Race horse owner Sid Moodley aiming for a July win

When Durban businessman Sid Moodley bought his first horse three years ago his dream was to win races, and this year he is hoping his dream would come true with his first Durban July runner in Madison Valley.

Madison Valley is among the 18 horses in the main field event in the R5-million Hollywoodbets Durban July that will take place on Saturday July 5 at Hollywoodbets Greyville Racecourse.

Moodley, from Umhlanga, said he knew Madison Valley was a quality horse who had the potential to be in the Durban July.

"It is not easy to get a horse to run in the main race of the prestigious Durban July. This is a victory alone. Winning this race would be a dream come true. The trainer Frank Robinson and I are confident of Madison Valley's potential. We are focused on winning," said Moodley.

Madison Valley won the Cup Trial to qualify. Last year the Robinson trained and Moodley owned Madison Valley and Shoot The Rapids finished first and second in the Gr 3 Gold Vase.

Moodley said since getting into horse racing three years ago he now has over 30 horses in training and in the last two years has accumulated 40 winners.

"I enjoy horse racing as a sport. My family follows racing. I love animals and horses and decided to buy horses as a hobby and also to be competitive.

"In anything one gets into you want to be successful. But to get the result in the end is not always easy as there are too many challenges, obstacles and variables. Its a huge victory to win in whatever you do in life," said Moodley.

Moodley has four horses competing in different races in the Hollywoodbets Durban July this year.

SUNDAY TRIBUNE