MASTER FORESTER was much improved compared with previous run in his latest race and is a major player. Cruzador is the most realistic option for second, while Coral Creek can make the first three as well.
Master Forester
Cruzador
Coral Creek
R9 1300m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Legal Thriller
J: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 58007941
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
11/2, improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at this course (6f) 28 days ago by ½ length from Cruzador.
2. William The First
J: Stallone NaidooT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 06342695
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
One win from 21 Flat runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2022. 20/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at this course (7f) 21 days ago.
3. Coral Creek
J: Kendall MinnieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 23241
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
3/1, didn't need to be at best when winning 11-runner maiden at Fairview (6f, good) 42 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
4. Clap Of Thunder
J: Marco V'rensburgT: WGC Miller, South Africa
F: 1583-9534
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
140
Verdict
Course winner. Respectable fourth of 9 in minor event at Fairview (6f, good, 10/1). Off 140 days. Easy to look elsewhere.
5. Cruzador
J: Yuzae RamzanT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 24653312
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in September. 4/1, creditable ½-length second of 11 to Legal Thriller in handicap at this course (6f) 28 days ago.
6. Flash Lightning
J: Donald GeerthsenT: JVA Strydom, South Africa
F: 8338-5621
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
31
Verdict
6/1, improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner maiden at Fairview (7f, good) 31 days ago. Makes all weather debut. Makes handicap debut. Hard to fancy.
7. Potent Captain
J: Dennis SchwarzT: D. A. McKenzie, South Africa
F: 62527418
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
66
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in September. 20/1, 2¾ lengths eighth of 11 to Legal Thriller in handicap at this course (6f) 28 days ago.
8. Master Forester
J: Charles NdlovuT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 5656331
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
91
Verdict
Tongue strap on for 1st time, career best when winning 7-runner maiden at Fairview (6f, good, 67/100). Off 91 days. Makes handicap debut. Well handicapped.
9. Guarding The Wall
J: Sandile KhathiT: S. B. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 60623334
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
65
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 7/2, respectable fourth of 10 in minor event at Fairview (6f, good) 35 days ago.
10. Aquila Gold
J: Gareth WrightT: K. Mitchley, South Africa
F: 41974586
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
6/1, creditable 1½ lengths sixth of 11 to Legal Thriller in handicap at this course (6f) 28 days ago.
11. Resurgence
J: Eldin WebberT: K. Mitchley, South Africa
F: 740-71970
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
64
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Course winner. Winner here in June. 100/1, last of 11 in handicap at Fairview (5f, good) 35 days ago. Back up in trip.
12. Duke Of Orange
J: Kobeli LihabaT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 92221680
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-6
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
55
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
3-time C&D winner. Latest win here in June. 3¾ lengths tenth of 11 to Legal Thriller in handicap (50/1) at this course (6f) 28 days ago. Easy to look elsewhere.
14. Great Times
J: Keanen SteynT: JVA Strydom, South Africa
F: 25846544
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
54
Days Since Last Run:
59
Verdict
Course winner. Two wins from 49 Flat runs. Seventeen runs since last win in 2023. Fourth of 10 in minor event (16/1) at this course (6f) 59 days ago.
15. Absolu Noir
J: Jason GatesT: E. Kaknis, South Africa
F: 78834273
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
C&D winner. Two wins from 46 Flat runs. Thirty five runs since last win in 2022. 33/1, ½-length third of 11 to Legal Thriller in handicap at this course (6f) 28 days ago.
16. Mister Whistle
J: -T: E. Kaknis, South Africa
F: 99690666
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
47
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Course winner. Fifteen runs since last win in 2023. 150/1, sixth of 8 in minor event at Fairview (7f, good) 42 days ago. Plenty to find on form.