A profile of Hollywoodbets Durban July runner Viva's Liberte. This three-year-old gelding is well weighted and is Winning Form’s top pick to win on Saturday.
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9) VIVA’S LIBERTE
VIVA’S LIBERTE comes into this race slightly under the radar; however, he’s 4kgs better off than Daily News 2000 winner STAR MAJOR (who has since been scratched from the Hollywoodbets Durban July) on last run. Candice Bass has, of course, tasted Hollywoodbets Durban July success with Marinaresco back in 2017, while Jockey Craig Zackey won this race last year aboard The Real Prince. Looks excellent value at a double-figure price. He shoulders 53kgs and should have no issues with the step up to 2200m.
Jockey: Craig Zackey
Trainer: Candice Bass
Owner: Khaya Stables (Pty) Ltd
Breeder: Lammerskraal Stud
Sire: Vercingetorix
Dam: Viva Maria by Jet Master
Age: 3
Colour: Bay
Sex: Gelding
Merit Rating: 114
Weight: 53
Draw: 9
Career Record: 8 runs (2 wins, 6 places)
Stakes Won: R471 912
Runs at Hollywoodbets Greyville: 1 (0 wins, 0 places)
Runs at 2200m Distance: 0
Notable Runs:
4th in the 2026 Daily News 2000 (Gr 1) 2000m
2nd in the 2026 Legal Eagle Stakes (Gr 2) 1800m
3rd in the 2026 Lucky Fish Cape Derby (Gr 1) 2000m
Winning Form Comments: Gelded 2025.11.24. Best MR:114. Is 4kgs better off at the weights with number 4 on last run
Approximate Odds 8/1 Bet Here
Odds are subject to change.
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