Tarry eyes third July win
CHAMPION trainer Sean Tarry will attempt to land his third Vodacom Durban July on Saturday where he has four runners.
He said both Al Sahem and Safe Harbour had travelled back to Randjesfontein to be prepared for the July after their good Daily News and Woolavington runs as “the facilities there suit them better.”
Tarry said about Al Sahem’s pole position draw, “I would have preferred to be out of the scrum, but I expect him to have enough early pace to find second or third place in the running.”
He is 0,5kg better off with Edict Of Nantes for a 0,5 length beating in the Daily News 2000, and it would also be worth bearing in mind Tarry’s first July winner Pomodoro won the SA Derby, then ran below par in the Daily News before winning the July carrying 55kg.
Al Sahem only has to carry 53,5kg. His sire Silvano has already produced three July winners. S’manga Khumalo replaces Anthony Delpech, who is retained by the owners of Nightingale.
Woolavington 2000 thirdplaced Safe Harbour impressed in her televised July gallop alongside Al Sahem but Tarry reminded, “It was a good gallop, but Al Sahem is a lazy horse.” He added, “She has run her last couple of starts as if she is looking for this trip.”
The long-striding three-yearold daughter of Elusive Fort is drawn 12 and has snuck into the handicap with the minimum weight of 52kg. Nooresh Juglall rides.
Tarry is “very happy” with former Daily News 2000 winner French Navy, whom he says has improved since a tongue tie was applied three runs ago.
He said his last start can safely be ignored as he hated the blinkers and was also hit in the eye by a clod. Leading apprentice Lyle Hewitson gets his second July ride on a horse who looks well weighted in his third attempt at the big race.
Tarry said about Betting World 1900 runner up Tilbury Fort, “He’s definitely on the up, but strictly on form will battle to turn around the form with Al Sahem.
He has had a nice prep and seems to enjoy Greyville. He was a little bit handier than he usually is in the 1900 and I think he will stay the trip.”
This Horse Chestnut threeyear-old colt is officially 2,5kg under sufferance and jumps from draw 12. His jockey Greg Cheyne has won the July before. Tarry was happy his Grade 2 Durban Golden Horseshoe contender Captain And Master had been able to see Greyville on Thursday where he put up an eye-catching gallop alongside French Navy. – Gold Circle Betting World’s betting: 9-2 Al Sahem; 5-1 Edict Of Nantes; 13-2 Black Arthur; 8-1 It’s My Turn;
9-1 The Conglomerate; 10-1 Ten Gun Salute; 14-1 Nightingale; 16-1 Marinaresco, Mr Winsome; 18-1 Safe Harbour; 20-1 Horizon; 28-1 French Navy, Saratoga Dancer, Tilbury Fort; 33-1 Master Sabina, Pagoda; 40-1 Brazuca; 50-1 Krambambul.