A profile of Hollywoodbets Durban July runner King Pelles. This five-year-old gets the services of international jockey Chad Schofield.
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17) KING PELLES
The big news around KING PELLES is the booking of Aussie-based jockey Chad Schofield. It’s also worth noting that this five-year-old son of Duke Of Marmalade loves a longer trip, winning last year’s Gold Vase on Hollywoodbets Durban July Day. He was, however, disappointing in the 2025 Betway Summer Cup, finishing 16 lengths off the eventual winner MOCHA BLEND. He also has the second-widest draw of all to contend with.
Jockey: Chad Schofield
Trainer: Gareth van Zyl
Owner: Lucky Vest 12 CC (Nom: Mr Ravi Padayachee), Messrs D D MacLean, Gary Player Stud Farm (Pty) Ltd & N V Parmanand
Breeder: Drakenstein Stud (Nom: Mrs G A Rupert)
Sire: Duke Of Marmalade (IRE)
Dam: Grail Maiden (AUS) by Galileo (IRE)
Age: 5
Colour: Chestnut
Sex: Gelding
Merit Rating: 122
Weight: 59
Draw: 17
Career Record: 28 runs (8 wins, 10 places)
Stakes Won: R1 683 837
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 7 (3 wins, 1 place)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
1st in the 2025 World Pool Gold Plate (Gr 3) 3200m
1st in the 2025 Durban Gold Vase (Gr 3) 3000m
1st in the 2025 TOTE Derby (Gr 3) 2400m
1st in the 2025 Glorious Goodwood Chairman’s Cup (Gr 3) 2500m
Winning Form Comments: Best MR:122. Has no stamina doubts. International jockey rides
Approximate Odds 25/1 Bet Here
Odds are subject to change.
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