PONGOLA has been in decent form of late and should make a bold show. Jazz Festival is most likely the main threat, while Basie Raakvat is one to bear in mind too.
Pongola
Jazz Festival
Basie Raakvat
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
2. Kimball Ohara
J: Tristan GoddenT: M. D. Miller, South Africa
F: 84061514
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
16
Verdict
Latest win at Scottsville in August. 13/2, fourth of 8 in handicap at Greyville (7f, AW) 16 days ago. Needs a couple of these to falter.
8. Jazz Festival
J: Craig ZackeyT: M. Dixon, South Africa
F: 84515713
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-6
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
71
Days Since Last Run:
21
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in September. Creditable third of 11 in handicap at this C&D (good to soft, 13/2) 21 days ago.
5. Global Movement
J: Sean VealeT: M. N. Prinsloo, South Africa
F: 10443721
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
tongue strap
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
14
Verdict
Career best when winning 10-runner handicap (11/2) at this course (9f, good) 14 days ago. Must improve.
3. Pongola
J: Rachel VennikerT: M. L. Roberts, South Africa
F: 39336028
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
Course winner. Respectable 4 lengths eighth of 14 to Jazz Festival in handicap (8/1) at this C&D (good) 49 days ago. Merits consideration.
7. Shotgun Willie
J: Serino MoodleyT: W. A. Nel, South Africa
F: 84102820
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
C&D winner. 7/1, 8½ lengths tenth of 14 to Jazz Festival in handicap at this C&D (good) 49 days ago.
4. Move To Prove
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: F. Robinson, South Africa
F: 68319698
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
11
Verdict
Winner here in June. 33/1, eighth of 9 in handicap at Greyville (7f, AW) 11 days ago. Makes turf debut. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
6. Iron Will
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 12300880
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
49
Verdict
C&D winner. 11¼ lengths eleventh of 14 to Jazz Festival in handicap at this C&D (good, 33/1) 49 days ago. Others have achieved more.
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Non-Runners
1. Basie Raakvat
J: Marco V'rensburgT: M. J. Odendaal, South Africa
F: 10020606
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
39
Verdict
Course winner. One win from 22 Flat runs. Respectable sixth of 10 in handicap (16/1) at Greyville (8f, AW) 39 days ago. Has good chance on form.