Fairview
Today, November 15, 2024Flat6f
Verdict
Verdict
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
R9 1300m Hcap
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
1. Legal ThrillerJ: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff, South AfricaF: 58007941- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-10
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 71
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
Verdict11/2, improved on recent efforts to win 11-runner handicap at this course (6f) 28 days ago by ½ length from Cruzador.
2. William The FirstJ: Stallone NaidooT: G. D. Smith, South AfricaF: 06342695- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 5
- Weight:
- 9-6
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 68
- Days Since Last Run:
- 21
VerdictOne 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 CreekJ: Kendall MinnieT: A. C. Greeff, South AfricaF: 23241
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 79
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
Verdict3/1, 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 ThunderJ: Marco V'rensburgT: WGC Miller, South AfricaF: 1583-9534- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 140
VerdictCourse winner. Respectable fourth of 9 in minor event at Fairview (6f, good, 10/1). Off 140 days. Easy to look elsewhere.- 5. CruzadorJ: Yuzae RamzanT: G. D. Smith, South AfricaF: 24653312
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictC&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 LightningJ: Donald GeerthsenT: JVA Strydom, South AfricaF: 8338-5621- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-5
- Gear:
- blinkers and tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 67
- Days Since Last Run:
- 31
Verdict6/1, 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 CaptainJ: Dennis SchwarzT: D. A. McKenzie, South AfricaF: 62527418- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-4
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 66
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictC&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 ForesterJ: Charles NdlovuT: A. C. Greeff, South AfricaF: 5656331
- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 3
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 77
- Days Since Last Run:
- 91
VerdictTongue 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 WallJ: Sandile KhathiT: S. B. Kotzen, South AfricaF: 60623334- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 65
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictEleven runs since last win in 2023. 7/2, respectable fourth of 10 in minor event at Fairview (6f, good) 35 days ago.
10. Aquila GoldJ: Gareth WrightT: K. Mitchley, South AfricaF: 41974586- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- tongue strap
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
Verdict6/1, creditable 1½ lengths sixth of 11 to Legal Thriller in handicap at this course (6f) 28 days ago.
11. ResurgenceJ: Eldin WebberT: K. Mitchley, South AfricaF: 740-71970- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 9-2
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 64
- Days Since Last Run:
- 35
VerdictCourse 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 OrangeJ: Kobeli LihabaT: G. D. Smith, South AfricaF: 92221680- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- blinkers
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
Verdict3-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 TimesJ: Keanen SteynT: JVA Strydom, South AfricaF: 25846544- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 6
- Weight:
- 8-5
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 54
- Days Since Last Run:
- 59
VerdictCourse 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 NoirJ: Jason GatesT: E. Kaknis, South AfricaF: 78834273- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 8
- Weight:
- 8-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 52
- Days Since Last Run:
- 28
VerdictC&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.- Unnamed Favourite
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Non-Runners
13. War LaunchJ: Chase MaujeanT: S. B. Kotzen, South AfricaF: 79670225- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-6
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 55
- Days Since Last Run:
- 46
16. Mister WhistleJ: -T: E. Kaknis, South AfricaF: 99690666- Price History:
- -
- Age:
- 4
- Weight:
- 8-3
- Gear:
- -
- Official Rating:
- 47
- Days Since Last Run:
- 42
VerdictCourse 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.