BENNI IN THE AREA's recent runs have had a lot to like about them and he is just about the pick in this company. Ultra Quick can also play a major part, while Joshua Hotsnake has place prospects as well.
Benni In The Area
Ultra Quick
Joshua Hotsnake
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Comedy Club
J: Mxolisi MbutoT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 914
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-13
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
C&D winner. 1 win from 3 runs this year. Winner here in September. Fourth of 7 in minor event (8/1) at this course (8f, good to soft) 47 days ago. Makes handicap debut.
2. Joshua Hotsnake
J: Calvin HabibT: W. Whitehead, South Africa
F: 22247237
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-8
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
73
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
C&D winner. Sixteen runs since last win in 2023. 6 lengths seventh of 8 to Celtic Chief in handicap at Greyville (7f, AW, 4/1) 42 days ago. Has good chance on form.
3. Ultra Quick
J: Siphesihle HlengwaT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 57174666
Price History:
-
Age:
6
Weight:
8-9
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
74
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
9/2, respectable sixth of 13 in handicap at Scottsville (6f, good to soft) 19 days ago.
4. Jps Palace
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: D. W. Moore, South Africa
F: 321
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-11
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
68
Verdict
1 win from 3 runs this year. 14/10, won 12-runner maiden at this C&D (good) 68 days ago. Makes handicap debut. Needs a couple of these to falter.
5. Savantrix
J: Sean VealeT: D. Kannemeyer, South Africa
F: 479-43159
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-4
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
82
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Latest win here in October. 11/2, 6 lengths last of 9 to Knight Warrior in handicap at Greyville (7f, AW) 30 days ago. Not easy to make a case for.
6. Got The Word
J: Siyanda SosiboT: G. B. Puller, South Africa
F: 440816
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
8-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
C&D winner. Winner here in October. 40/1, sixth of 8 in handicap at Greyville (8f, AW) 37 days ago.
7. Celtic Chief
J: Serino MoodleyT: W. A. Nel, South Africa
F: 7-0414971
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
79
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Won 8-runner handicap at Greyville (7f, AW, 11/2) 42 days ago. Others have achieved more.
8. Knight Warrior
J: Tristan GoddenT: D. S. Bosch, South Africa
F: 24361021
Price History:
-
Age:
8
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
80
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
3 wins from 17 runs this year. Improved on recent efforts to win 9-runner handicap at Greyville (7f, AW, 8/1) 30 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
9. Benni In The Area
J: Cole DickenT: G. I. Rich, South Africa
F: 9-7332131
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
78
Days Since Last Run:
37
Verdict
9/4, career best when winning 9-runner handicap at Greyville (7f, AW) 37 days ago. Not taken lightly.
10. Chinaberry
J: Mathew ThackerayT: W. Whitehead, South Africa
F: 7153990
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
95
Days Since Last Run:
138
Verdict
Blinkered for 1st time, 13 lengths twelfth of 14 to Vj's Angel in Gr 1 at this course (8f, good, 100/1). Off 138 days. Makes handicap debut. Something to prove.