CAPTAIN TIK TOK has been running creditably of late and looks the one they all have to beat. Swiss Walt is the pick of the the others, while Bethel is one to bear in mind too.
Captain Tik Tok
Swiss Walt
Bethel
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
11. Impact Investor
J: Juan Paul V'd MerweT: J. S. Snaith, South Africa
F: 15378006-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
34
Verdict
Below form sixth of 13 in handicap at Kenilworth (5.5f, good to soft, 20/1) 34 days ago. Must improve.
10. Captain Tik Tok
J: Craig ZackeyT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 871/12532-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
112
Verdict
C&D winner. 4/1, good second of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good). Off 112 days. Looks competitive on form.
5. Cool Winter
J: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 7742603-4
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. Respectable fourth of 8 in handicap (20/1) at Fairview (6f) 24 days ago.
3. Tuscan Gold
J: H. MoosunT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 99157041-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Career best when winning 10-runner handicap at Fairview (5f, 3/1) 35 days ago by short head from Swiss Walt. Needs a couple of these to falter.
4. Silvonian
J: Chase MaujeanT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 21253083-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
70
Verdict
Course winner. Very good third of 8 in minor event at Fairview (5.5f, 20/1) 70 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
9. My Ami Beach
J: Charles NdlovuT: E. Kaknis, South Africa
F: 1624789-1
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
4-time course winner. 8/1, career best when winning 15-runner handicap at this course (6f, good) 21 days ago.
2. Kings Ransom
J: Muzi YeniT: K. Mitchley, South Africa
F: 66/71360-6
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
hood and tongue strap
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
25/1, first run since leaving C. Dawson when respectable sixth of 11 in handicap at this course (7f, good) 21 days ago. Back down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
8. European Summer
J: Jason GatesT: E. Kaknis, South Africa
F: 262370-35
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
77
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. Thirty six runs since last win in 2022. Good 2¼ lengths fifth of 15 to My Ami Beach in handicap (25/1) at this course (6f, good) 21 days ago.
6. Bethel
J: Dennis SchwarzT: WGC Miller, South Africa
F: 681/28217-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
140
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in August. 4¾ lengths seventh of 11 to Tuscan Gold in handicap (8/1) at Fairview (6f). Off 140 days. Enters calculations.
7. Bomber Girl
J: Eldin WebberT: Z. Oosthuizen, South Africa
F: 90897900-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
66
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Tongue strap on for 1st time, last of 10 in handicap at Kenilworth (5f, good, 100/1) 66 days ago. First run for yard after leaving P. D. Reeves. Difficult ask.
1. What A Winner
J: Chad LittleT: J. P. Nel, South Africa
F: 60775/0-
Price History:
-
Age:
10
Weight:
10-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
C&D winner. 11¼ lengths last of 10 to Tuscan Gold in handicap at Fairview (5f, 33/1) 35 days ago. Plenty to find on form.
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12. Swiss Walt
J: Malesela KatjediT: Z. Oosthuizen, South Africa
F: 7932762-5
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
cheekpieces and tongue strap
Official Rating:
68
Days Since Last Run:
24
Verdict
C&D winner. Thirteen runs since last win in 2024. 6/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Fairview (6f) 24 days ago. Expected to be bang there.