A profile of Hollywoodbets Durban July runner I Salute You. This Peter Muscutt-trained gelding will have his work cut out for him on his Grade 1 debut.
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14) I SALUTE YOU
I SALUTE YOU certainly isn’t one of the more fancied runners at the 2026 Hollywoodbets Durban July. However, his recent second-place finish in the Betgames Cup Trial potentially augurs well for the son of Soqrat. He’s never gone beyond 1900m before, but he does get the services of international jockey Mark du Plessis, which could be a plus.
Jockey: Mark du Plessis
Trainer: Peter Muscutt
Owner: Messrs E C Abraham, Mayesh Chetty, T Herdon, K Nattar, Tony Zackey, Advocate W A J Nicholson & Miss Trinisha Pillay
Breeder: Shadwell Stud
Sire: Soqrat (AUS)
Dam: Varachine by Var (USA)
Age: 4
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
Merit Rating: 113
Weight: 54.5
Draw: 14
Career Record: 18 runs (6 wins, 7 places)
Stakes Won: R922 800
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 9 (3 wins, 1 place)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
2nd in the 2026 Betgames Cup Trial (Gr 3) 1800m
2nd in the 2026 Anthonij Rupert Premier Trophy (Gr 2) 1800m
Winning Form Comments: Is 1kg better off with number 12 on last run.
Approximate Odds 40/1 Bet Here
Odds are subject to change.
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