The annual R1 Million Gauteng Summer Cup is one of South Africa’s oldest and most respected first-grade horse races, and is a highlight for many punters on the South African racing calendar. Taking place on the 27th November 2021, at one of the oldest racecourses in the country, the Turffontein Racecourse, which was built in 1887 and is widely considered by experts as one of the most difficult regular racing tracks in the country. With a slow climb from the 1200m mark to the final post, Turffontein is known for having made some of the most thrilling finishes in South African racing history, and the Summer Cup 2021 should be no different.
Summer Cup 2021 Betting Odds & Field
The Summer Cup 2020 handicap was won last year by Summer Pudding, who has since retired and will not be defending her title. Current betting favourites for the main race include Malmoos, War of Athena and Got the Greenlight. Ante Post betting is available and most bookies will be paying 4 places for the main event, while some are paying up to 6 places. The current Summer Cup 2021 odds are listed below;
Where to bet on the Gauteng Summer Cup 2021
Most major South African betting sites are offering odds for the main race, including the following tried and tested bookmakers;
Summer Cup 2021 Tips & Predictions
It’s tough to look at any of the runners outside the top 3 of Malmoos, War of Athena and Got the Greenlight. Got the Greenlight managed a respectable 3rd in the Durban July 2021 race, and look set to be a strong contender. The current odds of 5.00 are more tempting than the other two favourites, and we’ll be backing Got the Greenlight each way for the Gauteng Summer Cup 2021 crown. We’ll have a few more predictions and tips posted closer to the day.
