South African champion Variety Club’s future is still hanging in the balance even though the dual Horse of the Year has made a complete recovery from his leg problem.

Defending Vodacom Durban July favourite Pomodoro will race in a tongue tie in his bid to go back to back in South Africa’s ruichest race at Greyvile on Saturday.

There was elation and disappointment when the Vodacom Durban July final field and draw was announced at Greyville although the only real surprise was that champion trainer Mike de Kock will not have a runner.

Leading Sydney jockey Glyn Schofield has returned to South Africa to ride in the Group One Durban July at Greyville on July 6.

Durban July entry Heavy Metal continued his good form for big race jockey S'manga Khumalo with a confident victory at Turffontein last weekend.