SAF - GREYVILLE 26 Jul 2026
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HKJC CHAMPIONS CUP 1800m Track: GOOD Clear (Max: 20) |
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Expecting a strong gallop with Dave The King and Main Defender taking up the running over Legal Counsel. EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN (4) finished tenth when second-up last start over 1600m in Group 1 grade at this track but he does have a strong record at this stage of the prep. Three time Grade 1 winner and gets leading rider back aboard. Gets chance to atone. SEE IT AGAIN (3) fitter for the first up run over 1600m at Group 1 level at this track, finishing 5.5 lengths from the winner. Placed 3/3 this course and distance and goes well second-up. Among the leading chances. THE REAL PRINCE (1) has recently been thereabouts since scoring at Kenilworth on January 10, the latest effort a fourth over 1600m in Group 1 grade at this track. Far easier assignment this time around. Certainly one to consider. GLADATORIAN (2) was well held last time in stakes class when seventh over 2200m in the G1 Durban July at this track. Record at this track is strong. Cannot be underestimated.
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THE REAL PRINCE
DEAN KANNEMEYER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Khaya Stables (Pty) Ltd Returns from a 50-day let-up. At the latest run 4th of 12 at this track in G1 on June 6 over 1600m, 3 len behind Questioning carrying 60kg at $9. The race before that 6th of 9 at this track in G2 on May 2 over 1400m, 2.25 len behind Questioning carrying 60kg at $21. Ready to win after a solid performance last time out. |
1 CRAIG ZACKEY |
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| 2 | 7x237 |
GLADATORIAN
STUART FERRIE 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Messrs E G Hart de Keating, M L Jean Hardy, M J L Nairac, L M Nestadt & Vendel Civils (Pty) Ltd At the latest run 7th of 18 at this track in the G1 Durban July on July 4 over 2200m, 5 len behind Note To Self with 61.5kg at $26. The race before that 3rd of 12 at this track in G1 on June 6 over 1600m, 2.25 len behind Questioning carrying 60kg at $21. Expected to be doing his best work late. |
2 SEAN VEALE |
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| 3 | 121x8 |
SEE IT AGAIN
JUSTIN SNAITH 6YO CHESTNUT GELDING 60.0KG Mr N Jonsson Second run back. Comes off a 50-day let-up. First-up after two months 8th of 12 at this track in G1 on June 6 over 1600m, 5.5 len behind Questioning carrying 60kg at $8. Previously second-up 3rd of 14 at Kenilworth in the G1 Queen's Plate on January 10 over 1600m, neck behind The Real Prince with 60kg at $9. Placed 3/3 this course and distance and goes well second-up. Among the leading chances. |
3 KEAGAN DE MELO |
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| 4 | 88x20 |
EIGHT ON EIGHTEEN
JUSTIN SNAITH 4YO BAY HORSE 60.0KG Messrs N Jonsson & J P Rupert Third-up today and won third-up previously. Resumes off a 50 day letup. Resuming 2nd in a small field at this track on May 9 over 1600m, neck behind Okavango carrying 60kg at $2.50. Second-up 10th of 12 at this track in G1 on June 6 over 1600m, 10 len behind Questioning carrying 60kg at $11. Well off best here last time. Three time Grade 1 winner and gets leading rider back aboard. Gets chance to atone. |
4 RICHARD FOURIE |
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| 5 | 55459 |
MAIN DEFENDER
TONY PETER 5YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Messrs J J Habib, G, K & M M Nassif Comes here off a 50-day let-up. At the latest run 9th of 12 at this track in G1 on June 6 over 1600m, 6 len behind Questioning with 60kg at $67. Before that 5th of 10 at Turffontein Standside on May 10 over 1400m, 3.5 len behind Money Heist carrying 62kg at $11. Hard to have on recent efforts. |
5 KABELO MATSUNYANE |
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| 6 | x5420 |
LEGAL COUNSEL
JUSTIN SNAITH 4YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Messrs Cameron Braun, E A Braun & D C Stonebridge & Mr & Mrs C R Stonebridge Most recently raced on the pace before fading 12th of 18 at this track in the G1 Durban July on July 4 over 2200m, 12 len behind Note To Self with 62kg at $34. The run before that 2nd of 12 at this track in G1 on June 6 over 1600m, nose behind Questioning carrying 60kg at $11. Better than that recent lacklustre performance suggests. |
6 CALLAN MURRAY |
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| 7 | 0x360 |
DAVE THE KING
MIKE & MATHEW DE KOCK 6YO BAY GELDING 60.0KG Messrs L M Nestadt & Gary Player Stud Farm (Pty) Ltd & Ralphs Racing (Pty) Ltd (Nom: Miss K Ralphs) Most recently ran second last of 14 at this track in G3 on July 4 over 1200m, 9 len behind Jet Force carrying 62kg at $51. The race before that 6th of 12 at this track in G1 on June 6 over 1600m, 4 len behind Questioning carrying 60kg at $21. Rates highly and is among the main hopes. |
7 LYLE HEWITSON |
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MALMESBURY MISSILE
JUSTIN SNAITH 3YO BAY GELDING 58.0KG Itssa It Solutions & World Sports Betting Returns from a 57-day let-up. Last start 5th of 11 at this track in G1 on May 30 over 2000m, 6 len behind Star Major with 60kg at $34. The run before that 5th of 11 at this track in G2 on May 2 over 1600m, 3.5 len behind Star Major with 60kg at $21. Will need plenty of improvement to feature. |
8 GAVIN LERENA |
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