FROM A DISTANCE raised her form to another level and has obvious claims. Noodsberg seems the principal threat, while Maritzburg Memory looks best of the remainder.
From A Distance
Noodsberg
Maritzburg Memory
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Exquisite
J: Richard FourieT: B/J Crawford, South Africa
F: 054341-04
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in December. Good fourth of 9 in handicap (8/1) at Durbanville (9f, good) 47 days ago. Significantly down in trip. Uphill task.
2. Noodsberg
J: Craig ZackeyT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 6921-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
72
Days Since Last Run:
143
Verdict
56/100, career best when winning 14-runner maiden at Fairview (8f). Off 143 days. Back down in trip. Not taken lightly.
3. Little Miss Pink
J: Oswald NoachT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 78546-934
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
C&D winner. 20/1, creditable fourth of 10 in handicap at Durbanville (6.2f, good) 44 days ago.
4. From A Distance
J: Juan Paul V'd MerweT: C. Bass-Robinson, South Africa
F: 22531-034
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in December. 2½ lengths fourth of 7 to Splicethemainbrace in listed race at Fairview (8f, good, 8/1) 52 days ago. Back down in trip. Progressing recently.
5. Dame Of Trix
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: B/J Crawford, South Africa
F: 122-057
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
75
Days Since Last Run:
44
Verdict
Course winner. One win from 3 runs last year. 9/2, seventh of 10 in handicap at Durbanville (6.2f, good) 44 days ago.
6. Maritzburg Memory
J: Sean VealeT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 57657-673
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
65
Verdict
C&D winner. 8/1, creditable third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 65 days ago.
7. Hear My Voice
J: Sifisokuhle BunganeT: P. D. Reeves, South Africa
F: 744390-36
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
65
Verdict
C&D winner. Sixth of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 20/1) 65 days ago. Very hard to make a case for.
8. October Fest
J: Andrew FortuneT: C. Bass-Robinson, South Africa
F: 5316-55
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
58
Verdict
Winner at Durbanville in October. 16/1, good fifth of 9 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 58 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
9. Rahhabba
J: Corne OrfferT: C. Bass-Robinson, South Africa
F: 734-31
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
69
Verdict
Didn't need to be at best when winning 13-runner maiden (87/100) at this C&D (good) 69 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
10. Shesgotclass
J: Morne WinnaarT: D. A. McLachlan, South Africa
F: 3-12
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
65
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in January. 4/1, second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 65 days ago.