Gr 2 winner Mucho Dinero has been scratched from the Hollywoodbets Durban July. (Picture: Wayne Marks).
Racing fans around the country are on tenterhooks waiting for the decision on whether the Justin Snaith-trained ruling favourite Eight On Eighteen bypasses the Hollywoodbets Durban July or not.
Meanwhile, his stablemate Mucho Dinero, owned by one of Eight On Eighteen’s joint-owners, Nick Jonsson, has been scratched (on Wednesday).
Snaith is going for a sixth Durban July and is now down to six entries still standing their ground.
Eight On Eighteen remains a firm 18/10 favourite in the betting market.
The entries stll standing are listed below in odds order with their weights, merit ratings and trainers also shown:
Eight On Eighteen – 57 – 129 – Justin Snaith – 18-10
Oriental Charm – 60 – 127 – James Crawford – 11-2
Immediate Edge – 53 – 108 – Mike/Mathew de Kock – 7-1
See It Again – 60 – 127 – Michael Roberts – 10-1
Legend Of Arthur – 53 – 117 – Sean Tarry – 25-2
The Real Prince – 56.5 – 120 – Dean Kannemeyer – 14-1
Selukwe – 54 – 111 – Andre Nel – 17-1
Royal Victory – 59 – 125 – Nathan Kotzen – 17-1
Okavango – 54.5 – 120 – Justin Snaith – 20-1
Gladatorian – 60 – 127 – Stuart Ferrie – 20-1
Underworld – 54 – 109 – Justin Snaith – 25-1
Native Ruler – 54 – 119 – Justin Snaith – 25-1
My Best Shot – 53 – 116 – Alan Greeff – 33-1
Confederate – 53.5 – 118 – Fabian Habib – 33-1
Atticus Finch – 57 – 121 – Alec Laird – 33-1
Holding Thumbs – 54 – 108 – Glen Kotzen – 33-1
Madison Valley – 54 – 115 – Frank Robinson – 40-1
Future Swing – 55 – 117 – Justin Snaith – 40-1
On My Honour – 53 – 116 – Glen Kotzen – 40-1
Magic Verse – 54 – 113 – Justin Snaith – 50-1
The Equator (IRE) – 54 – 110 – Tony Peter – 50-1
Purple Pitcher – 57.5 – 122 – Robyn Klaasen – 50-1
Pomodoro’s Jet – 55.5 – 118 – James Crawford – 67-1
Rainbow Lorikeet – 53 – 111 – Candice Bass-Robinson – 67-1
Beating Wings – 53 – 113 – Stuart Pettigrew – 100-1
Son Of Raj – 56 – 119 – Tony Peter – 100-1
Litigation – 54 – 113 – Sean Tarry – 100-1
Joy And Peace – 53 – 110 – Alan Greeff – 150-1
Thunee Playa – 54 – 104 – Mano Pandaram – 150-1
