
KING OF PAIN
BEACH BEAUTY
YORKER
CAPETOWN NOIR
2015
LEGISLATE
WILLOW MAGIC (AUS)
BEZANOVA
FUTURA
2016
MAC DE LAGO (AUS)
TRIP TO HEAVEN
FRENCH NAVY
NEW PREDATOR (AUS)
OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 10 JUNE 2017: RACE
GRADE
DISTANCE
STAKE (ZAR)
AGE
RACE CONDITION
Tibouchina Stakes
2
1400m
400 000
F&M
WFA + Penalties
Cup Trial
3
1800m
300 000
Open
MR Handicap
Gatecrasher Stakes
Listed
1400m
150 000
2 year old
Set Weights
Devon Air Stakes
Listed
1400m
150 000
2 year old Fillies
Set Weights
Durban Dash
NB
1100m/ Poly
150 000
3 year olds
Conditions
KZN Winter Challenge 1200
NB
1200m/ Turf
200 000
Open
MR Handicap
KZN Winter Challenge 1600
NB
1600m/Turf
200 000
Open
MR Handicap
KZN Winter Challenge 2000
NB
2000m/Turf
200 000
Open
MR Handicap
Previous Winners of the Rising Sun Gold Challenge (Grade 1) that have featured internationally: Yard-Arm (Winner in 2004), Dancewiththedevil (Winner in 2011) & Variety Club (Winner in 2012 & 2013) 32
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RISING SUN GOLD CHALLENGE 2016 • MAC DE LAGO
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Post Merchants Gr2
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE POST MERCHANTS (GRADE 2) - R400 000 DATE: AGE/ CONDITION: ENTRIES: SUPP ENTRIES: WEIGHTS:
Friday, 16 June 2017, Night Racing Open Condition Race 11:00am Friday, 26 May 2017 - Fee: R912 11:00am Friday, 2 June 2017 - Fee R3 648 Friday, 26 May 2017
Benchmark at 62,0kg = 115 or more, Benchmark at 60,0kg = 110 to 114 Benchmark at 58,0kg = 105 to 109, Benchmark at 56,0kg = 100 to 104 Benchmark at 54,0kg = 95 to 99, Benchmark at 52,0kg = 94 and less The winner of this race will not incur a penalty of more than 6 rating points, unless requested. There will be no rating increase for placed horses, unless requested. Weight for age allowance will be applied where applicable to a Minimum weight of 50,0kg. Sex Allowance of 2,5kg for Fillies and Mares, subject to a minimum weight of 50kg DECLARATIONS:
11:00am Monday, 5 June 2017 – Fee R3 648 PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE POST MERCHANTS (GRADE 2)
YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
MIKE’S CHOICE
REBEL KNIGHT
SPORTS COACH
COPPER PARADE
2013
MERHEE (AUS)
WELWITSCHIA (GB)
COPPER PARADE
CAPTAIN'S SECRET
2014
VARIKATE
KINGSTON BOY
EDDIE SWEAT
TEVEZ
2015
DARING DAVE
MOOFEED (AUS)
WILLOW MAGIC (AUS)
AURUM POT
2016
KANGAROO JACK
FLY BY NIGHT
ASSTAR
FERRIE
Previous Winners of the Post Merchants (Grade 2) that have featured internationally: Tiza (Winner in 2006) & Merhee (Winner in 2013).
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POST MERCHANTS 2016 • KANGAROO JACK
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Track & Ball Derby Gr3
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE TRACK & BALL “DERBY” (GRADE 3) - R300 000 DATE: AGE/CONDITION: ENTRIES: SUPP ENTRIES: WEIGHTS:
Sunday, 18 June 2017 For Horses at Weight-For-Age + Penalties 11:00am Monday, 5 June 2017 - Fee: R684 11:00am Friday, 9 June 2017 - Fee R2 736 Monday, 5 June 2017 4-year-old & older 57kg 3-year-olds 54kg In addition, further penalties to accrue as follows for races won in the period 18 months prior to the date of issuing of weights. Winner of a Grade 1 race - 3kg Winner of a Grade 2 race - 2kg Winner of a Grade 3 race - 1kg Penalties not cumulative Sex Allowance of 2,5kg for Fillies and Mares 11:00am Monday, 12 June 2017 – Fee R2 736
PENALTIES:
DECLARATIONS:
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE TRACK & BALL DERBY (GRADE 3) YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
MASTER PLAN
TRIBAL DANCE
RED FORT
TAIPAN
2013
SILVANO'S JET
HOT TICKET
ABERCROMBIE
PATRIOTIC REBEL
2014
HOT TICKET
TRIBAL DANCE
DISCO AL
CANTERBURY TALE
2015
DISCO AL
HOT TICKET
SAVAGE WIND
KINGSTON MINES (GB)
2016
CAPE SPEED
DEPUTY JUD
THREE BALLOONS
KITTY’S DESTINY
OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 18 JUNE 2017: RACE
GRADE
DIST
Track and Ball Oaks
3
2400m
STAKE (ZAR) 300 000
AGE
RACE CONDITION
Fillies & Mares
WFA + Penalities
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Track and Ball Oaks Gr3
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE TRACK AND BALL “OAKS” (GRADE 3) - R 300 000 DATE: AGE/ CONDITION: ENTRIES: SUPP ENTRIES: WEIGHTS:
Sunday, 18 June 2017 Fillies and Mares at WFA + Penalties 11:00am Monday, 5 June 2017 - Fee: R684 11:00am Friday, 9 June 2017 - Fee R2 736 Monday, 5 June 2017 4-year-old & older 57kg 3-year-olds 54kg In addition, further penalties to accrue as follows for races won in the period 18 months prior to the date of issuing of weights. Winner of a Grade 1 race - 3kg Winner of a Grade 2 race - 2kg Winner of a Grade 3 race - 1kg Penalties not cumulative 11:00am Monday, 12 June 2017 – Fee R2 736
PENALTIES:
DECLARATIONS:
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE GOLD CIRCLE OAKS (GRADE 3) YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
TAJMEEL (AUS)
BELOVED BETTY
EUROPE TO AFRICA (AUS)
FINAL SCORE
2013
DYLAN'S PROMISE (AUS)
SKY PIRATE
PRICELESS JEWEL
AL KINDI
2014
DYLAN'S PROMISE (AUS)
ASH CLOUD
SHINGWEDZI
STAR JET
2015
ASH CLOUD
GALLICA ROSE
VINO VERITAS
PATCHIT UP BABY
2016
WITCHCRAFT
FLYING ICE
DEPUTY RYDER
NIGHTINGALE
OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 18 JUNE 2017: RACE
GRADE
DIST
Track and Ball Derby
3
2400m
STAKE (ZAR) 300 000
AGE
RACE CONDITION
Open
WFA + Penalities
Previous Winners of the Track and Ball Oaks (Grade 3) that have featured internationally: River Jetez (Winner in 2007). 38
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GOLD CIRCLE “OAKS” 2016 • WITCHCRAFT
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KZN Breeders Million Mile (NB)
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE KZN BREEDERS MILLION MILE (NON BLACK TYPE) - R1 000 000 DATE: AGE/ CONDITION: ENTRIES: SUPP ENTRIES: WEIGHTS:
Sunday, 25 June 2017 3 / 4 year olds - Conditions Race 11:00am Friday, 9 June 2017 - Fee: R2 280 11:00am Thursday, 15 June 2017 - Fee R9 120 Friday, 9 June 2017
For KwaZulu-Natal bred 3 year olds and older, registered as KwaZulu-Natal bred in terms of the Gold Circle Racing and Gaming Group Thoroughbred Breeder, Stallion and Owner Premium scheme. The final decision as to eligibility will rest with the Company. Weight:
3 Year Olds, 4 Year Olds and Older Three time winners or less: 52,5kg 54,0kg Thereafter 2kg penalty for each additional win up to a maximum of 60,0kg for Colts & Geldings and 57,5kg or Fillies & Mares.
Additional penalties:
Further penalties to accrue as follows for races won 18 months prior to the date of the issuing of weights for this race. Winner of a Grade 1 - 3,0kg Winner of a Grade 2 - 2,0kg Winner of a Grade 3 - 1,0 kg Winner of a Listed - 0,5kg
Winner of Graded races restricted to 2 year olds will not incur a penalty. Additional penalties will not be cumulative for Graded race wins. Multiple Graded race winners will be penalized for their highest Graded race win only. Sex Allowance: 2,5kg for Fillies and Mares DECLARATIONS:
11:00am Monday, 19 June 2017 – Fee R9 120
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE KZN BREEDERS MILLION MILE (NON BLACK TYPE) YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
KNOCK ON WOOD
BLACK WING
THE MOUSEKETEER
CHECCETTI
2013
GITIANO
CORREDOR
COY BOY
COOKIE MONSTER
2014
NO WORRIES
DISTINGUISHED
BEZANOVA
SILVA HAWK
2015
BEZANOVA
WILD ONE
FRONT RANK
NO WORRIES
2016
NO WORRIES
RABADA
MALAK EL MOOLOOK
HUMIDOR
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KZN BREEDERS MILLION MILE 2016 • NO WORRIES
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Vodacom Durban July Gr1
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE VODACOM DURBAN JULY (GRADE 1) - R4 250 000 DATE: AGE/ CONDITION: ENTRIES:
Saturday, 1 July 2017, Day and Night Open MR / Conditions Race Entries, which must be accompanied by a non-refundable fee of R2 280 for each horse entered, close at 11:00am on Wednesday, 12 April 2017. FIRST DECLARATION: Close 11:00am Monday, 8 May 2017 – Fee R3 420 non-refundable FIRST SUPP ENTRIES: Close 11:00am Tuesday, 9 May 2017 - Fee R12 540 non-refundable SECOND DECLARATION: Close 11:00am Monday, 29 May 2017 – Fee R5 700 non-refundable FINAL SUPP ENTRIES: Close 11:00am Monday, 12 June 2017 - Fee R25 080 non-refundable WEIGHTS PUBLISHED: Tuesday, 13 June 2017 FINAL DECLARATION: Declarations close 11:00am Monday, 19 June 2017 – Fee R28 500 (Refunded if not selected to run). FINAL FIELD AND DRAW: Announcement of the Final Field and Barrier Draws will take place on Tuesday, 20 June 2017. FINAL FIELD: 20 horses will be carded for this event (18 Horses + 2 Reserves). The Reserves to be scratched by 8:15am Friday, 30 June 2017. Elimination will be at the sole and unfettered discretion of the Company. PUBLIC GALLOPS: It shall be a condition of acceptance that all runners participate in public gallops scheduled for Thursday, 22 June 2017, failing which, the horse will, in the absence of exceptional and unforeseen circumstances which the Company shall in its sole discretion declare as such, be declared ineligible to run in the Vodacom Durban July. Further, the Company reserves the right in its sole discretion to allow a horse stabled out of province on the day of the gallops to work out in the province where stabled prior to 22 June 2017 provided that the workout is filmed and screened on 22 June 2017. SPONSORSHIP: No sponsorship or branding of any sort other than that of raceday sponsors as agreed by the Company in terms of Racing Operators Conditions 18.2, 18.3 & 18.4 will be permitted. It shall be a condition of acceptance that all riders engaged in the Vodacom Durban July, wear sponsor’s branding on their breeches.
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VODACOM DURBAN JULY 2016 • THE CONGLOMERATE (AUS)
OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 1 JULY 2017: STAKE (ZAR)
AGE
RACE CONDITION
F&M
WFA
600 000
2 Year Old
Level Weights
600 000
2 Year Old Fillies
Level Weights
3000m
500 000
Open
Conditions
2200m
500 000
Open
MR Handicap
Listed
1600m
150 000
Open
MR Handicap
Ethekwini Sprint
NB
1200m - Poly
120 000
3 year olds
Conditions
KZN Yearling Sale Million
NB
1300m
1 000 000
2 year olds
Level Weights
RACE
GRADE
DIST
Jonsson Workwear Garden Province Stakes
1
1600m
1 000 000
Golden Horseshoe
2
1400m
Golden Slipper
2
1400m
Gold Vase
3
Betting World 2200
3
Thukela Handicap
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE VODACOM DURBAN JULY (GRADE 1) YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2011
IGUGU (AUS)
PIERRE JOURDAN
ENGLISH GARDEN
THE APACHE
2012
POMODORO
SMANJEMANJE
CHESALON
ETON SQUARE
2013
HEAVY METAL
RUN FOR IT
DO YOU REMEMBER
NO WORRIES
2014
LEGISLATE
WYLIE HALL (AUS)
FUTURA
TELLINA
2015
POWER KING
PUNTA ARENAS
TELLINA
FUTURA
2016
THE CONGLOMERATE (AUS)
MARINARESCO
MAC DE LAGO (AUS)
IT’S MY TURN
Previous Winners of the Vodacom Durban July (Grade 1) that have featured internationally: London News (Winner in 1996), Trademark (Winner in 2001), Ipi Tombe (Winner in 2002), Greys Inn (Winner in 2004), Hunting Tower (Winner in 2007), Bold Silvano (Winner in 2010), Igugu (Winner in 2011) & Heavy Metal (Winner in 2013). CHAMPIONS SEASON 2017 • www.championsseason.co.za 43
Jonsson Workwear Garden Province Stakes Gr1
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE JONSSON WORKWEAR GARDEN PROVINCE STAKES (GRADE 1) - R1 000 000 DATE: AGE/ CONDITION: ENTRIES: SUPP ENTRIES: WEIGHTS: DECLARATIONS:
Saturday, 1 July 2017, Day and Night Fillies & Mares at WFA 11:00am Monday, 12 June 2017 - Fee: R2 280 11:00am Monday, 19 June 2017 - Fee R9 120 Monday, 12 June 2017 11:00am Tuesday, 20 June 2017 – Fee R9 120
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE JONSSON WORKWEAR GARDEN PROVINCE STAKES (GRADE 1) YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
PRINCESS VICTORIA
EBONY FLYER
HAPPY ARCHER (AUS)
MOMBASA
2013
BEACH BEAUTY
ESPUMANTI (GB)
LOUVRE
PRINCESS VICTORIA
2014
BEACH BEAUTY
HAMMIE'S HOOKER
ARCETRI PINK (AUS)
MAYBE YES
2015
SAME JURISDICTION
SMART CALL
MAYBE YES
HAMMIE'S HOOKER
2016
INARA
OLMA
BICHETTE
INTERGALACTIC
OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 1 JULY 2017: STAKE (ZAR)
AGE
RACE CONDITION
Open
MR Conditions
600 000
2 Year Old Fillies
Level Weights
600 000
2 Year Old
Level Weights
3000m
500 000
Open
Conditions
2200m
500 000
Open
MR Handicap
Listed
1600m
150 000
Open
MR Handicap
Ethekwini Sprint
NB
1200m - Poly
120 000
3 year olds
Conditions
KZN Yearling Sale Million
NB
1300m
1 000 000
2 year olds
Level Weights
RACE
GRADE
DIST
Vodacom Durban July
1
2200m
4 250 000
Golden Slipper
2
1400m
Golden Horseshoe
2
1400m
Gold Vase
3
Betting World 2200
3
Thukela Handicap
Previous Winners of the Jonsson Workwear Garden Province Stakes (Grade 1) that have featured internationally: Soft Landing (Winner in 2006). 44
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Golden Horseshoe Gr2
Golden Horseshoe GREYVILLE RACECOURSE GOLDEN HORSESHOE (GRADE 2) - R600 000 DATE: AGE/ CONDITION: ENTRIES: SUPP ENTRIES: WEIGHTS:
Saturday, 1 July 2017, Day and Night 2 Year Olds at Level Weights 11:00am Monday, 12 June 2017 - Fee: R1 368 11:00am Monday, 19 June 2017 - Fee R5 472 Monday, 12 June 2017 Colts and Geldings: 60,0kg, Fillies: 57,5kg 11:00am Tuesday, 20 June 2017 – Fee R5 472
DECLARATIONS:
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE GOLDEN HORSESHOE (GRADE 2) YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
WAR HORSE
SHIMMER AND SHINE
HONORINE (AUS)
AMERICAN STORM
2013
FOREST INDIGO
KOCHKA
CAPTAIN OF ALL
WILLOW MAGIC (AUS)
2014
AFRIKABURN
ONE FINE DAY
HARRY'S SON (AUS)
ANJAAL (AUS)
2015
SEVENTH PLAIN
BRAZUCA (AUS)
ARABIAN BEAT
MOGOK MASTER
2016
ZODIAC RULER (AUS)
MISTY BIRNAM
GUNNER
BUFFALO SOLDIER
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GRADE
DIST
AGE
RACE CONDITION
Vodacom Durban July
1
2200m
STAKE (ZAR) 4 250 000
Open
MR Conditions
Jonsson Workwear Garden Province Stakes
1
1600m
1 000 000
F&M
WFA
Golden Slipper
2
1400m
600 000
2 Year Old Fillies
Level Weights
Gold Vase
3
3000m
500 000
Open
Conditions
Betting World 2200
3
2200m
500 000
Open
MR Handicap
Thukela Handicap
Listed
1600m
150 000
Open
MR Handicap
Ethekwini Sprint
NB
1200m - Poly
120 000
3 year olds
Conditions
KZN Yearling Sale Million
NB
1300m
1 000 000
2 year olds
Level Weights
Previous Winners of the Golden Horseshoe (Grade 2) that have featured internationally: Bianconi (Winner in 2002), Argonaut (Winner in 2007) & Musir (Winner in 2009) . 46 CHAMPIONS SEASON 2017 • www.championsseason.co.za
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Golden Slipper Gr2
Golden Slipper GREYVILLE RACECOURSE GOLDEN SLIPPER (GRADE 2) - R600 000 DATE: AGE/ CONDITION: ENTRIES: SUPP ENTRIES: WEIGHTS:
Saturday, 1 July 2017, Day and Night 2 Year Old Fillies at Level Weights 11:00am Monday, 12 June 2017 - Fee: R1 368 11:00am Monday, 19 June 2017 - Fee R5 472 Monday, 12 June 2017 Weights to be carried 60 kg 11:00am Tuesday, 20 June 2017 – Fee R5 472
DECLARATIONS:
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE GOLDEN SLIPPER (GRADE 2) YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
RUMYA (NZ)
STRAIGHT SET
SCHIFFER
KING'S TEMPTRESS
2013
FOR THE LADS
ALONG CAME POLLY
MASKED LADY
ARCETRI PINK (AUS)
2014
BILATERAL
ALBORAN SEA (AUS)
PINE PRINCESS
FLAME CAT (AUS)
2015
CHESTNUTS N PEARLS
ALMASHOOQA (AUS)
SAPSAN
LAUDERDALE
2016
FINAL JUDGEMENT
DAWN CALLING
SAIL
VISUALITY
OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 1 JULY 2017: AGE
RACE CONDITION
4 250 000
Open
MR Conditions
1 000 000
F&M
WFA
600 000
2 Year Old
Level Weights
3000m
500 000
Open
Conditions
2200m
500 000
Open
MR Handicap
Listed
1600m
150 000
Open
MR Handicap
NB
1200m - Poly
120 000
3 year olds
Conditions
NB
1300m
1 000 000
2 year olds
Level Weights
RACE
GRADE
DIST
Vodacom Durban July
1
2200m
Jonsson Workwear Garden Province Stakes
1
1600m
Golden Horseshoe
2
1400m
Gold Vase
3
Betting World 2200
3
Thukela Handicap Ethekwini Sprint KZN Yearling Sale Million
STAKE (ZAR)
Previous Winners of the Golden Slipper (Grade 2) that have featured internationally: Gilded Minaret (Winner in 2007), Mahbooba (Winner in 2010) & Rumya (Winner in 2012) 48 CHAMPIONS SEASON 2017 • www.championsseason.co.za
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KZN Yearling Sale Million NB
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE KZN YEARLING SALE MILLION (NON BLACK TYPE) - R1 000 000 DATE: AGE/ CONDITION: ENTRIES: WEIGHTS:
Saturday, 1 July 2017, Day and Night 2 Year Old - Level Weights 11:00am Thursday, 15 June 2017 - Fee: R2 280 Thursday, 15 June 2017 Weights to be carried: 60kg Sex Allowance of 2,5kg for Fillies
Restricted to all qualifying graduates from the 2016 KZN Yearling Sale as determined by Bloodstock SA and related conditions of Sale. If this race is oversubscribed, Gold Circle reserves the right to determine the Final Field.
DECLARATION:
9:00am Wednesday, 21 June 2017 – Fee R9 120
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE KZN YEARLING SALE MILLION (NON BLACK TYPE) YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2013
ACE ANTONIUS
JIMMI CHOO
ON THE NOD
VAN DER SCALER
2014
SAME JURISDICTION
BECKEDORF
SHINE LIKE A STAR
MAN FROM MILAN
2015
CUTTING EDGE
NATAL
CHOSEN DASH
RIKITIKITANA
2016
LUNAR RUSH
THEWAYWEMAKEM
THE KING OF RANDOM
POSTER GIRL
OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 1 JULY 2017: AGE
RACE CONDITION
4 250 000
Open
MR Conditions
1 000 000
F&M
WFA
600 000
2 Year Old Fillies
Level Weights
1400m
600 000
2 Year Old
Level Weights
3000m
500 000
Open
Conditions
3
2200m
500 000
Open
MR Handicap
Listed
1600m
150 000
Open
MR Handicap
NB
1200m - Poly
120 000
3 year olds
Conditions
RACE
GRADE
DIST
Vodacom Durban July
1
2200m
Jonsson Workwear Garden Province Stakes
1
1600m
Golden Slipper
2
1400m
Golden Horseshoe
2
Gold Vase
3
Betting World 2200 Thukela Handicap Ethekwini Sprint
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Mercury Sprint Gr1
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE MERCURY SPRINT (GRADE 1) - R800 000 DATE: AGE/ CONDITION: ENTRIES: SUPP ENTRIES: WEIGHTS: DECLARATIONS:
Saturday, 15 July 2017 Open WFA 11:00am Friday, 30 June 2017 - Fee: R1 824 11:00am Friday, 7 July 2017 - Fee R7 296 Friday, 30 June 2017 11:00am Monday, 10 July 2017 – Fee R7 296
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE MERCURY SPRINT (GRADE 1) YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
WHAT A WINTER
DELAGO DELUXE (AUS)
SNOWDON
COPPER PARADE
2013
ALL IS SECRET
WELWITSCHIA (GB)
WHAT A WINTER
JACKSON
2014
FLY BY NIGHT
COPPER PARADE
SHOWMETHEWAY
MIDNIGHT RUN
2015
CAPTAIN OF ALL
CARRY ON ALICE
LEGISLATE
FLY BY NIGHT
2016
RED RAY
NIGHT TRIP
REAL PRINCESS
GULF STORM
OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 15 JULY 2017: RACE
GRADE
DIST
AGE
RACE CONDITION
Queen Palm Handicap
NB
2400m
STAKE (ZAR) 150 000
F&M
Conditions
Off To Stud Handicap
Listed
1600m - Poly
150 000
4 Year Olds + F&M
4 Year Olds + Conditions
Previous Winners of the Mercury Sprint (Grade 1) that have featured internationally: National Currency (Winner in 2003), National Colour (Winner in 2006), War Artist (Winner in 2007), J J The Jet Plane (Winner in 2008 & 2010), Our Giant (Winner in 2009) & August Rush (Winner in 2011). 52
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eLAN Gold Cup Gr3
GREYVILLE RACECOURSE eLAN GOLD CUP (GRADE 3) - R1 250 000 DATE: AGE RANGE: ENTRIES: SUPP ENTRIES: WEIGHTS:
Saturday, 29 July 2017, Day and Night Open MR Handicap 11:00am Friday, 7 July 2017 - Fee: R2 850 11:00am Friday, 14 July 2017 - Fee R11 400 Friday, 7 July 2017 Weights shall be framed by the handicapper in terms of Racing Operators Conditions 2.1.2.10 Maximum Weight to be carried: 60kg
DECLARATIONS:
11:00am Tuesday, 18 July 2017 – Fee R11 400 Annoucement of the Final Field and Barrier Draws at a function PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE eLAN GOLD CUP (GRADE 2)
YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
IN WRITING (ARG)
PRINCESS OF LIGHT
BLAKE
SEAL
2013
JEPPE'S REEF
MASAI WARRIOR
CANTERBURY TALE
KNIGHT TO REMEMBER
2014
WAVIN' FLAG
WILD ONE
GOLD ONYX (NZ)
HOT TICKET
2015
WILD ONE
BALANCE SHEET
SAVAGE WIND
STORM WARNING
2016
ENAAD (AUS)
HELDERBERG BLUE
KINAAN (AUS)
OVIDIO (AUS)
Previous Winners of the eLAN Gold Cup (Grade 2) that have featured internationally: Diamond Quest (Winner in 2006), Thundering Star (Winner in 2007) & Ancestral Fore (Winner in 2010)
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OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 29 JULY 2017: RACE
GRADE
DIST
STAKE (ZAR)
AGE
RACE CONDITION
Champions Cup
1
1800m
1 000 000
Premiers Champion Stakes
1
1600m
750 000
Open
Conditions
2 Year Old
Thekwini Stakes
1
1600m
Level Weights
750 000
2 Year Old Fillies
Level Weights
Gold Bracelet
2
Umkhomazi Stakes
3
2000m
400 000
F&M
WFA + Penalties
1200m
300 000
2 Year Old
Set Weights
The Debutante Umngeni Handicap
3
1200m
300 000
2 Year Old Fillies
Set Weights
Listed
1000m
150 000
Open
The Darley Arabian
MR Handicap
Listed
1600m
150 000
Open
MR Handicap
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Champions Cup Gr1
Champions Cup GREYVILLE RACECOURSE CHAMPIONS CUP (GRADE 1) - R1 000 000 DATE: AGE RANGE: ENTRIES: SUPP ENTRIES: WEIGHTS:
Saturday, 29 July 2017, Day and Night Open Conditions Race 11:00am Friday, 7 July 2017 – Fee R2 280 11:00am Friday, 14 July 2017 - Fee R9 120 Friday, 7 July 2017 Two-year-olds - 51,0kg Three-year-olds - 56,5kg Four-year-olds and older - 58,0kg
ADDITIONAL PENALTIES:
In addition, further penalties to accrue as follows for races won in the period 18 months prior to the date of issuing of weight.
Winner of a Grade 1 race - 2 kg Penalties not cumulative Sex Allowance of 2,5kg for Fillies and Mares, subject to a minimum weight of 50 kg DECLARATIONS:
11:00am Tuesday, 18 July 2017 – Fee R9 120 PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE CHAMPIONS CUP (GRADE 1)
YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
MASTER PLAN
BLACK WING
SOLO TRAVELLER
TALES OF BRAVERY
2013
JACKSON
SILVANO'S JET
BLAZE OF FIRE
JET EXPLORER
2014
FUTURA
KING OF PAIN
NO WORRIES
READYTOGORIGHTNOW
2015
FUTURA
ICE MACHINE
LEGISLATE
HELDERBERG BLUE
2016
MARINARESCO
JUDICIAL
NO WORRIES
SARATOGA DANCER
(AUS)
Previous Winners of the Champions Cup (Grade 1) that have featured internationally: Orbison (Winner in 2010) & The Apache (Winner in 2011). 56
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OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 29 JULY 2017: RACE
GRADE
DIST
AGE
RACE CONDITION
Premiers Champion Stakes
1
1600m
STAKE (ZAR) 750 000
2 Year Old
Level Weights
Thekwini Stakes
1
1600m
750 000
2 Year Old Fillies
Level Weights
Gold Bracelet
2
2000m
400 000
F&M
WFA + Penalties
eLAN Gold Cup
3
3200m
1 250 000
Open
MR
Umkhomazi Stakes
3
1200m
300 000
2 Year Old
Set Weights
The Debutante
3
1200m
300 000
2 Year Old Fillies
Set Weights
Umngeni Handicap
Listed
1000m
150 000
Open
MR Handicap
The Darley Arabian
Listed
1600m
150 000
Open
MR Handicap
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Premiers Champion Stakes Gr1
Premiers Champion Stakes GREYVILLE RACECOURSE PREMIERS CHAMPION STAKES (GRADE 1) - R750 000 DATE: AGE/ CONDITION: ENTRIES: SUPP ENTRIES: WEIGHTS:
Saturday, 29 July 2017, Day and Night 2 Year Olds at Level Weights 11:00am Friday, 7 July 2017 - Fee: R1 710 11:00am Monday, 17 July 2017 - Fee R6 840 Friday, 7 July 2017 Colts and Gelding 60kg, Fillies 57,5kg 11:00am Thursday, 20 July 2017 – Fee R6 840
DECLARATIONS:
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE PREMIERS CHAMPION STAKES (GRADE 1) YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
THE HANGMAN
BLACK TOGA
LOVE STRUCK
HEAVENISARACEHORSE
2013
KOCHKA
FOREST INDIGO
WILLOW MAGIC (AUS)
UMGIYO (AUS)
2014
HARRY'S SON (AUS)
JAYYED
MLJET
ANJAAL (AUS)
2015
RABADA
PROSPECT STRIKE
ABASHIRI
MOGOK MASTER
2016
GUNNER
ZODIAC RULER (AUS)
MISTY BIRNAM
AFRICA RISING
OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 29 JULY 2017: RACE
GRADE
DIST
STAKE (ZAR)
AGE
RACE CONDITION
Champions Cup
1
1800m
1 000 000
Thekwini Stakes
1
1600m
750 000
Open
Conditions
2 Year Old Fillies
Level Weights
Gold Bracelet
2
2000m
eLAN Gold Cup
3
3200m
400 000
F&M
WFA + Penalties
1 250 000
Open
Umkhomazi Stakes
3
1200m
MR
300 000
2 Year Olds
Set Weights
The Debutante
3
Umngeni Handicap
Listed
1200m
300 000
2 Year Old Fillies
Set Weights
1000m
150 000
Open
MR Handicap
The Darley Arabian
Listed
1600m
150 000
Open
MR Handicap
Previous Winners of the Premiers Champion Stakes (Grade 1) that have featured internationally: Kildonan (Winner in 2006) & Argonaut (Winner in 2007) 58
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Thekwini Stakes Gr1
Thekwini Stakes GREYVILLE RACECOURSE THEKWINI STAKES (GRADE 1) - R750 000 DATE: AGE/ CONDITION: ENTRIES: SUPP ENTRIES: WEIGHTS:
Saturday, 29 July 2017, Day and Night 2 Year Old Fillies at Level Weights 11:00am Friday, 7 July 2017 - Fee: R1 710 11:00am Monday, 17 July 2017 - Fee R6 840 Friday, 7 July 2017 Weights to be carried: 60kg 11:00am Thursday, 20 July 2017 – Fee R6 840
DECLARATIONS:
PREVIOUS WINNERS OF THE THEKWINI STAKES (GRADE 1) YEAR
WINNER
2ND PLACE
3RD PLACE
4TH PLACE
2012
ALL IS SECRET
STRAIGHT SET
CAREFUL HIKER
KING'S TEMPTRESS
2013
ALONG CAME POLLY
FOR THE LADS
ADMIRAL'S EYE
ALASCAN MAIDEN
2014
SAME JURISDICTION
CARRY ON ALICE
BILATERAL
BANBURY
2015
LAUDERDALE
MELLIFLORA
PERSIAN RUG
FLYING ICE
2016
QUERARI FALCON
DAWN CALLING
SAIL
SAFE HARBOUR
OTHER FEATURE RACES ON 29 JULY 2017: RACE
GRADE
DIST
STAKE (ZAR)
AGE
RACE CONDITION
Champions Cup
1
1800m
1 000 000
Premiers Champion Stakes
1
1600m
750 000
Open
Conditions
2 Year Old
Level Weights
Gold Bracelet
2
2000m
eLAN Gold Cup
3
3200m
400 000
F&M
WFA + Penalties
1 250 000
Open
MR
Umkhomazi Stakes
3
1200m/Turf
The Debutante
3
1200m/Turf
300 000
2 Year Old
Set Weights
300 000
2 Year Old Fillies
Umngeni Handicap
Listed
Set Weights
1000m
150 000
Open
MR Handicap
The Darley Arabian
Listed
1600m
150 000
Open
MR Handicap
Previous Winners of the Thekwini Stakes (Grade 1) that have featured internationally: Promisefrommyheart (Winner in 2003) , Gypsy’s Warning (Winner in 2008) & Along Came Polly (Winner in 2013). 60
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