4/06/2017 Early July Fancies

The Elmo Effect (after next Sunday)

Edict Of Nantes Favourite For The Vodacom Durban July

Journalist: Michael Clower for Gold Circle Publishing

MEDIA RELEASE

5 JUNE 2017

Edict Of Nantes was yesterday cut from 8-1 to 5-1 favourite with Betting World for the Vodacom Durban July following Saturday’s Daily News triumph. Second-placed Al Sahem has also been shortened (from 13-2 to 11-2).

Previous favourite Marinaresco, who runs in the Rising Sun Gold Challenge at Greyville on Saturday, remains on 6-1. Stable companion Horizon, third in the Daily News, has been marked out from 20-1 to 28-1.

World Sports Betting has Edict Of Nantes at 9-2 with Al Sahem on 11-2 and Marinaresco on 13-2. Horizon is a 28-1 chance.

Brett Crawford, fresh from Saturday’s notable Grade 1 double, is planning more assaults on top prizes and Search Party and Gulf Storm, second and fourth to Bull Valley in the Tsogo Sun Sprint, both go for the Post Merchants at Greyville on Friday week.

Crawford said: “Gulf Storm is not drawn well and Search Party is also a bit wide but they will both run while Al Mariachi (third to Sand And Sea in the Tsogo Sun Gold Medallion) goes for the KZN Yearling Sale Million on Met day.”

Live Life, who disappointed in the South African Fillies Sprint, could seek compensation in the Mercury Sprint on July 15.

Candice Bass-Robinson said: “She jumped upwards rather than forwards leaving the pens and was immediately at the back but she will stay in Durban and I will nominate her for the Mercury. However, she will come home if she doesn’t draw well.”

After listening to Sean Tarry on Telly Track this evening and to KevinShea I have come to the conclusion that this could be one of the open Julys for many a year . He suggested nothing wrong with 40/1 French Navy and was pleased with Safe Harbours run on sat and the extra 200 m would suit her . SH would come in at 52 kg according to his calculation which would give her a chance in the July. Al Shahem a bit disappointing for him as he had the horse 100% and could see he was beaten a long way out being a littleflat footed for pace . Interesting feedback . I'm going to look for lotto ticket numbers by taking doubles with Jason Day , Jordan Spieth and Ricky Fowler to win Us Open golf with Marinereco and Black Arthur for the fun of it and perhaps 8/1 a place French Navy after a bit of hype sold to me by Sean's chat this evening . Cheers

Just Another Tipster wrote: What are yourl Thoughts on Al Sahem and Edict of nantes?

I think they will fight out the finish of the July.

Form Fundi wrote:

Just Another Tipster wrote: What are yourl Thoughts on Al Sahem and Edict of nantes?

I think they will fight out the finish of the July.

....for which position though :huh:

Lionel wrote:

Form Fundi wrote:

Just Another Tipster wrote: What are yourl Thoughts on Al Sahem and Edict of nantes?

I think they will fight out the finish of the July.

....for which position though :huh:

First...with the third horse few lengths adrift...