A profile of Hollywoodbets Durban July runner OLIVIA’S WAY. Drawn wide and at the very bottom of the betting boards, this filly will need an exceptional run to feature
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15) OLIVIA’S WAY
Not much is expected of OLIVIA’S WAY at the Hollywoodbets Durban July. However, she has been in the mix in some of the country’s biggest races, as evidenced by her second-place run at last year’s Betway Summer Cup. She meets a significantly stronger field here. JP van der Merwe will need to produce a masterful ride to guide her into the mix from a wide draw. She has also spent her entire career campaigning in Gauteng and will make her KZN debut on Saturday.
Jockey: JP van der Merwe
Trainer: Roy Magner
Owner: Mr G R Sadleir
Breeder: The Flying Stud
Sire: Pathfork (USA)
Dam: My Lovely (AUS) by War Pass (USA)
Age: 4
Colour: Bay
Sex: Filly
Merit Rating: 114
Weight: 55
Draw: 15
Career Record: 21 runs (5 wins, 3 places)
Stakes Won: R2 427 625
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 0
Runs at 2200m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
4th in the 2026 TAB Jubilee Stakes (Gr 3) 1800m
3rd in the 2026 TAB Igugu Stakes (Gr 2) 2000m
3rd at the 2026 HKJC World Pool Premier’s Champions Challenge (Gr 1) 2000m
3rd in the 2026 Betway London News Stakes (Gr 3) 1800m
2nd in the 2025 Betway Summer Cup (Gr 1) 2000m
Winning Form Comments: Honest filly. Meets number 18 on similar weight terms.
Approximate Odds 50/1 Bet Here
Odds are subject to change.
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