ZINIKELE should be in the mix but has little margin for error. Last One Standing could provide the most competition, while Lindbergh deserves respect as well.
Zinikele
Last One Standing
Lindbergh
Win or Each Way
Each Way terms: 1/5 odds for first 3 places
1. Lindbergh
J: Kabelo MatsunyaneT: M. N. Prinsloo, South Africa
F: 5004972-7
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
12
Verdict
Respectable seventh of 12 in handicap (4/1) at Scottsville (7f, good to soft) 12 days ago. Can make presence felt.
3. Field Marshal
J: Gavin LerenaT: F. Robinson, South Africa
F: 4168321-
Price History:
-
Age:
3
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
98
Days Since Last Run:
126
Verdict
Career best when winning 9-runner handicap at this course (9f, AW, 5/2). Off 126 days. Others have achieved more.
4. Few Dollars More
J: Cole DickenT: G. S. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 25901315-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
65
Verdict
4-time course winner. Fifth of 8 in handicap (6/1) at Greyville (9.9f, soft) 65 days ago. Back down in trip. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
5. Officer In Command
J: Raymond DanielsonT: M. F. de Kock, South Africa
F: 0531144-6
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-3
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
89
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Course winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. Latest win here in September. 8/1, sixth of 9 in handicap at Scottsville (8f, good to soft) 19 days ago.
6. Sundance Kid
J: Rachel VennikerT: W. Whitehead, South Africa
F: 5925456-5
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-10
Gear:
cheekpieces
Official Rating:
94
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
C&D winner. Three wins from 13 runs last year. Eleven runs since last win in 2024. 8/1, creditable fifth of 9 in handicap at Scottsville (8f, good to soft) 19 days ago.
7. Laudato
J: Siphesihle HlengwaT: G. B. Puller, South Africa
F: 905171/19-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
8-10
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
84
Days Since Last Run:
47
Verdict
C&D winner. One win from 2 runs last year. 40/1, ninth of 10 in handicap at Scottsville (8f, good) 47 days ago. Difficult ask.
8. Last One Standing
J: Derryl DanielsT: G. S. Kotzen, South Africa
F: 152/9226-2
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
86
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Creditable second of 9 in handicap at Scottsville (8f, good to soft, 13/2) 19 days ago.
9. Winter Games
J: Tristan GoddenT: M. D. Miller, South Africa
F: 06400729-
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
-
Official Rating:
87
Days Since Last Run:
54
Verdict
Thirteen runs since last win in 2023. Ninth of 13 in handicap at Scottsville (6f, good, 12/1) 54 days ago. Significantly back up in trip.
10. Royal Swan Master
J: Athandiwe MgudlwaT: D. Kannemeyer, South Africa
F: 9822352-4
Price History:
-
Age:
4
Weight:
9-0
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
85
Days Since Last Run:
19
Verdict
Course winner. 11/2, creditable fourth of 9 in handicap at Scottsville (8f, good to soft) 19 days ago. Can give a good account without posing serious threat to principals.
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2. Zinikele
J: Sean VealeT: G. van Zyl (Jnr), South Africa
F: 61214635-
Price History:
-
Age:
5
Weight:
9-1
Gear:
blinkers
Official Rating:
92
Days Since Last Run:
110
Verdict
5-time course winner. 25/2, last of 5 in handicap at Greyville (8f, good). Off 110 days. Expected to be bang there.