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Errol Flynn is topping the bill

Tempting long odds in early Summer Cup betting market.

Errol Flynn is topping the bill

Errol Flynn, a promising four-year-old gelding, is currently the leading favorite in the 2026 Betway Summer Cup at Joburg's Turffontein racecourse on November 28. The race, a Grade 1 contest over 2000m, has seen a wide-open market with 43 first entries, making it a thrilling event for punters. Despite the previous upsets by horses like Mocha Blend and Atticus Finch, the anticipation surrounding Errol Flynn is palpable.

He has already demonstrated his quality by winning five of six starts over the first seven months of the year, including the final two legs of the Highveld Winter Series. Trainer Soma and jockey Keagan de Melo are particularly impressed with his potential. Another intriguing entry is Calla Lagoon, a five-year-old British-bred horse owned by Willem Ackerman, who aims to build an influential thoroughbred stud in Gauteng. With a 26.00 odds mark, Calla Lagoon is one to watch as he bids to qualify for the Summer Cup.

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