Top jockey Anton Marcus is in high demand for Vodacom Durban July rides and he was likened this week to the legendary Lester Piggott, who had to box cleverly before he accepted mounts for the Epson Derby.

It appears Marcus will be riding the ante-post favourite Hawwaam for Mike de Kock’s stable in favour of his other regular champion, Eric Sands’ Rainbow Bridge, though no official announcement has been made...

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