CRUZADOR continues to run well and is much the one to aim at. Charlie Malone is likely to pounce if the selection fails to deliver, while Russian Empire is another with place prospects too.
Cruzador
Charlie Malone
Russian Empire
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
3. Charlie Malone
J: Luyolo MxothwaT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 54819333
Price History:
3.25
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in July. 5/1, creditable third of 10 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago.
5. Cruzador
J: Craig ZackeyT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 42465331
Price History:
4.50
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Improved on recent efforts to win 6-runner handicap (4/1) at this course (6.5f) 18 days ago by 3½ lengths from Russian Empire. Looks competitive on form.
2. Aquila Gold
J: Muzi YeniT: K. Mitchley, South Africa
F: 64197458
Price History:
7.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Winner here in April. Eighth of 10 in minor event at Fairview (6f, good, 10/1) 7 days ago.
4. Legal Thriller
J: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 25800794
Price History:
7.50
Age:
4
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Fourth of 6 in minor event at this course (8f, 20/1) 21 days ago. Back down in trip. Booking of Fourie a plus. Difficult ask.
8. Russian Empire
J: Eldin WebberT: E. Kaknis, South Africa
F: 200693-62
Price History:
6.00
Age:
5
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2022. 16/1, good 3½ lengths second of 6 to Cruzador in handicap at this course (6.5f) 18 days ago.
7. Wordsworth
J: Marco V'rensburgT: WGC Miller, South Africa
F: 31008071
Price History:
8.00
Age:
7
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
20/1, improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at Fairview (5f, good) 7 days ago.
1. Swiss Walt
J: Dennis SchwarzT: Z. Oosthuizen, South Africa
F: 87136428
Price History:
15.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
70
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in August. 16/1, eighth of 10 in handicap at this C&D 21 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
6. Potent Captain
J: Chase MaujeanT: D. A. McKenzie, South Africa
F: 56252741
Price History:
19.00
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
4/1, didn't need to improve to win 11-runner maiden at this course (6.5f) 21 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
11. Absolu Noir
J: Yuzae RamzanT: E. Kaknis, South Africa
F: 87883427
Price History:
23.00
Age:
8
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
51
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Course winner. Two wins from 45 Flat runs. Thirty four runs since last win in 2022. Seventh of 10 in minor event (16/1) at Fairview (6f, good) 7 days ago.
10. Duke Of Orange
J: Donald GeerthsenT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 8-9222168
Price History:
23.00
Age:
6
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
56
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in June. 11/2, eighth of 9 in handicap at this course (7f) 35 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
9. Elusive Hunter
J: Philasande MxoliT: E. Kaknis, South Africa
F: 07544341
Price History:
26.00
Age:
4
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
57
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
33/10, career best when winning 8-runner maiden at this course (6.5f) 35 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Will find this tougher.