Final field July ? and weights ?

I would hope that only horses that have shown form or have run in the last three months should get preference -

Johnny that just looks like the MR highest to lowest not the July Log.

Once again off a 101 I really like Jet Explorer, hopefully he draws well.

pirates Wrote:

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> blouperd i would like to know who is on the panel
> to choose the final field as that would give me a
> clearer indication of who will make the final
> field...


Graham Hawkins
Mathew Lips
Jay Harrielal

nothing wrong with these guys - the kzn trainer with noms will be happy

Agree plenty knowledge there

It's going to be a difficult (and thankless) task choosing the final field - too many horses that look like they belong, so for sure there will be some disappointments.

Imo, the 3 yr olds are rated too high - for Rock Cocktail to be 105, means that he has improved 4 lengths in 2 weeks from the 1900 to the DN; so I would say that none of the 3yr olds offer any value at this stage - with the possible exception of Cherry on the Top - if she was indeed using the Woolavington as a prep, then 10/1 not bad value imo, and Yorker - had no chance from the draw in the DN and if he is still being considered good enough by the stable to have him in the July, I think 20/1 not bad.

The leading (betting wise) older horses at this stage are Pomodoro, Jet Explorer, Run For It and Hill Fifty Four and all 4 currently offer better value than the 3yr olds imo - although the early value about Pomodoro (16/1) and Run For It (66/1) are gone. For me at this stage, the best value on offer lies with Hill Fifty Four at 20/1 - high on the log, certain to run, only a slight doubt about the trip.

So imo if you want to back a 3yr old, wait till after the Gold Challenge, after which the leading 4 yr olds should shorten (if they run well) - if you want to back an older horse, now is the time :S

gothic is still a 97 having ducked the daily news after running 2nd in the derby and pun ta arenas off a mr of 100 has hill 54 beat at the weights for the july....they seem the value at this stage to me....iv never heard of jay harrilal so if someone can fill me in with his horseracing credentials i will be much obliged thanks....

pirates you the king of wooden spoon (tu)

in a short while the july field will be reduced to 16 runners or maybe less with the new inner track being built that should be fun picking it...

i tell u what harry, jason dedekind read out the names of the people who decided on the highveld awards and some of those people on the commitee wouldnt know which side a horse shits out of

pirates it is not hard

juvenile nursery winners win the juvenile award
sand award go to emerald winner
champion older horse go to summer cup winner

rest they decide

Sorry Blou,I haven't a clue and I am no July expert ...............I have probably had 5 serious bets in 40 years racing.

I enjoy all the intrigue and build up but as for punting its just another MR handicap!!

I have an nibble each year so I have something to shout for in front of the TV.