THE QUEEN BEE failed to justify market support on her most recent run, but is worth keeping onside. Princess Palace could provide the main opposition, while Fate Decreed should also be considered.
The Queen Bee
Princess Palace
Fate Decreed
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/4 odds for first 2 places
1. The Queen Bee
J: Gavin LerenaT: W. Whitehead, South Africa
F: 18552645-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
63
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Bit below form fifth of 9 in handicap at Greyville (7f, soft, 7/2) 42 days ago. Has good chance on form.
2. Fate Decreed
J: Derryl DanielsT: N. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 9585241-9
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
67
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Winner at Scottsville in December. 25/1, ninth of 12 in handicap at Scottsville (8f, good) 12 days ago.
3. Perfect Trust
J: Cole DickenT: C. Hewitson, South Africa
F: 43965653-
Price History:
-
Age:
7
Weight:
8-5
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
52
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Twenty three runs since last win in 2023. 10/1, third of 9 in handicap at Greyville (7f, soft) 42 days ago.
4. Princess Palace
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: D. C. Howells, South Africa
F: 8714448-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-7
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
76
Days Since Last Run:
54
Verdict
Winner here in August. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, bit below form eighth of 13 in handicap (8/1) at Scottsville (6f, good) 54 days ago. Makes all weather debut.
5. Aspoestertjie
J: Rachel VennikerT: C. Hewitson, South Africa
F: 03469244-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. 4/1, respectable fourth of 9 in handicap at Greyville (7f, soft) 42 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
6. Spirited Flight
J: Serino MoodleyT: M. Dixon, South Africa
F: 3576167-3
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-2
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
62
Days Since Last Run:
30
Verdict
Course winner. Latest win here in October. Cheekpieces on for 1st time, creditable third of 11 in handicap at Greyville (6f, good to soft, 11/2) 30 days ago. Must improve.
7. Purple Flower
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: A. Wright, South Africa
F: 54492212-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
69
Days Since Last Run:
42
Verdict
C&D winner. Latest win here in November. 11/2, creditable second of 9 in handicap at Greyville (7f, soft) 42 days ago.