KING REGENT has a healthy advantage formwise and is quite a confident pick. Inherit The Rain is the most prudent second option, while Cherry Ano edges it for third.
King Regent
Inherit The Rain
Cherry Ano
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. King Regent
J: Dennis SchwarzT: G. S. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 21610-311
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
114
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
Six wins from 16 Flat runs. 2 wins from 3 runs this year. 11/10, career best when winning 11-runner minor event at this course (7f) 21 days ago. Has best chance on form.
4. Inherit The Rain
J: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 23182894
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
5-time course winner. Latest win here in May. 33/1, good 2 lengths fourth of 11 to King Regent in minor event at this course (7f) 21 days ago.
2. Cherry Ano
J: Craig ZackeyT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 19118210
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
C&D winner. Eight wins from 19 Flat runs. 4 wins from 8 runs this year. Latest win here in August. Tenth of 11 in minor event at Fairview (9f, good to soft, 10/1) 28 days ago. Not taken lightly.
3. Bush Tracker
J: Luyolo MxothwaT: S. B. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 56334529
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
C&D winner. Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 33/1, ninth of 11 in minor event at Fairview (9f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Others more persuasive.
5. Global Ally
J: Kendall MinnieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 21466523
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Course winner. 9/2, creditable third of 9 in handicap at Fairview (8f, good) 7 days ago.
6. The Mauritian
J: Chase MaujeanT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 41533246
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. 20/1, respectable 4½ lengths sixth of 11 to King Regent in minor event at this course (7f) 21 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
7. Syx Hotfix
J: Muzi YeniT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 324-74180
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
98
Verdict
Seven wins from 25 Flat runs. 33/1, first run since leaving A. Wright when tenth of 11 in minor event at Fairview (9f, good). Off 98 days. Uphill task.
8. Euphoric
J: Donald GeerthsenT: JVA Strydom, South Africa
F: 27263254
Price History:
-
Age:
9
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
4-time C&D winner. Fourteen runs since last win in 2023. Respectable fourth of 9 in handicap (8/1) at this C&D 35 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.