JUSTIN SNAITH
Snaith Racing are needing an exceptionally good Kwa-Zulu Natal winter season if they are to win the national champion trainer’s title and although most eyes will be on Saturday’s Hollywoodbets Durban July runners they could have a good day at Fairview on Friday.
ASTRIX
Jack Milner: Astrix caused a major upset when he won the Grade 1 Premier’s Champions Challenge at Turffontein on 30 April and trainer Paul Peter is hoping his charge can put in a repeat performance in Saturday’s Hollywoodbets Durban July (Grade 1) over 2200m at Hollywoodbets Greyville.
KABELO MATSUNYANE
Jack Milner: It is the ultimate goals of any sportsman to participate in the greatest event in their country and hopefully from there, in the world.
LUYOLO MXOTHWA
Jack Milner: One could make a comparison between the jockeys Luyolo Mxothwa and Piere Strydom. It might sound strange but there are some similarities.
ASHLEY FORTUNE
Jack Milner: Trainer Ashley Fortune looks to have a strong hand in Race 7 at the Vaal on Tuesday, a MR 80 Handicap for fillies and mares over 1200m.
LYLE HEWITSON RIDES NIMBLE NIMBUS
Luke Middlebrook: With Joao Moreira missing the last two meetings, Zac Purton assumed the title lead at Sha Tin on Saturday and now boasts a two-win lead over the Magic Man, 129-127.
