The Apache

14/07/2021

14/05/2020

GOLD CIRCLE MEDIA RELEASE

VODACOM DURBAN JULY TO BE STAGED BEHIND CLOSED DOORS

Horse racing fans can take heart that the 2020 Vodacom Durban July will take place this year, but as a broadcast-only event behind closed doors.

Vodacom and Gold Circle have confirmed a joint commitment to run Africa’s Greatest Horseracing Event, but under the strictest adherence to all government health protocols surrounding COVID-19.

“Gold Circle, together with the ongoing support of the company’s valued sponsor Vodacom, is fully committed to running the 2020 Vodacom Durban July. Sadly, given the reality of the present circumstances, the race meeting will be staged behind closed doors and without spectators,” said Gold Circle CEO Michel Nairac. “The VDJ has enjoyed an uninterrupted history since first being run in 1897 – not even two world wars prevented the race from being run – and we are doing everything in our power to ensure that 2020 is not the exception,” he added.

The proposed date for the race is Saturday 25 July, but the extremely fluid nature of the current pandemic means this could change as circumstances so dictate.

“Any decision we make around the Vodacom Durban July this year will be made as a responsible company committed to the safety of all who are involved. As a sponsor, we will work together with all relevant stakeholders and be guided by the horseracing fraternity and the experts in this industry, as well as in government, as we all work towards making this year’s race a reality,” said Michelle van Eyden, the Executive Head of Sponsorship at Vodacom.

The official Vodacom Durban July

Image: Do It Again // Candiese Lenferna

31/12/2019

Another winner for The Apache at Kenilworth to end 2019 - congratulations to all concerned!

18/11/2019

A lovely foal born by The Apache at Hadlow Stud, out of an imported Zabeel mare for owner Mr Winston Chow.

13/11/2019

Another winner for The Apache as Apache Dream comes home to the winners box for Glen Kotzen.
Well done to all concerned!

26/10/2019

Yet another winner for The Apache, this time for Harold Crawford and Michelle Rix at Kenilworth.

“REWRITE THE STARS (The Apache) held on well to win race 3 today at Congrats Rider: Trainer: H/M Crawford/Rix Breeder: Rosedene Stud Owner(s): Messrs M H Crawford, B D Dawson & J Mento https://t.co/6Rj8hvDZ9r”

08/10/2019

27/09/2019

A lovely 2YO Filly by The Apache out of Carta Expressa.

10/09/2019

A recently turned yearling by The Apache out of Pin Up Babe at High Eagle Stud. This filly is a half sister to multiple winners Biker Babe and She's A Looker.

28/07/2019

Apache Too wins again for owner and breeder Winston Wing Kin Chow, the Mike de K**k team and champion apprentice jockey Luke Ferraris. He enjoyed the extra distance over 2000m! He has now won twice and placed 4 times from 6 starts.

“Luke Ferraris, Champion Apprentice of the 2018-2019 season, wins the 6th with Apache Too for trainer Mike de K**k.”