Turffontein
Today, April 26, 2025Flat5f
Verdict
Verdict
PRIZED PLATINUM was a shade disappointing when favourite last time out, but gets the vote again. Sakhala Is'cathulo could provide the toughest threat, while Phala Millions is another to come into the reckoning.
Prized Platinum
Sakhala Iscathulo
Phala Millions
Win or Each Way
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
- 5. Prized PlatinumJ: Andrew FortuneT: C. Binda, South AfricaF: 020-23122
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictLatest win at Scottsville in February. 9/2, good second of 10 in handicap at Scottsville (6f, good to soft) 13 days ago. 
3. Captain EfficientJ: Gavin LerenaT: F. P. Habib, South AfricaF: 212445-42- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-8
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 70
Verdict6/1, good second of 6 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 70 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.
7. Mariachi MadnessJ: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: C. Binda, South AfricaF: 66982-814- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 70
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win here in February. 4/1, fourth of 6 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft) 70 days ago.- 2. Sakhala IscathuloJ: Piere StrydomT: C. Binda, South AfricaF: 59282-647
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictCourse winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2024. 8/1, below form seventh of 12 in minor event at Scottsville (5f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Has good chance on pick of form. 
10. SamoaJ: S'manga KhumaloT: B. H. Stidolph, South AfricaF: 24326-454- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 10
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictCourse winner. Twenty nine runs since last win in 2023. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap at this course (5f, good, 4/1) 35 days ago. Others more persuasive.
8. Time For CharityJ: Kobeli LihabaT: F. Bronkhorst, South AfricaF: 66-921785- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 62
- Days Since Last Run:
- 9
VerdictC&D winner. Latest win here in February. 33/1, respectable fifth of 12 in handicap at Vaal (6f, good) 9 days ago. Enters calculations.
12. Jet CatJ: Jeffery SysterT: H. van der Westhuizen, South AfricaF: 5754-8372- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 9
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictThree wins from 61 Flat runs. Thirty four runs since last win in 2021. Second of 12 in handicap at this course (5f, good, 20/1) 35 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
4. Falcon StrikeJ: Marco V'rensburgT: B. D. Botes, South AfricaF: 060/5005-6- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 114
VerdictSixth of 7 in handicap at Vaal (7.2f, good). Off 114 days. Needs a couple of these to falter.- 13. Phala MillionsJ: Raymond DanielsonT: B. Webber, South AfricaF: 5590-9615
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictLatest win at Vaal in February. 10/1, fifth of 12 in handicap at this course (5f, good) 35 days ago. Enters calculations. 
11. Dancing DoraJ: Girish Samo-BurthiaT: F. Bronkhorst, South AfricaF: 324-85460- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictCourse winner. Forty two runs since last win in 2022. 10/1, last of 12 in handicap at this course (5f, good) 35 days ago. Others more persuasive.
16. SmeltingJ: Philasande MxoliT: B. H. Stidolph, South AfricaF: 12588-249- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 7
- Weight:
- 8-5
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 32
VerdictCourse winner. Two wins from 77 Flat runs. 40/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Vaal (6f, good) 32 days ago. Looks competitive on form.
9. Great BarrierJ: Diego De GouveiaT: C. Dawson, South AfricaF: 7356-5979- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-0
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 60
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictNinth of 11 in handicap (20/1) at this course (5.5f, soft) 28 days ago. Others have achieved more.
14. Together AgainJ: Malesela KatjediT: J. A. Visser, South AfricaF: 84-025680- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 8-9
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 56
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictTwo wins from 51 Flat runs. 33/1, last of 10 in handicap at Scottsville (6f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Must improve.
15. Si VeloceJ: Chase MaujeanT: J. A. Visser, South AfricaF: 900-09838- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-5
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 13
VerdictCourse winner. One win from 22 Flat runs. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at Scottsville (6f, good to soft) 13 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
1. Good to greatJ: Girish DookhitT: C. Binda, South AfricaF: 041780-- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 69
- Days Since Last Run:
- 131
VerdictLast of 14 in handicap (75/1) at this C&D (good). Off 131 days.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
6. Commander Of AllJ: Jason GatesT: F. P. Habib, South AfricaF: 4344248-5- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- hood
- Official Rating:
- 63
- Days Since Last Run:
- 86
VerdictOne win from 21 Flat runs. Bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Vaal (5f, good, 20/1) 86 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.