KITCHAKAL looks to have narrowly the best claims but others can't be discounted in an open contest. Tobacconist could emerge as the main threat, while Plaza Accord also demands a second look.
Kitchakal
Tobacconist
Plaza Accord
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 3 places
8. Neitherherenorther
J: Gavin LerenaT: P. B. Muscutt, South Africa
F: 300-80211
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
90
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
2 wins from 5 runs this year. Career best when winning 13-runner handicap at this C&D (good, 18/10) 35 days ago. Progressing recently.
10. Dynalley
J: Craig ZackeyT: D. Kannemeyer, South Africa
F: 516-53318
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
60
Verdict
Latest win here in June. Eighth of 10 in handicap (8/1) at Greyville (8f, AW) 60 days ago. Others have achieved more.
7. Kitchakal
J: Sean VealeT: D. C. Howells, South Africa
F: 7-5279395
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Twelve runs since last win in 2023. 25/2, creditable fifth of 10 in handicap at this course (8f, good) 42 days ago. Expected to be bang there.
1. Phutulicious
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 2-1414684
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
14/1, good fourth of 11 in handicap at this course (6f, good to soft) 53 days ago. Others more persuasive.
3. Master Josh
J: Tristan GoddenT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 321-32195
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-5
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
93
Days Since Last Run:
53
Verdict
C&D winner. Good fifth of 11 in handicap (10/1) at this course (6f, good to soft) 53 days ago.
5. Sundance Kid
J: Calvin HabibT: W. Whitehead, South Africa
F: 10335925
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
97
Days Since Last Run:
87
Verdict
3 wins from 10 runs this year. Good fifth of 11 in handicap (9/2) at this course (9f, good) 87 days ago. Back down in trip. Needs a couple of these to falter.
6. Shampompo Shampizi
J: Siphesihle HlengwaT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 5-1615917
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-12
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
99
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
4-time course winner. 3 wins from 7 runs this year. Latest win here in August. Bit below form seventh of 12 in minor event at this course (6f, good, 10/1) 42 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.
12. Imposing
J: Rachel VennikerT: M. L. Roberts, South Africa
F: 4-0767124
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
77
Verdict
6/1, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Scottsville (7f, good to soft) 77 days ago. Others more persuasive.
11. Sunshine Day
J: Nicholas PatelT: M. J. Odendaal, South Africa
F: 3-0763979
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
35
Verdict
Ninth of 10 in handicap at this course (6f, good, 25/1) 35 days ago. Can make presence felt.
13. Plaza Accord
J: Serino MoodleyT: P. B. Muscutt, South Africa
F: 72375556
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Creditable sixth of 10 in handicap at this course (8f, good, 8/1) 42 days ago. Merits consideration.
14. Bowie
J: Mathew ThackerayT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 2422-4425
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
88
Days Since Last Run:
186
Verdict
Twenty one runs since last win in 2022. 6/1, fifth of 8 in handicap at Greyville (8f, AW). Off 6 months.
2. Diani
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: D. S. Bosch, South Africa
F: 54266100
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-11
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in July. 16/1, tenth of 12 in minor event at this course (6f, good) 42 days ago. Others have achieved more.
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4. Tobacconist
J: Marco V'rensburgT: M. J. Odendaal, South Africa
F: 042-73113
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
63
Verdict
Course winner. 2 wins from 5 runs this year. Latest win here in August. 7/1, good third of 6 in handicap at Scottsville (9.7f, good to soft) 63 days ago. Back down in trip.