UNION ROSE is just about the safest pick but has little leeway if anything goes wrong. Arabian Red is a sound alternative, while Nothingelsematters is one to bear in mind too.
Union Rose
Arabian Red
Nothingelsematters
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Hawk Circle
J: Donald GeerthsenT: K. Mitchley, South Africa
F: 216-51258
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
140
Verdict
C&D winner. Eighth of 12 in handicap at Fairview (8f, 9/2). Off 140 days.
2. Nothingelsematters
J: Calvin HabibT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 8-7464343
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
56
Verdict
8/1, creditable third of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good) 56 days ago.
3. Gold Gunner
J: Luyolo MxothwaT: S. B. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 0-90613
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Winner here in July. 20/1, good third of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good) 35 days ago. Has work to do.
4. Sand Bank
J: Craig ZackeyT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 18409935
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D (good) 21 days ago.
5. Military Man
J: Sandile KhathiT: K. Mitchley, South Africa
F: 03242-156
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
203
Verdict
Course winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Respectable sixth of 14 in minor event at this course (9.4f, good, 33/1). Off 6 months. Others have achieved more.
6. Arabian Red
J: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 86461913
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in July. 7/1, good third of 13 in handicap at this C&D (good) 14 days ago. Merits consideration.
7. Union Rose
J: Muzi YeniT: K. Mitchley, South Africa
F: 535312
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in August. 5/2, respectable second of 7 in handicap at Fairview (8f) 18 days ago. Shortlist material.
8. Godfather
J: Eldin WebberT: K. Mitchley, South Africa
F: 63044976
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
One win from 29 Flat runs. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 25/1, bit below form sixth of 10 in handicap at this C&D (good) 35 days ago.
9. Belles First Wave
J: Chase MaujeanT: T. J. Laing, South Africa
F: 46555136
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
One win from 47 Flat runs. Winner here in July. 10/1, sixth of 10 in handicap at Fairview (10.9f) 18 days ago. Back down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
10. Kileighs Fate
J: Yuzae RamzanT: JVA Strydom, South Africa
F: 07672846
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
7-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
50
Days Since Last Run:
3
Verdict
40/1, sixth of 10 in handicap at Fairview (5f) 3 days ago. Significantly up in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.