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Jockey of the Month – June 2025

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Serino Moodley

Serino Moodley has struck up a solid relationship with Byron Forster, KZN assistant to Western Cape-based Andre Nel. Forster is a man of few words but he knows his oats and has been loyal to Serino. They teamed up with Selukwe to win the WSB 1900 in fine fashion and that combination will have a realistic chance of landing the Hollywoodbets Durban July. Serino rode eight winners this month, one less than S’Manga Kumalo and joint with Craig Zackey.

Serino is Race Coast’s Jockey of the Month for June

Trainer of the Month – June 2025

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Gareth van Zyl

In spite of all the visitors arriving in KZN with the cream of their respective yards for Champions Season, Gareth van Zyl has held his own. He currently leads the local trainer’s log in the face of tough opposition from Garth Puller and Alyson Wright but Gareth won nine races from his 32 runners this term that included a red letter day at Hollywoodbets Scottsville where he saddled six winners.

Gareth is Race Coast’s Trainer of the Month for June.

Jockey of the Month – May 2025

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Sean Veale

After an early hiccup in his relationship with Hollywood Racing as their retained jockey, Sean has mended relations with Hollywood Racing’s principal Anthony Delpech and things have been running smoothly since. When not aboard a Hollywood Racing hopeful he is in demand by other trainers, notable his former boss Stuart Ferrie. Sean rode 11 winners this month, two more than Champion Jockey Richard Fourie.

Sean Veale is Race Coast’s jockey of the month for May

Trainer of the Month – May 2025

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MJ Odendaal

In spite of visiting trainers bringing their big guns to bare, dominating South Africa’s Champion Season and collecting most of the feature races, MJ Odendaal has managed to hold his own. Although only sixth on the table of stakes won, he is at the top as far as the number of winner’s go. He saddled six at a 16% strike rate. MJ is one of the colourful characters of the sport and is good value for winners and entertaining to boot.

MJ Odendaal is Race Coast’s jockey of the month for May.