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Tomorrow, March 15, 2025Flat5f
Verdict
Verdict
ALMOND SEA has been hard to fault in recent races and is just about the pick in this company. Chrome Tourmaline is another who could have a big say in matters, while Night Vigil also commands consideration.
Almond Sea
Chrome Tourmaline
Night Vigil
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Elegant IceJ: Ryan MungerT: M. N. Houdalakis, South AfricaF: 1844122-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-11
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 108
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win at Vaal in October. Respectable sixth of 12 in minor event (7/1) at this course (5f, good) 42 days ago.- 2. Almond SeaJ: Gavin LerenaT: A. P. Peter, South AfricaF: 1/113132-1
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 112
- Days Since Last Run:
- 56
Verdict4-time course winner. Three wins from 6 runs last year. Won 7-runner listed race (72/100) at this C&D (good to soft) 56 days ago by neck from Poblano. Merits consideration. 
3. Exchange StudentJ: Raymond DanielsonT: C. Dawson, South AfricaF: 612146-50- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-7
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 105
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictCourse winner. Blinkered for 1st time, 8½ lengths eleventh of 15 to William Robertson in Gr 3 at this course (5f, soft, 16/1) 14 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
4. Mia MooJ: Piere StrydomT: S. G. Tarry, South AfricaF: 3212140-4- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 103
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win here in November. 25/1, respectable length fourth of 10 to Siddeley in Gr 3 at Kenilworth (7f, good) 21 days ago. Uphill task.
6. CallmewhenuneedmeJ: Jeffery SysterT: S. T. Pettigrew, South AfricaF: 5816416-7- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win at Vaal in October. Bit below form seventh of 12 in minor event at this C&D (good to soft, 40/1) 14 days ago.- 7. Chrome TourmalineJ: S'manga KhumaloT: F. P. Habib, South AfricaF: 2/19525-31
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictCareer best when winning 7-runner handicap at this course (6f, good to soft, 3/1) 30 days ago. Improving all the time recently. 
8. HierkommiebokkieJ: Jarryd PennyT: T. Spies, South AfricaF: 11324-817- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 100
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictCourse winner. Two wins from 6 runs last year. 5/2, 7½ lengths last of 7 to Chrome Tourmaline in handicap at this course (6f, good to soft) 30 days ago. First run for yard after leaving C. Spies.
9. Sorceress SupremeJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: B/J Crawford, South AfricaF: 5169071-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 101
- Days Since Last Run:
- 56
VerdictLatest win at Vaal in December. 5/1, 14 lengths sixth of 7 to Almond Sea in listed race at this C&D (good to soft) 56 days ago.
10. Andis GirlJ: Calvin HabibT: M/A Azzie, South AfricaF: 122213-20- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-11
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 96
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictCourse winner. Latest win here in October. 13¾ lengths twelfth of 15 to Gimmefabulous in listed race (20/1) at this course (8f, good to soft) 14 days ago. Down in trip.- 11. Night VigilJ: Philasande MxoliT: S. T. Pettigrew, South AfricaF: 731981-71
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-7
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
Verdict5/1, career best when winning 7-runner handicap at this course (5f, good to soft) 19 days ago. 
12. Wings Within MeJ: Diego De GouveiaT: F. P. Habib, South AfricaF: 3451004-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-5
- Gear:
- hood and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 90
- Days Since Last Run:
- 30
VerdictC&D winner. 7½ lengths sixth of 7 to Chrome Tourmaline in handicap at this course (6f, good to soft, 25/2) 30 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
13. Bosum BuddyJ: Malesela KatjediT: P. F. Matchett, South AfricaF: 23623-453- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 92
- Days Since Last Run:
- 19
VerdictGood length third of 7 to Night Vigil in handicap (25/1) at this course (5f, good to soft) 19 days ago.
14. CalanthaJ: Chase MaujeanT: M/M de Kock, South AfricaF: 2/121-234- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 87
- Days Since Last Run:
- 14
VerdictC&D winner. Two wins from 3 runs last year. First run since leaving M. F. De Kock when creditable fourth of 8 in minor event (5/1) at this course (7f, good to soft) 14 days ago.
15. Komati RiverJ: -T: A. P. Peter, South AfricaF: 62471-1- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 8-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 80
- Days Since Last Run:
- 48
VerdictCareer best when winning 11-runner handicap (9/2) at this C&D (good) 48 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
16. The Navy LarkJ: Louis NhlapoT: J. A. Visser, South AfricaF: 4484-5471- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-3
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 18
VerdictThree wins from 22 runs last year. 17/2, won 9-runner handicap at Vaal (5f, good) 18 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
5. PoblanoJ: Muzi YeniT: R. R. Sage, South AfricaF: 1240-25- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 107
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42