KANIMAMBO looks marginally the pick of this bunch but has next to no margin for error. Slainte Mhath is probably the chief danger, while Crimson Comet is the other candidate for the three.
Kanimambo
Slainte Mhath
Crimson Comet
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
2. Puerto Plata
J: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 0-1125425
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Respectable fifth of 9 in handicap (5/2) at this course (10.9f) 52 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
3. Slainte Mhath
J: Luyolo MxothwaT: S. B. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 46338413
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in July. Good third of 8 in handicap at this C&D (6/1) 31 days ago. Can make presence felt.
8. Head Gardener
J: Craig ZackeyT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 36467742
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
60
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
Course winner. Good second of 8 in handicap at this C&D (25/2) 31 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
7. Kanimambo
J: Muzi YeniT: K. Mitchley, South Africa
F: 5-9813335
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
46
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in May. 2/1, respectable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (10.9f) 46 days ago. Has good chance on form.
6. Crimson Comet
J: Eldin WebberT: K. Mitchley, South Africa
F: 06723621
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
18
Verdict
Career best when winning 5-runner maiden (91/100) at this course (10.9f) 18 days ago.
4. Island Master
J: Philasande MxoliT: S. B. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 08393321
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
52
Verdict
Won 9-runner maiden (2/1) at this course (9.4f) 52 days ago.
5. Great Affair
J: Chase MaujeanT: T. J. Laing, South Africa
F: 90-359388
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
140
Verdict
Course winner. Eighth of 11 in minor event at Fairview (11.9f, good, 25/1). Off 140 days.
10. Belles First Wave
J: Yuzae RamzanT: T. J. Laing, South Africa
F: 65551366
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
C&D winner. One win from 48 Flat runs. Winner here in July. 40/1, sixth of 10 in minor event at Fairview (8f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Back up in trip.
9. O Captain
J: Charles NdlovuT: JVA Strydom, South Africa
F: 60107670
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
3
Verdict
Course winner. One win from 23 Flat runs. Winner here in June. 66/1, last of 10 in handicap at Fairview (7f, unknown) 3 days ago. Significantly back up in trip. Easy to look elsewhere.
1. Bronze Sword
J: Donald GeerthsenT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 16831-069
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Last of 9 in handicap (50/1) at this course (8f) 35 days ago. Up in trip. Very hard to make a case for.