Pomorodo, trained by Sean Tarry and ridden by Piere Strydom, sprang a 28-1 surprise when holding on by the skin of his teeth for a thrilling win in the R3 million Durban July at Greyville on Saturday.

Recent Queensland arrival Jeff Lloyd will return to his homeland next month in a bid to break his 27-year hoodoo in South Africa's richest race, the R3 million Durban July at Greyville.

The R300 000 Betting World 1900 on Tuesday night at Greyville is the first of the lead up races for the Vodacom Durban July since the first log was published on the 9th of May.

Trainer Mike Bass may send English Garden straight to the G1 Durban July without another start after his impressive Progress Plate win at Greyville last Friday night.

The draw for the R2.5m, Grade 1, J & B Met (2000m) at Kenilworth on January 28th was held at the course on Thursday with the South African Horse Of The Year Igugu drawing perfectly in barrier seven.