ZATARA MAGIC turned in a new best effort last time and is arguably the one the others have to beat. Firealley could provide the toughest threat, while Han Solo may grab a bit more place money.
Zatara Magic
Firealley
Han Solo
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
4. Han Solo
J: Chad LittleT: G. S. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 553932/4-0
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
102
Days Since Last Run:
27
Verdict
Course winner. 33/1, 9 lengths tenth of 11 to King Pelles in Gr 3 at Kenilworth (12.4f, good to soft) 27 days ago.
6. Bournemouth
J: Richard FourieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 6/1376335-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
96
Days Since Last Run:
98
Verdict
4-time course winner. Six wins from 22 Flat runs. Creditable 2½ lengths fifth of 13 to Firealley in listed race (33/1) at Fairview (9.9f). Off 98 days. Back up in trip.
1. Firealley
J: Dennis SchwarzT: JVA Strydom, South Africa
F: 92643114-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
hood
Official Rating:
111
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Latest win here in December. 33/10, bit below form fourth of 10 in minor event at Fairview (9.4f) 35 days ago. Back up in trip.
9. Harold The Duke
J: Muzi YeniT: K. Mitchley, South Africa
F: 865812-21
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
7
Verdict
Three wins from 13 runs last year. 3/1, career best when winning 9-runner minor event at this course (9.9f, good) 7 days ago. Back up in trip. Easy to look elsewhere.
2. Zatara Magic
J: Craig ZackeyT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 74104101-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
107
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Three wins from 9 runs last year. 14/1, career best when winning 11-runner minor event at Fairview (10.9f) 42 days ago. Shortlist material.
3. East Coast
J: Kendall MinnieT: A. C. Greeff, South Africa
F: 51026920-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
104
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Last of 10 in minor event at Fairview (9.4f, 5/1) 35 days ago. Back up in trip. Merits consideration.
8. Alados Pride
J: Eldin WebberT: Z. Oosthuizen, South Africa
F: 5754471-6
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
blinkers and tongue strap
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
28
Verdict
Course winner. Four wins from 21 runs last year. Latest win here in December. Sixth of 9 in handicap (50/1) at this course (9.9f, good) 28 days ago. Back up in trip. Something to find on form.
5. Runaway Song
J: Stallone NaidooT: G. D. Smith, South Africa
F: 79823209-
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
101
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Eleven runs since last win in 2023. 10½ lengths ninth of 11 to Zatara Magic in minor event (33/1) at Fairview (10.9f) 42 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
7. Downing Seven
J: Keanen SteynT: JVA Strydom, South Africa
F: 02513818-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
83
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Latest win here in December. 10¼ lengths eighth of 11 to Zatara Magic in minor event (16/1) at Fairview (10.9f) 42 days ago.