DAS GUTE is up to winning this with something in hand and is quite a confident pick. Spirit's Unite shouldn't be underestimated, while Please Be True is also in the running for some place money at least.
Das Gute
Spirits Unite
Please Be True
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Commanding
J: Cole DickenT: G. S. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 3-640104
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
87
Verdict
Winner at Scottsville in May. 10/1, fourth of 7 in minor event at Scottsville (8f, good to soft) 87 days ago.
2. Das Gute
J: Devin AshbyT: P. Botha, South Africa
F: 8-0701232
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in August. 11/2, very good second of 14 in handicap at this C&D (good) 21 days ago. Has to be taken seriously.
3. Sun Dazed
J: Anthony AndrewsT: C. Bass-Robinson, South Africa
F: 79-404886
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
C&D winner. 14/1, creditable sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (6.2f, good) 32 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
4. Please Be True
J: Richard FourieT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 4114
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner. 2 wins from 4 runs this year. Latest win at Kenilworth in July. Respectable fourth of 12 in handicap (17/10) at this course (6.2f, good) 28 days ago.
5. Rule Of Thumb
J: Craig BantamT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 1121-8473
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
81
Days Since Last Run:
147
Verdict
Course winner. Creditable third of 9 in minor event (10/1) at Kenilworth (8f, good). Off 147 days.
6. Numzaan
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: A. E. Sands, South Africa
F: 1800533-5
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
C&D winner. Creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (6.2f, good, 28/10) 35 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
7. Boundless Energy
J: Corne OrfferT: C. Bass-Robinson, South Africa
F: 31
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
1 win from 2 runs this year. Won 11-runner maiden (13/10) at this course (6.2f, good) 28 days ago.
8. Marvel William
J: Luyolo MxothwaT: V. H. Marshall, South Africa
F: 8230-0167
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
32
Verdict
Latest win at Kenilworth in March. Seventh of 11 in handicap (7/1) at this course (6.2f, good) 32 days ago.
9. One Liner
J: Gareth WrightT: H/M Crawford/Rix, South Africa
F: 12
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
1 win from 2 runs this year. Winner at Kenilworth in June. 8/1, second of 12 in handicap at this course (6.2f, good) 28 days ago.
10. Augusta Blue
J: Juan Paul V'd MerweT: A. N. Marcus, South Africa
F: 2-7858651
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
33/10, won 8-runner handicap at this C&D (good) 25 days ago by short head from Spirit's Unite.
11. Spirits Unite
J: Grant Van NiekerkT: P. Steyn, South Africa
F: 34733222
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
25
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Short-head second of 8 to Augusta Blue in handicap (17/10) at this C&D (good) 25 days ago. Can make presence felt.