CATCH YOUR BREATH looked an improved animal last time out and sets a good standard for the others to aim at. Lady Writer can get the better of the remainder for second, while Lady Luck is perhaps the most interesting other runner in the line up.
Catch Your Breath
Lady Writer
Lady Luck
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
6. Catch Your Breath
J: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 92131442
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in July. 20/1 and blinkered for 1st time, good second of 7 in minor event at this course (6.5f) 31 days ago. Back up in trip. Has good chance on form.
8. Lady Writer
J: Muzi YeniT: K. Mitchley, South Africa
F: 33212332
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in April. Good neck second of 13 to Beau Kala in handicap (8/1) at Fairview (8f, good) 42 days ago.
5. Beau Kala
J: Sandile KhathiT: K. Mitchley, South Africa
F: 42242121
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Didn't need to improve to win 13-runner handicap (5/1) at Fairview (8f, good) 42 days ago by neck from Lady Writer. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
1. Chere For Me
J: Dennis SchwarzT: JVA Strydom, South Africa
F: 38947582
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 20/1, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Fairview (8f, good) 14 days ago.
9. Lady Luck
J: Philasande MxoliT: J. P. Nel, South Africa
F: 80-654136
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Winner here in August. 6/1, bit below form sixth of 12 in handicap at Fairview (7f, good to soft) 28 days ago. Merits consideration.
2. Strange Magic
J: Charles NdlovuT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 06710455
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Latest win here in July. Creditable fifth of 9 in handicap (6/1) at Fairview (8f, good) 14 days ago.
7. Duellona
J: Craig ZackeyT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 68-210208
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
C&D winner. One win from 22 Flat runs. 16/1, eighth of 9 in minor event at this course (6.5f) 70 days ago. Back up in trip. Must improve.
4. United Express
J: Kendall MinnieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 1-1110966
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Last of 6 in handicap at this course (7f, 40/1) 21 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.