PACAYA took a large step forward last time and will take all the beating. Joy And Peace could emerge as the main danger, while Cherry Ano merits respect as well.
Pacaya
Joy And Peace
Cherry Ano
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Pacaya
J: Muzi YeniT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 03-307122
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
118
Days Since Last Run:
17
Verdict
Six wins from 20 Flat runs. Latest win at Kenilworth in May. 7/2, very good second of 7 in handicap at Durbanville (9f, good) 17 days ago. Form choice.
2. Cherry Ano
J: Calvin HabibT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 5-1911821
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
7-time course winner. 4 wins from 7 runs this year. 3/1, didn't need to be at best when winning 8-runner listed race at this course (8f, good) 49 days ago by head from Bush Tracker.
3. Zatara Magic
J: Craig ZackeyT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 1-5741041
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Career best when winning 6-runner minor event at Fairview (9.4f, 6/1) 24 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
4. Fairy Knight
J: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 221-11141
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
106
Days Since Last Run:
66
Verdict
4-time course winner. 4 wins from 5 runs this year. 10/1, won 9-runner minor event at Fairview (6.5f) 66 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Uphill task.
5. Bush Tracker
J: Luyolo MxothwaT: S. B. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 2-5633452
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Course winner. 20/1, creditable head second of 8 to Cherry Ano in listed race at this course (8f, good) 49 days ago.
6. Street Art
J: Marco V'rensburgT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 3-1260004
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
105
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
8/1, fourth of 5 in minor event at Turffontein (9f, good) 41 days ago. First run for yard after leaving A. P. Peter. Very hard to make a case for.
7. Firealley
J: Dennis SchwarzT: JVA Strydom, South Africa
F: 58-279264
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. 8/1, fourth of 6 in minor event at this course (11.9f, good) 14 days ago. Down in trip.
8. Joy And Peace
J: Kendall MinnieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 2-2311111
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
110
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
4-time course winner. 5 wins from 7 runs this year. 2/1, didn't need to improve to win 11-runner listed race at this course (9.9f, good) 21 days ago by 2¾ lengths from Crimson Princess.
9. Mount Anderson
J: Eldin WebberT: K. Mitchley, South Africa
F: 80-054984
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
C&D winner. Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 16/1, good fourth of 9 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 35 days ago. Back up in trip.
10. Pyromaniac
J: Chase MaujeanT: JVA Strydom, South Africa
F: 43548035
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
41
Verdict
Nineteen runs since last win in 2022. Last of 5 in minor event (33/10) at Turffontein (9f, good) 41 days ago. First run for yard after leaving S. G. Tarry.
11. Official Secret
J: Charles NdlovuT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 11506344
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Course winner. 33/1, good 3 lengths fourth of 11 to Joy And Peace in listed race at this course (9.9f, good) 21 days ago.
12. Brenden James
J: Sandile KhathiT: K. Mitchley, South Africa
F: 32432075
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
91
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. Fifth of 8 in minor event (14/1) at this course (7f, good) 14 days ago. Back up in trip.