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Muzi Yeni sets sights on first Durban July win

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Muzi Yeni sets sights on first Durban July win

Safe Passage won grade 1 Daily News 2000 at Hollywoodbets on Saturday. Greyville Yeni will be aware that Safe Passage’s trainer Mike de Kock has a good record in the race.

Safe Passage won the grade 1 Daily News 2000 at HollywoodbetsGreyville on Saturday. Muzi Yeni is hoping to win his first Durban July on the horse. Safe Passage's trainer Mike de Kock has a good record in SA's most famous race. Pomp and Power's prospects for the July took a step backwards despite edging out Arogosta for runner-up berth on. Senso Unico was beaten six lengths and may not make the final field. Justin Snaith's colt Jet Dark is not confirmed for July. The colter is a favourite with Lance Michael.

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