POMODORO'S JET left his earlier form behind last time and will take all the beating. Captain Peg can also play a leading part, while Night Bomber comes into calculations for third place.
Pomodoros Jet
Captain Peg
Night Bomber
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. Pomodoros Jet
J: Gavin LerenaT: B/J Crawford, South Africa
F: 1355231-1
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
113
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
Seven wins from 20 Flat runs. Career best when winning 10-runner listed race at this course (8f, good to soft, 2/1) 63 days ago by 3½ lengths from Chestnut Bomber. Has good chance on form.
2. Gimmeanotherchance
J: Andrew FortuneT: M/M de Kock, South Africa
F: 2450309-6
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
109
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 9/4, first run since leaving M. F. De Kock when sixth of 8 in minor event at this C&D (good to soft) 14 days ago.
3. Infinite Wonder
J: Kaidan BrewerT: M. Pandaram, South Africa
F: 815/
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
536
Verdict
Course winner. Fifth of 10 in minor event at this course (6f, good, 25/1). Off 17 months. First run for yard after leaving P. F. Matchett. Difficult ask.
4. Captain Peg
J: Calvin HabibT: S. T. Pettigrew, South Africa
F: 56363366-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
103
Days Since Last Run:
124
Verdict
5-time course winner. Six wins from 22 Flat runs. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, sixth of 7 in minor event at this C&D (soft). Off 124 days.
5. Ikigai
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: S. G. Tarry, South Africa
F: 465/90-371
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
5-time course winner. Improved on recent efforts to win 8-runner minor event (16/1) at this C&D (good) 35 days ago.
6. Night Bomber
J: Ryan MungerT: B. D. Botes, South Africa
F: 611435-13
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Latest win at Vaal in January. 28/10, creditable third of 12 in minor event at this course (5.8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Back up in trip.
7. Key Element
J: Philasande MxoliT: P. F. Matchett, South Africa
F: 21507-450
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. 13 lengths eleventh of 15 to Gimmefabulous in listed race (25/1) at this course (8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.